Curious about fermentation but scared of mold or doing it wrong? This episode gives you the confidence to start. 🌿

We break down what fermentation actually is, how good bacteria support your gut, what gear you really need, and how to avoid mistakes. We also explore home vs store-bought ferments, SCOBYs and grains, timings, and why simple ferments fit beautifully into unprocessed living.

🎵 Music

"Marathon Man" by Jason Shaw (Audionautix.com) — CC BY 4.0

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📄 Sources & References

🥬 Fermentation Resources

Krum — Fermented Foods for Health.

Katz — Fermenting Foods Step-by-Step.

Katz — The Art of Fermentation.

Farmhouse Culture — The Farmhouse Culture Guide to Fermenting.

Cultured Food Life — https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/

🧠 About the Evidence

Our conversations reference experimental and observational research from the natural sciences — including stable-isotope data, comparative physiology, and metabolic studies — to explore what the evidence shows about human nutrition, resilience, and healing. These discussions are educational and interpretive, not prescriptive medical advice.

Disclaimer

Everything we share comes from our own journeys and experiences. We’re not doctors, and nothing here is meant as medical advice. Always make decisions about your health with a trusted professional.