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Terrain Theory

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Autism
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Emotional Healing
Energy Medicine
Chakras
Alchemy
Wilhelm Reich
Chemtrails
Vaccination
Sensory Stepping Stones
German New Medicine
Ley Lines
Geometric Structures
Alternative Health
Holistic Therapies
Herbalism
Dark Pyramid
Alternative Medicine
Nutrition
EMF Sensitivity

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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In this episode of the Terrain Theory Podcast, Ben and Mike sit down with former Australian Special Forces operator Tim Thomas, creator of the Breathwork in Bed app and a man who... more

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Houston — known online as Ethically Carnivore — to explore one of the most radical expressions of species-appropriate living you’re likely to encounter.

Jonathan eats raw meat. He eats wild game. And yes — ... more

Organ meats. Retinol. Detox protocols. Sacred cows in the alternative health world.

Dr. Garrett Smith, aka the Nutrition Detective, joins us to unpack the growing debate around vitamin A toxicity, bile metabolism, and why some of the most celebrated... more

Long before modern TCM was standardized, systematized, and filtered through a biomedical lens, Classical Chinese Medicine described health as harmony...not the absence of pathogens, but the presence of balance.

In this conversation, Tommy Hughes wal... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Houston
Avid advocate of Ethically Carnivore, author of Ascension Through Gnosis
Ethically Carnivore (ethicallycarnivore.com)
Episode: Roadkill for Breakfast: Raw Carnivore, Radical Discernment, and Ascension Through Gnosis with Jonathan Houston
Dr. Garrett Smith
Also known as the Nutrition Detective, he is a naturopathic doctor specializing in nutrition and detoxification.
Episode: Slaughtering Sacred Cows: The Vitamin A Debate, Toxic Bile, and Copper Concerns with Dr. Garrett Smith
Tommy Hughes
Practitioner of Classical Chinese Medicine and researcher
Episode: Before Modern TCM: Classical Chinese Medicine and the Roots of Terrain Theory with Tommy Hughes
Deanna Hansen
Fascia expert and founder of Block Therapy
Block Therapy
Episode: Fascia and Flow: Diaphragms, Decompression, and the Mechanics of Dis-ease with Deanna Hansen
Phoenix Be
Primal Diet coach mentored by Aajonus Vonderplanitz
Episode: Before Diet Wars: Aajonus Vonderplanitz, the Primal Diet, and Eating For Your Lineage with Phoenix Be
Lauren Farris
Co-founder of the Terrain Model Refutes Germ Theory Community and founder of The Raw Key
Episode: 150 Years of Missing Terrain Science: Natural Hygiene, Healing Crises, and the Human Diet with Lauren Farris
Dr. Jo Whitaker
Scientist with a PhD in genetic vaccines and advanced training in genetics, microbiology, immunology, and oncology
Episode: Becoming Unprogrammable: Coherence, Frequency, and Ditching Matrix Water with Dr. Jo Whitaker
Shamini Jain
A scientist, clinician, and pioneer in biofield research
Episode: Daily Non-Negotiables: Highlights From 2025
Nikko Kennedy
Episode: Daily Non-Negotiables: Highlights From 2025

Hosts

Ben Hardy
Co-host with a focus on exploring health and wellness in relation to the body's terrain, encouraging listeners to question mainstream narratives and take charge of their health.
Mike Merenda
Co-host dedicated to uncovering innovative health paradigms, facilitating discussions around self-provided wellness, and engaging varied guests for diverse insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 221 ratings
  • Mind opening!

    What’s great about this podcast? Is these to deliver information, from all sides. It’s not just their viewpoint. They have brought me information. I was unaware of at this point. When you think about a fish tank and the fish die because the tank is dirty, that’s terrain. How can we be different from that? And they are curious. And that curiosity, drives them to bring on people that think differently than they do and that’s what broaden all of our thinking. Give them a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    madamdawn
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this podcast

    This is my favourite podcast. I’ve been listening to it since 2023 and the content is brilliant. The interviews Mike and Ben are fantastic at what they do, extremely intelligent, and interview brilliantly. I love their open minds and follow questions to their guests. They have such interesting guests, wide awake to the world’s agenda and others that are happy just to talk about their specialties or stories. Keep up the brilliant work Mike and Ben, I recommend your podcast to everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clarekarma
    Australia3 months ago
  • Not enough good questions

    While I appreciate your varied guests and viewpoints, I don’t feel they are adequately questioned. For example, your past two guests were vegans. But you never asked how they get b12, carnitine, collagen, or if they were concerned about oxalates. I feel the guests aren’t really pressed. Or is the idea that b12 only comes from animal foods untrue? Maybe. Did the last guest, at 77 years old, really never eat meat or fish in his entire life? If so, then the Weston Price people are lying.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NicholasAngle
    United States3 months ago
  • Changed my life

    All Terrain Theory podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jump the net will appear
    United States5 months ago
  • Fantastic

    I really love the honesty and humility coming through these conversations. The hosts seem to be genuinely on a path of betterment and I’m happy to join the journey. Great guests and fabulous information clearly presented. Thank you both for all the time and energy you put into these podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maureenveterinarian
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners express concerns that the hosts may not press guests sufficiently on their claims, indicating a desire for more critical questioning in certain episodes.
The show offers practical, actionable health insights resonating with knowledgeable wellness seekers.
Many appreciate the intelligent and engaging interviewing style of the hosts, highlighting their curiosity and depth of questioning.
The podcast is praised for its open-minded exploration of diverse viewpoints, encouraging listeners to think critically about health.

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Slaughtering Sacred Cows: The Vitamin A Debate, Toxic Bile, and Copper Concerns with Dr. Garrett Smith
Q: What are the big rocks that you address when dealing with clients?
Dr. Smith lists copper water pipes, mold exposures, and mercury fillings as critical issues to fix first in his program.
Slaughtering Sacred Cows: The Vitamin A Debate, Toxic Bile, and Copper Concerns with Dr. Garrett Smith
Q: What pushed you into the space of health and nutrition?
Dr. Smith discusses his background, highlighting the importance of teaching patients how to understand and care for their health rather than simply providing solutions.
Beyond Chemtrails: Frequency Fence Updates, Control Grids, and Consciousness Plateaus with Mitch the Orgone Donor
Q: Mitch, why did you decline the invitation to be in the Just Look Up documentary?
I felt that my views on what's happening in the sky are so foreign to what has become the mainstream talking point that I would not fit in the narrative.
Becoming Unprogrammable: Coherence, Frequency, and Ditching Matrix Water with Dr. Jo Whitaker
Q: What are your non-negotiables for health?
Dr. Jo mentions drinking clean, structured water, grounding, and being authentically true to herself as her essential daily habits.
Becoming Unprogrammable: Coherence, Frequency, and Ditching Matrix Water with Dr. Jo Whitaker
Q: What does the term 'Matrix water' refer to in your work?
Matrix water is described as positively charged water that negatively affects biological wellness. Dr. Jo emphasizes the importance of structured, negatively charged water for optimal health.

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The focus lies on challenging mainstream health paradigms, specifically the germ theory, while emphasizing the importance of the body's terrain—its environment and balance—in understanding health. Through interviews with various experts, discussions often center around alternative health practices, the significance of nutrition, detoxification, and holistic well-being. Listeners are provided with tools and insights to reclaim their health agency, with topics ranging from natural hygiene, dietary choices, and personal health stories to the exploration of ancient wisdom and modern science. The unique combination of diverse guest perspectives encourages an open-minded exploration of health that questions conventional narratives.

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Recent guests on Terrain Theory include:

1. Jonathan Houston
2. Dr. Garrett Smith
3. Tommy Hughes
4. Deanna Hansen
5. Phoenix Be
6. Lauren Farris
7. Dr. Jo Whitaker
8. Shamini Jain

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