Bonus Ep. 231 Organ Meats & The Illusion of Health with Chef James Barry

Published: Sept. 28, 2022, 7 a.m.

I\u2019m delighted to connect and have a discussion with James Barry today! James is a private chef who has launched an amazing product called Pluck, an organ-based seasoning I have been using for the last several years. James is also co-author of the recipes in Dr. Alejandro Junger\u2019s book Clean 7.\nJames has always enjoyed working with food! Recently, he realized that cooking is his way of expressing love! In this episode, we dive into his background and passion for cooking. We discuss dogma, the illusion of health, the psychology of food, farm subsidies, orthorexia, phobias, manifestation, and alignment. We get into food privilege, the lack of transparency in the processed food industry, the health benefits of eating organ meats, and hurdles to consuming organ meats. We also talk about how Pottenger\u2019s Cats and indigenous cultures have influenced him and how Pluck can be a gateway to organ meat consumption.\nI hope you will enjoy listening to today\u2019s discussion with James Barry as much as I did recording it! Stay tuned for more!\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nJames was a picky eater until he went to culinary school in his thirties.\n\nThe wonderful things that happened after James aligned with his mission and purpose in life.\n\nHow to work manifestation into your mindset and methodology.\n\nHow does dogmatism influence people\u2019s food choices?\n\nHow the lack of transparency in the processed food industry influences people\u2019s mindsets and health.\n\nHow to make more intuitive and conscious food choices.\n\nSome of the food challenges James has experienced with his clients.\n\nIf you are unable to moderate something in your diet, eliminate it.\n\nLearn to honor yourself.\n\nOvercoming the hurdles to eating organ meats.\n\nThe benefits of including organ meats in your diet.\n\nJames explains how he makes Pluck and shares his favorite ways of using it.\n\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\n\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\n\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\xa0\n\n\nConnect with James Barry\n\nOn his website\xa0\xa0\n\nOn Facebook, Eat Pluck on Instagram, Chef James Barry on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest\xa0\n\n\nBooks mentioned:\nPottenger's Cats: A Study in Nutrition by Francis Marion Pottenger Jr.\nSalt Sugar Fat by Michael Moss