Podcasts & Interviews
DR HEIDI WARD-MCGRATH ON CROSSFIT, RESILIENCE AND BUILDING A BODY THAT LASTS
Dr Heidi Ward-McGrath: Strength, Recovery and Representing New Zealand The incredible Dr Heidi Ward-McGrath joins Janet to talk about life as an emergency veterinary surgeon, a 53-year-old elite CrossFit athlete, and a three-time CrossFit Games competitor preparing to represent New Zealand on the world stage. Just one month out from the Games, Heidi speaks with pride, humility and excitement about what it means to wear the silver fern, represent her country, and be part of the CrossFit community. For Heidi, achievement is never something we do alone. It is built through family, coaches, colleagues, staff, training partners, and the people who keep showing up beside us. Throughout the conversation, Heidi and Janet talk about resilience, women supporting women, and why fitness is fundamental for women over 40. Heidi shares how her strength journey and how progress is not built overnight. It is built rep by rep, meal by meal, recovery by recovery. Heidi also opens up about injury, online criticism, and the responsibility she feels to care for her body well. From a serious motorbike accident to a shoulder injury during semi-finals, she has learned first-hand how important it is to support the body with real food, smart training, movement, and recovery. As Janet and Heidi discuss, movement is medicine, food matters, and that the body can do remarkable things when it is given the right building blocks. Homegrown Primal has become part of Heidi’s training and recovery rhythm, she currently uses both Mojo and Collagen and is excited to get started with Complete Beast. She talks about the importance of pure nutritional support, protein, and whole-food nutrients, especially for women who are training hard, ageing well, and wanting to stay strong for life. Heidi also shares why women often under-eat protein, how poor breakfast choices can shape the day, and why real nutrition matters far more than synthetic shortcuts. This is a grounded and honest conversation about performance, ageing, injury, strength, nutrition, and what it means to take responsibility for your own health. Heidi represents so much of what Homegrown Primal stands for: resilience, real food, strength in simplicity, women backing women, and building a body that can keep showing up. Watch the full interview below: You can follow Dr Heidi on Instagram @drheidiwardmcgrath
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Ivy Sardi on Carnivore Coaching, Community and Rebuilding Health from the Ground Up
Ivy Sardi: Trust and Transformation The fantastic Ivy Sardi joins Janet to talk about his journey into carnivore coaching, the life experiences that shaped him, and why helping others has become such a powerful part of his purpose. From his past and the path that led him into coaching, to habits, routines, community trust, and the role of the carnivore diet, this is a grounded conversation about change, responsibility, and finding the right environment to rebuild your health and your life. Throughout the conversation, Ivy touches on the importance of knowing where your food comes from, building relationships with people and brands you trust, and the role Homegrown Primal supplements play in supporting his own daily rhythm. As we prepare to launch our Australian website on the 18th of May, this conversation feels especially meaningful. Ivy represents so much of what Homegrown Primal stands for: real food, real change, strong community, and nutrition your body recognises. Watch the full interview below: You can follow Ivy on Instagram: @iamivysardi
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Kirstin Brown on Nutrition and Training in Preparation for the Leadville Trail 100
Kirstin Brown joins us to talk about preparing for the Leadville 100, one of endurance running’s toughest races. From injury recovery, low iron, and supplementation to altitude training, strength, nutrition, and mindset, this is a powerful conversation about resilience, courage, and what it means to pursue a goal that truly challenges you.
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Why the Future of Food Depends on How It’s Produced
What a fantastic few days at Underground Festival. We left feeling even more certain about one thing: the future of food depends on how it is produced. Over the course of the festival, we spent time with New Zealand farmers and regenerative food producers who refuse shortcuts. These are people deeply committed to raising and processing food the right way, with integrity, respect for the land, and a long-term view of health. For us, these conversations matter. At Homegrown Primal, our commitment to grass-fed, New Zealand–sourced organs begins long before a product is made. It begins with the people who care for the animals and the soil. During the festival, Janet sat down with two producers to hear their stories firsthand. Logan Wait of Earth First Food on Humane On-Farm Processing Logan Wait from Earth First Food shared his perspective on regenerative farming and humane on-farm processing in New Zealand. For Logan, processing animals on farm is not about efficiency. It is about reducing stress, maintaining integrity, and respecting the life of the animal from beginning to end. By keeping the process local and transparent, farmers can prioritise animal welfare and maintain higher standards across the entire food chain. In a time when food systems are increasingly industrialised, conversations like this remind us that how food is handled matters just as much as how it is raised. Watch our conversation with Logan below: Your browser does not support the video tag. Clare Buchanan of Re Dairy on Regenerative Farming and Animal Welfare Clare Buchanan from Re Dairy spoke openly about her personal health journey and the role that Homegrown Primal products played in her return to health. Her story reflects a growing movement across New Zealand. More people are questioning where their food comes from and how it is produced. Regenerative dairy farming, when done properly, prioritises soil health, animal welfare, and long-term sustainability. Clare shared how focusing on real food, including grass-fed animal products, became part of her wider lifestyle change. Like many in our community, she found that simplifying nutrition and returning to whole food principles created a meaningful shift in how she felt day to day. Watch our conversation with Clare below: Your browser does not support the video tag. Why These Conversations Matter Spending time with New Zealand farmers and regenerative producers reinforces something we have always believed: purity begins at the source. At Homegrown Primal, our products are made from 100 percent New Zealand–sourced, grass-fed bovine organs. We do not add fillers, flavours, or synthetic compounds. That commitment only works because the farmers and producers we rely on hold the same standards. When we talk about whole food nutrition, humane farming, and regenerative practices, we are not speaking in trends. We are speaking about long-term responsibility. To the land. To the animal. To the people who rely on that food. If you would like to learn more about regenerative farming practices and our approach at Homegrown Primal, you can read more here.
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Fitter After Forty with Steve Roberts
Janet talks to Steven Roberts about her ancestral wellness journey.
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Marty Ross - The man behind the scenes
Join us as we finally get Homegrown Primal co-founder Marty Ross on camera. We chat how animal-based eating changed our lives, the health industry and what's next for Homegrown Primal.
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An interview with Colin Mathura-Jeffree
Join us as we sit down with the iconic Colin Mathura-Jeffree to discuss health, wellness, and living your best life.
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The Espresso Bar Podcast - Pilgram
Janet discussed Homegrown Primal, PUFA's sex hormones, animal-based eating, big food companies and more.
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Carnivore Crate with Lauren Stairmand
Janet talks to Lauren about her subscription service that provides kiwis with exquisite meat delivered to their doors. If you'd like to find out more about the Carnivore Diet, visit our dedicated page here: A Guide to the Carnivore Diet
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