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Terrain Theory

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Germ Theory
Terrain Theory
Nutrition
Covid-19
Health and Wellness
Alternative Health
Health Freedom
Autism
Energy Medicine
Informed Consent
Mental Health
Vaccination
Cancer
Energy Healing
Alchemy
Detoxification
Holistic Health
Alternative Medicine
Spiritual Healing
Virology

Terrain Theory is hosted by childhood friends Ben Hardy and Mike Merenda, two seekers on a mission to dismantle the fear-based germ-theory paradigm and illuminate how the body’s terrain—its environment, balance, and intelligence—shapes true wellness. Through insightful conversations with pioneering guests, we reveal how nature’s intelligence, ancient wisdom, and modern science converge in the art ... more

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We have been open about our experiences with psychedelics and microdosing and the meaningful role they played in our own journeys into Terrain. But as psychedelics move from the counterculture into clinics, retreats and the mainstream, are we at risk... more

We spend a lot of time on this show talking about creating healthy terrain through food, light, movement, and the environments we choose. But what if our very first terrain wasn't physical at all? What if our terrain was the emotional climate we grew... more

What does it actually mean to practice naturopathy through the lens of Terrain Theory?

In this episode, we sit down with terrain-forward naturopath Nicky Leach to explore a model of health that looks beyond diagnoses, protocols, and symptom manageme... more

How much of our health and terrain is shaped not just by what we eat or how we avoid toxins, but by the timing of our activities and choices? The when of our lives.  

In this episode, we sit down with Avi Jacobson, co-founder of Kintsyougi and one o... more

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Recent Guests

Mark England
Founder of Enlifted, mindset coach for mindset coaches
Enlifted
Episode: Victimhood, Mindset & The Stories That Shape Your Health | Mark England
Mike Winner
DJ, founder of TerrainTV, longtime co-host of Alfa Vedic
TerrainTV / Alfa Vedic
Episode: We're Here to Teach Nature | Mike Winner
Dr. Caroline Hartridge
Doctor of Osteopathy, healthcare consultant
Private practice / Osteopathy and energy-based therapies
Episode: The Body Doesn't Lie: Osteopathy, Flow & Energy Healing with Dr. Caroline Hartridge
Maureen McMichael
Board certified veterinary critical care specialist, former veterinary school professor, primary pet health specialist for the New Biology Clinic
New Biology Clinic
Episode: Pets and Terrain: Fasting, Homeopathy, and the Role of the Owner with Dr. Maureen McMichael
Pearly Montagu
Trauma, intuition, and energy healing practitioner
Independent practitioner
Episode: The Body Follows the Mind: Near-Death, Energy Healing & Intuition with Pearly Montagu
Paul Leendertse
Co-founder of The Root Cause Institute, cancer healer focused on psycho-emotional-spiritual root causes
The Root Cause Institute
Episode: Cancer's Root Cause: Healing Psycho-Emotional & Spiritual Wounds with Paul Leendertse and Aria Konrad
Aria Konrad
Co-founder of The Root Cause Institute, facilitator of shadow work and spiritual healing
The Root Cause Institute
Episode: Cancer's Root Cause: Healing Psycho-Emotional & Spiritual Wounds with Paul Leendertse and Aria Konrad
Kim Anami
Holistic sex and relationship coach, speaker, writer, vaginal kung fu master
Episode: Sexual Kung Fu: Cultivating Life Force Energy with Kim Anami
Dr. James Odell
Executive Director of the Bioregulatory Medicine Institute
Bioregulatory Medicine Institute
Episode: The Science of Self-Healing: Bioregulatory Medicine with Dr. James Odell

Hosts

Ben Hardy
Host of Terrain Theory; co-host; focuses on dismantling germ-theory and examining terrain-based health.
Mike Merenda
Co-host of Terrain Theory; co-host; engages with guests to explore terrain-centric health and healing narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 237 ratings
  • Life changing

    Listen to this and change your life. The most interesting, eye-opening, mind-blowing interviews. Go down the rabbit hole and empower yourself !❤️❤️🙏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chococat123
    Australiaa month ago
  • Love the deep dives into such important concepts that have really shifted my understanding of the world! The conversations are well-rounded and expansive. Ben and Mike are really doing the work here to help us all take better care of ourselves and each other, and I am so grateful.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lmason
    3 months ago
  • 🌱✨

    Ben does sound like he's the healthier of the hosts but Mike is clearly the handsomer of the two.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoneinIA
    United States4 months ago
  • Still going strong

    Four years in and I’m still avidly consuming all the content these two wonderful chaps produce.

    They keep digging up little nuggets that map out the terrain , and theories around it , in a marvellous and entertaining way.

    Every day is a school day.

    Thanks for all your hard work and I hope this review helps beat the online suppression of this knowledge .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Herne23hunter
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Learned and Laughed

    These two guys are such kind-sounding humans. They ask great questions. I love listening to them crack each other up in the afterparty. I feel like they are likeminded friends I haven’t met yet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OHProf.
    United States5 months ago

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We're Here to Teach Nature | Mike Winner
Q: What is TerrainTV's purpose and how did it come to be?
TerrainTV was conceived to aggregate diverse terrain-minded voices in a curated, accessible platform to promote discovery, collaboration, and abundance among creators, with a goal of reducing fragmentation and helping people connect across perspectives.
We're Here to Teach Nature | Mike Winner
Q: Where else should listeners go to learn more about you and follow your work?
Again, the recommendation is mikewinner.com for Mike Winner's broader activities, plus TerrainTV as the central platform for terrain-minded content.
We're Here to Teach Nature | Mike Winner
Q: What are your non-negotiables, daily habits that you tend to your terrain?
Non-negotiables include a morning routine with qigong, meditation, and a four-way breath, maintaining joy throughout the day, and interfacing with all four elements daily (fire, air, water, earth) through sun gazing, breathwork, swimming or water practices, and grounding outdoors.
We're Here to Teach Nature | Mike Winner
Q: Where should listeners go to learn more about you besides terraintv.com?
Mike Winner points listeners to his website mikewinner.com and highlights TerrainTV as a hub where they can follow conversations across the terrain community; he also mentions his web development work with Winner Digital and ongoing events.
The Golden Five Minutes: Breathwork in Bed, Sleep Science, and Regulating Stress in a Wired World with Tim Thomas
Q: Can you walk us through the Breathwork in Bed routine without giving away all the specifics?
Tim explains the app-driven approach that brings breathwork into daily life, emphasizing simplicity (press a button to start), the integration with a live guided session, and a sequence designed to turn the bed into a trigger for calm energy and better sleep, with a focus on short, repeatable practices.

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What is Terrain Theory about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-deldged exploration of health that centers on how the body's terrain — environment, balance, and self-regulation — shapes wellness, healing, and resilience. Across conversations, hosts challenge germ-centric notions and spotlight practical tools, mindset work, and holistic approaches to health, healing, and personal agency. Notable guests span osteopathy, functional medicine, veterinary terrain perspectives, energy work, sexuality as vitality, and psycho-emotional-root frameworks for disease, all tied together by a commitment to empowering listeners to be their own primary healthcare advocates. The show stands out for integrating traditional-sounding health topics with terrain theory, esoteric practices, and real-world anecdotes, off... more

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Recent guests on Terrain Theory include:

1. Mark England
2. Mike Winner
3. Dr. Caroline Hartridge
4. Maureen McMichael
5. Pearly Montagu
6. Paul Leendertse
7. Aria Konrad
8. Kim Anami

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