Diary of a Bald Man
Ancestry And Inbreeding: I Told You, You Were My Brother
December 27, 2023
Ancestry And Inbreeding: I Told You, You Were My Brother Welcome to Diary of a Bald Man! In this episode, titled " Ancestry And Inbreeding," host Allen Woffard shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics, from preparing for the new year and taking care of ourselves, to exploring the complexities of ancestry and familial connections. He delves into the personal impact of discovering his own heritage through DNA testing and reflects on the significance of family reunions across different cultures. With his signature candid and no-nonsense approach, Allen challenges listeners to focus on the present, set goals, and embrace the interconnectedness of humanity. Tune in to gain insightful perspectives and be inspired to make the most of life in the upcoming year. Diary of a Bald Man https://diaryofabaldman.com Thanks to the amazing team at Adobe for the podcast audio enhancement: https://podcast.adobe.com/enhance Thanks to the fantastic audio magic from Keith Kramer: https://www.fiverr.com/yourimagingguy The ability to record and produce this podcast is due to the tremendous talent behind Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/
Pre-Party Tips: "You know, back in the day when I was involved in things like parties or drinking. One of the things we did to slow down the absorption of alcohol was to take 2 shots of olive oil."
— Allen Woffard [00:01:31 → 00:01:44]
Benefits of Fish Oil for Heart Health: "Krill oil and fish oils and stuff are great for your cardiovascular system, Helps reduce the potential for strokes and stuff."
— Allen Woffard [00:02:30 → 00:02:37]
"The Dangers of Processed Foods": "You know? Because back in the day, our families, you know, they didn't have all this processed bullshit food that you're consuming today. Right?"
— Allen Woffard [00:02:54 → 00:03:02]
The Dangers of Artificial Sugars: "So, you know, you got these artificial sugars that people say, oh, no. They're not bad. Well, if we need insulin to process sugar and stuff out of our system, what's gonna process the chemicals out of that that you're taking that's artificial? You better think about that."
— Allen Woffard [00:03:31 → 00:03:47]
"Party Safety During Cold and Flu Season": "Be careful when you go out and party. Go out and celebrate the New Year. Be social. Remember, cold and flu season, so, you know, don't go wearing a mask with your tuxedo. That's ridiculous."
— Allen Woffard [00:04:30 → 00:04:39]
The Genetic Implications of Inbreeding: "Biblically and historically, we're all actually inbred."
— Allen Woffard [00:08:23 → 00:08:27]
Family Reunions: "There's like 126, 127. They had T shirts made. They were coming from all over the country into Florida. They were coming out of California, Arizona."
— Allen Woffard [00:11:02 → 00:11:11]
Family traditions: "And that's what I liked. Same thing with Hispanic and Latino families. You'll see a lot of them get together, you know, for celebrations of life, the confirmations. So it's great to see."
— Allen Woffard [00:11:30 → 00:11:40]
Viral Topic: Finding Value Beyond Ancestry
Quote: "It doesn't matter where you came from, who you came from, what your ancestry was, who your DNA is connected to. Because when we die, do you think people are gonna wanna know about you?"
— Allen Woffard [00:12:45 → 00:12:56]
New Year's Resolutions: "As we're going into the new year, you have 4 days to consider, Where you're at? Are you happy? Are you setting goals? Are you planning things? You know? And goals and objectives are great, But don't miss the opportunity to live for today."
— Allen Woffard [00:14:10 → 00:14:28]