In this week's episode, I sat down with Jeff Mroz, former Yale and pro quarterback turned founder, to talk about a topic that impacts every family: better protein and metabolic health.
After building the category-leading plant-based brand OWYN, Jeff launched Pioneer Pastures, the company behind the world’s first A2 Ultra-Filtered Milk and A2 protein shakes, now available nationally in Target, Sprouts, and Amazon. His mission? To make clean, high-protein dairy accessible for all, without seed oils, artificial sweeteners, or ingredients that compromise health.
We explore why A2 dairy is a game-changer for digestion. Most traditional milk contains A1 protein, which many people struggle to break down. Pioneer Pastures uses only A2 beta-casein, the original protein in milk, making it gentler on the gut, easier to absorb, and less inflammatory for many families.
We also get into protein needs and blood sugar, especially for kids. High-quality protein like ultra-filtered A2 milk helps balance blood glucose, curb crashes, and keep kids (and adults) fuller longer. Jeff shares why pairing protein with meals is one of the biggest levers we have for improving metabolic health at home. What I love most is Jeff’s commitment to impact over trends. Pioneer Pastures proves you can scale clean nutrition without cutting corners, prioritizing real ingredients, better digestion, and smarter protein innovation that supports energy, metabolism, and long-term health.
