The Raw Milk Controversy. A Full Breakdown of Risks VS Rewards

In this episode of Rooted in Resilience, sisters Sarah and Ashley go deep into the world of raw dairy—a topic that stirs up plenty of passion, confusion, and controversy. They unpack the history and science behind pasteurization, explore the nutritional differences between raw and processed milk, and reveal what most food labels aren’t telling you.Whether you’re dairy-sensitive, raw-curious, or already hooked on the cream-top life, this episode is filled with info to help you navigate the world of milk with confidence. From ancient practices to the hidden ingredients in fortified milk, nothing is off-limits (including Pip the bird’s podcast debut).Chapters:0:00 - Coming up0:45 - Welcome & Why Raw Dairy Is Better for You?1:50 - Meet Pip, the Podcast Bird2:48 - What is Raw Milk, Really?3:37 - Can You Heat Raw Milk?5:25 - Types of Pasteurization Explained7:09 - Nature Isn’t Dangerous: The Bacteria Conversation11:03 - Fortification & Food Matrix Myths12:40 - What’s REALLY in That Vitamin D Packet?15:06 - Why Raw Milk Has a Microbiome Advantage16:14 –Milk Labels Decoded: Fortification, Additives & Hidden Ingredients22:08 - You Can’t Outsmart Nature—Stop Trying24:13 - Raw Milk: Mother Nature’s Original Probiotic27:30 - Centralized Milk = Centralized Control29:00 - Is Raw Milk Dangerous or Just Misunderstood?32:15 - Why Some Cheeses Are Easier to Digest34:48 - How Urban Dairies Created the Need for Pasteurization36:29 - Is Dairy Intolerance... Actually an Additive Intolerance?40:31 - Drinking Raw Milk Is a Vote for Regenerative Agriculture43:04 - The Forgotten Wulzen Factor & Other Raw Benefits48:14 - Nature’s Digestive Package: Raw Dairy50:21 - Healing with Raw Milk: Beyond the Basics51:38 - The Wonder Molecule: Lactoferrin and Why Pasteurization Destroys It52:50 - From Fortified Cereal to Iron Shards: What Are We Eating?56:16 - Finding Safe Raw Milk: Tips, Brands & Resources59:37 - Raw Milk Beauty Hacks01:01:01 - Websites for High-Quality Raw Dairy01:01:34 - Final Thoughts: Question the System, Trust Nature