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Terrain Theory

Terrain Theory is hosted by Ben Hardy and Mike Merenda, two childhood friends on a journey to tear down the old fear-based germ theory paradigm and usher in a better, brighter approach to health and wellness. Discover interviews with guests from the alternative medicine space and find inspiration in real-life stories of Terrain Transformations. Reclaim agency and discover methods both old and new to improve and optimize your health and your terrain. You are your primary healthcare provider.
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Jon Burras on fascia, Chi, and the New Anatomy

Jon Burras is a massage therapist, yoga instructor, bodyworker and bodymind therapist with over 30 years of experience blending Western medical knowledge with Eastern philosophy and a deep love and appreciation for the world of natural healing. In this conversation with Jon we discuss: The makeup and function of fascia The connection between fascia and detoxification The only two ways to change your fascia Fascia and the New Anatomy How healthy fascia is critical to energy (Chi) flow How to choo...

Aug 07, 20251 hr 54 minSeason 4Ep. 175

Wellness Check #9: On sauna cures, seizure mysteries, and playing Terrain Detective

Co-hosts Ben & Mike check in with their respective primary healthcare providers with updates on their physical, emotional, spiritual wellness, latest terrain integrations, nuance, and more. In this Wellness Check Episode they discuss: Using heat therapy to great effect Non-negotiables on the road Turning slip-ups into positives Sanctifying sleep The mystery of the 8 sudden seizuers ...and more! Support Terrain Theory on Patreon ! Our recently-launched member platform gives you access to a to...

Jul 25, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 174

Dr. Dickson Thom on inherited temperaments, energetic imbalance, and the 6 foundational non-negotiables

Dr. Dickson Thom is a Doctor of Dental Surgery and a Naturopathic Doctor with over 50 years of clinical experience and 20+ years as a medical professor. He is one of the co-founders of the American Center of Biological Medicine and author of numerous books, including Bioregulatory Medicine: An Innovative Holistic Approach to Self-Healing, Begin Again: Trauma, Disease, and Healing with The Brain Protocol and Biological Medicine , and others. In this conversation with Dr. Thom we discuss: Running ...

Jul 11, 20251 hr 46 minSeason 4Ep. 173

PorcFest Recap w/ Red Pill Friends

Brothers Ben & Mike are fresh off a long weekend at Porcupine Freedom Festival (aka PorcFest), the annual gathering of Libertarians and freedom-minded folk held on Roger's Campground in Lancaster, NH. Co-host Mike Merenda's side band Red Pill Friends performed at the Festival three nights in a row, so we invited bandmates and longtime friends of the podcast Jude Roberts and Brendan Daniel on to unpack the PorcFest experience and feature a few of the songs performed over the weekend. Songs fe...

Jul 04, 20251 hr 28 minSeason 4Ep. 172

PorcFest Preview w/ Josh Noone, Erika Fey & James Cordiner

To prepare for the upcoming Porcupine Freedom Festival (PorcFest) we feature interviews with new friends we met at last year's PorcFest. Josh Noone is a seasoned festival goer and a musician whose upbringing shaped his freedom-oriented life; Erika Fey the self-styled "Mayor of Hooperville" who found her people at PorcFest; James Cordiner is the founder of The Voluntaryist Academy and host of a podcast by the same name. They share stories and highlights from past festivals as we look forward to t...

Jun 13, 20252 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 171

Dr. Marizelle Arce on pleomorphism, reframing Lyme disease, and why germs are not our enemy

Dr. Marizelle Arce is a Naturopathic medical doctor who practices as a naturopath, marrying her knowledge and understanding of ancient cultures and traditions with current biology, physiology and modern medicine. In this conversation with Dr. Mari we discuss: Her newest book Germs Are Not Our Enemy How everything we think about microbes causing disease is wrong The microzyma, pleomorphism, and the evidence supporting them Bechamp, Pasteur, Bernard, Florence Nightingale, and others The distinct d...

May 23, 20251 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 170

Beatty Carmichael on spiritual root cause, God's standard, and the Prayer of Freedom

Beatty Carmichael is a spiritual healer and the author of The Prayer of Freedom , a book dedicated to helping people break free from chronic pain, mental health struggles, addictions, and more. He teaches at the largest addiction recovery center in America, home to over 500 women. While working with these women, he developed a unique 3-step approach to prayer—one with an astounding 87% success rate in setting them free from their struggles. In this conversation with Beatty we discuss: How his up...

May 13, 20251 hr 43 minSeason 4Ep. 169

Peggi Honig on Feldenkrais, somatic healing, and awareness through movement

Peggi Honig (GCFP, GCAT) is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner and founder of The Peggi Experience, which focuses on teaching the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education to clients from around the world. In this conversation with Peggi we discuss: How her background in music and culinary pursuits led to and informed her journey into the healing arts Using the Feldenkrais Method to improve your terrain The importance of stance and foot placement Addressing the global contraction When in pain, g...

May 04, 20251 hr 43 minSeason 4Ep. 168

Michelle Davies on frequency medicine, the glymphatic system, and achieving mental clarity

Michelle Davies is an internationally acclaimed healer, health consultant, mentor and author. Michelle has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Osteopathy awarded by Anne, Princess Royal, following 4 years full time training in London at the British School of Osteopathy. In this conversation with Michelle we discuss: Her forays into frequency medicine The groundbreaking frequency technology that healed one boy's cerebral palsy How Michelle used this technology to win in the courts standing as a woman...

Apr 27, 20251 hr 34 minSeason 4Ep. 167

Gretch Elizabeth on BOTOX dangers, hidden data, and millions of ticking time bombs

Gretch Elizabeth is a patient advocate, education development admin, and Awareness Lead at ToxSafety.com, an umbrella coalition dedicated to promoting patient safety and informed decision making regarding botulinum toxin injections, more commonly known as BOTOX. In this conversation with Gretch we discussed: The personal experience that pulled her into this world A close look at botulinum toxin and how it entered the world of cosmetic treatment The myriad side effects of botulinum toxin injectio...

Apr 20, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 166

Charlie Ziese and Lisa Richards on pyramid energy, hidden Russian research, and secret geometry

Charlie Ziese and Lisa Richards are the principals at the Pyramid Science Foundation, an organization conducting pioneering scientific research on pyramids of all geometries and delving into profound questions that could revolutionize our understanding of energy and consciousness. In this conversation with Charlie and Lisa we discuss: The creation of the Foundation Defining pyramid energy Measuring and researching pyramid energy What the Russians have known and want to keep secret Touching the T...

Apr 13, 20251 hr 47 minSeason 4Ep. 165

Ashley Everly on aluminum adjuvants, injection ingredients, and serious adverse events

Ashley Everly is a Toxicologist and the founder of Vaccine.Guide, a one-stop resource on research and information regarding vaccines and the infectious diseases they aim to prevent. In this conversation with Ashely we discuss: The adverse event that led her to investigate vaccines Discovering that there is no "happy medium" The woefully inadequate safety studies done on vaccines The issue(s) with aluminum adjuvants Other problematic ingredients ...and more! Learn more about Ashley and her work a...

Apr 04, 20251 hr 49 minSeason 4Ep. 164

Jess Bell on energetic osteopathy, stored voltage, and the biophotonic realm

Jess Bell is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, an Osteopathic Physician and Biofield Energy Healer, and Creator of Energetic Osteopathy®. She is Board Certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. In this conversation with Jess we discuss: Her journey through medical training and into osteopathy Defining osteopathy How she arrived into energy healing Bridging the body and the human biofield The power residing in our emotions Thinking in terms of voltage Steps we can all take to se...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 41 minSeason 4Ep. 163

Lynn Schmaltz on plasma energy technology, GANS, and restoring tap water's life force

Lynn Schmaltz is the co-founder of Plasma Energy Solutions, a company devoted to the exploration and research into plasma energy science, technology, and applications for humans. In this conversation with Lynn we discussed: The definition of plasma energy The process for creating GANS (Gas in Atomic Nano Solid State) water How a Plasma Energy Station works The various applications for plasma energy into day-to-day life Overlaps between plasma energy, Dr. Masuro Emoto, Wilhem Reich, and others .....

Mar 20, 20251 hr 31 minSeason 4Ep. 162

Roman Bystrianyk on Dissolving Illusions, measles myths, and the decline of disease

Roman Bystrianyk is the co-author of Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History , which examines the long-standing belief that medical interventions were responsible for the steep decline of so-called infectious diseases. In this conversation with Roman we discuss: His "why" for writing the book Some of the key findings and data that dissolved his own illusions The real reason for the decline in disease The risk of history repeating itself What's behind the push for mass ...

Mar 13, 20252 hrSeason 4Ep. 161

John Blaid on virology's flawed methods, antibody confusion, and the Truth Movement's cynicism problem

John Blaid is the founder of The Truth Seeker, a website devoted to spreading awareness on the topics of climate change, false flags, 9/11, vaccinations, world government, banking fraud, and more. He has published numerous articles and posts concerning virology, germ theory, and the work of Stefan Lanka. In this conversation with John we discuss: How his challenging childhood and deep depression led him to explore nutrition Finding the method section at the bottom of the rabbit hole Why Sweden's...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 4Ep. 160

Dr. Har Hari Khalsa on energy field scanning, EMF pulse therapy, and healing with cold

Dr. Har Hari Khalsa is a LA-based holistic chiropractor who incorporates numerous cutting-edge healing technologies into his practice. In this conversation with Dr. Har Hari we discuss: The chronic pain issues that shaped his journey Using scalar technology to map energy fields and heal patients EMF pulses as a foundational terrain healing modality His openness to using new technology to help people How he healed a serious hip injury using cold Standout client testimonials ...and more! Learn mor...

Feb 26, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 4Ep. 159

Marvin Haberland on questioning vitamins' existence and if supplements are a waste of money

Marvin Haberland is an engineer and principal at NEXT LEVEL, a science-focused publication reporting on topics such as virology, terrain theory, germ theory, nutrition and genetics. NEXT LEVEL has recently released NEXIQA, a self-developed AI designed to deliver critical, evidence-based insights on the same topics covered by NEXT LEVEL. In this conversation with Marvin we discussed: The questionable process by which vitamins were "discovered" The similarities between No Virus and No Vitamins The...

Feb 19, 20251 hr 31 minSeason 4Ep. 158

Dr. Ben Miraglia on the epidemic of underdeveloped jaws (and how to fix it)

Dr. Ben Miraglia is the Chief Clinical Officer at Toothpillow, a non-surgical intervention that helps correct the epidemic of underdeveloped jaws in children. As a graduate of SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and the United States Dental Institute, Dr. Miraglia has been in private practice for over 20 years. In this conversation with Dr. Miraglia we discuss: The problem with children having underdeveloped jaws The root cause of this epidemic The myriad health problems and chronic illnes...

Feb 12, 20251 hr 38 minSeason 4Ep. 157

Dr. Rob Williams on terrain revelations, geoengineering, and 5th Generation Warfare

*This episode first appeared on the Our Geoengineering Age Podcast, released January 5, 2025. Dr. Rob Williams is a breathwork coach, environmentalist, and co-founder of OurGeoengineeringAge.org, an organization taking an evidence-based approach to exploring "our planet's most pressing yet underreported global environmental issue." In this conversation with Rob we discuss: The definition of "terrain theory" How we came to a deeper awareness of terrain The biggest revelations we've made in this j...

Feb 02, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 156

Polla Pratt on Terrain-based Ozone Therapy and Bio-Cosmic Somatics

Polla Pratt is an Ozone, Oxygen, and Somatic Therapist who educates the public on the proper use of home ozone therapy and the incorporation of somatic therapy into this powerful self-healing modality. In this conversation with Polla we discuss: Her own healing journey Why 99% of ozone therapy is done wrong...and how to do it right Applying alchemy to ozone therapy Why somatic therapy is critical to proper ozone therapy treatment Where and how German New Medicine fits in ...and more! Learn more ...

Jan 26, 20251 hr 32 minSeason 4Ep. 155

Marvin Haberland on using NEXIQA's AI to dismantle virology, fact-check bogus science, and make better decisions

Marvin Haberland is an engineer and principal at NEXT LEVEL, a science-focused publication reporting on topics such as virology, terrain theory, germ theory, nutrition and genetics. NEXT LEVEL has recently released NEXIQA, a self-developed AI designed to deliver critical, evidence-based insights on the same topics covered by NEXT LEVEL. In this conversation with Marvin we discussed: How NEXIQA works Designing a critically-thinking AI How NEXIQA differs from other AI like ChatGPT The state of sci...

Jan 19, 20251 hr 34 minSeason 4Ep. 154

Wellness Check #8: On Terrain habits, ditching synthetics, and every day being game day

Co-hosts Ben & Mike check in with their respective primary healthcare providers with updates on their physical, emotional, spiritual wellness, latest terrain integrations, nuance, and more. Specifically, they discuss: Adopting a game day mentality Cold plunge milestones Hitting a 2024 goal right on New Year's Eve. Swapping synthetic clothes for organic options Why liver cleanses and enemas may be absolutely necessary ...and more! Support Terrain Theory on Patreon ! Our recently-launched memb...

Jan 12, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 153

Takota Coen on Terrain farming, voluntaryism in practice, and why now is the perfect time to homestead

Takota Coen is a Homesteading educator and a regenerative farmer who has been applying Terrain practices with his livestock on his family farm in Alberta, Canada since as far back as the 80s. In this conversation with Takota we discuss: How he defines "homesteading" Integrating voluntaryism into his life on the farm Applying Terrain principles to farming and raising animals How he solved his milk cows' mastitis issue Where German New Medicine comes in Why right now is the perfect time to homeste...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 37 minSeason 4Ep. 152

Red Pill Friends on exiting the matrix, health freedom music, and touring NH

The Red Pill Friends are Mike Merenda, Jude Roberts, and Brendan Daniel, three prolific songwriters who have come together around their mutual love of folk music, friendship and freedom. In this episode we discuss: Their recent tour of New Hampshire Curating audiences vs opening up to all Brendan's new song "Humpty Dumpty" Jude's new song "Election Day" Mike's new song "Make Pretend" ...and more! Learn more about the Red Pill Friends on their website and get their album from Bandcamp. Support Te...

Dec 29, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 151

Jillian Acosta on The Root Cause Method, somatic guides, and sitting with plant medicine

Jillian Acosta is the founder of The Root Cause Method, a health coach and experienced psychonaut who incorporates psychedelics and plant medicine in her work to help clients free themselves from the deep wounds that keep them stuck in destructive patterns and get to the root cause of their illness. In this conversation with Jillian we discuss: How her own experience with plant medicine unearthed a buried trauma Healing her relationship with food The somatic experience as the ultimate guide Usin...

Dec 22, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 150

Mushrooms, crosses, and true Christmas meaning with Veronica Fannin and Jude Roberts

Our Winter Solstice / Christmas / Holiday tradition continues as we invite illustrator and dear friend Veronica Fannin onto the show for another exploration into the esoteric origins of the many traditions of the season. This year we also brought on musician and dear friend Jude Roberts, who performed an original Christmas song All Among the Evergreens . In this episode we explore: Santa Claus and Magic Mushrooms The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross A re-imagining of a Christmas classic by Vern Ori...

Dec 15, 20241 hr 46 minSeason 3Ep. 149

Adam Bigelsen, Josh Bigelsen, and Dr. Marizelle Arce on Isopathy, protocol pitfalls, and nailing the Terrain basics

Adam and Josh Bigelsen are the sons of Harvey Bigelsen, M.D., a founding board member of the American Holistic Medical Association and co-author of the Arizona Homeopathic Medical Practice Act. Adam and Josh help run the Bigelsen Academy, an organization devoted to carrying on their father's work and legacy through Terrain education opportunities, courses on the Bigelsen Method, and Holographic Blood Consultations. Dr. Marizelle Arce is a Naturopathic medical doctor who practices as a naturopath...

Dec 08, 20241 hr 48 minSeason 3Ep. 148

Dr. Covel McDermot on opening portals, cleaning the vessel, and the New Earth Order

Dr. Covel McDermot is a plant and soil scientist, an urban ecologist, a sea moss advocate and the founder of The Pineal Room, an ecological-cosmological system that aims to activate the infinite healing light of the spirit-mind-body using natural organic products, eco-therapeutic & eco-spiritual practices. In this conversation with Covel we discuss: Meeting life's challenges with gratitude Harnessing energy, frequency, and vibration How to open portals The timelines of the Archons Why we sho...

Dec 01, 20241 hr 56 minSeason 3Ep. 147

Nick Keene on Ayahuasca's sentience, shadow work nuance, and energy field medicine

Nick Keene is the owner and manager of the Egremont Barn in Western Massachusetts. He rejoins us for an update on his journey training to be a pourer of Ayahuasca, a potent plant medicine long used by indigenous peoples in South America. In our conversation with Nick we discuss: His last two years training to be a pourer of Ayahuasca Trauma and re-traumatizing The importance of integration post-ceremony Plant medicine shadow work vs classic Jungian shadow work How to face the fear of that first ...

Nov 24, 20242 hr 55 minSeason 3Ep. 146
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