The Warrior’s Microbiome: Building Resilience with Ancestral Nutrition | Duncan Smart

In this bold and fascinating episode, we welcome Duncan Smart—nutrition researcher, endurance athlete, and author of Blood & Bone—to explore how ancestral eating patterns can unlock resilience, vitality, and mental clarity in the modern world. With a deep respect for evolutionary biology and human performance, Duncan takes us into the forgotten wisdom of our ancestors to reveal how gut health, strength, and emotional well-being are deeply connected.

We dive into the emerging science of the microbiome and how it influences everything from immune function to mood, energy, and focus. Duncan shares practical strategies rooted in ancestral nutrition—like whole foods, fermented staples, fasting rhythms, and movement patterns—that can help us build the biological and psychological resilience of a true warrior.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How the gut-brain connection influences mood and mental stamina

• What modern diets get wrong—and how to return to nature’s blueprint

• Nutritional principles from ancestral lifestyles that foster resilience

• Everyday habits to support a thriving microbiome and stronger self

Whether you're an athlete, a wellness seeker, or someone longing for more natural vitality, this episode with Duncan Smart offers a compelling case for rewilding your body—starting from the inside out. Your inner warrior begins in the gut.

Duncan Smart Website: thecarnivorevampire.com

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