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Episode: How To Heal Naturally, Strengthen Your Immune System, & Stop Getting Sick Ft. Carley Kremer Of Beekeeper's Naturals

Date: October 24, 2025
Hosts: Lauryn Evarts Bosstick & Michael Bosstick
Guest: Carly Kremer, Founder of Beekeeper's Naturals

Overview

In this episode, Lauryn and Michael sit down with Carley Kremer for her second appearance on the show. Carley, founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals, dives deep into the world of bees and their incredible medicinal products—namely, propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, and honey. The conversation focuses on natural ways to enhance health and immunity, alternatives to conventional medicine, insights on beekeeping, raising healthy kids, and the environmental importance of bees. The episode is packed with actionable advice, scientific insights, and candid stories from all three participants.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Power of Bee Products (Propolis, Royal Jelly, Honey, Bee Pollen)

• Propolis for Immunity:
  • Carley attributes her daughter’s robust health and lack of illness to daily use of propolis.
  • "I spray propolis in my mouth every day. I spray it in my baby's mouth, and we never get sick." (09:01, Carly Kremer)
  • Propolis acts as a natural barrier against viruses and pathogens and functions as an immunomodulatory agent. It's especially beneficial for people with autoimmune conditions (13:08).
• Royal Jelly Benefits:
  • Used in the West for brain health, neuroprotection, and memory. In Eastern medicine, it's long appreciated for fertility benefits in both men and women.
  • "Royal jelly is amazing for fertility for men and women. It actually improves the quality of your sperm... for women, it increases follicular growth." (01:34, Carly Kremer)
  • Lauryn refers to royal jelly as "nature's Adderall" for its focus-enhancing effects (02:25).
• Bee Pollen as Nature's Multivitamin:
  • Broad spectrum vitamins, minerals, and branch-chain amino acids; excellent for hormone balance and energy (40:43).
• Medicinal Honey:
  • Beekeeper's Naturals creates superfood honey combining propolis, royal jelly, and bee pollen in medicinal dosages, offering a more potent product than standard honey (10:12).

2. Rethinking the Medicine Cabinet

• Problems with Conventional Medicine:
  • Most over-the-counter cough and cold remedies contain either phenylephrine or dextromethorphan; the former was recently recalled by the FDA for ineffectiveness (14:20).
  • "It's just a chemical you've all been using... total placebo." (14:47, Carly Kremer)
  • Buckwheat honey has been shown to be just as effective for pediatric upper respiratory infections as dextromethorphan (15:01).
  • Lauryn and Carley express concern over harsh ingredients in traditional medicines, including petroleum-based dyes and artificial sweeteners.
• Alternatives with Bee Products:
  • Bee products provide not only symptom relief, but also support overall immune health and inflammation reduction.
  • “[Traditional medicines] are just band aids... but it's doing nothing for your overall immune health.” (15:01, Carly Kremer)
  • The propolis throat spray (for adults and kids) and cough syrup (with elderberry and buckwheat honey) are recommended natural remedies.

3. Beekeeping & Bee Science

• Environmental Importance of Bees:
  • Bees are crucial for pollination—one third of food supply relies on them, and their loss would devastate the ecosystem (37:19).
  • "Taking the bees out of the system is like taking a pillar—everything would crumble." (37:19, Carly Kremer)
• Dangers of Pesticides:
  • Carley only sources bee products from pesticide-free zones in Europe and South America due to widespread pesticide contamination in US agriculture (19:56–21:18).
  • Local honey, even organic, can be contaminated due to bees foraging within a 5-mile radius (20:41).
• Regenerative Beekeeping:
  • Beekeeper's Naturals practices regenerative, bee-friendly beekeeping to support bee populations and product purity (28:24).
• Home Beekeeping:
  • Beekeeping is accessible even for beginners. Tending to a hive once a week is sufficient, and the activity is described as very meditative (17:59–19:06).
  • “If your body's in a calm state... the bees will be a lot more calm.” (18:22, Carly Kremer)

4. Bee Venom & Other Uses

• Health Applications:
  • Bee venom is being studied for its potential to attack cancer cells (specifically breast cancer cells via melittin) and treat pain or arthritis, although more research is needed (29:29).
  • Used by some with Lyme disease in self-sting protocols, and anecdotally reported to benefit inflammation.
• Topical Uses:
  • Propolis can be sprayed on burns, cuts, blemishes, and after skin treatments to reduce inflammation and speed healing (64:13).
  • "If you burn yourself, I spray it topically..." (64:13, Carly Kremer)

5. How Carley Incorporates Bee Products in Daily Life

• For Herself & Her Daughter:
  • Four sprays of propolis daily for immunity (for both), medicinal honey as a sweetener, and bee pollen as a multivitamin.
  • Nasal spray used, especially during travel, to protect against bacteria and viruses entering via mucous membranes.
• For Pets:
  • Sprays propolis into her dog's water for health benefits (54:51).
• Meal Ideas:
  • Propolis and superfood honey drizzled on toast, used in baking, added to yogurt (43:00).
  • Pre-workout boost: bee pollen with coconut oil and salt for energy (41:49, 41:25).

6. Building Beekeeper’s Naturals: Business & Challenges

• Fighting Big Pharma:
  • Breaking consumer habits and overcoming skepticism about “natural” remedies was initially challenging.
  • Collaboration with doctors and integration into medical practice was key to growth and credibility (45:06).
• Product Recommendations:
  • Top everyday recommendation: propolis throat spray due to its affordability and science-backed benefits (61:31).
  • Lauryn’s favorite: Brain Health Liposomal (liquid “nature’s Adderall”) for cognitive support (62:07).

7. Memorable Quotes & Notable Moments

• "Propolis is literally—it's the medicine of the hive... for humans, it's like your bodyguard in a bottle." (07:29, Carly Kremer)
• "Honey is the only food on the planet that never expires. It's because of the enzyme content—crazy." (16:22, Carly Kremer)
• "Bees are industrious creatures. They're constantly foraging. They all work together and they have the one queen who's like the mama of the hive." (38:41, Carly Kremer)
• Discussion on the difference between queen bees and worker bees, and how royal jelly consumption radically changes bee biology and longevity (39:41).

8. Fun Facts & Rapid Fire Round (64:01–65:44)

• Bees huddle and vibrate to survive the winter in cold climates.
• Propolis can be used for any cut, scrape, burn, or blemish—topically and for stings.
• Highly used in Korean skincare; helps soothe post-microneedling or sunburn.
• Lauryn jokes that combining propolis with salmon semen is her facial “secret.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:34 – Royal jelly’s effects on fertility & brain (Carly)
• 06:50 – Why propolis keeps Carley’s daughter healthy
• 14:20 – The failures of OTC cough/cold meds and buckwheat honey studies
• 19:47 – Pesticides in US honey and why Carley sources from Europe
• 29:17 – Bee venom’s potential in cancer and inflammatory conditions
• 37:19 – Importance of bees to the environment and food supply
• 39:41 – Royal jelly turns bee larvae into queens
• 41:25 – Bee pollen as nature’s multivitamin and pre-workout tip
• 45:06 – Business challenges & working with doctors for credibility
• 61:31 – Product recommendations: propolis spray & liquid nootropic

Conclusion & Takeaways

• Bee products like propolis, royal jelly, honey, and bee pollen offer powerful, science-backed benefits for immunity, fertility, brain health, and inflammation.
  Carley recommends making them part of your daily wellness routine, particularly for families and those seeking to avoid over-the-counter synthetic medications.

• Conscious sourcing matters:
  Due to the widespread use of pesticides, locally-produced honey in the US is often contaminated. Beekeeper's Naturals uses rigorous global sourcing standards for purity and bee welfare.

• Routine use is simple:
  Carley advocates 4 sprays of propolis per day, using medicinal honey as a sweetener, and adding bee pollen to foods like smoothies and yogurt. Propolis is also highly effective topically.

• Support regenerative beekeeping and bee-friendly businesses:
  This helps not only your health but also the health of global pollinator populations.

Where to Find More

• Beekeeper’s Naturals products: beekeepersnaturals.com/skinny (use code SKINNY for 20% off)
• Available at: Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, Amazon, CVS & Walgreens
• Carley Kremer: Instagram: @carleykremer | TikTok: @carleythebeekeeper

“There is just so much science behind this ingredient [propolis]... There’s so much value, one, in supporting your immune health and not getting sick anymore, but also fighting inflammation, reducing all the oxidative stress. Taking propolis every day can do that.”
(61:31, Carly Kremer)