Denby Royal: The True Cost of Fast Fashion, Our Biological Need for Adornment, and the Hippy-Eco-Paradigm | Ep.15

Denby Royal: The True Cost of Fast Fashion, Our Biological Need for Adornment, and the Hippy-Eco-Paradigm | Ep.15

Author: James Kevin Broderick March 21, 2017 Duration: 49:18

It might shock you to know that the clothing industry is the second largest polluter in the world... second only to oil.

On today's podcast, Denby Royal—holistic nutrition and eco-fashion consultant—joins me on another fascinating episode of Ancestral Health Radio.

Denby and I discuss why westerners commonly fail to think about their clothing's environmental and social impact on the rest of the planet, the physical and psychological pitfalls the fashion industry has on our health, followed by simple, inexpensive tips on how to make more conscious decisions when thinking about your wardrobe.

Other fun things you'll learn in today's episode are...

  • How clothing affects our bodies and its many systems,
  • The true cost of fast fashion,
  • Denby's suggestions for buying less but buying better, and...
  • Much, much more.

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Episode Breakdown

  • What is eco-fashion?

  • How does clothing affect our bodies and its many different systems?

  • What is sedentary clothing?

  • The dysfunctional clothing women are told they need to wear and the ill-effects these restrictive garments have on their bodies

  • Underwire bras and the lymphatic system

  • The True Cost Documentary

  • Denby breaks down what fast fashion is and the truth behind the industry's 52 seasons of clothing

  • Denby talks about auto-cravings and how they feed our instinctual need for consumption

  • How much of America's donated clothing is actually being sold?

  • How many tons of America's textile waste get shipped to third world countries?

  • Denby speaks against the social injustice of one of the most—if not the most—labor dependent industries in the world

  • The Rana Plaza disaster

  • Denby and I discuss the heartbreaking disconnect from the people who make the everyday goods we use

  • Buying less but buying better

  • Denby talks about our biological need for adornment

  • Monsanto's monopoly over genetically modified cotton seeds

  • The staggering suicide statistic of Punjab farmers

  • Obama's wardrobe classics

  • Denby suggests being selective about the clothing you donate or sell to consignment stores

  • Why Denby says a quality shirt shouldn't be priced below $70

  • Tips on how to get off-season sales on some of your favorite eco-friendly brands

  • Problems with synthetic textiles and our oceans

  • The benefits of natural merino wool, hemp, and bamboo fibers

  • What is the hippy-eco-paradigm?

  • Denby's eco-friendly brand recommendations for building a sustainable wardrobe

  • How to contact Denby in regards holistic fashion consulting and a basic rundown of what she provides as far as services

  • The regional fashion in Italy

  • How to ask yourself if your next purchase is replacing a negative

  • Why you should feel comfortable asking brands what's going on in their production line

  • Why you should expand what your definition of local is


Hosted by James Kevin Broderick, Ancestral Health Radio explores a simple yet profound question: how can we live well now by understanding how we lived then? Each weekly conversation moves beyond theory, offering grounded insights from experts in nutrition, physical movement, and daily lifestyle design. The core idea isn't about rejecting modern life, but rather thoughtfully integrating its tools with timeless principles of wellness that are encoded in our biology. You'll hear detailed discussions on adapting ancestral patterns of eating, exercise, and rest to contemporary routines, all aimed at supporting sustained energy, resilience, and longevity. This podcast operates on the belief that our genetic blueprint holds keys to peak physical fitness and mental clarity, even in a world of constant digital stimulation and processed food. Broderick guides these dialogues with a focus on practical, actionable strategies you can apply immediately, whether the topic is metabolic health, stress management, or functional strength. The result is a resource for anyone feeling the disconnect between advanced technology and their own innate well-being, providing a roadmap to realign daily habits with your body's deepest expectations for health.
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