What happens when we start with kids, a chalkboard, and a Hot Pocket? For Ali Miller, the answer is empowerment.

Ali Miller is a functional medicine dietitian with a deep passion for helping people reclaim their health through food. We talked about how ancestral food practices have been lost, particularly in communities where connection to the food system used to be the strongest. She shared what it was like working in underserved school districts, teaching kids how to caramelize onions, crush garlic, and taste real marinara. Those kids went home and changed the way their families ate, not because someone gave them access, but because they were given tools and knowledge.

We also got into what it means when we subsidize soda and fund Ozempic prescriptions for 8-year-olds. These systems are keeping people dependent, while ancestral ways of living offered connection, nourishment, and resilience. Ali has spent her career showing people how to step out of that trap. Her message is clear: real food heals, and reclaiming your kitchen is one of the most powerful things you can do.

Key Takeaways

Food Sovereignty Starts at Home – We’ve outsourced nourishment for too long. Reclaiming health means cooking, connecting, and getting our hands back in the soil.

Disempowerment Is a Lie – Telling people they don’t have access to real food often becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Education and exposure are powerful tools for change.

Systems Are Failing Our Kids – When we’re subsidizing soda and prescribing Ozempic to 8-year-olds, it’s clear our priorities are backward.

Education Is the Gateway – Teaching kids where food comes from and how to prepare it unlocks a new level of health, confidence, and agency.

Convenience Is the New Oppression – We've been sold the myth that faster is better. But ancestral health thrives in the slow, intentional rhythms of the kitchen and garden.

Food Is Medicine, Culture, and Connection – The ancestral plate isn’t just about nutrients. It’s about relationships, traditions, and the stories we pass down.

Where to Find Our Guest

Ali Miller’s Website: https://www.alimillerRD.com

Ali Miller on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alimillerRD 

Ali Miller on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alimillerRD 

Links & Resources

Naturally Nourished Kids Bonus Guide: https://alimillerrd.com/pages/naturally-nourished-kids-bonus

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 ✅ A sneak peek at the guidelines
 ✅ Balanced smoothie + shake building tips
 ✅ Label lingo worksheet
 ✅ Early access + unreleased recipes
 ✅ Essential supplements + immune support
 ✅ Grocery lists and favorite brands
 ✅ 1-week meal plan with food-as-medicine focus

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