A stage-four cancer diagnosis didn’t break Dr. Adam Maclauchlan—

it awakened him!

In this powerful episode of The Primal Journey Podcast, Primal Health Coach Will Winston sits down with the one doctor he trusts with his own health—a physician, husband, father of three boys, and warrior who lives out the truth that the body is a God-given temple.

Dr. Maclauchlan’s fight against metastatic lung cancer has forged a philosophy that mirrors the heart of the Primal lifestyle:

Faith first, real food over pharmaceuticals, self-responsibility over comfort, movement over stagnation, and resilience over resignation.

Together, Will and Dr. Maclauchlan explore:

• The exact moment a life-threatening diagnosis pushed him deeper into faith, fasting, whole foods, and ancestral principles
• How prayer, family, and a tribe of believers provide the strongest medicine
• Why modern medicine treats symptoms—but primal living builds unbreakable foundations
• The truth about cholesterol, sugar, metabolic disease, and why the Standard American Diet keeps men sick
• What fathers must embody to lead their homes with strength, presence, and intention
• Why being uncomfortable on purpose may be the most important discipline of your life

If you’re ready to confront complacency, reclaim ownership of your health, and hear the testimony of a man who is living proof that mindset and lifestyle matter—this episode will hit you straight in the soul.

From the relentless chase of that first euphoric hit of cocaine to the secret, exhausting battle with alcohol and porn, this conversation pulls no punches: Chip Richardson’s raw account reveals how addiction destroyed his life in the 1980s, leading him to steal from his own mother before hitting rock bottom, while Will Winston shares how quitting alcohol unexpectedly silenced another compulsion, porn, exposing the tangled web of dopamine driven habits. Their honest stories show that lasting transformation is not just about quitting drugs or drink; it is about tearing up old pleasure pathways and fiercely rebuilding a purpose filled life from the ground up.

Will Winston hosts the Primal Journey podcast, featuring Brad Dey, a 51-year-old entrepreneur and father of two who has been sober for 15 years. Brad discusses his journey from alcohol addiction to sobriety, highlighting the mental and physical transformations he experienced. He emphasizes the importance of discipline, mental health, and community support. Brad shares a pivotal moment when a DUI led him to deep prayer and a commitment to sobriety. He also recounts a challenging swim in La Jolla Cove with Navy SEALS, illustrating his growth and resilience. Will and Brad discuss the impact of alcohol on health, relationships, and personal growth, encouraging listeners to make conscious choices for a better life.