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The Primal Shift

Michael Kummer
Nutrition
Metabolic Health
Environmental Toxins
Blood Sugar
Carnivore Diet
Sleep
Animal-Based Diet
Mental Health
Inflammation
Organ Meats
Cardiovascular Disease
Lifestyle Changes
Exogenous Ketones
Depression
Exercise
Organic Produce
Calorie Tracking
Coffee
Circadian Rhythm
Caffeine

Primal Shift is about helping you achieve optimal health by bridging the gap between ancestral living and the demands of modern society. We'll talk about every aspect of a healthy life, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress management, environmental toxins, hormesis, belonging and tribalism, and reconnecting with nature. Get ready to unlock the transformative power of nature as the ultimate... more

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Most people hear "buy the best meat you can afford" and immediately picture the $30 pasture-raised ribeye at Whole Foods — and then conclude that eating well is simply out of reach. But that's not a fair test of what quality meat actually costs. Ribe... more

Most people treat the recommended daily protein intake as a target. It's not; it's the bare minimum to avoid getting sick, and I've been eating well above it for years without gaining fat or damaging my kidneys.

In this episode, I break down how mu... more

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Most of the mushroom supplements you'll find on Amazon are ground-up fruiting bodies or myceliated grain in a capsule. AHCC is something entirely different. It's a patented fermented extract from shiitake mycelia that has been used in over 1,000 canc... more

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The other day my brother-in-law asked me a simple question: if you could go back to age 25 knowing what you know now, what would you do differently? The answer turned out to be anything but simple, because every change I'd make would unravel the chai... more

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Recent Guests

Mimi Lindquist
Co-founder of The Medicine, AHCC educator
The Medicine
Episode: 140: How to Support Your Immune System With a Mushroom Compound Backed by 100+ Studies
Dr. Chris Rhodes
PhD in nutritional biochemistry; founder of Mimio Health
Mimio Health
Episode: 132: I Tested a Fasting Supplement for a Year — Here's What It Did to My Biological Age | Chris Rhodes, CEO of Mimio Health
Forrest Smith
CEO and co-founder of Kineon Labs, specializing in targeted RedLight and laser therapy devices.
Kineon Labs
Episode: 128: Red Light Therapy Protocol for Knee Pain and Recovery with Forrest Smith CEO of Kineon
Brad Kearns
New York Times bestselling author, former two-time US National Champion and number three world-ranked professional triathlete.
Episode: 86: The Truth About Running & Longevity | With Brad Kearns
Nicholas Stewart
Sleep fitness expert and author
Author of a book on sleep fitness
Episode: 82: Why You Can't Sleep: The Surprising Truth with Nicholas Stewart
David Mouse Jr.
A transformation expert from the automotive industry to health and wellness.
Episode: 79: Immune Health Hacks: Vitamin C Exposed!
Thomas Seager
Professor of engineering in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University, focusing on cold exposure and its health benefits
Arizona State University
Episode: 76: From Ice Baths to Ancestral Nutrition with Thomas Seager, PhD!
Dr. Jin-Xiong She
Founder of Jinfinity, expert in NAD supplementation
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Episode: 73: NAD Supplements That Actually Work
Jeff Patterson
Founder of Northwest Fighting Arts and Portland Tai Chi Academy and the Yielding Warrior
Episode: 70: How This Ancient Practice Transforms Your Life | With Jeff Patterson

Host

Michael Kummer
Host of The Primal Shift and founder of The Primal Shift brand.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Great Content

    Michael always provides well researched and thoughtful content. Looking forward to the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nachbier
    United States3 years ago
  • Incredible—everyone needs to listen

    Tune in and listen to this content. Some of the most important things us humans need to listen to and implement. Thank you Michael Kummer for all that you do! I also love the MK supplements. My wife and I take them every day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PedsBR
    United States3 years ago
  • Good Info…

    Good information but little to no back up in terms of studies or professional opinions. So this is a Dude giving his opinion from what seems like other podcasts he has listened to. Not sure I will continue to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    158Lion
    United States3 years ago
  • Looking forward to more

    Top tier podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarnivoreOG
    United States3 years ago
  • Thank you

    knowledge is power , thank you for what you do

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pancho Villa 2017
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the host for practical, research-informed health tips you can implement quickly.
Many feel the show blends biohacking with down-to-earth family stories, which keeps it relatable.

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132: I Tested a Fasting Supplement for a Year — Here's What It Did to My Biological Age | Chris Rhodes, CEO of Mimio Health
Q: What should people consider when interpreting inflammatory markers like CRP and IL-6 in the context of fasting and exercise?
CRP reflects long-term inflammatory status, while IL-6 can spike acutely with exercise or other hormetic stresses and then return to baseline. Interpreting them together requires considering timing (e.g., prior exercise), context, and whether markers reflect transient responses or chronic inflammation.
132: I Tested a Fasting Supplement for a Year — Here's What It Did to My Biological Age | Chris Rhodes, CEO of Mimio Health
Q: What did the TrueAge tests reveal about your biological aging during the experiment?
The tests showed a slowing pace of aging over the year-long period, with the pace indicating you age 0.85 years for every calendar year, suggesting substantial long-term aging benefits even if chronological age stays the same.
132: I Tested a Fasting Supplement for a Year — Here's What It Did to My Biological Age | Chris Rhodes, CEO of Mimio Health
Q: What is Mimio, and how does it mimic fasting without changing diet or lifestyle?
Mimio is a formulation based on fasting metabolites produced during a 36-hour fast. It provides a specific four-molecule combination that recreates the cellular, metabolic, and longevity benefits of fasting, enabling similar outcomes without actually fasting. Clinical studies showed improvements in glucose control, cholesterol, and appetite regulation.
128: Red Light Therapy Protocol for Knee Pain and Recovery with Forrest Smith CEO of Kineon
Q: How do you get that light into where it needs to go without affecting all the layers that lead up to the impacted tissue?
We want to have the most direct, lowest kind of tissue channels into the synovial caps we can.
128: Red Light Therapy Protocol for Knee Pain and Recovery with Forrest Smith CEO of Kineon
Q: In terms of protocol, how long do you need to use the Kineon Move Plus Pro?
The 15-minute protocol is the best; consistency is key, with 5 minutes being acceptable if necessary.

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The show centers on optimizing health by merging ancestral living with modern life, covering sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress, environment, hormesis, and reconnecting with nature. Episodes emphasize practical, action-ready tips and personal journeys toward healthier, more self-reliant living, often backed by experiments, guest insights, and sponsor integrations. Noteworthy is the host's consistent focus on real-food nutrition, biohacking concepts grounded in everyday life, and a storytelling style that weaves personal family context into broader health discussions.

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1. Mimi Lindquist
2. Dr. Chris Rhodes
3. Forrest Smith
4. Brad Kearns
5. Nicholas Stewart
6. David Mouse Jr.
7. Thomas Seager
8. Dr. Jin-Xiong She

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