The Truth About Meat, Parenting, and Regenerative Farming with Taylor Collins
Taylor Collins went from a hardcore vegetarian endurance athlete to an advocate for regenerative meat—and it changed his life. In this episode, Joe Carr sits down with Taylor to talk about his journey founding meat businesses EPIC Provisions, Roam Ranch and Force of Nature. Taylor shares the personal health struggles that forced him and his wife to pivot from plant-based living to embracing animal-based nutrition, emphasizing the profound connection between food, the environment, and human health.
Joe and Taylor also dive into the realities of fatherhood, from navigating pregnancy and birth experiences to the delicate balance of control and surrender in parenting. Taylor opens up about raising daughters to be strong and independent, the importance of teaching kids about life and death, and how parenting mirrors the principles of land stewardship. If you're curious about regenerative agriculture, postpartum nutrition, and how fitness integrates into family life, this episode is packed with insights.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why did Taylor transition from vegetarianism to eating meat?
What is regenerative agriculture, and how does it impact health and the environment?
How should parents introduce meat and organ meats to babies?
What role does postpartum nutrition play in recovery and long-term health?
What does it mean to be a ‘Girl Dad’ and raise strong, independent daughters?
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Along with being a husband and father of 2 girls, Taylor Collins is a true pioneer in regenerative agriculture. He and his wife, Katie Forrest, launched EPIC Provisions, the first 100% grass-fed meat bar company, which they later sold to General Mills. They went on to establish ROAM Ranch, a 450-acre regenerative ranch in Texas, where they have revitalized the land by raising a diverse range of livestock. They also sell regeneratively raised meats through their newest company, Force of Nature. We eat their products daily. A first-generation rancher, Collins is dedicated to transforming the meat industry and how consumers think about sustainable meat. Wherever he may roam, he is truly an epic dude, a real force of nature himself!
Force of Nature Regeneratively-Raised Meat
Joe Carr is an entrepreneur, advocate, and passionate educator on fatherhood and partnership. Driven by a desire to provide high-quality, nutrient-dense baby food for his daughter Della, Joe and his wife founded Serenity Kids baby food brand after experiencing their own health transformations through clean eating. Now, alongside his work in revolutionizing baby nutrition, Joe is on a mission to help new dads navigate the transformational journey of fatherhood. Through his podcast and social media platform Dadicated Joe, he shares real, honest conversations about showing up for your children, supporting your partner, and embracing the identity shift that comes with becoming a dad.
