‘Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark’ is a health and wellness podcast where each guest provides their own remedy to heal a sick culture - physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Apothecaries were the place where people would go for natural remedies, and Alex is restoring this concept by inviting expert guests every Monday and Thursday night at 6pm PST/9pm EST to share raw, unpasteurized truths!
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Tried prescriptions, pricey skincare, and still breaking out? 😤 Meet Maria Marlowe, The 'Acne Nutritionist' and founder of Kuma—the ingestible skincare brand helping thousands heal acne from the inside out. 🌿 Author of The Real Food Grocery Guide and host of 'The Glow Life' Podcast, Maria’s helped thousands clear their skin by fixing what’s really causing breakouts—food, gut health, and lifestyle 🍏 ✨Clear skin starts in the gut—not at Sephora. Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Taylor Dukes Wellne...
Where did childhood go? No kids on bikes 🚲, no backyard chaos, no freedom. This week, I’m joined by Mike Lanza—dad, author of Playborhood, and the guy who said “enough” and turned his front yard into a kid-powered paradise 🌳 We’re talking how screens, fear, and over-scheduling stole childhood—and how to take it back. Think: no adults, no structure, just real, messy play. And yes, it works. ⚡ Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Taylor Dukes Wellness | Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% OFF Active Skin R...
Can’t sleep? Brain fog? Energy tanked? The problem might be... your lightbulbs 💡 In this episode, I’m joined by Thaddeus Owen—biohacker, engineer, and co-founder of DreamWalkerz—to expose how modern life is wrecking your circadian rhythm 🌞 We’re talking sunlight hacks, blue light traps, meal timing, and why your 10pm Netflix habit might be frying your hormones. Get ready to question everything you do after dark 🌙⚡️ Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Zebra | Use code "ALEX for 10% OFF A’del Natural...
Dr. Bill Rawls, a physician who overcame chronic Lyme disease, exposes the limitations of traditional medical approaches, especially long-term antibiotics, in treating complex, stealthy infections. He advocates for a cellular wellness paradigm, highlighting that many chronic illnesses stem from dormant microbes reactivating under stress and emphasizes the importance of a holistic, phased approach including natural living, whole foods, and herbal therapies to restore cellular health and truly heal.
You’re tired, foggy, anxious, bloated, moody — and everyone says you’re “fine”? 🙄 Yeah…no. In this episode, I’m talking to Dr. Izabella Wentz, aka The Thyroid Pharmacist, about why women are being dismissed, misdiagnosed, and stuck on symptom band-aids instead of actually healing. We’re getting into Hashimoto’s, hormones, chronic fatigue, and what’s REALLY going on with your health — and how to fix it at the ROOT. This is your permission slip to stop settling and start feeling like yourself aga...
You’ve been told your whole life that you MUST have health insurance. But…what if you can actually get better coverage WITHOUT IT? 😮💨 In this episode, I’m talking to Andy Schoonover, founder of CrowdHealth—a Christian company that’s not insurance, but a platform + community that helps you crowdfund your medical costs, ditch the red tape, and actually use your money on things that keep you well—like functional medicine, chiropractic care, and clean food. Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Jesse &am...
What if your home is making you sick—and you don’t even know it? 🧫🏠 Fatigue, brain fog, weird health stuff? It might not be you—it might be your home. 😵💫 In this episode, I brought in Ryan Blaser, founder of Test My Home, to scan my one-bedroom apartment for mold, EMFs, dirty air, toxic water—you name it. And yeah… the results were shocking (VLOG COMING SOON)! Ryan’s the go-to expert for Lauryn Bosstick, Paul Saladino, and now, me. After healing from his own environmental health crisis, he’...
Is there a dark side to fertility treatments? 😳🧫 Dr. Aaron Kheriaty—psychiatrist, bioethicist, and free speech warrior—joins to discuss. From destroyed embryos to artificial wombs, we’re diving into a future that feels more Black Mirror than baby bliss. 👶⚠️ Dr. Kheriaty makes the case that some reproductive tech comes with serious moral costs—even if the intentions are beautiful. This episode isn’t about shame—it’s about asking the hard questions no one else will. If you’ve ever considered IV...
What if the best alternative to Botox has been around since the 1800s? 😳✨ Helen Morrison, CMO of Frownies, is here to spill the secrets behind the natural wrinkle-smoothing patches that celebs, skincare lovers—and even the Kennedys—swear by. No needles. No chemicals. Just results. 👏 If you’re into clean beauty and aging like a goddess, this episode is your new obsession. 💖 Not sponsored—just a product I love and had to learn more about! Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Zebra | Use code "ALEX f...
What if antidepressants aren’t the answer, but the cause of your struggles? 😳💊 Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a board-certified psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer, and co-founder of TaperClinic, is here to shatter the myths around psychiatric meds and withdrawal. With years of experience in drug safety and mental health, he’s on a mission to help you safely taper off and take control of your mental health—without the brain zaps and emotional chaos. 😤✨ If you’re tired of being stuck in the med...
What if pregnancy could feel empowering instead of exhausting? 😮💅💅 Alexandra Radway—MIT grad turned fertility fairy godmother—is here to flip everything you think you know about getting baby-ready. She says fertility isn’t broken… we’ve just been prepping for motherhood all wrong. 🙃🍼 With her Baby Ready Body Method, Alexandra is helping ambitious women ditch the burnout, heal their bodies, and actually enjoy the road to motherhood (yes, it’s possible). This episode is your permission slip ...
What if gluten ISN’T the bad guy?! 🤯🍞 Sue Becker—founder of Bread Beckers and highly requested bread queen—is here to drop some TRUTH BOMBS. She says gluten isn’t the problem… it’s what we’ve done to wheat 🌾🚫 The processed bread on store shelves is NOT exactly what nature (aka God) had in mind. Sue’s helped hundreds of thousands fix their health with fresh-milled flour, and today, she’s here to prove why you might not have to break up with bread after all! Get ready to have your carb-loving ...
What if you could take control of your health—before it’s too late? 🤔💉 Today, I’m chatting with Nate Graville, the founder of Geviti, about how proactive health screening can be a total game-changer—even if you feel perfectly fine. After losing his dad to cancer in 2021, Nate realized the healthcare system is way too reactive—so he built a platform that helps you catch issues early and optimize your well-being from home. No more waiting until something’s wrong—this is about staying ahead of th...
What if you could ditch alcohol and level up your life—without hitting rock bottom first? 🤔🍸 Today, I’m chatting with Amanda Kuda, an alcohol-free lifestyle expert, about how choosing sobriety can be a total game-changer—even if you're not struggling with addiction 🙌✨ Amanda’s here to inspire, not preach, and her new book, Unbottled Potential , is all about unlocking your full potential by breaking up with booze. Ready to sober up? Let’s dive in! 💚🌿 Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Zebra | U...
From poking needles to building an acupuncture empire—Crystal Anderson’s story is WILD! Crystal went from helping stroke patients recover to launching California Mobile Acupuncture, bringing holistic healing straight to your doorstep. She’s a mom, a business boss, and a total legend in making wellness actually work for people. Would you let someone poke you for better health? 👀 Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Taylor Dukes Wellness | Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% OFF Azure Standard | Use code "ALEX...
Today, we’re exposing the SHOCKING truth about pet food, vaccines, and what’s really making your dog sick. 🧐🐾 I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Karen Becker—holistic vet and author of The Forever Dog Life—aka the book that changed EVERYTHING I thought I knew about pet health. We’re talking raw diets, sneaky toxins ☠️, and the secret to helping your pup live longer (spoiler: it’s NOT just luck). If you love your dog, you NEED this episode 🐕🔥 Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Zebra | Use code "AL...
More salt during pregnancy?! 🧂 Tattoos linked to heavy metal toxicity?! Dr. Nina-Marie Rueda, a Naturopathic Doctor, is here to bust myths and help families grow—without Big Pharma. From fertility struggles to kids’ health issues like ADHD and eczema, she’s all about real solutions, not symptom band-aids. Listen to find out what your doctor might not be telling you... 👀 Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Taylor Dukes Wellness | Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% OFF Utzy Naturals | Use code "ALEX” for 20...
Is the seafood you’re eating a SCAM? Are Michelin stars just fancy nonsense? And WHY is tipping getting so out of control?! We’re diving deep with Chef Andrew Gruel—Food Network star, founder of Slapfish, and CEO of American Gravy Restaurant Group. From judging on Chopped Junior to launching a new family-friendly cookbook with BRAVE Books, Chef Gruel brings the heat with insider stories on food, family, and the future of dining in America 🍽️ If you eat food (uh, that’s you), you NEED to hear th...
Struggling with hormonal issues like PCOS, endometriosis, or fertility challenges? Curious about how hormonal birth control really affects your body? You won’t want to miss this episode with Dr. Jolene Brighten, a leading expert in women’s health and hormones! As a certified menopause specialist and naturopathic endocrinologist, Dr. Brighten has helped thousands of women regain control of their health. She’s the bestselling author of Beyond the Pill and Is This Normal. In this episode, we dive d...
What if your clothes are just as toxic as your food? 🤯 Steven and Mia, the founders of MASA Chips, spill the tea on everything from the sketchy chemicals hiding in your wardrobe to the the avocado oil SCANDAL no one’s talking about. Oh, and epidurals? Yeah… we’re going there. Buckle up—it’s about to get real! Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Zebra | Use code "ALEX for 10% OFF Joovv | Get an exclusive discount on your first red light therapy order! A’del Natural Cosmetics | Use code "ALEX" for 25...
Is prioritizing health and wellness biblical? Matthew Gay is a Christian health and fitness coach who believes churches are contributing to the chronic disease epidemic in America. We discuss what God says about your health habits, how to edify the body of Christ when it comes to health and fitness, how to get motivated if you struggle to start, why every church needs a fitness ministry, and why Christians have historically had a very bad relationship with food! Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Tay...
Farmer Paul—Marine vet, Christian, and dad of four— went from battling joint pain to accidentally starting Pasturebird, now one of the biggest pastured poultry farms in the U.S.! 🐓 He’s exposing factory farming, fighting for clean food, and changing ag for good. If you care about what’s really on your plate, don’t miss this! Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Cowboy Colostrum | Use code “ALEX” for 15% OFF Masa Chips | Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 20% OFF Primally Pure | Use code “ALEXCLARK” to get 15% O...
We talk about Big Food and Big Pharma…now it’s time for Big Insurance. Two time Joe Rogan guest Brigham Buhler is here to blow the lid off America’s broken healthcare system. He’s on a mission to dismantle the insurance Ponzi scheme and deliver bold solutions for health, longevity, and patient empowerment. Get ready for an eye-opening, red pill kind of conversation. Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Taylor Dukes Wellness | Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% OFF Zebra | Use code "ALEX for 10% OFF Mush Mor...
The collagen powder at the supermarket? Total garbage. But Jena Covello’s? ELITE. Jena is the mastermind behind Agent Nateur—the luxury skincare brand taking over Hollywood, featured in Vogue, Erewhon, and Net-a-Porter. Diagnosed with endometriosis at 23, she ditched traditional medicine for alternative healing and built one of the most sought-after skincare lines EVER. In this episode, Jena spills the real tea on “clean beauty” lies, industry buzzwords, and the Birkin... plus a few words on Mel...
Imagine being a lawyer for BIG chemical companies… and then finding out they’ve been knowingly poisoning people for DECADES. That’s exactly what happened to Environmental Attorney Robert Bilott when a desperate farmer walked into his office with proof that something evil was happening. What started as one case turned into a MASSIVE legal battle exposing the truth about Forever Chemicals—toxic substances lurking in our water, our products, and even our bodies. His story inspired the documentary '...
It’s Valentine’s Day, so let’s talk about matters of the heart—literally. Dr. Stephen Hussey, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, suffered a heart attack despite living a seemingly healthy lifestyle. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, he found himself failed by the traditional medical system in his highest-stakes moment. But instead of accepting his fate, he completely reversed his own heart disease. Now, he’s on a mission to share what he learned. In this episode, Dr. H...
Your kids know the Bible, but what happens when they start hearing claims that Jesus never existed or that the resurrection is just a myth? Even middle schoolers are facing these challenges—so how do we equip them with real answers instead of just saying, “Because I believe”? Today, I’m sitting down with Hillary Ferrer, author of Mama Bear Apologetics, to talk about how to raise kids who think critically, stand firm in their faith, and don’t just inherit beliefs but OWN them. Thank you to our sp...
Dr. Charlie Fagenholz, DC, co-host of Red Pill Your Healthcast , is a holistic physician specializing in chiropractic, frequency, and functional medicine. In this episode, we explore a range of topics, from the link between vaping and rising colon cancer rates in young people to the true causes of chronic migraines, acid reflux, and even thinning hair. Plus, Dr. Charlie shares his thoughts on tongue-tie releases and his favorite flu protocol. Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Geviti | Skip t...
On August 6, 2003, Kim Witczak’s life was shattered when her husband, Woody, died unexpectedly at just 37 years old, shortly after being prescribed Zoloft. In this conversation, Kim takes us through her relentless journey to uncover the unknown risks and side effects of SSRIs and her mission to hold Big Pharma accountable.As a Consumer Representative on the FDA Psychopharmacologic Advisory Committee, Kim has spent years pushing for greater transparency, educating healthcare providers, and advoca...
She’s the reason you don’t have to wear a mask on an airplane anymore. This bonus episode with Health Freedom Defense Fund President Leslie Manookian gives an inside look at the various ways the government is knowingly injecting or covering us in toxins. From vaccine mandates to geoengineering, Leslie is fearless when it comes to our human right to informed medical consent. Our Guest: ⭐️ Leslie Manookian X | @LeslieManookian Additional Resources: Health Freedom Defense Fund (HFDF) 🎀Follow Alex�...
