<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this Episode:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if your tomato is big, red, juicy… and nutritionally empty? In this episode, Dr. Alex Sandrow breaks down the hidden crisis of nutrient depletion—from glyphosate and “fruitabolic” farming to the collapse of soil microbes. You’ll learn why your food isn’t what it used to be, how industrial agriculture hijacked our nourishment, and what you can actually do about it. From smart supplementation to the power of movement and testing, this episode is your field guide to rebuilding health from the ground up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaway Moments:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* You are not what you eat; you are what your body can do with what you eat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Soil depletion leads to nutrient-poor food.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Modern farming practices contribute to soil and nutrient depletion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Chemical inputs like glyphosate block mineral absorption.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Regenerative farming practices can restore soil health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Diversity in diet is crucial for nutrient intake.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Testing for nutrient deficiencies is essential for health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Movement supports detoxification and overall health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Sourcing food from local regenerative farms is important.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Supplementation may be necessary due to nutrient depletion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to Soil Depletion and Health&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:52 Understanding Nutrient Depletion in Food&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:10 The Impact of Farming Practices on Soil Health&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:02 Chemical Inputs and Their Consequences&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:38 The Role of Monoculture and Regenerative Farming&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:43 Strategies for Improving Nutrient Intake&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:54 Testing and Supplementation for Health&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:35 The Importance of Movement and Detoxification&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:24 Conclusion and Next Steps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;🎙 Show Notes — Thrive From Within&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;🔗 Free Resources &amp; Tools&lt;/strong&gt;• &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/MnIL8GWTE41Vd0ttDbiu"&gt;5-Day Mineral Mini-Course&lt;/a&gt; — &lt;em&gt;Discover your mineral foundation + energy edge&lt;/em&gt;• &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://absolutehw.com/30-day-challenge"&gt;30-Day Journaling Challenge&lt;/a&gt; — &lt;em&gt;Build clarity, presence, and emotional resilience&lt;/em&gt;• &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15zI1XHBkSrRLdumzNxBEnl2rcxwK-0rh/view?usp=sharing"&gt;5-Min PQ Reset Meditation&lt;/a&gt; — &lt;em&gt;Recenter quickly with this guided breath + focus reset&lt;/em&gt;• &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/@theproactivepulse?utm_source=edit-profile-page"&gt;Subscribe to The Proactive Pulse&lt;/a&gt; — &lt;em&gt;Weekly insights on health, mindset, and conscious living&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;💬 Stay Connected&lt;/strong&gt;• Instagram → &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/absolute_hw/"&gt;@absolute_hw&lt;/a&gt; — &lt;em&gt;Behind-the-scenes, daily inspo, and podcast clips&lt;/em&gt;• Website → &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.absolutehw.com/"&gt;www.absolutehw.com&lt;/a&gt; — &lt;em&gt;Explore my approach, offers, and new client pathways&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;⚡️ Want to Work Together?&lt;/strong&gt;• &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/YebVOX850VPF3Utb5pdK"&gt;Start Here&lt;/a&gt; ← &lt;em&gt;1:1 functional support + HTMA testing built around you&lt;/em&gt;In Best of Health,&lt;em&gt;Keep Aligning, Keep Thriving, and Keep Becoming More From Within!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit &lt;a href="https://theproactivepulse.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&amp;#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1"&gt;theproactivepulse.substack.com&lt;/a&gt;</description>

The Thrive From Within Podcast

Dr. Alex B. Sandrow

Only as Good as What You Ate, Ate

JUL 19, 202533 MIN
The Thrive From Within Podcast

Only as Good as What You Ate, Ate

JUL 19, 202533 MIN

Description

<p><strong>In this Episode:</strong> </p><p>What if your tomato is big, red, juicy… and nutritionally empty? In this episode, Dr. Alex Sandrow breaks down the hidden crisis of nutrient depletion—from glyphosate and “fruitabolic” farming to the collapse of soil microbes. You’ll learn why your food isn’t what it used to be, how industrial agriculture hijacked our nourishment, and what you can actually do about it. From smart supplementation to the power of movement and testing, this episode is your field guide to rebuilding health from the ground up.</p><p></p><p>Takeaway Moments:</p><p>* You are not what you eat; you are what your body can do with what you eat.</p><p>* Soil depletion leads to nutrient-poor food.</p><p>* Modern farming practices contribute to soil and nutrient depletion.</p><p>* Chemical inputs like glyphosate block mineral absorption.</p><p>* Regenerative farming practices can restore soil health.</p><p>* Diversity in diet is crucial for nutrient intake.</p><p>* Testing for nutrient deficiencies is essential for health.</p><p>* Movement supports detoxification and overall health.</p><p>* Sourcing food from local regenerative farms is important.</p><p>* Supplementation may be necessary due to nutrient depletion.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Soil Depletion and Health</p><p>02:52 Understanding Nutrient Depletion in Food</p><p>06:10 The Impact of Farming Practices on Soil Health</p><p>09:02 Chemical Inputs and Their Consequences</p><p>11:38 The Role of Monoculture and Regenerative Farming</p><p>14:43 Strategies for Improving Nutrient Intake</p><p>17:54 Testing and Supplementation for Health</p><p>20:35 The Importance of Movement and Detoxification</p><p>23:24 Conclusion and Next Steps</p><p></p><p><strong>🎙 Show Notes — Thrive From Within</strong></p><p><strong>🔗 Free Resources & Tools</strong>• <a target="_blank" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/MnIL8GWTE41Vd0ttDbiu">5-Day Mineral Mini-Course</a> — <em>Discover your mineral foundation + energy edge</em>• <a target="_blank" href="http://absolutehw.com/30-day-challenge">30-Day Journaling Challenge</a> — <em>Build clarity, presence, and emotional resilience</em>• <a target="_blank" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15zI1XHBkSrRLdumzNxBEnl2rcxwK-0rh/view?usp=sharing">5-Min PQ Reset Meditation</a> — <em>Recenter quickly with this guided breath + focus reset</em>• <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/@theproactivepulse?utm_source=edit-profile-page">Subscribe to The Proactive Pulse</a> — <em>Weekly insights on health, mindset, and conscious living</em><strong>💬 Stay Connected</strong>• Instagram → <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/absolute_hw/">@absolute_hw</a> — <em>Behind-the-scenes, daily inspo, and podcast clips</em>• Website → <a target="_blank" href="http://www.absolutehw.com/">www.absolutehw.com</a> — <em>Explore my approach, offers, and new client pathways</em><strong>⚡️ Want to Work Together?</strong>• <a target="_blank" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/YebVOX850VPF3Utb5pdK">Start Here</a> ← <em>1:1 functional support + HTMA testing built around you</em>In Best of Health,<em>Keep Aligning, Keep Thriving, and Keep Becoming More From Within!</em></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://theproactivepulse.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">theproactivepulse.substack.com</a>