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Deconstructing Conventional

Deconstructing Conventional

By: Christian Elliot
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Welcome to Deconstructing Conventional, a show fascinated by one simple question: How did we get here? How did what we call “conventional” come to earn that title? Is there a better way, and if so, what would it look like? This show is about deconstructing two things: Our individual biases, and the systems that run (or attempt to run) our everyday lives.

We do this deconstruction with an eye for where we can reconstruct something better that leads to flourishing societies, and robust physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. In short, this show is about questioning our assumptions and practicing systems-level thinking.

I’m your host, Christian Elliot, I’ll do my best to stay curious and humble. You do the same and we’re both bound to learn something. Welcome to the show. Prepare to have your thinking stretched.

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Episodes
  • Neal Bosshardt: Clay Does WHAT! - A Powerful Detoxifier, Painkiller, Microbe Muncher, Gut Healer, and Mineral Replenisher
    Nov 12 2025

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    What if a jar of clay could keep you out of the doctor's office by changing how you handle burns, bites, gut upsets, or stubborn wounds? I brought in Neal Bosshardt, who has spent 50 years teaching and using natural bentonite clay, to share a straight‑shooting playbook: when clay shines, when to be cautious, and the exact methods that make the difference.

    We start with the fundamentals—why negatively charged, mineral‑rich clays can adsorb toxins, help control microbes, ease pain, and support a healthier pH. From there, we walk through external protocols that deliver outsized results: cooling fresh burns with a moist gel under plastic, drying infection with thick poultices wrapped in breathable fabric, and changing dressings to both draw out waste and keep wounds moist. You’ll hear vivid recoveries: a brown recluse bite turning the corner in days, a pinned ankle spared from amputation, and a deep gash closing cleanly without surgical closure. We also touch on menstrual pain relief, cracked ribs, and tooth flares that responded to targeted poultices.

    Detox strategies come next. Clay baths and hot foot soaks help offload what the body wants gone—so effectively that used soak water can harm houseplants, a surprising sign that the process is real. Internal use is intentionally simple: one teaspoon in water, mixed the easy way by letting clay hydrate before stirring. You’ll learn when to drink the clear supernatant versus the full mix, how to approach food poisoning and nausea, and how to avoid self‑inflicted constipation. We also cover how clay may interact with medications like blood thinners and thyroid meds.

    This conversation is about practical, affordable care that respects biology. Keep a ready‑to‑use jar of clay in the kitchen. Know the difference between moist and drying applications. Use foot soaks when energy and elimination lag. And if you’re on essential medication, time things wisely. Want Neal’s guide? Grab “We Eat Clay And We Wear It Too.” You can find the video version plus resources and discounts in our show notes. If this helped you rethink your first‑aid kit, follow the show, leave a review, and share this with someone who could use a simple win.

    • Neal's Website and YouTube Channel
    • Neal's Favorite Clay - Use code HEALINGUNITED for 15% off
    • Our Earth, Our Cure - by Raymond Dextreit
    • Antimicrobial Applications of Clay
    • Clay Minerals and Their Beneficial Effects on Human Health
    • Antibacterial Mechanisms of Medicinal Clay

    Reverse Any Chronic Health Condition in Three Steps - The Simplest Path to Healing You've Ever Seen

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Christian Elliot: The Myth of "Unbalanced Hormones" + 7 Related Misinterpretations of Your Symptoms
    Nov 6 2025

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    Have you ever had your symptoms blamed on “unbalanced hormones” and you were then offered a cream, a pill, patch, or implanted pellet? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on one of healthcare’s favorite narrative constructs and make a different case: Your hormones are not "unbalanced." They are responding to your situation, not rebelling against you. Intervening with hormones doesn't correct a problem, it masks one and CREATES an imbalance.

    I detail how “test don’t guess” is a clever sales funnel, and I walk through why lab diagnostics mislead and disempower you. I also do what most doctors never do and show you what REAL informed consent looks like for various hormones like thyroid meds, cortisone, prednisone, progesterone, and so-called "bioidenticals."

    Then I pivot from critique to craft: I outline a practical plan to heal your body starting with digestion, microbiome diversity, and liver-gallbladder flow. You’ll hear how open exits, mineralized hydration, quality fats, bitters, walking, earlier nights, and structured fasting re-sensitize hormonal signaling without creating glandular atrophy or traumatizing your endocrine system.

    After that, I show will you seven related ways the medical system misinterprets your symptoms. I talk about tumors as containment, autoimmunity as targeted cleanup, obesity as protection when exits are clogged, cholesterol as repair and hormone substrate, colds as unscheduled detox, hot flashes as a post-menopause heat valve, and erectile problems as a health barometer. I tell a real client win—heavy bleeding reversed, eczema reversed, and surgery canceled—showing how first principles beat whack-a-mole protocols. I wrap up with a call to replace the phrase "Medical Doctor" with "Allopathic Doctor" and I make a case that so-called "conventional" medicine is morally bankrupt and ethically constipated. There is a better way!

    If you’re ready to swap symptom management for stewardship, this is your map. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s stuck on the testing treadmill of accelerated decline and leave a review with one belief you’re letting go and one habit you’ll add this week.

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    Reverse Any Chronic Health Condition in Three Steps - The Simplest Path to Healing You've Ever Seen

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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • Robyn Openshaw: Behind the Curtain of the Supplement Industry - Is What's in that Bottle Eroding Health and Wasting Money?
    Oct 4 2025

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    The label says “natural,” but who’s actually making your vitamins—and what’s riding along inside each capsule? I sat down with Robyn Openshaw to follow the supply chains few consumers ever see, from GMO-corn byproducts turned into “vitamin C,” to deodorized fish oils engineered to hide rancidity, to wool-grease–derived cholecalciferol sold as “vitamin D.” The picture that emerges isn’t a quaint herb shed; it’s industrial chemistry optimized for shelf life, margins, and market growth. If you’ve ever wondered why so many supplements feel underwhelming—or why your cabinet keeps growing while your results don’t—this conversation hands you the map and a flashlight.

    We trace how pharma and nutraceuticals became “kissing cousins,” why many ingredients come from the same factories in China or India, and how fillers, binders, and anti-caking agents sneak in under “other ingredients.” We unpack multivitamins and the co-factor problem, show why ascorbic acid isn’t the whole vitamin C complex, and question the over-reliance on the 25D vitamin D test that labels most people “deficient.” Robin shares the eye-opening moment at a Swiss clinic where blood filtration revealed a bag of solvent-like gunk—fueling a methodical, AI-driven investigation into base materials, manufacturing chemicals, and MSDS safety profiles you can verify yourself.

    This isn’t a call to ditch everything; it’s a toolkit to cut waste and lower your toxic load. You’ll learn how to read labels, run smarter searches to uncover manufacturing practices, and decide where a thoughtful, targeted support may still make sense. Most importantly, you’ll rediscover the third path between drug and supplement: neither—paired with better food, sunlight, sleep, movement, and stress care.

    If this episode challenges your assumptions or helps you save money, share it with a friend who loves “wellness” labels. Subscribe for more candid deep dives, and leave a review with one change you’re making after listening.

    • Order Robyn's book - Take Daily: How Supplement Hijack Your Health
    • Visit Robyn's website
    • Robyn's Substack
    • Vitamin D Supplementation: Panacea or Potential Problem
    • An Ancestral Perspective on Vitamin D Status
    • Are Some People Pushing Their Vitamin D Levels Too High?
    • Medical Tests: Who's Interest Do They Really Serve?

    Reverse Any Chronic Health Condition in Three Steps - The Simplest Path to Healing You've Ever Seen

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    NEED TO DETOX AND HEAL?

    • Visit our website
    • Compare our Detox Programs
    • See our recommended products
    • Download the Healing United PMA App
    • Reverse Any Chronic Illness in Three Steps
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    1 hr and 27 mins
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