Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why are the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet missing from the average American plate?
In this episode, Bethany sat down with health coach, author, and organ meat advocate Ashleigh VanHouten to talk about what the American diet gets completely wrong about fat, protein, and real nourishment. They dive into the myths surrounding liver and cholesterol, why organ meats are nature’s multivitamin, and how ancestral wisdom can help us reclaim strength, vitality, and radiant health.
Whether you're new to organ meats or just tired of conflicting food advice, this conversation is a deep (and empowering) reset.
Let’s dig in.
Episode Resources:
Ashleigh Vanhouten:
Website: ashleighvanhouten.com
Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/themusclemaven/?hl=en
Buy her books: ashleighvanhouten.com/collections/my-book
Explore Primally Pure:
Shop: bit.ly/4e1HzVv
Blog: bit.ly/4gAeIsY
Follow Primally Pure:
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YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCHLEirBmkKP7jGx4vF05oRA
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Grounded Wellness and Guest Introduction
02:04 The Nutritional Power of Organ Meats
06:02 Cultural Disconnection from Food
12:10 Ashleigh’s Journey into Health and Wellness
15:01 The Importance of Accessible Cooking
20:06 Exploring the Cholesterol Myth
27:51 Personalized Nutrition and Dietary Flexibility
30:02 Raising Children with Nutritional Awareness
35:31 Nourishing Kids with Nutrient-Dense Foods
37:43 Overcoming the Intimidation of Organ Meats
39:39 Exploring Organ Meats in Restaurants
40:55 Incorporating Organ Meats into Everyday Meals
42:53 The Nutritional Power of Liver
45:37 Addressing Concerns About Toxins in Organ Meats
49:56 The Importance of Animal-Based Protein for Women
51:28 Building Muscle: A Key to Women's Health
56:23 The Long Game: Nourishing vs. Restricting
01:03:36 Maintaining Muscle as We Age
Why are the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet missing from the average American plate?
In this episode, Bethany sat down with health coach, author, and organ meat advocate Ashleigh VanHouten to talk about what the American diet gets completely wrong about fat, protein, and real nourishment. They dive into the myths surrounding liver and cholesterol, why organ meats are nature’s multivitamin, and how ancestral wisdom can help us reclaim strength, vitality, and radiant health.
Whether you're new to organ meats or just tired of conflicting food advice, this conversation is a deep (and empowering) reset.
Let’s dig in.
Episode Resources:
Ashleigh Vanhouten:
Website: ashleighvanhouten.com
Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/themusclemaven/?hl=en
Buy her books: ashleighvanhouten.com/collections/my-book
Explore Primally Pure:
Shop: bit.ly/4e1HzVv
Blog: bit.ly/4gAeIsY
Follow Primally Pure:
Instagram:instagram.com/primallypure
TikTok: tiktok.com/@primallypure
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCHLEirBmkKP7jGx4vF05oRA
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Grounded Wellness and Guest Introduction
02:04 The Nutritional Power of Organ Meats
06:02 Cultural Disconnection from Food
12:10 Ashleigh’s Journey into Health and Wellness
15:01 The Importance of Accessible Cooking
20:06 Exploring the Cholesterol Myth
27:51 Personalized Nutrition and Dietary Flexibility
30:02 Raising Children with Nutritional Awareness
35:31 Nourishing Kids with Nutrient-Dense Foods
37:43 Overcoming the Intimidation of Organ Meats
39:39 Exploring Organ Meats in Restaurants
40:55 Incorporating Organ Meats into Everyday Meals
42:53 The Nutritional Power of Liver
45:37 Addressing Concerns About Toxins in Organ Meats
49:56 The Importance of Animal-Based Protein for Women
51:28 Building Muscle: A Key to Women's Health
56:23 The Long Game: Nourishing vs. Restricting
01:03:36 Maintaining Muscle as We Age
