Hunting
I loved interviewing AJ Neste about this topic on hunting! I've always talked about how important it is to get GOOD quality animal products. Most of the meats you'll find in the store are factory farmed mass produced and super unhealthy. If you don't know a local farmer, hunting is a way you can take control of getting good quality wild animals.
Most of all, I love AJ's view on hunting and his compassion and gratefulness for each animal that feeds and nourishes his family. This is what we're covering in the podcast today:
How he got into hunting The process of hunting and feeding his family How you can tell if an animal is healthy The emotional connection with the animal that is hunted Benefits of getting outside and in nature About AJ Neste A.J. Neste has spent the past 15 years traveling the world shooting for numerous surf publications, documenting notable personalities, musicians and athletes. His positive energy toward life give’s his subjects the opportunity to be themselves and produce images that everyone can relate to. His passion for documenting life hasn’t stopped as A.J.'s focus has turned his lens towards his efforts to ethically harvest wild game. 9 years ago A.J. and his wife Megan decided they would become vegetarian to take a stand for animal welfare. As the cravings for animal protein in their diet began to take affect, A.J. decided to go hunting to know exactly where his family’s food came from. Leading him to start “Huntatarian”, a lifestyle company that is focused on respecting nature and motivating others to get outdoors. Connect with AJ over at Huntatarian's website + Instagram! Connect with Lahana from Thrival Nutrition over on Facebook + Instagram + Blog!