Aug 9, 2026 3-5pm ET
Sunday on The Robert Scott Bell Show:
This Sunday Conversation comes to you from the annual meeting of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona, where I sit down with Dr. Kristen Bishop, a naturopathic physician whose journey perfectly illustrates the growing desire among both doctors and patients to return to a more personal, comprehensive, and compassionate model of health care.
As we begin our conversation, Dr. Bishop shares the remarkable story of how she found her way into naturopathic medicine. Like many physicians, she originally expected to pursue a conventional medical career, but life had other plans. Inspired by the example of a family physician who truly knew his patients and later influenced by her own experiences with natural childbirth and holistic approaches to health, she eventually discovered naturopathic medicine and never looked back.
One of the themes that emerges throughout our discussion is the importance of restoring the doctor-patient relationship. We talk about the days when physicians treated entire families, understood their histories, knew their struggles, and invested themselves in helping people stay healthy rather than simply responding when disease appeared. Dr. Bishop explains how her practice has embraced that model by focusing on direct primary care, allowing physicians to spend more time listening, investigating, and treating the whole person instead of merely suppressing symptoms.
We also explore the growing frustration many conventional physicians are experiencing as patients seek answers beyond the pharmaceutical model. More than ever, people are asking questions about nutrition, environmental exposures, supplementation, detoxification, emotional well-being, and lifestyle factors. Rather than viewing these concerns as distractions, Dr. Bishop explains why they are often the key to understanding what is happening beneath the surface.
The conversation naturally turns toward some of the larger issues confronting medicine today, including chronic disease, vaccination, environmental toxicity, emotional stress, and the increasingly impersonal nature of modern health care. Dr. Bishop emphasizes the importance of recognizing the interconnected nature of body, mind, and spirit and reminds us that healing involves much more than addressing isolated symptoms.
One of the things I appreciate most about Dr. Bishop is her willingness to integrate faith, compassion, and genuine human connection into her practice. In a world increasingly dominated by bureaucracy, insurance companies, and protocols, she continues to prioritize the individual sitting in front of her. That simple idea may sound revolutionary today, but in reality it is simply a return to the principles that once defined the healing arts.
As always, I leave the conversation encouraged. The future of health will not be shaped solely by technology, pharmaceuticals, or institutions. It will be shaped by courageous men and women willing to challenge assumptions, ask better questions, and remember that healing is ultimately about serving people with wisdom, compassion, and humility.
For those interested in learning more about Dr. Bishop and her work, her practice information is listed below.
Contact Information
Keystone Natural Family Medicine
Website: keystonemedicine.com
Practice model: Direct primary care
Current locations: Four locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, including the new location in San Tan Valley, Arizona.
This Sunday Conversation comes to you from the annual meeting of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, where I sit down with Chad Meinders of Proven Proteins to discuss a subject that affects every aspect of health: the quality of the food we eat and the condition of the soil from which it comes. What begins as a conversation about ranching quickly becomes a fascinating exploration of mineral depletion, environmental toxicity, regenerative agriculture, nutrient density, and the vital connection between the health of the land and the health of the people who depend upon it.
Chad’s story begins on a family farm in southern Indiana, where he was raised under the guidance of his grandfather, a veterinarian who understood both the importance of discipline and the responsibility of caring for the land. Like many farmers, Chad eventually left home to build a career elsewhere, only to discover that the calling to return to agriculture had never truly left him. Along the way, he and his wife began noticing troubling patterns of illness among friends and family members and started asking difficult questions about the relationship between modern farming practices and human health.
That search for answers led Chad into an intensive study of soil biology, heavy metals, nutrient density, and the unintended consequences of decades of chemical agriculture. As he explains, the problem extends far beyond pesticides alone. Compacted soil, depleted mineral content, disrupted microbial populations, and heavy metal contamination all contribute to a cycle of declining health that affects plants, animals, and ultimately the people who consume them. The result is a food supply that often appears healthy on the surface while falling far short of the nutritional quality previous generations enjoyed.
One of the most fascinating aspects of our discussion involves Chad’s analysis of grass-fed and conventionally raised animals. Through extensive testing, he has discovered striking differences in mineral composition, nutrient density, and heavy metal accumulation. We discuss the importance of restoring minerals such as copper and boron to the soil and how seemingly small changes can dramatically influence the overall health of plants, livestock, and ultimately consumers. Chad also shares some eye-opening findings regarding the accumulation of heavy metals within animal fat and explains why visual inspection alone often fails to tell the entire story.
We also spend time exploring the common misconception that organic food is automatically free of contamination. Chad explains that regenerative farming requires much more than simply avoiding synthetic chemicals. Healthy soil depends upon thriving microbial communities, proper mineral balance, and a deeper understanding of the complex relationships that exist among plants, animals, fungi, and beneficial bacteria. When those relationships are disrupted, even well-intentioned farming practices can produce disappointing results.
Another important topic is the challenge of making truly nutrient-dense food available to more people. Chad discusses his desire not merely to raise healthy livestock but to create opportunities for other farmers and ranchers to do the same. Through collaboration, education, and ongoing testing, he hopes to help restore agricultural practices that nourish both the land and the people who depend upon it. Rather than viewing other farmers as competitors, he sees them as partners in an effort to rebuild a healthier food system from the ground up.
Throughout our conversation, Chad repeatedly reminds us that good health begins long before food reaches the dinner table. It begins in the soil itself. When the soil thrives, plants thrive. When plants thrive, animals thrive. And when all of those elements work together in harmony, human beings have the opportunity to thrive as well. That principle may be simple, but it carries profound implications for the future of health care, agriculture, and the well-being of future generations.
As always, I leave the conversation deeply encouraged. Men and women like Chad Meinders are proving that a different way forward is possible, one rooted in stewardship, responsibility, wisdom, and respect for the natural order established by our Creator. Sometimes the most revolutionary ideas are the oldest ones, and nowhere is that more evident than in the relationship between healthy soil and healthy people.
Contact Information
Proven Proteins
Website: https://provenproteins.com/
Products mentioned during the interview include:
- Grass-fed, grass-finished bone broth
- Fermented meat sticks
- Heart and liver blends
- Berry and maple blends
- Regeneratively raised beef products
Contact information is available through the website.
We wrap up this special Sunday Conversation from the annual meeting of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine with a fascinating discussion about detoxification, cellular health, and one of the most misunderstood technologies in the natural health world. My guest is Paula Childers of Alimtox Wellness, a woman whose journey into holistic health began decades ago with the influence of a remarkable stepmother and eventually led her into the field of ionic cleansing technology.
As Paula explains, her interest in natural healing began when her father was diagnosed with cancer in the late 1970s. At a time when juicing, nutritional therapies, and sugar elimination were hardly mainstream ideas, her stepmother insisted on taking a different approach. Rather than relying exclusively on chemotherapy and radiation, the family embraced dietary changes, nutritional support, and other natural interventions. The results left a lasting impression on Paula and planted the seeds for the work she continues today.
Years later, another health crisis would strengthen her commitment even further. When her stepmother was diagnosed with ALS and given only a short time to live, Paula began searching for alternatives. That search eventually led her to ionic cleansing technology. Although the prognosis had been bleak, Paula and her family continued to support her stepmother’s health journey for years beyond what had originally been expected.
One of the most interesting parts of our conversation centers on the widespread confusion surrounding foot bath technology. Many people have seen demonstrations involving water that changes color, but Paula explains that the visual effect is often misunderstood and, in many cases, misrepresented. She emphasizes that the purpose of the process is not simply to create an impressive-looking reaction in the water but to support the body’s natural elimination pathways and promote balance at the cellular level.
We also discuss how modern life exposes us to an ever-growing number of environmental challenges. Even those who eat clean food, exercise regularly, and make wise lifestyle choices encounter pollutants, heavy metals, chemicals, and other unwanted substances through air travel, water, household products, and countless other sources. According to Paula, technologies such as the Alimtox system can serve as valuable tools to help people support the body’s own detoxification processes.
One of the things I appreciate most about Paula’s approach is that she places such strong emphasis on education. Rather than simply selling products, she wants people to understand how the body works and why maintaining healthy elimination pathways is so important. She recognizes that there is no single solution for every person and that health is built through consistent habits, proper nourishment, and an ongoing commitment to taking responsibility for our well-being.
Paula also reminds us that the most powerful healing principles are often the simplest ones. The body was designed to eliminate waste, absorb nutrients, and maintain balance. Our job is not to interfere with those processes but to support them as effectively as possible.
As always, I leave this conversation encouraged by the dedication of people who have devoted their lives to helping others discover natural approaches to health. Whether the topic is nutrition, detoxification, environmental medicine, or energetic support, the underlying message remains the same: the body possesses an extraordinary capacity for healing when given the proper tools and support.
Contact Information
Alimtox Wellness
Website: https://www.alimtox.com
Phone: (714) 381-2315
Special offer mentioned during the interview:
- Mention “RSB Show” to receive a $200 discount.
- Two replacement arrays are included as a bonus.
Remember Friends, The Power to Heal is Yours!
