Thought provoking conversations and videos with people in Canada. Highlighting underrepresented voices in Carleton County, New Brunswick to spark meaningful conversations about food, farming, politics and more.
Homegrown Show with Ben Cummings
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Thought provoking conversations and videos with people in Canada. Highlighting underrepresented voices in Carleton County, New Brunswick to spark meaningful conversations about food, farming, politics and more.
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December 7, 2025
Autism Acceptance and the Reality of Growing up with Autism with Aaron Bouma
<p>Military historian, museum founder, and autism advocate Aaron Bouma shares his experiences growing up autistic, the challenges he faced in school, how his special interests shaped his career, and why society still misunderstands autism. Aaron discusses Canada’s lack of adult supports, sensory overwhelm, ABA, nonverbal communication, mental health struggles, the “telepathy tapes,” military intelligence units, and the dangers of misinformation around autism—including the recent Tylenol and cure-claim controversies.</p><p><br /></p><p>We also talk about homeschooling autistic children, employment barriers, stigma, navigating daily life as an autistic adult, and how families can better support neurodivergent loved ones.</p><p><br /></p><p>This conversation is essential for parents of autistic kids, teachers, neurodivergent adults, mental-health advocates, and anyone interested in autism acceptance, military history, or unique neurodivergent abilities.</p><p>Leave a Like and Subscribe if you enjoyed! Subscribe! - https://bit.ly/SubscribeToHomegrownWatch Homegrown Season 1 on Patreon now! https://patreon.com/homegrownshowJoin our group chat!https://t.me/+HmK47zvGCNsxODlh↓↓ See more ↓↓https://instagram.com/cummingsbenjhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cummingsbenjhttps://www.facebook.com/cummingsbenjSupport Us At: http://homegrownshow.ca/</p>
November 30, 2025
Ozempic, Obesity & The Real Cause of Chronic Illness with Neil Burchill
<p></p><p>In this in-depth conversation, Ben sits down with <strong>nutrition counselor and former firefighter/navy veteran Neil Burchill</strong> to uncover what’s really driving today’s health crisis. With over 20 years of experience and more than 10,000 clients, Neil breaks down why weight loss culture is broken, why muscle mass is the true predictor of long-term health, and why modern diets are leaving people malnourished despite eating more than ever.</p><p>Together, they dive into <strong>macronutrients, inflammation, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, the collapse of food quality, the rise of chronic illness, gut health, natural medicine, stress physiology</strong>, and the disconnect between healthcare and nutrition. Neil also shares his <strong>personal experience with vaccine-induced myocarditis</strong>, and the metabolic strategy he used to recover.</p><p>Whether you’re interested in <strong>nutrition, homesteading, health policy, natural remedies, or understanding the root causes of modern disease</strong>, this episode delivers hard truths, practical insights, and a perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.</p><p>00:00 – Introduction<br>01:00 – Neil’s Background in Nutrition<br>02:00 – Why Weight Loss Culture Is Broken<br>05:00 – Muscle vs. Fat: The Real Health Metric<br>09:00 – Why People Don’t Know How to Feed Themselves<br>12:00 – Macros That Matter<br>16:00 – Understanding “Toxins”<br>19:00 – Gut Health, Microbiome & Prebiotics<br>24:00 – Common Complaints Neil Sees in Clients<br>28:00 – Metabolism, Fuel, and Muscle Loss<br>34:00 – Cultural Detachment From Food<br>38:00 – Food Quality Collapse<br>42:00 – Hunger as an Emotion<br>45:00 – GLP-1, Ozempic & the Weight Loss Craze<br>50:00 – What GLP-1 Actually Does to the Body<br>54:00 – Muscle Atrophy & Long-Term Consequences<br>59:00 – The Healthcare vs. Sick-Care Debate<br>1:05:00 – Systemic Problems in Modern Medicine<br>1:12:00 – Neil’s COVID Vaccine Injury<br>1:20:00 – Using Nutrition to Reverse Damage<br>1:27:00 – Rise in Chronic & Neurological Disease<br>1:33:00 – Stress, Environment & Systemic Breakdown<br>1:40:00 – Food Variety, Seasonality & Digestion<br>1:47:00 – Why Cooking Skills Are Disappearing<br>1:52:00 – The Cost of Healthy Food & DIY Solutions<br>1:57:00 – Empowerment Through Community & Knowledge<br>2:00:00 – Closing Thoughts</p>
November 24, 2025
Cannabis Myths, Medicine, and Misuse with Medicinal Horticulturalist Zack Drost
<p>Ben sits down with medicinal horticulturalist Zack Drost, a grower with more than 20 years of hands-on experience in cannabis cultivation, genetics, and plant-based medicine.</p><p><br /></p><p>Zack breaks down stigma, science, cannabinoids, terpenes, cultivation methods, natural medicine, and why cannabis is far more complex than THC percentages.</p><p>This interview is ideal for growers, medical patients, homesteaders, and anyone curious about cannabis as both a medicine and a plant.</p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>00:00 – Introductions & Zack’s Background</p><p>Zack explains his role as a medicinal horticulturalist and his two decades of cannabis experience.</p><p>04:00 – Cannabis Stigma & Changing Generational Attitudes</p><p>Understanding cultural resistance, misconceptions, and why public perception is shifting.</p><p>12:00 – Hemp vs. Cannabis: Laws, Licensing & History</p><p>THC thresholds, historical agriculture, and why hemp licensing remains complicated in Canada.</p><p>19:00 – Medicinal Uses: Topicals, RSO, Tinctures & Full-Spectrum Extracts</p><p>How cannabis is used medically without psychoactive effects.</p><p>28:00 – Cannabinoids, Terpenes & the Endocannabinoid System</p><p>THC, CBD, CBN, CBG, terpenes, and how they work together to create different effects.</p><p>38:00 – CHS (Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome) & Overuse Risks</p><p>What causes it, who it affects, and how moderation matters.</p><p>47:00 – Diet, Farming & Cannabis as Part of Holistic Health</p><p>Nutrition, meat quality, allergies, and natural wellness.</p><p>56:00 – Livestock Feed Regulations & Hemp for Animals</p><p>Why hemp feeding is restricted and what regulators are concerned about.</p><p>1:05:00 – Psychedelic Experience & Plant-Medicine Philosophy</p><p>Zack shares a transformative personal experience that shaped his connection to plant medicine.</p><p>1:13:00 – Ornamental Cannabis & Flower Showcas</p><p>eExploring cannabis as a visually stunning, diverse ornamental plant.</p><p>1:23:00 – Aroma Profiles, Terpenes & Cultivar Differences</p><p>Skunk, fruit, gas, sweetness—what smells reveal about the plant.</p><p>1:34:00 – Growing Philosophy: Soil, Microbes, Compost & Molasses</p><p>Organic growing, soil biology, and how to “listen” to your plants.</p><p>1:46:00 – Hydro vs. Soil & Reading Plant Signals</p><p>Growing styles, feeding strategies, and advice for new growers.</p><p>1:58:00 – Future of Cannabis & Closing Thoughts</p><p>Zack’s final reflections on natural medicine and where cannabis is headed.</p><p><br /></p><p>ABOUT THE GUEST: ZACK DROST</p><p>Zack is a medicinal horticulturalist specializing in cannabis cultivation, genetics, and full-spectrum plant medicine. His 20+ years of hands-on experience make him one of the most knowledgeable growers in the region.</p><p>Leave a Like and Subscribe if you enjoyed! Subscribe! - https://bit.ly/SubscribeToHomegrownWatch Homegrown Season 1 on Patreon now! https://patreon.com/homegrownshowJoin our group chat!https://t.me/+HmK47zvGCNsxODlh↓↓ See more ↓↓https://instagram.com/cummingsbenjhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cummingsbenjhttps://www.facebook.com/cummingsbenjSupport Us At: http://homegrownshow.ca/</p>
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