Eat Like a Human: Reclaiming Real Food in a Processed World
We’ve been sold a lie about food—what it is, how it should taste, and what it means to nourish a human body. In this raw, eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Bill Schindler, archaeologist, chef, and author of Eat Like a Human, to break down what we’ve lost in the modern food system—and how to get it back.
We cover everything from the truth about raw milk and real sourdough bread to ancient food wisdom, fermentation, seed oils, and why spinach might not be the superfood you think it is. Bill explains how real nourishment goes beyond nutrients—it’s about connection, culture, and shortening the food chain between you and what you eat.
If you’ve ever questioned what’s on your plate or wanted to feed your family better but felt overwhelmed, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and a path forward.
Topics Covered:
• The myth of “healthy” modern food
• Why real sourdough bread is almost extinct
• Raw milk: health food or hazard?
• What ancestral diets reveal about human health
• Removing links in your food chain (and why it matters)
• The healthiest people Bill ever met (and what they ate)
• How processing makes plants safer to eat
• The dark side of spinach, almonds, and nightshades
• Why seasonality matters more than calories
• How industrial food systems hijacked your taste
Show Notes & Resources:
• 📚 Eat Like a Human (Bill’s book)
• 🧑🍳 Modern Stone Age Kitchen
• 🧠 Online Classes & Community
• 🌱 Weston A. Price Foundation & Raw Milk Finder
• 📸 Follow Dr. Schindler on Instagram @drbillschindler
Dr. Bill Schindler
Dr. Bill Schindler is an experimental archaeologist, primitive technologist, chef, and acclaimed author, dedicated to reviving ancestral food traditions for modern life. As an Associate Professor in Anthropology and Archaeology at Washington College, he founded and directs the Eastern Shore Food Lab, a unique interdisciplinary initiative merging ancient foodways, experimental archaeology, and culinary innovation.
Bill’s work has captivated a global audience through roles in National Geographic’s The Great Human Race and the Curiosity Stream series The Modern Stone Age Family, as well as WIRED’s Basic Instincts and Food Science. He is the author of Eat Like a Human, a compelling guide that reimagines well-being through the lens of prehistoric nourishment.
Bill’s teachings, rooted in immersive “soul authorship” experiences, challenge students and the public alike to rediscover how our ancestors shaped food, technology, and survival. From foraging with the Hadza in Tanzania to traditional cheesemaking in Ireland, his fieldwork spans continents and cultures.
Together with his wife Christina, he runs the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, a hands-on culinary venture where traditional techniques—fermentation, butchery, and more—are used to create deeply nourishing meals for today. With a Ph.D. from Temple University and numerous media features—including NPR, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Sapiens, and The London Times—Dr. Schindler continues to inspire a worldwide audience to think differently about how—and why—we eat.
