The Natural State with Dr. Anthony Gustin

202: East Forest - The Healing Power of Music Dec 13, 2024

East Forest is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and ceremony guide known for his genre-blending music combining ambient, neoclassical, avant-pop, and electronic sounds.

East Forest and Anthony discuss the integral role of music in the human experience, particularly in the context of psychedelic-assisted therapy and its potential for healing and emotional processing.

Since 2008, his work has focused on using sound as a tool for inner journeys and consciousness expansion. In addition to his music, East Forest offers guided meditations, retreats, and a podcast, Ten Laws w/East Forest, where he explores accessible spirituality and inner resilience.

His latest project, Music for Mushrooms, is a documentary exploring the transformative power of psychedelics, music, and community, accompanied by a live ceremony soundtrack.

Tune into this episode to hear them discuss:

The historical significance of music as a bonding experience for humans throughout history.
The origins of music and its use in processing emotions and navigating complex human experiences.
The importance of music in psychedelic-assisted therapy and how it serves as a guiding force during transformative experiences.
The importance of silence in music and it's role in processing psychedelic journeys.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Check out EquipFoods.com and enter code TNS at checkout for 15% off!
Visit LineageProvisions.com and use code AG20 for 20% off your first order!
Check out musicformushrooms.com or eastforest.org
Watch the trailer to Music for Mushrooms, out now!
East Forest's website: eastforest.org
East Forest's Instagram: @eastforest

201: Charles Duhigg - Becoming a Supercommunicator Jul 10, 2024

Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author. He chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about the science of “Supercommunicators.”

According to Charles, Supercommunicators have unlocked the secret language of connection. This one trait makes them more successful in all areas of their life.

Best part? Anyone can become a Supercommunicator!

If you’re familiar with Charles’ books The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better, you know he takes a science-driven approach to understanding human nature and its potential for transformation.

His new book, Supercommunicators, is no different. It’s full of science-backed tips and tricks for more effective, connection-boosting conversations.

So in this episode, Charles and Dr. Gustin explore:

The science of communication, conversation, and connection
Why communication is a human superpower
The benefits of being a better communicator
The three types of conversations
How the “Matching Principle” explains miscommunication
The difference between inviting vs. mandating conversations
What makes Supercommunicators so effective
How to ask deep questions to better connect with others (+ the best one to ask!)
What “looping for understanding” means, and how it’s helpful during conflict or arguments

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Check out EquipFoods.com and enter code TNS at checkout for 15% off!
Visit LineageProvisions.com and use code AG20 for 20% off your first order!
Charles Duhigg’s website
Charles’ book: Supercommunicators

200: Eric Edmeades - Closing the Evolution Gap Jul 06, 2024

Eric Edmeades is a globally recognized authority in health, practical psychology, and behavioral transformation. He chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about closing the “Evolution Gap.”

For the past 15+ years, Eric has made extensive trips to live with the Hadza Tribe of Tanzania, one of the few remaining hunter-gatherer societies. He even organized the trip Dr. Gustin ventured on with Dr. Paul Saladino!

Eric’s deep immersion and the insights gained from these experiences have significantly informed his work in the health and wellness industry.

His book Postdiabetic offers a holistic, actionable 9-week plan to tackle prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

His newest book, The Evolution Gap, explores how the mismatch between our slow biological evolution and rapidly innovating modern lives impacts our health and well-being.

Tune into this episode to hear them discuss:

How Eric’s unique family history sparked his interest in human evolution
The profound changes experienced by the Hadza Tribe since Eric first began visiting
Eric’s evolutionary health journey and vegan vs. Paleo diets
Why it’s easier to get diabetes today than it was 50 years ago
The “Evolution Gap” and why Eric believes almost every physical and mental condition erupts from that space
Using natural and artificial solutions to “close” the gap and align our lifestyles more closely with the rhythms/systems our bodies were designed for

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Check out EquipFoods.com and enter code TNS at checkout for 15% off!

Visit LineageProvisions.com and use code AG20 for 20% off your first order!
Eric Edmeades’ website: EricEdmeades.com
Eric’s books: The Evolution Gap and Postdiabetic
Eric’s WILDFIT® program
Eric’s Instagram: @EricEdmeades

199: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - Muscle-Centric-Medicine for Longevity Jun 19, 2024

In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about Muscle-Centric-Medicine®.

With her background in family medicine, geriatrics, and nutritional science, Dr. Lyon discovered that optimizing your health starts by focusing on the biggest organ in your body: skeletal muscle.

Her book Forever Strong outlines how your muscle health directly impacts your metabolic health, mental health, and overall lifespan.

As she says, “Muscle is the key to longevity and aging well. The more muscle health you have, the better your trajectory of aging.”

So she uses this approach to help the world’s game changers — from Navy SEALs and elite athletes to CEOs and entrepreneurs — become the best versions of themselves.

During their conversation, Dr. Gustin and Dr. Lyon discuss:

The habits, behaviors, and standards her high-performing patients share that predict success across every aspect of their lives.
How to create systems that address your personal weaknesses and outsmart your predictability.
Why muscle health is so underappreciated and often ignored.
Signs you don’t have healthy skeletal muscle.
Why a lack of muscle is a greater health threat than obesity.
Measuring strength vs. power to determine muscle quality.
The importance of eating enough protein, working out hard enough, and building/preserving muscle mass as we age.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Go to EquipFoods.com/TNS to grab 15% off your order

Visit LineageProvisions.com and use code AG20 for 20% off your first order
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Website: DrGabrielleLyon.com
Dr. Lyon’s Book: Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well
Dr. Lyon’s Podcast: The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show
Dr. Lyon’s Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok: @DrGabrielleLyon

198: Dr. Josh Axe - Making Earth a Heavenly Place Apr 17, 2024

Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist who helps people heal and prevent illness by using food, lifestyle, and mindset medicine. He chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about how the right mindset creates a more meaningful life.

Dr. Axe suffered a very traumatic injury that left him unable to walk. He spent the last year and a half recovering by using natural remedies and focusing on mindset, which he shares more about during the episode.

This experience solidified his beliefs about what’s important in life besides nutrition and physical health — faith, spirituality, and being a good human.

Tune in to hear them discuss:

Why “mindset medicine” is the biggest aspect of better health we’re not talking about
The benefits of finding your purpose and identity
How Dr. Axe defied his doctor’s expectations with a healing mindset
What religion and spirituality mean to them
Lessons we can learn about being a good human from the Bible to The Lord of the Rings
Our universal purpose to heal the Earth and its people
Using your unique talents to heed your calling and help others
Virtue ethics and what makes someone a good person
The difference between an Accomplishing mindset vs. a Becoming mindset

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Visit HVMN.com/AG to get 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQTM

Visit LineageProvisions.com and use code AG20 for 20% off your first order

Dr. Josh Axe’s website: DrAxe.com
Dr. Axe’s new book: Think This, Not That
Dr. Axe’s Instagram: @DrJoshAxe
Dr. Axe on Facebook

197: Jake Marquez & Maren Morgan - Death In the Garden Apr 10, 2024

Jake Marquez and Maren Morgan are filmmakers, writers, and podcasters. They chat with Dr. Anthony Gustin about their crazy journey making their documentary and podcast: Death In the Garden.

For the last four years, Jake and Maren have been trying to untangle the complex, tangled web of how we address climate change, fix the food system, and, hopefully, save the world.

Their project discusses these and other problems in our society through the lenses of ecology, philosophy, myth, storytelling, and, ultimately, our fear of death.

Jake and Maren have experienced their fair share of anxiety, despair, and existential dread on their quest for ecological and cultural regeneration.

But as you’ll hear in the episode, they’ve learned how to find meaning and purpose. They also helped Jake’s mom start a grass-fed tallow balm company called The Beekeeper’s Granddaughter!

Tune into the episode as these three chat about:

What inspired Jake and Maren to start the Death In The Garden project
Why prioritizing “left-brain consciousness” is harming our society/planet
What it looks like to live ethically in an unethical world
The four reasons people go vegan (and why Jake stopped)
The potential collapse and finding good in the next “Dark Ages”
Finding meaning and purpose in life
The value of conscious, intentional consumption
The most important things we can do to change the food system
How being conscious about our mortality empowers us to embrace the natural cycles of life, death, and regeneration (and not make the same mistakes)
Their hopes for this generation and what’s next for them

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Visit HVMN.com/AG to get 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQTM
Visit LineageProvisions.com and use code AG20 for 20% off your first order
Jake and Maren’s substack: DeathInTheGarden.substack.com
@DeathInTheGarden on Instagram
@Death_TheGarden on Twitter
Jake’s Mom’s grass-fed tallow balm company: The Beekeeper’s Granddaughter
Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered by E.F. Schumacher
A Guide for the Perplexed by E.F. Schumacher
The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World by Iain McGilchrist
Dark Ages America: The Final Phase of Empire by Morris Berman
Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress by Christopher Ryan

196: Dr. Paul Saladino - The Story of Lineage Provisions Apr 03, 2024

Dr. Paul Saladino, double board-certified MD, author, and host of the Paul Saladino MD podcast, chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about the journey and launch of their new brand: Lineage Provisions.

Sparked by their desire to make foods they want to eat and feed their loved ones, they set out to create an animal-based food company with the highest standards for nutrient-density, taste, and transparency.

But as you’ll hear in this behind-the-scenes peek, the journey wasn’t easy. After two years and 50+ formulas, Dr. Saladino and Dr. Gustin are now proud to offer the best meat snack the world has ever seen.

Tune into this episode to hear:

How the “Quest for Convenience” ruined our food supply and eating habits
What some meat producers hide behind grass-fed labels
Why the “naturally occurring” nitrates and nitrites in celery powder may not be any better for us
The incredible health benefits of vitamin K2 and where to get it in your diet
What inspired Dr. Saladino and Dr. Gustin’s collaboration
How they vet farmers, suppliers, etc., to bring their products to market
The proprietary air drying process they engineered to preserve nutrients

Why their small batch, 100% regeneratively raised, grass-fed and finished beef & organ meat sticks are unmatched by competitors
Their ideas for the next product launches (based on your feedback!)

Q&A session, including why you won’t find Lineage Provisions in grocery stores yet, what the beef and organ sticks taste like, whether kids like them, and more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Paul Saladino and Dr. Anthony Gustin’s company: Lineage Provisions
Dr. Saladino’s podcast

195: Cole Mannix - Vertically Integrating Pasture-To-Plate Feb 06, 2024

Cole Mannix, President and Founder of Old Salt Co-op, chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about creating a vertically integrated pasture-to-plate ecosystem.

Cole’s meat company brings together ranchers to support land stewardship, fix the local food system in Montana, and make regenerative more sustainable.

They’ve integrated everything from processing, sourcing, distribution, and marketing to running their own farm-to-table restaurants.

Though his family’s been ranching in Montana’s Blackfoot Valley since the 1880s, Cole holds degrees in biology, philosophy, and theology and worked in wildlife and natural resource conservation.

His unique perspective makes for an interesting conversation. Tune in to hear Cole and Dr. Gustin discuss:

What inspired Cole to tackle this challenge
How the co-op works and whether it can be replicated
International food policies that harm US farmers and ranchers
Why it’s impossible to industrialize sustainable food production
The “impact” of cattle emissions on climate change
How solely plant-based farming devastates ecosystems
Why international meat costs less than domestic
Creating the seed oil-free Old Salt Outpost, a burger joint sending out tallow-cooked french fries
The Old Salt Festival, Outside magazine’s #2 ranked climate-forward festival

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Cole Mannix’s company: Old Salt Co-op
Outside magazine’s article: “9 Best Climate Forward Festivals in 2024“
Wendell Berry’s book: The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture
E. F. Schumacher’s book: Small Is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered
Visit HVMN.com/AG to get 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQTM

194: Lily Nichols - Supporting Healthy Pregnancies with Ancestral Knowledge & Evidence-Based Prenatal Nutrition Jan 29, 2024

Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author. She discusses how to combine ancestral knowledge and evidence-based prenatal nutrition to support healthy pregnancies with Dr. Anthony Gustin.

Lily’s first bestselling book, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, dives into why a nutrient-dense, lower-carb approach works for women worried about or managing gestational diabetes.

Her second book, Real Food for Pregnancy, is the most comprehensive text on prenatal nutrition to date — with nearly 1,000 citations that challenge conventional prenatal nutrition guidelines and confirm what our ancestors have known for generations.

Tune into the episode to hear Lily and Dr. Gustin chat about:

What inspired Lily to take this path (in a roundabout way)
What’s wrong with the current prenatal/postnatal nutrition guidelines
Foods women should be adding/avoiding during pregnancy
How hormone changes may influence pregnancy cravings (and aversions)
The “interpregnancy interval” and how long to wait between kids
The best prenatal supplements to help cover nutrient gaps
Raw eggs, seafood, saunas, cold plunges, and more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Lily Nichols’ website: LilyNicholsRDN.com
Lily’s books: Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes: An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition Approach
Lily’s Instagram: @LilyNicholsRDN
FullWell Prenatal Multivitamins and Seeking Health Prenatal Vitamins (for men and women)
Visit HVMN.com/AG to get 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ™

193: Dan Miller - Crowdfunding Regenerative Agriculture Jan 17, 2024

Dan Miller is the founder and CEO of Steward, a crowdfunding platform for investing in regenerative agriculture projects. He discusses how it all works with Dr. Anthony Gustin.

After Dan pioneered crowdfunding for real estate investing with his company Fundrise, he decided to move into something he was more passionate about: fixing the food system.

Steward empowers everyday investors to vote with their dollar and support regenerative farms beyond simply buying their goods.

Since launching in 2020, they’ve crowdsourced and provided over $30 million in short-term loans to fund more than 90 regenerative projects across the US.

Tune into the episode to hear Dan and Dr. Gustin chat about:

How Dan used what he learned scaling Fundrise to launch and grow Steward
Why financing is the biggest challenge for regenerative to become the norm and what’s wrong with the current system
The surprising new generation entering the regenerative agriculture space
How Steward vets and supports borrowers to drive returns for investors
Success stories and community impacts
What happens if there’s a default, the average portfolio yield, the minimum investors need to start, and more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dan Miller’s company, Steward
The Unsettling of America: Culture and Agriculture by Wendell Berry
Visit HVMN.com/AG to get 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ™

192: Andy Schoonover - Crowdfunding Better Health Jan 04, 2024

Andy Schoonover is the Founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a platform that crowdfunds healthcare costs for its members so they can ditch their health insurance plans.

He chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about why this model solves the biggest problems in our broken medical-industrial complex and brings a community-first approach back to healthcare.

Tune in to the episode to hear them discuss:

What inspired Andy to start CrowdHealth
What’s wrong with the health insurance industry
How people rack up million-dollar hospital bills
What makes paying doctors in cash at the point of care different
How crowdfunded healthcare works
How CrowdHealth members dramatically reduce their healthcare expenses
What incentivizes members to contribute to others and take better care of their health
The demographics of their members and the most common crowdfunding requests
How many claims have been denied vs. fully funded

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Andy Schoonover’s company, CrowdHealth
CrowdHealth on Twitter and Instagram
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD
Visit HVMN.com/AG to get 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ™

191: Case Bradford - Practicing the Art of Vitality Nov 29, 2023

Ever wonder what gives you vitality?

Case Bradford, Primal Health Coach, chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about the best habits to elevate your body-mind health and fitness (and which devitalizing habits you should avoid).

Case is an enthusiastic advocate for authentic vitality. He and Dr. Gustin dive into how to make intuitive calls in your health rather than unquestioningly trusting the science behind your everyday motions.

Tune in to the episode to hear their thoughts on:

How to define vitality
What prevents people from reaching their peak vitality
Best habits to practice when you’re feeling physically, mentally, and emotionally drained
How to explore your own authentic, holistic vitality
The top microtoxins that devitalize us
The new rules of essential modern hygiene for better health
The benefits of local, biodynamic foods
Thoughts about fasting from a ritualistic, meditative perspective
The “pure alchemy” of making amazingly nutrient-dense ice cream

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Case Bradford’s website
Case’s Peak Earth podcast
Case’s Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube channel
Th e Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
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190: The Meat Mafia Podcast - Leading a Purpose-Driven Life Through Entrepreneurship & Spirituality Nov 09, 2023

Brett Ender and Harry Gray are hosts of The Meat Mafia Podcast and co-founders of Noble Origins, a nose-to-tail nourishment company.

They chat with Dr. Anthony Gustin about entrepreneurship, spirituality, fixing a broken food system, leading a purpose-driven life, and more.

Tune in to the episode to hear them discuss:

The entrepreneurial lessons Dr. Gustin has learned
The dark side of selling a business
Finding personal fulfillment vs. chasing monetary success
Which supplements inspired Brett and Harry’s line of products
Why investing in local communities may be more beneficial than solving problems at scale
How regenerative agriculture may be the easiest way to get people back to human wholeness
What they each hope to contribute to fix the broken food system
The power of supportive local communities
What traditional religion gets wrong and how spirituality manifests in their daily lives

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Brett Ender and Harry Gray’s The Meat Mafia Podcast (Apple/Spotify/YouTube)
Brett and Harry’s company, Noble Origins

189: Julie Friend - Raising Multi-Species in a Forest & Pasture-Based System Oct 31, 2023

Julie Friend is a regenerative farmer and founder of Wildom Farm. She chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about how she holistically and humanely raises multi-species in a forest and pasture-based system.

Tune in to the episode to hear them discuss:

What inspired Julie to leave Chicago (and a job in fashion) to become a farmer
What it was like adjusting from urban to rural life
Why buying from local farmers eliminates food confusion
How to build an intentional brand around a farm and diversify
The perks of opening a farm store
The differences between forest and pasture-raised pork
How species-appropriate diets and native foraging affect pigs
Achieving nose-to-tail utilization with small processors
The wave of women in the regenerative agriculture space

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Julie Friend’s Wildom Farm
Wildom Farm’s Instagram

188: AJ Richards - Shake the Hand that Feeds You Oct 24, 2023

AJ Richards is a fifth-generation rancher and a seasoned expert in agriculture and food supply chain management. He chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about why he’s launching the Airbnb of hyperlocal food supply, where farmers and ranchers connect directly with consumers nationwide.

Tune in to the episode to hear them discuss:

The biggest issues with our current food supply chain model
Why our food chain’s fragility is a national security issue (and which countries control 85% of our meat)
What happens if the largest meat supplier in the world goes public
Why it’s so important to “shake hands” with your local farmers and ranchers
What the new “Agrarian Movement” looks like, the future of regenerative agriculture, and what AJ’s most hopeful about

Resources mentioned in this episode:

AJ Richards’s website, Feed The People By The People
Feed The People By The People’s private Discord group
AJ’s Instagram

187: Chris Irvin - Just Try It For Yourself & See How You Feel Oct 18, 2023

Chris Irvin, aka The Ketologist, joins Dr. Anthony Gustin to discuss what’s new in their health journeys and what’s bothering them about the health and wellness community.

Tune in to this episode to hear their thoughts on:

Supplements and peptides like Methylene blue and BPC-157
Why obesity is probably not genetic
The seed oil debate
Studies and influencers that spoon-feed us the wrong information about our health
The biggest problems with pharmaceutical companies and get-healthy-quick fixes
What’s concerning about US Dietary Guidelines
The magic of farmers’ markets
Why Dr. Gustin’s so excited to dive into elk hunting

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Chris Irvin’s website, The Ketologist
Chris’ Instagram
ADx Health genetic testing

186: Dr. Casey Means - Restoring the Pillars of Metabolic Health To Power Your Purpose Oct 09, 2023

Dr. Casey Means is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of the metabolic health company Levels. She chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about the eight “pillars” of metabolic health and how to reach your peak state.

Metabolic dysfunction is at the root of almost all modern health conditions. Those diseases are responsible for 9/10 of the leading causes of death in the US.

So Dr. Gustin and Dr. Casey kick off their conversation by discussing the two biggest ways society is harming our cells and underpowering our bodies.

Then they explore what it takes to overcome those obstacles, stop being a “product” for corporations to exploit, and take back your health.

Along the way, the pair discuss topics like:

The problematic concept of exercise
What people don’t understand about prediabetes
The truth about triglycerides vs. LDL cholesterol
How to assess your metabolic health (& the most important test to get)
Leveraging CGM data as an effective biofeedback tool (it’s more than noticing blood sugar spikes)
The best tips to improve your metabolic health, from easy to advanced
How to win a free Levels kit!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Casey Means’ company Levels
Dr. Casey’s Instagram and Twitter
Dr. Casey’s giveaway: Enter to Win a Free Levels Kit!

185: Myles Snider - Food Philosophies and Intuitive Cooking Oct 02, 2023

Myles Snider is a chef, real food enthusiast, and creator of 80/20 Cooking. He chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about the benefits of intuitive cooking and their shared food philosophies.

As you’ll hear, intuitive cooking is the exact opposite of following step-by-step recipes.

It’s about mastering the basics and using all your senses to freestyle healthy, nourishing meals that make the most of local, seasonally available, fresh ingredients.

So in this episode, Myles and Dr. Gustin dish about food shopping tips, biodynamic farming, and why “almost any food can be healthy.” They even brainstorm a few reasons for why you feel hungry and unsatisfied after eating at the best restaurants.

Other topics in this episode include:

How many steps in the supply chain it takes to go from farm to fork
What happens when animals go from the pasture to commodity processing
The difficulties small/medium farmers and ranchers face getting to market (and Dr. Gustin’s own first-hand experience)
The “spectrum of sustainability” when comparing sustainable vs. regenerative producers
Mobile meat processing units
Whether small farms should invest in an online store with direct-to-consumer shipping
How you can support small, local regenerative producers

Resource mentioned in this episode:

Cliff Pollard’s Cream Co. Meats website

183: Bastian Groiss - Scheduling Your Day Using Circadian Biological Timing Aug 22, 2023

What are the best times to wake up, eat, work out, focus, and sleep according to circadian biology? There’s an app for that!

Bastian Groiss is the director & co-founder of Circadian, an app that helps you achieve a more natural state of health by aligning your daily activities and location with circadian biological timing.

Dr. Anthony Gustin chats with Bastian about his ongoing curiosity with circadian biology. They discuss how different sunlight stages impact everything from our energy levels, moods, and mental performance to modern-day diseases and our overall well-being.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

The evolutionary relationship humans have with sunlight
Why it’s almost scientifically impossible to be healthy or happy spending 99% of your day indoors
How indoor light (natural vs. artificial) and outdoor light (UVA vs. UVB) affect our bodies
Why phasing out incandescent light bulbs may be a mistake
The circadian biology way to start your mornings with more energy (sans caffeine)
What an “overdose” of blue light may cause
The four circadian cues that optimize our bodies for health and wellness
Getting over the comfort crisis

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Circadian App
Primal Body, Primal Mind by Nora T. Gedgaudas
“Cold Thermogenesis 6: The Ancient Pathway” by Dr. Jack Kruse
The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter
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182: Sarah Kleiner - Optimizing Circadian Biology for Hormone Balance & Health Aug 07, 2023

Sarah Kleiner is a Quantum Health Coach with the Quantum Biology Collective (levels 1 & 2). She chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about how to use circadian biology to reset hormone imbalances and improve your health.

Sarah also shares her best tips for combatting “invisible” light sources from WiFi and non-native EMF (and why we should do so).

You may know Sarah from the carnivore community, where she enjoyed and touted the health benefits of carb-free living. But after struggling with multiple failed IVF rounds and miscarriages, she turned to circadian biology, quantum health, and local, seasonal food.

The results shifted her entire platform, which you’ll hear about during the episode.

Sarah and Dr. Gustin also explore:

How light and low-carb diets impact hormones like leptin, cortisol, and melatonin (and how those imbalances affect your health)
How a leptin resistance protocol helped Sarah optimize her hormones, lose 30 pounds, and give birth at 43 (without excessive dieting and exercise)
The power of local, seasonal food
Why deuterium may be the secret to better health and anti-aging (and the best food sources for it)
Simple, natural, free tips to get more sunlight and get your circadian biology back on track

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Sarah Kleiner’s website
Sarah’s Instagram
Sarah’s free guide to Building the Perfect Quantum Day
Sarah’s courses (use code PODCAST for 10% off any course!)
Dr. Jack Kruse’s website
Dr. László Boros’s website
The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor by Gerald H. Pollack
The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life by Arthur Firstenberg
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181: Dr. Chadi Nabhan - The True Story Behind The Monsanto Cancer Trials Jul 31, 2023

Dr. Chadi Nabhan is an oncologist who testified as an expert witness in the first three litigation trials against Monsanto and their potentially cancer-causing herbicide Roundup.

He chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about all the “courtroom drama” and research he uncovered.

Roundup is the most common weed killer in the world. Glyphosate (the active ingredient) taints our soil, waterways, and food — it’s even in 97% of people’s urine.

Dr. Nabhan specializes in Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the lymph system. He explains Roundup’s link to cancer and other health conditions and why the courts have been ruling plaintiffs billions of dollars in damages.

You’ll also hear about:

The chemical history of glyphosate
Why Roundup’s formulation increases glyphosate absorption in our skin
How researchers in the Agricultural Health Study (AHS) and regulators like the EPA mishandled the science linking glyphosate to cancer
Why the internal “Monsanto Papers” reveal the company knew about these dangers all along

What Roundup-ready seeds (i.e., glyphosate-resistant plants) mean for the health of our food system
Dr. Nabhan’s new book: Toxic Exposure: The True Story Behind The Monsanto Trials And The Search For Justice

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Chadi Nabhan’s website
Dr. Nabhan’s Twitter
Dr. Nabhan’s book: Toxic Exposure: The True Story Behind The Monsanto Trials And The Search For Justice

180: Georgie Ryan - A Primer On Quantum Health & Circadian Biology Jul 24, 2023

Georgie Ryan comes on the show to teach Dr. Anthony Gustin all about quantum health and circadian biology.

Quantum health is a new rabbit hole Dr. Gustin is eager to explore. It suspends everything we know about nutrition to take a nano-perspective of how electrons from our food and environment give us energy.

As Georgie explains, macronutrients like carbs and fat are only one way to power our bodies. He shares four more ways we can soak up electrons (and one that may be even better than food).

But we can’t really leverage those electrons without the power of UV light. So Georgie breaks down the basics of circadian biology, which is how sunlight influences everything from our hormone and neurotransmitter production to our gut microbiome.

Tune into this episode, and you’ll also hear about:

Foods with the highest availability of electrons
Water and hydration from a quantum perspective
How to follow an ideal circadian rhythm optimized for each sunlight phase
Why sunlight during the UVA rise sets the tone for how you feel the rest of the day
The most important meal in circadian biology
The nuances of melatonin for your body’s repair and restoration cycles (and how to avoid suppressing it)

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Georgie Ryan’s website, Georgie’s Gardens
Georgie’s Instagram
Douglas C. Wallace, PhD, the doctor studying the role of mitochondrial energy in human health and disease
The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor by Gerald H. Pollack
The Circadian app
G embaRed and EMR-TEK: red and near-infrared lights
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179: James Arthur Smith - Is Regenerative Aquaculture the Future of Seafood? Jul 17, 2023

James Arthur Smith is the founder and CEO of Seatopia. His carbon-neutral, certified mercury-safe seafood subscription box relies on seafood farmers who practice regenerative aquaculture.

Not familiar with the term?

It’s like regenerative agriculture, but in the water instead of on land.

James explains the nuances of aquaculture farming to Dr. Anthony Gustin. He discusses how it increases biodiversity, restores ecosystems, and produces healthier fish for us.

They talk about seafood provenance and why farm-raised vs. wild-caught isn’t the right question to ask (and highlight which questions you *should* be asking about your seafood).

There’s so much misinformation in our seafood supply chain that it’s easy to feel confused and stop eating fish altogether like Dr. Gustin did.

But just like regenerative agriculture is changing the way we farm, regenerative aquaculture is becoming the future of mercury-safe, antibiotic-free, sustainable seafood farming you can feel good about.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Shamu and a steelhead trout breeding and hatchery program ignited James’ passion for regenerative aquaculture
When farm-raised is better than wild-caught fish
The dark side of commercial and line-caught fishing
How microplastics and heavy metals like mercury get into our water systems and move up the sealife food chain
What sushi-grade fish means and why sushi chefs don’t work with fresh, wild-caught fish
How the carbon footprints of farm-raised vs. wild-caught fish compare
Best practices for freezing, storing, and using frozen fish

Resources mentioned in this episode:

James Arthur Smith’s company, Seatopia
James’ LinkedIn

178: Paul Greive - Hatching the Pasture-Raised Poultry Revolution Jul 10, 2023

Paul Greive is a USMC War Veteran and the co-founder of Pasturebird, the world’s largest daily-move pastured poultry operation. He also helped launch Primal Pastures, a direct-to-consumer regenerative organic farm in southern California.

Paul chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about how he got into farming, why he credits Lyme disease for kicking off his interest in regenerative agriculture, and how his startups were born.

They also discuss the importance of raising animals in their natural pasture habitat, both for the environment and the added nutritional benefits.

Paul then explains the difference between pasture-raised, cage-free, and free-range chickens. Then he and Dr. Gustin talk about why geese are totally underrated in the US.

You’ll even hear how Pasturebird uses the largest land-based electric vehicles in the world to help their chickens automatically move a full spot every 24 hours.

Tune in to the episode to discover more about:

The challenges of scaling pasture-raised poultry

The major cost drivers of getting chicken from the pasture to your table
Biomimicry and the next big wave in ag tech
A better financing model for regenerative farming, including tokenization and fractional ownership of farmlands
Paul’s thoughts on the Farm Bill and other government programs and regulations

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Paul Greive’s direct-to-consumer regenerative organic farm Primal Pastures
Paul’s pasture-raised poultry company Pasturebird
Paul’s LinkedIn
Paul’s mentor Joel Salatin
Find your local pasture-raised farm at Getrealchicken.com
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177: Andrew Lacy - Proactive Body Imaging: A Catalyst for Better Health Jul 03, 2023

Imagine having a window into your own body — before you’re sick or symptomatic enough to warrant an MRI from your doctor.

Andrew Lacy is the founder and CEO of Prenuvo, a health tech company specializing in proactive whole-body diagnostic imaging. He chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about patient-driven early detection of cancer and other major health issues.

Despite following the best wellness routine, most of us don’t have a black-and-white picture of how our lifestyle will affect our health trajectory over the next 10 or even 20 years.

Uncovering this data could be our catalyst for change.

It may empower us to make more informed decisions to advocate for our long-term wellness. It may change our “I feel good today, so why worry” mindset. And it may even help us catch early signs of cancer at stage 1 instead of suffering the devastating shock at stage 4.

Dr. Gustin and his wife recently went for Prenuvo scans, which you’ll hear about during the episode. He and Andrew also discuss:

The perfect candidates for proactive screens.
The general flow of how the screening process works.
The importance of early detection for everything from cancer and aneurysms to back problems and issues caused by chronic metabolic disorders.
The pros and cons of different imaging processes (CT vs. MRI vs. X-ray).
What can/cannot be detected, and the most commonly detected conditions.
The advantages and challenges of using AI in imaging analysis.
Where insurance companies stand on preventative scans now and in the future.
Using your scan data as a catalyst for taking better care of your health.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Andrew Lacy’s Prenuvo (visit Prenuvo.com/AG for $300 off your Whole-Body scan)
Andrew’s Twitter
The Johns Hopkins pancreatic cancer study Andrew mentioned

176: Dr. Jill Crista - Breaking the Mold To Take Back Your Health Jun 24, 2023

Dr. Jill Crista is a leading expert at the forefront of diagnosing and treating mold-related illnesses. She comes on the show to discuss how mycotoxins harm your health while flying under the radar of conventional testing and medical protocols.

A trained functional medicine naturopath, Dr. Jill first encountered mold sickness when she couldn’t help a group of Lyme disease patients feel better. Turns out, all but one tested positive for mold.

Dr. Jill then moved into a new house with an uninvited resident (hint: it was mold) and watched her family struggle with symptoms before realizing the cause, further prompting her research.

If mold is lurking anywhere, it’s affecting you.

But you can naturally detox your body and heal using the wisdom Dr. Jill shares in this episode, including:

Common symptoms of mold sickness.
The best collection models and tests for your home and health.
Why inspectors and medical experts turn a blind eye to mycotoxins (even though they cause 70-80% of mold sickness symptoms).
How mycotoxins change your immune system and increase allergy sensitivities.
The best ways to eliminate mycotoxins and help your body naturally detox (including which foods to eat and avoid).
What makes mold more aggressive and encourages more mycotoxin production (and why routes like burning clean incense may help).

Mentioned in This Episode

Dr. Jill Crista’s website
Dr. Jill’s free handout sheets
Dr. Jill’s book Break the Mold
Dr. Jill’s Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

More Resources

175: Daniel Firth Griffith - The Regenerative Power of Holistically Managed & Wild Living Systems Apr 17, 2023

Daniel Firth Griffith is a man of many talents. Poet, author of three books, educator, farmer, hunter-husbandmand, entrepreneur, father — the list goes on.

So he chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about a variety of topics, from the importance of preserving ancient wisdom in literature to his holistic approach to regenerative farming, wildland ecology, food supply chains, and more.

But you’ll quickly realize that Daniel isn’t like other experts in the regenerative ag space. He tends to take a more philosophical approach and challenges the status quo. Ventures like his video, “Soil Health Doesn’t Matter,” even send a ton of criticism and hate mail his way.

Daniel’s passion, hot takes, and unique perspective make this an episode you can’t miss.

Tune in to hear more about:

Daniel’s approach to sharing his stories and writing his best-sellers
Why it was so difficult for Daniel to get blurbs from regenerative ag experts for his new book
The nuances of soil health and the confusion of verified regenerative protocols
Why things are getting worse for smallholder family farms
How we can “do local food better”
Why Daniel disagrees with people who think we need to scale the regenerative movement to make an impact
The power of collaboration and a “collective consciousness” for farmers
Educating city dwellers about the importance of local, rural communities on food supply chains
Why technology won’t save us from food scarcity
Whether companies selling regenerative meats are actually helping
The difference between Mother Culture and Mother Earth

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Daniel Firth Griffith’s website
Daniel’s podcast Denusion
Daniel’s Instagram
Daniel’s new book, Dark Cloud Country
Daniel’s previous book Wild Like Flowers
Daniel’s meat company Commons Provisions
Daniel’s holistic management school, The Robinia Institute
Dr. Gustin’s Rooted Local Meats

174: Dr. Scott Lyons - Addicted To Drama? How To Break the Cycle Apr 06, 2023

Dr. Scott Lyons is a holistic psychologist and author of Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others.

He chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about why we shouldn’t dismiss the behavior of those who seem to thrive on drama as attention-seeking. Like any addiction, engaging in conflict may be a way of coping with deeper psychological issues and trauma.

As he explains, we all develop survival patterns during infancy in response to emotional or psychological wounding. We may become hypervigilant and chronically anxious about our external world, yet numb or unable to process what we feel internally.

So you’ll hear why becoming a “drama queen” may be the body’s way of seeking extreme experiences just to feel *something* again. To metabolize emotions stuck deep in our core identities.

But we can unlearn these behavior patterns, and Dr. Lyons shares a few helpful tips on how to do so.

In this episode, you’ll discover more about:

What it means to be addicted to drama
How pain and trauma manifest as chaos and chronic stress in our lives
How our caregivers during infancy influence how we regulate our emotions throughout life
Shifting patterns from our stress response cycle to truly satisfy our underlying emotional needs
Why understanding our identity formation may be the key to healing
The benefits of being in resonance with our emotions and how it improves our relationships with ourselves and others

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Scott Lyons’ website
Dr. Lyons’ book: Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others
Dr. Lyons’ Instagram
Dr. Lyons’ TikTok
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D
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173: Dr. Terry Wahls - Improving Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Outcomes Using Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes Mar 27, 2023

Dr. Terry Wahls was diagnosed with secondary progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis in 2007.

She was bedridden and could barely walk and sitting up was a challenge for her.

As a medical doctor, she dove into aggressive treatment options to try to beat her disease and symptoms, but unfortunately, they didn’t find much relief.

She also dealt with debilitating pain that made it hard for her to work and function normally.

Instead of succumbing to MS, Dr. Wahls vowed to do everything she could to alleviate the awful symptoms she was dealing with.

It led her down a path of discovering nutritional and lifestyle therapies that could offer real relief.

They were so effective that she became active again, both walking and cycling, and she returned to living a normal life, free from being wheelchair-bound, with a huge increase in her quality of life.

She went on to develop The Wahls Protocol and led several research studies, including eight clinical trials, that proved just how effective these dietary changes are in treating progressive MS.

In this episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin, you’ll hear about Dr. Wahls’ inspiring and incredible health journey, how nutrition can drastically impact autoimmune conditions, and the diets that can help these conditions.

You’ll also hear her thoughts on using the carnivore diet for autoimmune conditions, the two nutrient-dense foods she recommends eating whether you’re sick or not, and the spiritual component of healing and health.

Dr. Wahl also shares the symptoms and conditions that may be a red flag for future autoimmune issues, what you can do to treat those before they become worse, and the mindset she adopted to help herself and her family get through the most challenging parts of her health journey.

Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. She teaches internal medicine residents in their primary care clinics and does clinical research.

Dr. Wahls has been published in over 60 peer-reviewed scientific abstracts, posters, and papers, and her work has been cited thousands of times.

She’s also on her eighth clinic trial, working hard to show that dietary and lifestyle interventions are effective treatment options for people suffering from autoimmune conditions.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the following topics:

Dr. Terry Wahls’ incredible health journey and how she went from barely being able to walk or sit up to being active again and living a high quality of life despite being diagnosed with secondary progressive MS
Dr. Wahls’ aha moment in her healing health journey and how she started researching alternative treatment options
The diets being studied for progressive MS treatments and which ones have shown the most promising results
The nutrients she focused on adding to her diet to start repairing her mitochondrial health
Is the carnivore diet a good option for people with autoimmune conditions like MS?
Is there only one diet or more than one that works at increasing the longevity and quality of life in MS patients?
Two nutrient-dense foods Dr. Wahls included in her diet to improve her MS outcomes
Other conditions that may benefit from The Wahls Protocol
The other lifestyle factors Dr. Wahls addressed aside from nutrition to improve her condition and quality of life
The spiritual component to better health and healing
What keeps Dr. Wahls going now that she’s seen incredible improvements in her condition

Resources mentioned:

Dr. Terry Wahls’ website
Dr. Terry Wahls’ Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube channel
Where you can donate to help support Dr. Wahls’ incredible research
Dr. Wahls’ book, The Wahls Protocol

172: Dr. Will Cole - Addressing Shameflammation and Stored Trauma to Optimize Health Mar 20, 2023

Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine expert and best-selling author, discusses a term he came up with, shameflammation, and dives into what that is and why it could be an underlying health issue for many people, including healthy patients.

Dr. Cole also addresses the connection between mental and physical health, stored traumas, the difference between shame and guilt, and more in this episode.

You’ll also hear about the free interventions Dr. Cole recommends using to address these issues and more about his latest book, Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel.

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who has been in practice for over 13 years.

He uses telehealth practices to help patients all over the world.

Dr. Cole has also written four books, hosts a podcast called The Art of Being Well, and has been recognized as one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors nationwide.

In this episode, you’ll hear more about:

Understanding the connection between mental and physical health
Dr. Will Cole’s term “shameflammation” and how shame impacts our health
The difference between experiencing shame versus guilt
Where does shameflammation come from?
How stress and trauma are stored in the body and what can be done about it
Interventions to improve both physical and mental health and resolve shameflammation
Why aren’t these free interventions being prescribed by traditional doctors? Is it because there’s no money to be made from them?
How healthy habits could be making your health worse and what you can do to fix this
What Dr. Cole’s personal journey looks like
Working to address intergenerational trauma
Dr. Cole’s experience with psychedelics for treating trauma and other alternative treatment options
Information on his latest book, Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Will Cole’s website
Dr. Cole’s Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube channel
Dr. Cole’s latest book, Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel
The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Realms of Human Consciousness: Observations from LSD Research, by Stanislav Grof
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171: Natalie Kovarik & Tara Vander Dussen - Using Regenerative Ag Practices in Different Regions, The Future of Regenerative Ag, Addressing Climate Change, and More Mar 13, 2023

Fifth-generation dairy farmer Tara Vander Dussen and former pharmacist turned rancher Natalie Kovarik are two amazing women in the regenerative agriculture space.

They’re challenging the notion that bigger is bad and smaller is better in farming, and they’re highlighting how regenerative agriculture practices can’t be a one size fits all approach and must be adjusted based on the region the farm resides in.

As Tara and Natalie share in this episode, since they live in drastically different regions, their regenerative ag practices differ in some ways, and so do their cows, which you’ll hear all about.

Despite the differences, they’re both focused on running sustainable farms that help mitigate climate change and educating people on what that looks like.

In this episode, you’ll learn about Natalie and Tara’s unique backgrounds, their struggles on their farms, how their cattle help the environment, and why they’re so passionate about what they do.

You’ll also discover the current state and future projections for regenerative agriculture, why so many companies are already greenwashing in the space, what can be done about it, and where this powerful duo gets their own food.

Here’s a quick breakdown of some of the topics they get into with Dr. Anthony Gustin:

Tara and Natalie share their backgrounds and how they found themselves in the regenerative agriculture space
The current state of regenerative ag and how many companies are greenwashing and turning the term into a buzzword
The spectrum of regenerative ag and why some practices work for some ranchers but won’t work for others
The struggles Natalie and Tara have personally faced on their farms
They also share their thoughts on scaling regenerative agriculture
The difference between having a large versus a small regenerative ag herd
Tara and Natalie also discuss their farm sizes and how big their operations are
Tara shares her thoughts on consuming raw dairy
How cattle bring value to our food system
Can a commercial model work for poultry or pork to make it more sustainable?
One possible solution to mitigate the effects of climate change
The weird censorship happening on social media against beef and its true impact on climate change
Where Tara and Natalie find the motivation to do the work they do
What we need to do and change moving forward to make an impact on a larger scale
Where Tara and Natalie get most of the foods they eat

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Natalie Kovarik’s website
Natalie’s Instagram
Tara Vander Dussen’s website
Tara’s Instagram
Natalie and Tara’s podcast Discover Ag
Discover Ag’s Instagram
The Natural State Podcast Episode 095: Will Harris - Regenerative Agriculture and Why More Farms Should Switch to this Eco-Friendly Model
The Meat Mafia Podcast
Wendell Berry's book, The Pleasures of Eating
The Holy Earth: The Birth of a New Land Ethic, by Liberty Hyde Bailey, Wendell Berry, and John Linstrom

170: Charley Cummings - Fixing a Local Food System by Connecting Farmers with Consumers Mar 06, 2023

Charley Cummings started his business Walden Local as a way to connect farmers with consumers. He also worked to address and fix the issues in the entire food supply system in his local New England area, and now it proudly serves 30,000 families there.

His business tackles everything from raising and processing animals to hand delivering the meat to consumers.

In this podcast episode, you’ll hear all about what led Charley to start this business, the problems he’s addressing, the obstacles he faced, and so much more.

On top of building Walden Local, Charley also created Walden Mutual, which is a bank that supports the local economy and, more specifically, the local farming community he works with.

You’ll not only hear about how Charley started Walden Mutual in this episode, but you’ll also learn about the true impact of your bank deposit dollars — you’ll be surprised by this one — and why you should pay more attention to where your money goes.

Here’s a look at some of the topics Charley and Dr. Anthony Gustin discuss:

Charley’s story and how he found himself in this local agricultural movement space
Charley’s experience that made him realize something more needed to be done to connect consumers with local farmers
What Charley’s business Walden Local does
The pivotal point that shifted Charley’s thinking on addressing global environmental issues and how he still uses this thought process today
How Charley wanted to play a role in tackling environmental issues
Why there’s no silver bullet to climate change and what can be done instead
The problems Charley initially set out to solve and what that looks like today
How Charley addressed issues like moving massive quantities of ground beef
Why Charley doesn’t ship his meat and the delivery approach he uses instead
Some of the challenges farmers in his area faced and what he did to help people overcome them
What happens to your money when you deposit it in a traditional bank
How to change where your deposit dollars go and why you’d want to do that

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Charley Cummings’ Walden Local website
Charley’s Walden Local Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
The bank Charley started - Walden Mutual
Charley’s email - Charley@WaldenMutual.com

169: Dr. Zach Bush - Combating Environmental Toxins, Glyphosate Exposure, Connecting With Food and Nature, Uncovering Your Purpose, and More Feb 27, 2023

Dr. Zach Bush is a well-known physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology, and hospice care and a world-renowned educator and thought leader on topics like how the microbiome relates to health, disease, and our food systems.

Dr. Bush also founded a non-profit, Farmer’s Footprint, which connects farmers with consumers, and a supplement company Intelligence of Nature, or ION.

In this episode, Dr. Bush and Dr. Anthony Gustin discuss how prevalent glyphosate exposure is, whether it’s possible to avoid environmental toxins, and if eating organic foods can protect you from these harmful chemicals.

Dr. Bush and Dr. Gustin also chat about spirituality topics like how to find your purpose and how to regain connection with our food system, along with regenerative agriculture and Dr. Bush’s mostly plant-based eating approach.

If you’re unfamiliar with Dr. Zach Bush, you’ll hear about his incredible background and how he went from majoring in engineering in college to becoming a doctor and eventually getting out of a broken healthcare system.

Dr. Bush also runs an eight-week transformative health course, which he also chats about in this episode, and dives into his extensive knowledge on soil health, how polluted our waters have become, building immunity while traveling, and what it takes to improve the gut/brain health connection.

Here’s a breakdown of some of the topics in this episode:

How Dr. Zach Bush went from being an engineering major in college to becoming a doctor and doing what he does today
How Dr. Bush was able to break through the noise and get out of a troubled healthcare system
How Dr. Bush discovered his purpose in life and his suggestions for finding yours
What Dr. Bush does to maintain his health, mindset, purpose, and more
How Dr. Bush balances and supports his health in a toxic environment and while traveling
More about his company, ION health, which stands for Intelligence of Nature, and how it helps people
How glyphosate is everywhere, how it’s detrimental to our health, and what can be done about it
Does glyphosate really have a half-life?
Why you may have more glyphosate exposure than you realize and what can be done about it
What you can do to protect yourself while traveling
Dr. Bush also shares his thoughts on regenerative agriculture and why he chooses to eat mostly plant-based

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Zach Bush’s website
Dr. Bush’s Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube channel
Dr. Zach Bush’s Intelligence of Nature (ION) supplement line
Dr. Bush’s eight-week course The Journey of Intrinsic Health
Dr. Bush’s Farmer’s Footprint website
Dr. Bush’s Farmer’s Footprint Australian website
The Natural State Podcast Episode 158: Dr. Stephan van Vliet - Comparing the Nutrient Density of Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Meat

168: Ty Beal - The Most Nutrient Dense Foods, Addressing Nutrient Deficiencies, The Bioavailability of Foods, Are Seed Oils Healthy?, and More Feb 20, 2023

Ty Beal, nutrition researcher and Research Advisor on the Knowledge Leadership team at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), has spent the last few years diving into the science globally to see what the most nutrient-dense foods are.

He also studies the nutritional deficiencies that we’re facing worldwide — in developing and well-off countries — to see what’s really happening here.

In this episode, you’ll learn what the most nutrient-dense foods are, the most common micronutrient deficiencies we’re currently facing and why this is crucial to pay attention to, how we can address these issues, and what the real food rankings should look like.

Ty and Dr. Anthony Gustin also discuss regenerative agriculture, different diets like vegan and carnivore, whether seed oils are unhealthy, and the bioavailability of food.

You’ll also hear Ty’s opinion on whether we should reduce our meat consumption, including red meat, his thoughts on saturated fat, and whether plant toxins are really an issue.

If you’re not familiar with Ty Beal’s work, he’s a Washington, D.C., based researcher and Research Advisor on the Knowledge Leadership team at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).

His objective work has been quoted in dozens of research papers to date, and he has extensive experience studying diet quality, food affordability, sustainable food systems, micronutrient deficiencies, global health, and more.

You’ll find a breakdown of the topics Ty Beal and Dr. Anthony Gustin get into in this episode below:

What got Ty Beal into nutrition research
What he changed on his own health journey
What makes a food ultra processed?
What makes ultra processed foods so bad for your health?
The most prevalent nutrient deficiencies worldwide
Why are these nutrient deficiencies happening?
What are some of the most nutrient dense foods?
Where Ty goes to see the nutrient density of a food
What about the bioavailability of foods?
Is there enough scientific evidence to say that we should reduce our animal consumption?
Ty shares his thoughts on regenerative agriculture and using circular systems, including what the latter is
Should red meat be demonized as much as it currently is?
Is saturated fat really bad for us?
Ty also shares his thoughts on consuming seed oils

Resources mentioned in the episode:

167: Calley Means - Fixing a Broken Healthcare and Food System When There’s So Much Funding to Keep People Chronically Ill Feb 13, 2023

Entrepreneur and soon-to-be author Calley Means’ recent Twitter post exposed the racist agenda of Coca-Cola and racked up a whopping 12 million views, 13,000 retweets, and close to 60,000 likes in just one month.

And that’s just one tiny piece of Calley’s incredible journey to exposing the problems of our current healthcare and food system.

But instead of just complaining and highlighting the issues, Calley’s actively working on a solution through his latest company, TrueMed, which aims to use food and exercise as medicine instead of relying on pharmaceuticals that actually make things worse.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll learn more about his latest company, along with Calley’s first-hand experience seeing big pharma and food companies funneling money to professors, universities, and research studies on nutrition to skew the data in their favor. You’ll also hear about how companies like Coca-Cola continue to target low-income families through food stamp programs and how they lobby to avoid having a sugar tax placed on their products.

Calley also discusses how our current system has been making people with chronic diseases worse off instead of better, why weight loss drugs are not the answer, especially for obese kids, and what can be done to turn things around.

Calley also shares his personal experience and how he found himself in this space, what he believes the root causes of chronic diseases are based on science and research, and more about his company TrueMed.

Here’s a look at what Calley and Dr. Anthony Gustin discuss in this episode:

Calley’s backstory and why he started caring about health and fixing the healthcare system
How it’s become normalized for people to be chronically sick and taking a handful of prescriptions each day, and what that stems from
How the food system is designed to be efficient at making food cheap and addicting
Calley’s Twitter post that went viral and shed light on how food companies are funding research on nutrition and skewing the results in their favor
The two biggest lobbying spenders and why this is a massive problem for our healthcare system
How our chronic disease management process is actually causing diseases to go up and get worse instead of making things better
What can be done to fix our healthcare system?
Will our healthcare system eventually work itself out?
What can be done to address rising mental health issues?
How the scientific community has let Americans down and what can be done about it
Calley shares his thoughts on treating obese kids with prescription drugs and shots
The problem with weight loss drugs and why this is a huge issue
The root causes of chronic diseases and how it’s preventable
Calley’s latest business, TrueMed, and the problems it’s actively working to solve

Mentioned in this episode:

Calley Mean’s website
Calley Mean’s Twitter and Instagram
Calley’s website for TrueMed
Justin Mares’ Twitter and weekly newsletter
Levels Health
Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More by Dr. Christopher M. Palmer

166: Dr. Bill Schindler - Learning How To Eat Like a Human Feb 01, 2023

Dr. Anthony Gustin chats with Dr. Bill Schindler, an anthropologist, professor, chef of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, and author of Eat Like a Human.

Dr. Schindler has dedicated his career to researching ancient humans and spending time with indigenous hunter-gatherer tribes to learn how to optimize our modern-day diets.

Even though our basic nutritional requirements have stayed the same for the last 3,000 years, we’ve lost our ability to eat instinctively and listen to our senses. Just think about it: we’re the only species on the planet that needs help learning what to eat, how much to eat, etc.

So Dr. Schindler shares his ideas about how to follow the instinctual practices our early ancestors used to extract the most nutrition from our diets and return to our natural states of health.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Why we’re the only species that intellectualizes eating the right foods
What it means to be a fully-nourished human
How to approach vegetables in your diet with intention
Which foods Dr. Schindler completely removed from his diet to reverse damage and transform his life
What type of bread Dr. Schindler considers the “safest” to eat
The importance of eating animal fats and organ meats (in moderation)
How grocery stores and modern food manufacturing destroyed our natural food instincts
Why the emotional satisfaction, social connections, and cultural ties to our food are just as “nutritious” for our bodies as healthy foods

Tune in to tap into the science of our evolution through nutrition now!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Bill Schindler’s Instagram
Dr. Schindler’s Twitter
Dr. Schindler’s book - Eat Like a Human
Dr. Schindler’s website
Dr. Schindler’s restaurant - Modern Stone Age Kitchen
Dr. Schindler’s nonprofit - Eastern Shore Food Lab
Fire: The Spark That Ignited Human Evolution by Frances D. Burton

165: Roy Krebs - Optimizing Neurotransmitters To Level Up Your Brain Jan 19, 2023

Dr. Anthony Gustin chats with Roy Krebs, founder and CEO of Natural Stacks, to discuss the natural state of our brain’s four major neurotransmitters: dopamine, serotonin, GABA, and acetylcholine.

After studying these chemical messengers for over 10 years, Roy explains how our bodies are genetically predisposed to create one neurotransmitter more efficiently than the others. Unfortunately, a dominance in one neurotransmitter then creates a deficiency in the rest.

Neurotransmitter deficiencies may cause everything from brain fog, procrastination, and anxiety to low libido and even weight gain.

So Roy says the secret to better brain health and performance is learning how to balance and optimize our neurotransmitters naturally.

You’ll hear his best tips on how to do that with the right environment and supplements (and what to avoid).

In this episode, you’ll discover:

What it feels like to be high or low in each neurotransmitter
How your genetics and environment (diet, sleep, sunshine exposure, etc.) affect your neurotransmitter levels
How to find your dominant neurotransmitters with a simple True/False online test
How to create an optimal balance of neurotransmitters naturally
Which essential nutrients for brain health most people need more of
What inspired Roy to found Natural Stacks
How to take the right supplements to match your activity, whether you’re working out, meditating, or crushing your day at the office
Which supplements almost act like drugs and mess with the natural function of your brain
How to judge supplements for brain support in a mostly unregulated industry

Mentioned in This Episode

Roy Kreb’s Natural Stacks - use code GUSTIN for 25% off
Roy Kreb’s Twitter
The Edge Effect by Eric R. Braverman
The Braverman test

164: Dr. Molly Maloof - Healing Trauma and Stress with Social Bonds, Meditation, and Wearable Tech Jan 09, 2023

Dr. Anthony Gustin welcomes back Dr. Molly Maloof, an entrepreneur, Stanford professor, and biohacker for an information-packed episode.

You’ll hear how the pandemic taught Dr. Molly that social bonds and community are just as vital to our health as good nutrition, sleep, and exercise. She also discusses the quantified self, how to heal past trauma to prevent and reverse metabolic disease, and touches on her research with psychedelic therapies.

Dr. Molly then ventures into her new fascination with emerging sex therapy protocols, an overlooked area that hasn’t been innovated in 50 years. She highlights the recent epidemic of sexual trauma and sexual dysfunction plaguing society, and how we can learn to heal through meditation and the reprogramming of our thoughts and memories (in what she calls the “next wave of psychiatry”).

As a practicing physician and healthcare reform lobbyist, Dr. Molly also touches on how to create a community of people who advocate for their wellbeing in a broken healthcare system designed to keep us sick for profit.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

How Dr. Molly assesses her patient’s social and support networks along with their general health
The benefits of creating stronger social ties and being more engaged in your community
Why the next frontier of optimizing health is tackling stress and improving mental, emotional, and spiritual health
How stress manifests itself in our physiology and sexual dysfunction, especially for women, and the sexual trauma epidemic plaguing the nation
Studying implicit vs. explicit memories and how we can change our brain’s “programming” to lessen the reactivity and negativity triggered by past trauma, PTSD, childhood experiences, etc.
Meeting our pain with compassion
Connecting to a higher power via meditation and spiritual coaching in the absence of formal religion
Psychedelic therapies and regenerative medicine like NAD
Why EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) might help people who haven’t had luck with talk therapy

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Molly Maloof’s website where you can find her online course based on the one she teaches at Stanford and preorder her new book, The Spark Factor
Dr. Maloof’s Instagram: @drmolly.co
Natural Action Water Revitalization
Polar H10
Hanu
Oura Ring
EMDR
Mindlight
Myneurva remote neurofeedback therapy
Sue Carter, who’s studied the endocrinology of love and social bonds for over 30 years
Helen Fisher, the most cited woman on love

163: Chris Kresser - Addressing Nutrient Deficiencies in Healthy Populations, The Most Nutrient Dense Foods, Pleiotropic Interventions, and More Dec 09, 2022

New York Times best-selling author, clinician, Functional Medicine educator, and pioneer in the natural health space, Chris Kresser, discusses how his health views have evolved over 15 years and what he’s currently focused on.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll hear about how Chris discovered that many of his healthy patients who did everything right health-wise still ended up with nutrient deficiencies, what that looks like, and what the most nutrient dense foods are, both plant and meat-based.

Chris also discusses whether we should be eating plant foods, the pleiotropic interventions he recommends, eating locally versus seasonally, and how soil health has drastically changed over the years and what that means for us today.

Chris and Dr. Anthony Gustin also discuss his own personal experience dealing with health issues, how to tell if you’ve reached the point that health interventions can longer help, and why he chooses to see patients in-person when it can be done virtually.

If you’re not familiar with Chris Kresser, he’s a world-renowned expert, clinician, and educator of Functional Medicine and ancestral health. He’s also a New York Times best-selling author of the books, The Paleo Cure, and Unconventional Medicine.

Chris also founded The Kresser Institute to help educate the next generation of Functional Medicine practitioners and he co-founded and co-directed the California Center for Functional Medicine, one of the largest clinics on the west coast.

Chris was also named one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness and he’s appeared as a guest on NPR, Fox & Friends, Dr. Oz, Time, The Atlantic, and other well-respected media outlets.

Lastly, Chris has recently launched his own supplement line, Adapt Naturals, to address the most common nutrient deficiencies he’s seen in healthy patients in his practice.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll discover:

What’s changed for Chris as far as how he looks at health, what he focuses on now, and how he’s evolved in his thinking
How to tell if you’ve reached your health healing capacity or you need to push past your limitations
Pleiotropic interventions, including what those are, the role they play, and when to use them
A peek inside Chris’ third book that he’s currently writing
Mistaking fleeting and transitory states with permanent experiences and how to change that
Why Chris chose to stick to in-person care when everyone else around him switched to providing virtual services
Why Chris is actively creating in-person connections through his retreats, what that looks like, and why it’s so beneficial
How so many people are experiencing nutritional deficiencies, even when eating a healthy diet and doing all the right things, and what can be done to address this
How the soil health affects whether or not we reap all of the nutrients from the foods we eat
What are our options for actually eating a nutrient dense diet?
The main nutritional deficiencies Chris saw in his healthy patients who did everything right health-wise
How nutrient levels have declined over the years
The top four nutrient dense foods
How whole grains compare in their nutrient density
The most nutrient dense plant foods
Do we need to eat plant foods?
Should we eat plant foods?
The bioavailability of the foods we eat
Should we eat seasonally?
Should we only eat locally sourced foods?
Hormesis and hormetic adaptations
How to source foods to maximize nutrition

Resources mentioned in this episode:

162: Chris Irvin - How Farm Life is Going for Dr. Anthony Gustin, Navigating Fatherhood and Staying Healthy, Social Media and Tech on Mental Health, and More Dec 05, 2022

In this podcast episode, co-author of Keto Answers and The Ketologist, Chris Irvin and Dr. Anthony Gustin discuss their observations on social media, tech, and mental health, how Chris is navigating fatherhood while staying healthy, and what they’re currently tweaking when it comes to their own health.

Dr. Gustin also share an update on how farm life is going, his experience sending his first batch of pigs for processing and nutrient testing, the differences between grass-fed and grain-fed animals, and the types of therapies he’s currently experimenting with.

If this is your first time meeting Chris Irvin, he’s an author, nutrition science researcher, Head of Education at Perfect Keto, and The Ketologist.

He holds a Master’s degree in exercise and nutrition science and he spent his time in graduate school studying the keto diet for therapeutic applications and performance.

Chris is also the father to a now one-year-old son and he comes on the show to share his experience navigating fatherhood and health in this episode.

Here’s a breakdown of everything Chris and Dr. Gustin get into:

How farm life is going, including Dr. Gustin’s experience chasing a pig and getting covered in hundreds of fire ants
Dr. Gustin’s experience getting his first batch of pigs ready for processing and nutrient testing
The nutrient differences between grass-fed and grain-fed animals
The differences in saturated fats between grass-fed and grain-fed animals
The current issues with social media
What Chris and Dr. Gustin are most interested in when it comes to health lately
Some use cases where the Metaverse could be really helpful
How technology can be both useful and detrimental to your health and what you can do to protect yourself
What Chris Irvin and Dr. Gustin are currently toying with when it comes to their health
The type of therapies Dr. Gustin is currently undergoing
How Dr. Gustin keeps track of the progress of his healthy habits
Their thoughts on mental health and what you can do to improve it

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Chris Irvin’s website
Chris Irvin’s Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
The Natural State Podcast Episode 158: Dr. Stephan van Vliet - Comparing the Nutrient Density of Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Meat
The Natural State Podcast Episode 152: Jake Muise - How This Nutrient-Dense Meat is Responsibly Sourced
The Natural State Podcast Episode 134: Dr. Paul Saladino - What We Learned from One of the Last Hunter-Gatherer Tribes
Visit HVMN.com/AG to get 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ™

161: Taylor Collins - Using Regenerative Agriculture to Bring Ecosystems Back to Life Nov 21, 2022

Taylor Collins, founder of EPIC Provisions, discusses his and his wife's journey from being vegetarian endurance athletes to creating a meat-based protein bar and how they eventually started their own regenerative agriculture farm.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll also hear how their regenerative ag practices are transforming ecosystems, why they don’t operate with a business plan and what they do instead, and what it’s like to raise two daughters on the farm.

Taylor also shares with Dr. Anthony Gustin what the next five years look like for them and how this incredible journey has changed their entire outlook.

If you’re not familiar with Taylor Collins, he's the founder behind EPIC Provisions, a high-protein, all-meat snack and the farmer and founder behind Roam Ranch, a regenerative agriculture farm in Texas that aims to produce nourishing meat and heal ecosystems.

In this episode, you’ll hear about the following topics:

Taylor's background and how they became first generation ranchers
What he's noticed since reconnecting with the land
Taylor's health journey from following dietary norms and doing endurance races to experiencing inflammation and joint pain and how they healed themselves
How Taylor's company EPIC Provisions came about
How Taylor operates without a business plan and what that looked like
How Taylor brought a barren piece of farmland in Texas back to life
What’s destroying our land and what can be done to fix things
Is it necessary to eat animals to restore natural resources?
Seeing life as a transfer of energy
How consumers yield the power for changing the health of our planet
How a dried out creek on their property was transformed into its former flowing glory thanks to their regenerative agriculture practices
How plant species have dramatically changed on their farm
How the insects fared on their farm using their regenerative ag practices
What the next five years look like for Taylor and Katie

Mentioned in This Episode

Taylor Collins’ Epic Provisions website
Taylor’s Roam Ranch website
Taylor Collins’ Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube channel
Allan Savory’s TedTalk, How to fight desertification and reverse climate change
Visit HVMN.com/AG to get 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ™

160: Kate Kavanaugh - Overcoming Fears Surrounding Death, The Sixth Mass Extinction, Becoming a Butcher and Farmer, and More Nov 18, 2022

Farmer, butcher, and butcher shop owner, Kate Kavanaugh discusses how the move from city life to farm life has been, the importance of regenerative agriculture for the planet and population, and the sixth mass extinction.

She also shares her fears surrounding death and how she overcame them and her personal journey from being a vegetarian to becoming a butcher and farmer.

Lastly, Kate gives listeners an update on how her farm is doing, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and what she would tell people who would like to start a farm of their own.

Here is the episode breakdown:

What Kate does and how she defines herself
How Kate’s various backgrounds attributed to her evolution and the common threads that connected all of the pieces
The fears Kate experienced surrounding death
The sixth mass extinction and how this affects us
The stories that were pervasive in Kate’s life surrounding death
Kate’s incredible journey from being a vegetarian to becoming a butcher and farmer
What the transition to becoming a meat eater felt like
How Kate ended up opening a butcher shop
The biggest lessons Kate’s learned along this journey
The point Kate realized that she needed to produce the meat she sells
What it was like for Kate to move from Denver to a farm in upstate New York
What it’s like living in a rural community
How can someone live this lifestyle when they also need to make an income?
What Kate’s farming experience has been like so far
What Kate did when faced with the tough decision of what to do with a pet goat that passed away in a tragic accident on her farm
Building spirituality
Kate’s future plans over the next several years
More about Farm Finder, including what that is and why it’s so beneficial for people looking for locally-sourced, ethically-raised meat

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Kate Kavanaugh’s website
Kate’s butcher shop, Western Daughters
Kate Kavanaugh’s Instagram and Twitter
Kate’s Ground Work Collective podcast
Holy Earth: The Birth of a New Land Ethic by Liberty Hyde Bailey
The Awakened Brain: The New Science Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life by Lisa Miller
Visit HVMN.com/AG to get 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ™

159: Dr. Latt Mansor - The Latest Research on Exogenous Ketones for Improved Performance, Treating TBI and Alzheimer’s, Fat Burning, and More Nov 07, 2022

Dr. Latt Mansor is the Research Lead at H.V.M.N., a daily ketone supplement company, and his work focuses on finding the optimal ketone levels for a number of different applications.

From soldiers experiencing hypoxia to athletes and the everyday average Joe, Dr. Mansor has studied ketones in-depth and he’s uncovered the best ways to use them, according to research.

In this episode, Dr. Mansor dives into how to maximize performance using exogenous ketones, the differences between the types of exogenous ketones, what the latest research shows, if this has changed at all, and so much more.

Dr. Mansor also discusses how to dose ketones based on your health goals, whether you can supplement with exogenous ketones if you’re not eating a low carb diet, is there a case where some people shouldn’t take them, and how he personally uses them throughout his day.

If you don’t know Dr. Latt Mansor, he brings over a decade of experience in academic research, health technology, and pharmaceuticals.

He holds a PhD in Physiology, Anatomy, and Genetics from the University of Oxford, where his research focused on the metabolism of the type 2 diabetic heart in hypoxia.

He also holds a Master’s from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nottingham in Biotechnology. Dr. Mansor is also a world expert in physiology and metabolism and he consults with elite sport and military personnel as well as clinical and research organizations.

As H.V.M.N.’s Research Lead, Dr. Mansor oversees the development and clinical applications for all of their products, including their powerful ketone supplement drink Ketone-IQ (TM).

When you tune in, you’ll hear about the following topics:

Dr. Latt Mansor’s background and professional training and how he found himself in this space
Whether there were any surprises that popped up in his research on diabetes
The differences between ketone salts, ketone esters, and H.V.M.N.
What are the benefits of H.V.M.N.?
What’s changed in the research over the last two years
Other use cases for exogenous ketones
When it comes to physical performance, is it better to have dual fuel with high carbs and high ketones?
If you’re fasting, do exogenous ketones prevent fat burning?
What to know about reaching autophagy while using exogenous ketones
Are exogenous ketones a bad idea for some people?
How Dr. Mansor personally uses exogenous ketones

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Latt Mansor’s Instagram and Twitter
H.V.M.N. Ketone-IQ (TM)
H.V.M.N.’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channel
Visit HVMN.com/AG to get 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ™

158: Dr. Stephan van Vliet - Comparing the Nutrient Density of Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Meat Oct 31, 2022

Dr. Anthony Gustin sat down with Dr. Stephan van Vliet to discuss his work on the nutrient density differences between pasture-raised grass-fed meats versus conventional grain-fed meats.

Dr. van Vliet’s research goes beyond just the omega fatty acid level differences and dives into other important nutrients that we don’t often focus enough attention on.

Dr. van Vliet also chats about what the soil health has to do with the health of the animal and how this affects those who eat it, how plant-based meats compare, how grass-fed meat is comparable to endurance athletes, and so much more.

You’ll also learn about Dr. van Vliet’s background and how he found himself studying nutrient density differences in protein sources.

If you’re not familiar with Dr. Stephan van Vliet, he earned his PhD in Kinesiology and Community Health and his Master’s degree in Nutrition Science.

He’s also a member of the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute within the Duke University School of Medicine and he’s currently an assistant professor and researcher at Utah State University.

Dr. van Vliet’s work has also been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the Journal of Nutrition, and the Journal of Physiology.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll hear about the following topics:

Dr. Stephan van Vliet’s background and how he found himself in this space
Dr. Stephan’s research on comparing the protein in whole eggs versus egg whites
The results from studying grain-fed versus pasture-raised beef
How close to 400 compounds differed in grass-fed versus grain-fed meat
The fatty acid difference in grass-fed versus grain-fed meat
How the fatty acid profile in meat impacts people who eat it
Comparing grass-fed meat to endurance athletes
Dr. van Vliet’s Beef Nutrient Density project
How the risk of heart disease changes with grass-fed versus grain-fed meats
What happens when animals consume more phytochemicals in plants and how this affects us
The anti-inflammatory effects of pasture-raised food
How these other key nutrients differ in grass-fed versus grain-fed meats
Comparing saturated fat levels in meats
How soil health effects the nutrient profile in meat
What happened to the nutrient profile of bison when they had a choice of what to eat

Resources mention in this episode:

Dr. Stephan van Vliet’s Google Scholar page
Dr. Stephan van Vliet’s Twitter
Dr. Stephan’s Beef Nutrient Density Project
The research slides mentioned in the episode
Stephan’s analysis of plant-based meats versus grass-fed meats

Additional resources:

157: Joe and Serenity Carr - Upending the Baby Food and Formula Space With Nutrient-Dense, Meticulously-Sourced Ingredients Oct 17, 2022

In this podcast episode, Dr. Anthony Gustin, along with his guests Joe and Serenity Carr of Serenity Kids, answers the question - is there a clean baby formula brand out there?

You’ll likely be shocked to learn that 99% of baby formulas on the market contain harmful ingredients like GMO corn and industrial seed oils.

When Joe and Serenity realized that, they set out to make a healthier version that was nutrient-dense and much closer to the actual nutrient breakdown of breastmilk.

You’ll hear all about their journey in this episode where they discuss how they discovered that the formula options on the market were terrible for you and why they set out to make a healthier, more nutrient-dense alternative.

They’ll also share why they chose specific ingredients, why other formula manufacturers aren’t doing the same, how large amounts of heavy metals get into baby foods, and more.

You’ll also learn the difference between A1 and A2 protein in formula and why that matters and how formula manufacturers are cutting costs at the expense of our health.

If you don’t know Joe and Serenity Carr, they’re a husband and wife duo behind the clean baby food brand Serenity Kids.

After seeing how bad the baby food options were on the market, they decided to create their own using nutrient-dense proteins, healthy fats, and savory vegetables instead of sugar, grains, and other harmful ingredients.

Joe and Serenity recently launched their toddler formula and they share all about it in this episode.

Here’s a peek at everything Joe, Serenity, and Dr. Gustin get into:

Joe and Serenity’s background and how they found themselves in the baby food space
The first food product Joe and Serenity launched and why
How they chose the specific ingredients in their first baby food product
The principles their baby food products and company live by
Heavy metals in baby food and how this came to light
Other foods high in metals and why this is a problem for growing babies
What Serenity discovered with infant formula during her own search as a mother
How Joe and Serenity found themselves making their toddler formula
Why other companies are still using harmful seed oils in their infant formula
The differences between A1 and A2 protein found in milk
How Joe and Serenity’s toddler formula compares to those on the market
Why they chose to add a natural folate instead of a synthetic one like most formulas on the market do
Population studies on breastmilk
Why Joe and Serenity have a toddler formula (vs. infant formula)
Why Joe and Serenity chose palm oil in their toddler formula

Mentioned in This Episode

Serenity and Joe Carr’s website
Serenity and Joe Carr’s Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube channel
Serenity and Joe’s blog with recipes and helpful articles

More Resources

156: Brian Richards - The Benefits of Zero EMF Near Infrared Saunas and What Makes Them So Powerful for Health and Lifespan Sep 28, 2022

Brian Richards, founder of SaunaSpace, found himself sick and struggling with insomnia, adult acne, and adrenal fatigue.

After months of research and working with an alternative medicine doctor, he discovered that near infrared saunas could offer him a non-medicated solution.

Within days of using a near infrared sauna, he noticed an immediate change in his symptoms and he saw such positive benefits that he continued with his sauna practice for the past 13 years — it’s been that life-changing for him.

Over the course of that time, Brian dove into the research and he comes on the podcast to share everything he’s learned along the way with listeners and Dr. Anthony Gustin.

When you tune in, you’ll discover the ancestral connection, why we need exposure to heat now more than ever, and the benefits that come with this practice.

On top of those topics, Brian shares practical use cases and whether you should use a wet or dry sauna, how long you should stay in a sauna, should you do it before or after a workout, how many times per week you could use a sauna, and more.

So not only will you learn about the benefits of using saunas, you’ll also find a practical guide for how to do just that to reap the biggest health perks when you check out the episode.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s in store:

Brian’s journey and how he went from working in rental real estate and on fixer uppers to creating SaunaSpace, a zero EMF near infrared sauna
Why Brian chose to use incandescent light instead of heat in his saunas
The three things to achieve with each sauna session
Dynorphins, including what they are and how they can be beneficial
What the research shows when combining sauna and exercise
Should you do a workout, then do a sauna session, then expose yourself to cold temperatures?
The protocol Brian recommends when it comes to hot and cold therapy
How a sauna session can help before bed
5G frequency bands and why this matters

155: Dr. James DiNicolantonio - Improving Athletic Performance, Bioavailability of Food, Improving the Nutrient Density of Meat, Three Foods to Remove From Your Diet, and More Sep 19, 2022

Cardiovascular research scientist, author, and doctor of pharmacy at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, Dr. James DiNicolantonio discusses everything from what to remove in your diet, how much salt to consume, how to improve your athletic performance, the biodiversity of food, grass-fed versus conventional meat, and so much more in this episode.

Dr. James DiNic also compares the carbon impact and soil health from growing monocrops versus multi paddock systems, how to properly hydrate before an athletic event, and he shares more about his background and how he found himself in this space.

On top of everything mentioned so far, Dr. James DiNic has also testified in front of the Canadian Senate regarding the harms of added sugars and he serves as the Associate Editor of Nutrition and British Medical Journal’s (BMJ) Open Heart.

Dr. James DiNic is also on the editorial advisory boards of several medical journals and he’s shared his expertise on The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, and international news media outlets.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll learn about the following topics:

Dr. James DiNicolantonio’s story and how he found himself in the health space
What happens when you put salt back into people’s diets
The three most important foods to remove from your diet for better health
The bioavailability of food and why you can’t just go by how high a food is in specific nutrients
Why, as a society, we’re depleted of important nutrients and minerals and what can be done about it
The craft meat movement and why this is a good thing
The dramatic difference in nutrients from conventionally grown meat versus grass-fed and grass-finished and wild meats
How you can be malnourished on a high calorie diet
The carbon impact of grass-fed, grass-finished meat versus conventionally grown meat
How conventionally grown crops and meat affect our soil health and what can be done to fix this
How we only have 60 years left of fertile soil
More about Dr. DiNicolantonio’s latest book
Five factors that can improve athletic performance
How to properly fuel and hydrate before an athletic performance
Why you need just the right amount of water intake before an athletic event and how to do that

154: Evan Brand - Getting Mold, Mycotoxins, and More Out of Your Body and Environment Aug 29, 2022

Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Evan Brand, comes on the show to discuss what it’s like to have mold and toxins in your system and how to get rid of them.

Evan and Dr. Anthony Gustin also share their experiences with having mold in their homes, what it did to their bodies, and the symptoms that surfaced as a result.

They also dive into the real issues with glyphosate and how this manifests in adults and kids, how someone can go about testing for mold in their system, what to do if you have mold in your body, and why a negative reading should be retested (using a different test in many cases).

You’ll also hear about how these harmful mycotoxins get into your system, how mold can trigger mast cell activation and inflammation, and how kids can be affected by mold.

Here’s a breakdown of the topics Dr. Gustin and Evan discuss:

How much glyphosate is being sprayed
The connection glyphosate has to cancer to rates
How glyphosate seeps into your body and wreaks havoc
How do you go about addressing symptoms when there’s so much to look at?
Two areas Evan says should be your top priority for improving health
Dr. Gustin’s experience with testing for mold
False negatives on mold tests
The problem with mycotoxins and how they get into the air you breathe
The symptoms Evan experienced before he discovered he had a mold problem in his newly built home
Evan’s journey getting the mold out of his house and system
The problem with pier and beam built homes and how to address it
How mold can trigger mast cell activation and what that is
What to do if you think you have a mold problem
The tests to run if you suspect you have a mold problem
How a PANDAS diagnosis can be connected to mold problems

153: Jeff Nobbs - Cultured Oil: The Veggie Oil Replacement That’s Healthier And Better for the Environment Aug 22, 2022

Serial entrepreneur Jeff Nobbs is on a mission to solve one of the world’s biggest problems: getting rid of harmful vegetable and seed oils once and for all.

Not only are they detrimental to our health, they’re also quickly destroying the environment and the health of our planet, as Jeff show’s in this episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin.

Because of that, he decided to address the issue head on with a solution that’s backed by science and, even though it’s not technically new, it’s making incredible headway into becoming the solution we needed.

In this episode, you’ll hear all about Jeff’s Cultured Oil, what that is, what it’s made from, how it’s better for your health and the environment, and so much more.

You’ll also discover why it’s a better solution, why we can’t just replace veggie oils with animal fats, how the fat breakdown compares, and when it makes sense to use Cultured Oil.

Here’s a peek at the topics Dr. Anthony Gustin and Jeff Nobbs chat about:

Jeff’s thought process and journey of starting to make and sell Cultured Oil
The reasons why you can’t just use other fats instead
The other reasons why animal fats wouldn’t work and why they’re not as scalable as Cultured Oil
What Jeff’s process looks like to create Cultured Oil
More about the fermentation process
Are you eating bugs if you consume Cultured Oil?
Does Jeff’s Cultured Oil contain genetically modified ingredients?
Why this is not a new food and how it compares to other oils on the market
What Jeff feeds the microorganisms
The biggest variables to consider when producing Cultured Oil
How the oil is extracted in Cultured Oil and how this compares to other oils on the market
How Cultured Oil impacts the environment compared to seed oils
Why not just use olive oil or avocado oil instead?
The fat breakdown of Cultured Oil and why that is
The qualities that make Cultured Oil better for cooking certain foods

152: Jake Muise - How This Nutrient-Dense Meat is Responsibly Sourced Aug 08, 2022

Dr. Anthony Gustin sits down to chat with Jake Muise, the CEO and Founder of Maui Nui Venison, to discuss the overpopulation of Axis deer in Hawaii and what’s being done about it.

When you tune in, you’ll learn about how this overpopulation of deer started, how it spread, why it’s such a problem for the people and environment in Hawaii, and more.

Jake also dives into his stress-free humane harvesting practices, how that’s even possible, his upbringing and background, and how he found himself moving from Northern Canada to Hawaii to eventually tackling the overpopulation of Axis deer on the islands.

You’ll also get a sneak peek into Jake’s incredible operation: from getting USDA certified to what his on-the-spot harvesting actually looks like to how they hunt deer at night in the most humane way possible.

Here’s a breakdown of what Jake and Dr. Gustin chat about:

How Jake went from living in Northern Canada for most of his life to living in Hawaii
How Jake’s family lived off of the land
How the deer overpopulation in Hawaii started
How the population is spreading today
Why the overpopulation of these deer is a problem
When it became an issue
How all of this led Jake to do what he does now
Why you can’t just hunt and sell that meat
What Jake’s incredible process looks like
What the ultimate goal is with these deer
More about Jake’s company Maui Nui Venison, which humanely harvests Axis deer out of Hawaii

151: Meghan and Keith Rowe - Biodynamic Farming Aug 01, 2022

Dr. Anthony Gustin dives into the topic of biodynamic farming with White Leaf Provisions owner’s Meghan and Keith Rowe who have an entire supply chain that’s biodynamic.

When you tune into the episode, you’ll hear about what biodynamic farming is, the impact it has on the health of ecosystems, and more.

Meghan and Keith also share their backgrounds, how they found themselves in this space, and why their entire supply chain is biodynamic, along with what that took to get there.

Meghan, Keith, and Dr. Gustin also chat about baby food, formula, and how they’re raising their kids in this episode.

Here’s a peek at what’s in store:

Meghan and Keith’s fascinating story and background
How Keith’s childhood farming village in Ireland compares today
Biodynamic farming
How biodynamic farming differs from regenerative agriculture
Why Keith and Meghan built their business around introducing healthy soil practices
How Keith and Meghan were able to make the leap to biodynamic farming
How Keith and Meghan go about educating people on biodynamic farming
How this holistic type of thinking in business impacts how Keith and Meghan raise their children

150: Richard Perkins - Creating Regenerative Agriculture Ecosystems Jul 20, 2022

Richard Perkins, author, educator, and leading expert on regenerative agriculture comes on the show to discuss everything he’s learned since running his regenerative ag farm for over ten years.

Richard shares his background, how he learned to fend for himself living in a gypsy community, how animals are irreplaceable, and more.

He also answers questions like: is regenerative agriculture available to small farms? Can it be scaled? What does it take to start a regenerative agriculture farm?

Richard also chats about why he switched from growing vegetables to animal husbandry, the negative consequences of our current farming practices, mineral depletion in our soil, how to create a profitable farm that can provide for a family, and what to grow based on your farm size.

With over 10+ years of running his own regenerative agriculture farm and teaching others how to do so, Richard is an incredible wealth of knowledge on the subject. He’s also so well-versed on biodiversity and understanding what species grow best where. Richard shares as much of these details as he can in this episode.

Whether you’re dreaming of owning a farm one day or you’d like to turn yours into a regenerative agriculture farm, or you’re just interested to learn more, this episode is for you.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s in store:

How Dr. Gustin found Richard and his work
How Richard found himself in this space and his journey throughout the years
What it was like to live in a gypsy community
The problem with modern farming and how it got to this point
Why Richard chose to leave vegetable farming for animal husbandry
How the health of our soil is affected by our current farming practices and what can be done about it
The downsides of row crops
Mineral depletion in soil and how to restore it
How fertilizers, pesticides, rodenticides, and fungicides are killing the health of our soil and planet
How to improve the health of our top soil
What are the most profitable farm activities to help people make a living?
Richard’s number one advice for starting your own farm
What you can grow or raise based on your land size
How to deal with the downsides of running your own farm and what those really look like
Why we have an urge to fix the world, why this rarely works, and what to do instead

149: Dr. Saifedean Ammous - Cryptocurrency, The History of Money, Addressing Bitcoin’s Energy Usage, and More Jun 24, 2022

In this episode, Dr. Saifedean Ammous and Dr. Anthony Gustin discuss the history of money, using gold and other metals as currency, cryptocurrency, hyperinflation, dispelling a big criticism of Bitcoin, what the future holds, and more.

Dr. Ammous, a carnivore for several years, also ties the conversation back to health so it’s not completely missing from this episode that’s not as health-focused as the podcast usually is.

If you don’t know Dr. Saifedean Ammous’ work, he’s authored two books, The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking and The Fiat Solution.

He also holds a PhD in Sustainable Development from Columbia University, an MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the American University of Beirut.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll hear about these topics:

How crypto currency gives people hope
Principles from Saifedean’s book, The Bitcoin Standard
A brief history of money and how we got to this point
What we’ve learned from using gold and other metals as currency
Easy versus hard money examples
What was the incentive to come up with separate currencies?
What are the long-term implications of all this?
What hyperinflation can lead to
What makes Bitcoin different from gold or the US dollar?
How is crypto currency possible now and why wasn’t it around sooner?
What about the biggest criticism of Bitcoin -- that it uses incredible amounts of energy?

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Saifedean Ammous’ website
Dr. Ammous’ Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube channel
Dr. Ammous’ books, The Bitcoin Standard and The Fiat Standard
Dr. Ammous’ online courses

148: Chris Masterjohn - Covid Research, Important Micronutrients, Soil Quality, Eating Locally and Seasonally, and More Jun 13, 2022

Chris Masterjohn comes back on the podcast to share his abundant research on using a real-food approach to Covid, the truth about micronutrients, how infant formula was designed and how this impacts us today, how our soil may be void of crucial nutrients and what you can do about it, and more.

Chris also chats about his personal experience getting Covid twice, his thoughts on Bitcoin and other alt-coins, why eating locally and seasonally is not always the best advice, and more about his upcoming book.

Chris Masterjohn earned his PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut and he served as a postdoctoral research associate in the Comparative Biosciences department of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

He also served as the Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College and he currently creates research-backed information products that help people improve their health using food, movement, and mindfulness to support health and well being.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Why Chris gravitated towards Bitcoin and whether he’s into any other alt-coins
How Chris’ work has changed since the pandemic
Chris’ Covid Guide and some of the key highlights he discovered
What you should pay attention to to prevent and treat Covid
Chris’ experience with getting Covid twice, including what he did to treat it and what he would do differently if he gets it again
The research behind the supplements that could help reduce Covid infections
Where Chris’ book currently stands
The three-part breakdown of his upcoming book
The history of infant formula and why this isn’t helping us today
Why Chris has a food-first mentality
Why eating local could be detrimental to your health depending on where you live and what you can do about it
The importance of micronutrients for heart health and reducing both cancer and diabetes risk
What’s really affecting our soil quality right now
Should you really eat seasonally?
What nutrients should you test for?
How do you go about testing your nutrient levels?
If Chris were to create a new Nutrition Facts label, here’s what he would change and why

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Chris Masterjohn’s website
Chris Masterjohn’s Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube channel
Chris’ Telegram link
Chris’ upcoming book, Vitamins and Minerals 101
Chris’ Covid guide
Chris’ cheat sheet for testing for nutritional deficiencies

Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis

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147: Brian Karr - How to Tell If You Have Mold in Your Home and What You Can Do About It Jun 07, 2022

Brian Karr is known as The Mold Guy.

He’s a certified microbial investigator and co-founder of We Inspect, a company that’s revolutionizing the mold testing and inspection industry.

As you’ll hear about in this episode, Brian shares why traditional mold tests are outdated and inaccurate, a better way to test for mold in your home, why mold is a growing problem, and how to successfully remediate it.

You’ll also learn about the top places mold likes to hide in homes, outdoor mold issues and how to prevent them from getting inside, and more.

Dr. Anthony Gustin also shares his experience with finding mold in his home. Despite having indoor air quality samples come back negative for mold, his unexplainable symptoms said otherwise.

See how Dr. Gustin got to the bottom of his mold issue and what you can learn from his experience.

Here’s a peek at the episode breakdown:

Dr. Gustin’s experience with discovering he had mold in his home
How prevalent is having mold in our bodies and environment?
What’s changed that led us to having more mold in our environments?
Why mold is a growing problem
Why certain people are more affected by mold than others
What should you test for in your environment to see if you have mold?
How Brian tests for mold
What a typical mold remediation process should look like
What do you do with all of your stuff if you have to clear out mold in your house?
Do most people do a full remediation? And, if so, what would that look like?
What to do during your inspection period if you’re buying a house
How to treat mold that’s outside of your house and what you can do to prevent it from getting into your home
The top exterior areas that could be growing mold and what to do about them

Mentioned in this episode:

Brian Karr’s website
Brian Karr’s Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Brian’s podcast #moldfinders: RADIO
The ERMI Code, which helps you understand your ERMI mold test results

146: Christopher Ryan - Are We Really Better Off Than Previous Generations? May 26, 2022

In this episode, author of well-known books Sex at Dawn and Civilzed to Death, Christopher Ryan, and Dr. Anthony Gustin explore the misconceptions that everything in civilization is better.

To do that, they compare our modern Western life to that of an egalitarian hunter-gatherer society and they discuss what our current civilization has right, what’s dragging it down, what can be done about it, and more.

Chris and Dr. Gustin also answer questions like, are we really better off than previous generations? And, what does it mean to be human?

This is one of those episodes that may change what you previously thought and it’ll open your eyes to a completely new perspective.

You’ll also hear these other topics when you check this episode out:

Why the statistics aren’t all they’re cracked up to be
Did Chris have an “aha” moment that led him down this path?
What does it mean to be human?
Chris’ thoughts on our current state of agriculture
How tech is negatively creeping in like a parasitic infection
Are we really better off than previous generations?
What hunter-gatherer tribes have shown us
Actual objective measures that determine quality of life
Do things need to get bad before people look for better alternatives?
How our planet’s carrying capacity is at its max
How Chris balances being social and taking time away from people
Other ways you can help contribute to creating a better world
Chris also shares his experience buying land with friends to create a community that takes only the best parts of the modern world

145: Tucker Goodrich (Part Two) - The Research on Vegetable Oils and Inflammation, Cholesterol, Chronic Diseases, and More Apr 28, 2022

In this two-part episode with Tucker Goodrich and Dr. Anthony Gustin, they dive deeper into the science on vegetable oils to see what the research shows when it comes to their role in inflammation, cholesterol, chronic diseases, and more.

Tucker and Dr. Gustin also discuss the common rebuttals people make in saying that vegetable oils are good for our health and cholesterol and they talk about how they can actually increase your risk for heart disease.

Here’s a look at some of the overarching topics they cover in the episode:

Does consuming seed oils really lead to increased inflammation?
What trials on linoleic acid consumption and migraines showed
Aren’t seed oils better for your cholesterol?
What the Lyon Diet Heart study discovered as the most successful heart disease prevention strategy
How are seed oils connected to heart disease?
What forced the US to ban trans fats and is there any chance it can happen with seed oils next?
Is linoleic acid essential if it’s found naturally in foods?
How Tucker thinks we should approach seed oils
How seed oils sneak into the meat you’re eating
What Dr. Cate Shanahan believes we could have done differently with the Covid-19 pandemic and Tucker’s thoughts on this

144: Tucker Goodrich - The Science Behind Vegetable Oils and Why They’re Terrible For You Apr 21, 2022

Tucker Goodrich has been studying seed oils for over 10 years now and he’s become the world’s primary expert on them.

He comes on the show with Dr. Anthony Gustin to dive into the nitty gritty details and research behind why vegetable oils are so bad, why they’re so prevalent, where they came from, what happens when we over consume them, and the chronic diseases that surface from consuming them.

Dr. Gustin and Tucker Goodrich also discuss how Tucker found out that seed oils were a problem, his personal experience with removing them, how primitive populations who don’t consume them fare, what we’ve learned from animal studies, and so much more.

Here’s a peek at some of the topics Tucker and Dr. Anthony Gustin get into:

Tucker’s backstory and how he went from being a Chief Technology Officer to studying the effects nutrition has on our health
The serious health conditions Tucker experienced firsthand
Why Tucker didn’t get better even after eliminating sugar and carbs and what he removed next
The approach Tucker used to remove wheat and seed oils from his diet and what happened when he did
Does consuming wheat or seed oils give you different symptoms?
The food that gave Tucker the biggest reaction and why that is
What Tucker removed from his diet that eliminated all of his health problems
How is family reacted when he removed these offenders from their diet too
What happens when seed oils break down in the body
What we’ve learned from the Hadza tribe
The shocking reason why seed oils were created in the first place plus how they're made
How we went from having virtually no chronic diseases to 60% of the population experiencing them
What was uncovered from animal studies that fed mice polyunsaturated fats and what we can take from this
The heart failure epidemic and what can be done about it
Two omega-6 components to be concerned about
Why it’s so hard to accurately study seed oils
How seed oils are used to induce cancer in lab animals
How long does it take to return to baseline after removing seed oils?
Why non-contact ACL tears are on the rise and what can be done about it
How seed oils are getting into the meat we eat
How much should we really worry about this?

143: James Connolly - The Real Issues That Need to Be Addressed With Our Food System Jul 26, 2021

James Connolly, producer of two documentaries, Sacred Cow and Death in the Garden, comes on the show to discuss the problems with our food system, how they’re only getting worse, and what we can do to fix things.

James first revolutionized the food system in some inner-city schools in New York and eventually went on to produce documentaries that highlight the true reality of the situation.

In this episode, you’ll learn about how our food system evolved, the issues it faced back then and today, what’s really driving these issues today, and what it’s going to take to fix this.

James also tackles the environmental issues with our food system, why he was a vegan for nine months and what happened as a result, and what’s going to happen if we don’t properly address these issues.

James also shares more about the research behind vegan documentaries and how his research is different and he wraps the episode up sharing the incredible story of Steven Dozinger, a social justice activist that’s been wrongfully incarcerated.

As mentioned above, James Connolly is the producer of the documentaries Sacred Cow and Death in the Garden. He’s also the co-producer of The Sustainable Dish podcast.

In addition, James is an artist, chef, and non-profit co-founder of The Bubble Foundation, which focuses on issues of wellness and food insecurity in inner-city public schools.

Tune in now to learn more and enjoy!

142: Chris Duffin - How to Strengthen Your Mind, Body, Relationships, and More Jul 19, 2021

Chris Duffin is the only person to squat and deadlift over 1000 pounds for reps, he holds the Guinness World Record for the sumo deadlift, he’s been the number one ranked lifter in the world for eight years, and he’s a best-selling author.

With such an extensive background, he comes on the show with Dr. Anthony Gustin to share how to strengthen all parts of your life, including your mindset, relationships, body, and so much more.

Chris also discusses why it’s crucial for parents to pursue their dreams, how failure is your best teacher and why it’s necessary, what’s possible when you apply yourself to insurmountable tasks, and why you don’t need a bucket list.

Chris also chats about the five “whys”, filling your cup and how to do this, and how to really establish your values.

If you don’t know Chris, he has an engineering background, he’s earned an MBA, and he’s the best-selling author of The Eagle and The Dragon.

Chris has also co-founded Kabuki Strength, Build Fast Formula, and Barefoot Athletics and he knows what it takes to build strength in all areas of your life.

He comes on the show to share his knowledge on a number of different topics.

Tune in now to learn more and enjoy!

141: Justin Mares - Changing the Food System With Regenerative Agriculture Jul 13, 2021

Perfect Keto and Kettle & Fire co-founder Justin Mares comes back on the show with Dr. Anthony Gustin for a second time to discuss how a regenerative agriculture approach is better for the environment and how fake meats and plant-based diets are destroying our planet instead.

Justin also talks about how using regenerative agriculture affects the supply chain, why farmers and ranchers are resistant to switch over, and how to get more people educated on its benefits.

You’ll also learn about how we’re repeating history with a different weapon of choice, the problems with fake meats and popular plant-based foods like almond milk, why we need to quickly shift in the opposite direction away from fake food, and why many plant-based companies are heavily invested in promoting these foods to make a profit.

Justin also shares what it’s been like to weave regenerative agriculture into his Kettle & Fire bone broth brand.

If you don’t know, Justin Mares is the co-founder of Perfect Keto and Kettle & Fire, best-selling author of Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth, and king of side hustles.

Together, Justin and Dr. Anthony cover a ton of ground in this episode where they chat about fixing our food system and making regenerative agriculture more mainstream.

Tune in now and enjoy!

140: Tim Grover - What It Takes to Win in Life Jun 28, 2021

What does the mindset of an elite athlete look like?

Tim Grover, best-selling author, speaker, and personal trainer to many top athletes, not only has a peek into the mental state of top performers, he also helps shape them and creates a victory mentality and he comes on the show to share all about this.

Tim dives into what a victory mentality looks like, the definition of winning, the victim mentality and how to overcome this, and how to stack momentum.

Tim also shares tips for how you can change your life, why you should focus on the uncontrollable things that come at you, using routines, and the huge difference between trying your best and doing your best.

You’ll also hear Tim’s thoughts on finding balance, the separation between emotions and performance, and what to do if you’re in a rut.

If you don’t know Tim Grover, he’s a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and personal trainer who has worked with incredible athletes such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and more.

He’s created his Relentless System for helping people reach unimaginable heights personally and professionally so that they can be their absolute best.

As for his background, he earned a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and he was a former NCAA Division I basketball player.

He’s also been inducted into the UIC Hall of Fame with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.

You may have even seen him on the docuseries The Last Dance.

Tim’s a super great guy who knows what it takes to achieve a victory mentality and he comes on the show to share this and dissect how he works with top athletes and more.

Tune in and enjoy!

139: Eric Perner - Optimizing Regenerative Agriculture for a Better Future for Our Planet Jun 07, 2021

Eric Perner is the founder of Rep Provisions, a regenerative ranch in Oklahoma that’s making incredible strides in this space.

That’s because Eric and his team actively work to regenerate America’s grasslands to produce clean foods that benefit people, animals, and our planet.

And he comes on the show to share all of the fascinating things he’s up to with regards to that.

So you’ll hear about how Eric took over a ranch in Oklahoma and completely transformed it in the years he’s had it. You’ll also discover his regenerative agriculture methods, why they work so well, and the powerful results he’s seen since implementing his practices.

Eric also chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about some of the problems regenerative agriculture farmers face, how monocrop farms are destroying our planet, and what it’s going to take to fix our food system.

They also dive into how regenerative agriculture can transform the omega 6 to omega 3 ratios in pork, how regenerative farms follow natural cycles found in nature and work seamlessly as a result, and so much more.

As you’ll learn in this episode, Eric’s dad taught him the importance of using farming practices that align with nature and work with it to make it better than it was before.

He adopted this style of farming and took it further by optimizing the farm he took over where he uses regenerative agriculture to maximize land usage and promote a healthier environment.

When you tune in, you’ll be amazed and impressed with how much Eric’s been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time and how it benefits people, animals, and the environment as a result.

If you’re into the regenerative agriculture space or you’re looking to learn the benefits that come with this powerful farming method, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Tune in now to learn more!

138: Brad Marshall - The Science Behind Fat Storage Jun 02, 2021

In this part two episode with molecular biologist Brad Marshall, Dr. Anthony Gustin dives into the science of fat storage and what you can do once your metabolism goes out of whack from consuming too much vegetable oils and sugar.

As Brad explains, it’s not just as simple as removing these items from your diet, although that is a great first step to take.

Instead, it’s about understanding a gnarly process called SCD1, which Brad and Dr. Gustin tackle in this episode, and stopping it dead in its tracks so that you can start to burn your own fat again.

By doing this, you’ll be able to lose fat and keep it off once and for all.

On top of that, Brad and Dr. Gustin also chat about what we can learn from animals who hibernate and how this translates to human health, the role leptin plays in fat storage, and whether there’s a genetic component at play here.

They also chat about changing your metabolic rate and how you can do this, the desaturase index and how it relates to obesity, and so much more.

If you missed Brad’s first episode, he’s an incredible wealth of knowledge.

He went to Cornell to study molecular biology, he started a charcuterie business and several successful restaurants, and, most recently, he branched out into pig farming.

Brad’s also known for starting The Croissant Diet and he’s a food historian who shares several fun facts along the way.

Tune in now to learn more about the science behind fat storage and what you can do to finally eliminate fat once and for all.

137: Dr. Anthony Gustin (Q&A #11) - Keto and Gut Health, Adjusting Carb and Fiber Intake, Eating Fat for Better Health, and Pregnancy Advice May 03, 2021

Dr. Anthony Gustin and Chris Irvin, Perfect Keto’s Education Manager, the co-author of the book Keto Answers, and The Ketologist, sit down for another Q&A episode.

This time, they’re answering questions like:

Are you guys still following a keto diet?

What does your current carb and fiber intake look like these days?

Do you eat breakfast?

Do you avoid nightshades?

Do you change your protein intake throughout the year?

Chris and Dr. Gustin also chat about the latest pregnancy advice and how this is beyond outdated, the harmful ingredients found in formula, and what really makes up breastmilk.

They also dive into stearic acid, linoleic acid, and how the different types of fat affects our health, and so much more.

This is another jam-packed Q&A episode you don’t want to miss.

If this is your first time tuning in, Dr. Anthony Gustin is a board-certified chiropractor, a functional medicine practitioner, and the founder of Perfect Keto and Equip Foods.

It’s his belief that our artificial habitats have forced us into having artificial health problems and this show is his attempt to dive deep into topics like nutrition, sleep, movement, relationships, and more so you can reclaim your natural state of health.

In this episode, Chris Irvin, Perfect Keto’s Education Manager, the co-author of the book Keto Answers, and The Ketologist, and Dr. Gustin are sitting down to answer more great questions from their listeners.

You’ll also hear more about how Chris and his wife are expecting their first child and what their journey has been like so far.

Tune in now to learn more and enjoy!

136: Brad Marshall - How PUFAs and Vegetable Oils Negatively Impact Health Apr 26, 2021

Brad Marshall, a molecular biologist and pig farmer who aims to cut down the amount of PUFAs in our meat supply, sits down with Dr. Anthony Gustin to chat about the exact mechanisms at play when we consume harmful vegetable oils.

They dive into how these vegetable oils are sneaking into our systems through our food supply and what happens when they enter our body.

So you’ll learn about how they disrupt health on a cellular level and where they wreak havoc once they’re there.

You’ll also discover the surprising differences between linoleic acid levels in organic and conventionally grown meat, how our fat cells respond to these foreign substances, and what the latest research shows.

Brad also chats about the differences between different fats, such as saturated fat, polyunsaturated fats, and monounsaturated fats and so much more.

If you don’t know Brad, he’s a jack of all trades. He went to Cornell to study molecular biology and then eventually went off to start his own charcuterie business and opened up several restaurants.

He even branched out into pig farming, started The Croissant Diet, and became a food historian along the way.

He’s incredibly knowledgeable in this space, which is why you learn a great deal when you tune into the episode.

Check it out now to learn more!

135: Dr. Paul Saladino - The Hadza Tribe Part Two: Q&A Mar 15, 2021

Dr. Paul Saladino comes back on the show to join Dr. Anthony Gustin in answering some of the top questions they received after their trip to Africa to learn more about the Hadza tribe.

They’ll get into questions like do they really eat as much fiber as previous studies have stated, why they’re so happy, were they territorial, do they marry, and what a typical tribe is like today.

They also chat about if the Hadza are monogamous, how they raise their children, their life expectancy, whether women hunt, if they read or write, and what their typical diet looks like.

Dr. Saladino and Dr. Gustin also run off on some tangents surrounding some recent studies published about the people in this region, myths associated with this tribe, the body positivity movement, the fallacy of Blue Zones, and what we should learn from this incredible group of people.

Dr. Paul Saladino, best-selling author and The Carnivore MD, is a repeat podcast guest. While he’s come on the show a few times before to talk about cholesterol and eating a meat-based diet, Dr. Gustin and Dr. Saladino focused most of their time in this episode diving into listener questions from their trip to visit the Hadza tribe.

When you tune in, you’ll learn more about one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes and what their way of life looks like today.

Check out the episode now!

134: Dr. Paul Saladino - What We Learned from One of the Last Hunter-Gatherer Tribes Mar 08, 2021

Dr. Anthony Gustin and The Carnivore MD Dr. Paul Saladino traveled halfway across the world to study one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes, the Hadza, to learn more about their way of life, which has been unaffected for over 50,000 years now.

And they share their stories from their trip in this podcast episode.

When you tune in, you’ll discover what the Hadza people typically eat, what their gut microbiome looks like as a result, the problems they’re currently facing, and why they choose to remain a hunter-gatherer society despite other local tribes switching courses.

You’ll also learn about ugali, a food missionaries introduced to the tribe, how they fare with key blood markers and chronic diseases, some myths that were introduced in early research on the tribe, and so much more.

Dr. Saladino and Dr. Gustin also asked the tribe some questions and their responses were super interesting. They also discuss gender roles and how the Hadza live with an abundance mindset.

You may recognize Dr. Paul Saladino if you’re a regular listener of this podcast. He’s a best-selling author and The Carnivore MD and he’s been on the show multiple times now.

This episode is a little different though in that Dr. Gustin and Dr. Saladino only talk about their trip to Africa and what they learned from it.

So even if you’ve heard one of Dr. Saladino’s episodes in the past, this one is completely different and one you won’t want to miss.

Tune in now to travel back in time to where life was more simple and done right.

133: Robb Wolf - Future Trends: Where Health, Nutrition, and More Are Heading Mar 01, 2021

New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author and former research biochemist Robb Wolf comes back on the show to chat about a number of different topics.

In his first episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin, Robb discussed topics ranging from electrolyte imbalances to mTOR activation.

This episode is similar since it covers several topics but Robb and Dr. Gustin chat about things like the future of the carnivore diet, paleo, and keto, fake meats, regenerative agriculture and more.

Robb also shares his views on using health trackers and why he suggests only using these if you have a goal in mind. He also discusses the biggest pitfalls with health trackers and how to avoid them.

And, finally, Robb and Dr. Gustin also veer off into other non-health related topics such as censorship, the cancel culture, and some of the problems associated with big tech companies getting involved in our food supply.

As mentioned earlier, Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist who dove into the science of fasting and low-carb diets. He also studied the mechanisms at play before writing his two best-selling books Wired to Eat and The Paleo Solution.

Fast forward to today and Robb and his wife help people take back their health in their Healthy Rebellion program.

When you check out this episode, you’ll learn more about the future of health and nutrition and so much more.

Tune in now and enjoy!

132: Dr. Will Cole - Harnessing the Power of Intuitive Fasting Feb 22, 2021

Dr. Will Cole, a functional medicine expert and best-selling author, has been on this podcast show before but this episode is a little different from the first two.

In this one, Dr. Cole and Dr. Anthony Gustin chat about intuitive fasting, including what that is, who can benefit from using it, who it’s not right for, and some hacks to help you succeed in using this tool.

They also dive into other important topics like how women should approach keto and fasting, mental health, lab work to get done to gauge your overall health, metabolic flexibility, and the style of eating Dr. Cole recommends.

Dr. Cole and Dr. Gustin also chat about intuitive eating and how this approach may not work for everyone, multi-day fasts, the best stress reducing tools to use, and so much more.

If this is your first time tuning into Dr. Cole’s episodes, he’s a top functional medicine expert who uses telehealth medicine to help patients from all over the world identify the root causes of their chronic health issues so they can start healing once and for all.

On top of writing his latest book, Intuitive Fasting, he’s also authored Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum, which both help people improve their health and key blood markers.

Dr. Cole has also been recognized as one of the top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the United States and he’s also a public speaker and course instructor for top wellness companies like MindBodyGreen and Goop.

By tuning into the episode, you’ll learn all about Dr. Cole’s fasting tips and so much more.

Check out the episode now!

131: Dave Asprey - Fasting Hacks and How to Take an Individualized Approach Feb 15, 2021

Dave Asprey, author of seven books and founder of Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet, comes on the show to discuss fasting hacks you probably haven’t heard of yet.

As the “Father of Biohacking”, Dave shares how to take an individualized approach to fasting, what most people get wrong with it and how to fix those issues, and why women and men may benefit from cycling in and out of ketosis and fasting.

Dave also shares a spiritual approach to fasting, how to work on yourself while fasting, why it’s great to do this, water fasts, when it’s bad to fast, what breaks a fast, and other ways you can fast.

On top of discussing fasting topics, Dave and Dr. Anthony Gustin also go off on some eye-opening tangents around farming and raising animals, commercial meats, fake meats, protein and mTOR regulation, and toxins that cause food cravings.

As mentioned earlier, Dave Asprey is the founder and chairman of Bulletproof and he’s a three-time New York Times best-selling author. He recently came out with his latest book, Fast This Way, which teaches people his fasting hacks so they can get the most out of this powerful practice.

Dave’s been biohacking for over two decades now and he’s a wealth of knowledge in this space.

On top of biohacking for so long, Dave’s spent $2 million taking control over his own health and has since maintained a 100-pound weight loss.

When you check out the episode, you’ll discover Dave’s best-kept secrets and how to tailor fasting to meet your individual needs.

Tune in now to learn more!

130: Robbie Bent - The Powerful Health Benefits That Come With Practicing Breathwork Feb 08, 2021

How could breathing exercises possibly improve your life and overall health?

You’ll discover the answer to that question in this podcast episode with breathwork expert Robbie Bent and Dr. Anthony Gustin.

They’ll show you the science behind breathwork and how it affects everything from your focus and productivity to overall health and your quality of sleep.

Robbie also helps guide listeners through how breathwork changes your state and what life looks like when we’re not practicing breathwork.

You’ll also discover how everyday stressors, such as your phone, are affecting your health, how to improve your sleep quality, cultivating more self-awareness, and how to overcome traumas.

Robbie also describes how our jaws have evolved over time and why this isn’t a good thing and his trip to Peru where he dove into psychedelics for medicinal purposes.

Robbie Bent’s on a mission to build a mental health platform that solves the problem of loneliness and helps people build happier and healthier lives.

He’s also created an empowering breathwork tool, Inward Breathwork, that helps people improve their mental health at home. It’s the first of its kind and it helps people reduce stress, improve sleep, boost energy, and improve mood.

This is one eye-opening episode you don’t want to miss.

Tune in now to learn more!

129: Steven Kotler - Achieving Flow State and The Science Behind It Feb 01, 2021

If you’ve ever wondered about flow state, including how to get there and the science behind it, Steven Kotler, also known as The Flow Guy, has the answers you’ve been looking for.

Steven’s a best-selling author who has written several great books, many of which are focused on flow, and he’s here to share his incredible knowledge on the topic in this podcast episode.

Steven and Dr. Anthony Gustin discuss topics ranging from what is flow, what are the perks of being in this state, whether or not anyone can achieve it, and what you can do to trigger a flow state.

They also dive into the evolutionary aspect of flow state, how it affects your brain chemistry, and what you can do if you’re dealing with a crisis or you’re in a normal state and trying to tap into flow.

They also touch on how flow states affect type A personalities, how Steven approaches flow in his own life, and the difference between macro and micro flow states.

On top of being a New York Times best-selling author, Steven Kotler is an award-winning journalist and leading expert on human performance.

He’s written thirteen books, nine of which became best-sellers, and he’s been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes.

He’s also appeared in over 100 publications and he’s now the co-host of the podcast the Flow Research Collective.

To say Steven knows a thing or two about flow state would be an understatement -- he truly is an expert in the field.

Tune into the episode now to learn everything there is to know about flow state, including the research behind it.

128: Katie Wells - Creating a Toxin-Free Healthy Home, Raising Independent Children, Self-Exploration, and More Jan 25, 2021

Katie Wells, known as the Wellness Mama, built an incredible health and wellness empire over a decade ago.

She’s created cookbooks, a podcast, and, most recently, a line of toxin-free personal care products that add beneficial ingredients in while taking commonly used chemicals out, on top of writing over 1,500 blog articles.

In this episode, Katie and Dr. Anthony Gustin sit down to chat about a number of different topics ranging from extended-day fasts, using self-exploration to improve your life, overcoming past traumas, and how she reversed Hashimoto’s after dealing with it for 10+ years.

Katie also shares how she’s raising her children differently -- with no screen time limits -- so they can be independent and exceptional critical thinkers.

You’ll also hear Katie’s unique approach to raising her kids, how she’s building an online course to help other parents do the same, and why she’s choosing a different curriculum for her family.

On top of that, Katie also talks about the supplements she uses and why, how she rotates them, and what else she’s working on when it comes to creating toxin-free personal care products.

In addition to being a best-selling cookbook author, podcaster, blogger, and now a toxin-free personal care product developer, Katie Wells is a mother of six who believes in taking health into your own hands.

She created Wellness Mama as a resource to help others do just that and live a healthier life that eliminates harmful chemicals.

When you tune in, you’ll see how she’s able to improve her life and her children’s lives each year by taking intentional steps in the right direction to get out of their comfort zone and into answering those tough “why” questions.

Check out the episode now to learn more!

127: Dr. Anthony Jay - What Your Genes Can Tell You About Your Health Risks Jan 18, 2021

You probably already know that your genes dictate things like your hair color, eye color, and how tall you are, but did you know they can also give you important details on your health risks for conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes?

And that’s just the beginning.

As Dr. Anthony Jay, a best-selling author and lead researcher for the Mayo Clinic, shares in this episode, your genes can also clue you into a number of different health issues.

They can tell you how your lifestyle can affect your health, what your risk factors are for chronic diseases, the best exercises to perform, and how you handle vitamins and hormonal issues, among other things.

Dr. Jay also shows how modifying certain things can change the way your genes are affected and he shares all of this in this podcast episode.

When you tune in, you’ll hear Dr. Jay go through Dr. Anthony Gustin’s genetic report to share what he should and shouldn’t do to mitigate his health risks and improve his overall health.

Dr. Anthony Jay received his Ph.D in biochemistry from Boston University’s Medical School where he later went off to study Alzheimer’s disease, hormonal health, fats, and cholesterol.

He then went on to become a lead researcher at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where he spends his time studying epigenetics, infrared light, and stem cells.

He also published a best-selling book titled, Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile, to show people how removing hormone disrupting chemicals from your life can improve your health.

When you tune in, you’ll discover how it’s possible to improve your health by understanding your specific genes better.

Check out the episode now to learn more!

126: Shawn Stevenson - Surprising Factors that Impact Your Metabolism, Health, and Weight Jan 04, 2021

Whether you’re struggling with your health, weight, and metabolism, or you’re simply looking to improve all three, author and long-time podcaster of The Model Health Show, Shawn Stevenson, has some incredible insight to share in this episode.

That’s because Shawn dives into factors that most people aren’t addressing and shows why these could be contributing to why you’re not feeling and looking your best.

Shawn discusses topics such as hypothalamic inflammation, epicaloric influences, and how calories are digested based on the state of your gut microbiome.

You’ll also hear how brain inflammation, calorie counting, and your mindset could be negatively impacting your health and metabolism and what you can do about them.

In addition, Shawn also touches on how out-of-whack hormones could be at fault, why the food you eat affects other aspects of health, and what destroys your metabolism.

Shawn didn’t start out as the epitome of health. At age 20, he was told that he had the spine of an 80 year old man and he was fitted with a back brace and told to go on bedrest.

It was at this point he decided to take his health into his own hands by diving into studies to see what he could uncover and ultimately change.

He radically revamped everything he was doing and completely turned around his health.

Now he shares his principles in his best-selling books, Sleep Smarter and Eat Smarter, and on his podcast The Model Health Show.

You’ll get a glimpse into some of his top health tenets when you tune into this episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin and you’ll learn more about the factors that most people don’t realize have such a huge impact on health, metabolism, and weight.

Tune in now to learn more!

125: Dr. Robin Berzin - Making Functional Medicine More Accessible Dec 28, 2020

Functional medicine is an effective alternative to traditional medicine because it addresses the root causes of chronic diseases and aims to reverse them.

The problem is that it’s an expensive option, making it impossible for most people to access it.

Until now.

Dr. Robin Berzin, the CEO and founder of Parsley Health, is working hard to change that in her practice, which focuses on making functional medicine more accessible.

Not only do they provide an affordable and effective option, they also aim to train other physicians to do the same thing so that people across the United States can get the help they need.

In today’s episode, you’ll discover why functional medicine is so effective, how Dr. Berzin and her team approach each patient to identify what needs to be addressed, and how they tackle mental health issues.

You’ll also hear more about what Dr. Berzin’s team focuses on and why, the exercises she recommends, and the role your gut microbiome plays in mental health.

Dr. Berzin and Dr. Anthony Gustin also chat about why our health system is so messed up, what the future of that looks like, and how things are changing because of Covid.

Dr. Robin Berzin is a practicing physician who went to medical school at Columbia University and trained in internal medicine at Mount Sinai.

From there, Dr. Berzin went on to study at the Institute of Functional Medicine, where she worked with some of the top physicians in this space.

Fast forward to today and Dr. Berzin and her team at Parsley Health work with patients in her clinic to help address chronic diseases and reverse as many as possible.

You’ll hear more about how that’s possible when you check out the episode now.

124: Dr. Dan Stickler - Optimizing Health Through Epigenetics Dec 23, 2020

Dr. Dan Stickler and his wife created a new system that analyzes someone’s genes and gives them individualized recommendations to improve their health and performance.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll hear more about how that’s possible, and you’ll also discover how eating locally affects your gene expression, what it takes to shift your epigenetics, and why Dr. Stickler only focuses on a small fraction of someone’s genes.

Dr. Stickler and Dr. Anthony Gustin also get into wearable health trackers, psychedelics on mental health, brain mapping, biofeedback, and so much more.

If you’re not familiar, Dr. Dan Stickler started out in the medical field as a vascular surgeon and weight loss surgeon. But, as you’ll learn, he was quickly disheartened by the fact that all he was doing for patients was helping them postpone death.

He knew there had to be a better way, which led him down the path of creating a systems-based precision performance medicine.

This new paradigm helps people optimize their genes and their health so that they can live better and reach their peak performance.

Because of this unique approach, Dr. Stickler is a top physician to high-performing executives and entrepreneurs looking to upgrade their current state.

In addition to co-founding The Apeiron Center for Human Potential, Dr. Stickler is an author, podcaster, speaker, blogger, and the Medical Director for the Neurohacker Collective.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll see how Dr. Stickler goes against the grain of traditional medicine by integrating several cutting-edge technologies to help people optimize all aspects of their life.

Check out the episode now to learn more!

123: Mary Ruddick - Healing Chronic Diseases Through Dietary Changes Dec 18, 2020

Certified nutritionist, teacher, author, and yoga instructor Mary Ruddick was sick for over 12 years, unable to walk to the bathroom due to an infection that attacked her brain and nervous system.

She also dealt with severe kidney, liver, and lung disease, was on a countless number of medications, and was seen by dozens of well-renowned doctors who couldn’t help heal her conditions.

Fast forward to today and Mary looks like the picture perfect image of health and she’s never felt better since she was able to reverse her chronic diseases and dysautonomia.

In her effort to heal her own conditions, Mary tested out different diets.

She even cured her PCOS and endometriosis after being told she should remove huge chunks of her reproductive system.

Mary discusses how that’s possible along with why she now studies diets from around the world to uncover what makes some cultures healthier than others.

Mary and Dr. Anthony Gustin also dive into whether chronic diseases are normalized in other countries, how different cultures are able to do better on certain diets, and how to make both mental shifts and lifestyle changes to improve your health.

You’ll also hear more about the gut microbiome and whether being in good health is genetic.

Tune into the episode now to see what it takes to heal chronic diseases starting today.

122: Ed Byrne - Making Regenerative Agriculture Mainstream Dec 07, 2020

Ed Byrne and his team at Wholesome Meats are working to scale regenerative agriculture so that there’s a mass adoption.

They hope to bring it to every grocery store across the globe and they believe that it’s the future of food.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll learn why Ed feels so strongly about regenerative agriculture, why it’s beneficial for both people and the planet, and what it’s going to take to make it mainstream.

Ed and Dr. Anthony Gustin also get into lab grown meat, how that and commercial farming are destroying our soil, and why we should have steak tastings just like we do with wine tastings.

Ed Byrne has an interesting background. He’s been involved in a lot of software startups, including funding many, but has since pivoted to the regenerative agriculture space.

He’s using his years of business and entrepreneurial experience to help make regenerative agriculture more scalable, more mainstream, and more affordable.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll hear more about Ed’s background, his experience with regenerative agriculture, and why he’s so passionate about making it mainstream.

121: Gary Taubes - The Key to Losing Weight and Weight Management Dec 04, 2020

If you’ve ever struggled to lose weight by cutting calories and exercising more, you’re not alone.

As this week’s returning guest and best-selling author Gary Taubes points out, this outdated thinking isn’t going to help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, as you’ve probably already experienced.

So what will?

A high-fat keto diet.

In this episode, you’ll find out why that is, the mechanisms behind why a keto diet works so well, who this diet is right for, and how specific hormones are affected by a high-fat diet.

Gary also dives into why reducing calories doesn’t work, how obesity is connected to hormone issues, and the science of hunger, among other topics.

Gary Taubes is an investigative health and science journalist and researcher as well as a best-selling author of The Case Against Sugar, Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It, and Good Calories, Bad Calories.

In his latest book, The Case for Keto, Gary explains why we need to rethink weight control, how to do that, and why a low-carb, high-fat diet is the answer.

By tuning into this episode, you’ll have a sneak peek into the principles in his latest book and so much more.

Tune into the episode now to see why cutting calories and exercising more isn’t the key to lose weight and what is instead.

120: Dr. Anthony Gustin - (Q&A #10) - Keto Long Term, How Muscles Get Energy in a Low Carb State, Drinking on Keto, and More Nov 23, 2020

Can you stay in ketosis long term?

Or should you use keto cyclically?

If I’m in a low-carb state, how do my muscles get energy?

What if I want to reintroduce carbs back into my diet? How would I go about doing that?

What’s the key to maintaining metabolic flexibility?

Is it possible to enjoy drinks on keto?

What about caffeine?

Chris Irvin, the Education Manager at Perfect Keto, co-author of the book Keto Answers, and The Ketologist, and Dr. Anthony Gustin are back by popular demand to answer those burning questions and more.

So if you’ve ever wanted to know if it’s safe to follow a keto diet long-term, if it’s possible to add some carbs back in, and whether or not you can enjoy mixed drinks on keto, this episode has those answers for you.

Chris and Dr. Gustin also go over creating metabolically flexibility, why too much caffeine isn’t a good thing, and so much more.

Dr. Anthony Gustin is a board-certified chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who founded both Perfect Keto and Equip Foods.

As you’ll hear about in this episode, it is his belief that our artificial habitats have forced us into having artificial health problems and this show is his attempt to dive deep into topics like nutrition, sleep, movement, relationships, and more so you can reclaim your natural state of health.

Tune into the episode now to see the answers to some of the most popular questions people have regarding a keto diet.

119: Dr. Molly Maloof - How to Extend Your Lifespan and Improve Your Quality of Life Nov 16, 2020

Dr. Molly Maloof, a physician, tech advisor, and entrepreneur, comes on the podcast to share what it takes to optimize your health beyond just focusing on nutrition and exercise.

So you’ll discover what that looks like, why addressing these other areas of health can be so life changing, and why your focus should be on extending your lifespan (and how to do this).

Dr. Maloof also goes into other topics like psychedelics, a foundational principle of health, nurturing personal relationships and why this matters, and where our current Covid-19 pandemic is heading.

As mentioned earlier, Dr. Molly Maloof is a physician, tech advisor, entrepreneur, and she teaches at Stanford University. Her focus is on helping people optimize their health -- using unconventional practices -- and extend their lifespans.

She doesn’t believe in running your health to the ground in order to maximize productivity and output and she’s focused on improving our health care using a radically different approach.

You’ll hear more about those topics and so much more when you check out the episode. Tune in now!

118: Dr. John Jaquish - Why Your Weight Lifting Routine is Wasting Your Time Nov 09, 2020

If you’re someone who strength trains regularly yet you can’t seem to make any real progress, this podcast episode is for you.

Dr. John Jaquish, who happens to be a scientist, inventor, and The Wall Street Journal best-selling author, explains in this podcast episode, this is an all too common problem that many gym goers face.

And the root cause may surprise you.

Dr. Jaquish believes that weight lifting is actually a huge waste of time. And no matter how many different programs you try, you’re not going to get the results you want because it’s an ineffective form of exercise.

He also suggests that cardio is even worse for you.

So the question becomes, what is the best way to workout?

You’ll find the answer to that and more in this podcast episode.

Along with that, Dr. Jaquish and Dr. Anthony Gustin dive into why going to the gym won’t help, how the equipment in most gyms is useless, genetic differences between athletes and regular people, and what it really takes to create muscle synthesis.

Dr. John Jaquish has spent his life researching and developing a better approach to health. He understood that most people don’t have several hours per week to work out and, even if they did, it’s not an effective way to improve health.

So he set out to change that and eventually invented a bone density building technology known as the X3. This powerful piece of equipment can help people build muscle faster than weight training and it has the lowest risk of joint injuries while doing so.

His method is so powerful that the entire Miami Heat team uses it, along with other NFL and NBA athletes as well as Olypmians.

Find out why that is and how you can improve your workout efforts today by tuning into the episode now.

117: Dr. Anthony Gustin - (Q&A #9) - Fixing the Farming Industry, PUFAs in Meat, Lab Grown Meat, and Why It’s Crucial to Eat Locally Nov 02, 2020

Chris Irvin, The Ketologist and Education Manager at Perfect Keto, and Dr. Anthony Gustin sit down for their ninth Q&A episode.

In this one, Dr. Anthony Gustin talks about why he bought a farm with his fiance, his plans for it, and what he hopes to do differently compared to most farms out there.

Dr. Gustin also shares his thoughts on why commercial farming is bad for the environment and what can be done to change that.

You may not think that farming has anything to do with you but, if the food you’re eating is coming from commercial farming, your health is going to be negatively affected by it.

Find out why that is in this episode along with some other key topics such as polyunsaturated fatty acids in meat and why lab grown meat is just as detrimental to the environment.

Dr. Anthony Gustin is a board-certified chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who started both Perfect Keto and Equip Foods.

It’s his belief that our artificial habitats have forced us into having artificial health problems and this show is his attempt to dive deep into topics like nutrition, sleep, movement, relationships and more so that you can reclaim your natural state of health.

When you tune in, you’ll discover why commercial farming is detrimental to your health and the health of the environment and what can be done to change that.

Check out the episode now!

116: Carly Johnson - Reversing Hashimoto’s Symptoms and Eliminating Household Toxins Oct 19, 2020

Carly Johnson, a non-toxic living expert and certified health coach, didn’t take the traditional path to wellness that most of the experts that come on this podcast have.

She was going about her life with little regard for her health and she was eating a typical standard American diet.

It wasn’t until a health scare forced her to re-evaluate her ways and see that she could be doing things drastically different.

And when conventional medicine wasn’t working, she knew there had to be a better way. So she dove in deep to what else she could be doing to improve her health and it changed her life completely.

Carly comes on the show to share her journey and what she changed in order to see such incredible results.

On top of adjusting her diet, which she also discusses in this episode, Carly shares some unexpected areas that could be contributing to poor health.

From water filtration systems to the toxins found in commercial fragrances, you’ll discover what else could be negatively affecting your health and how to eliminate them starting today.

Carly and Dr. Anthony Gustin also chat about detoxification and juice cleanses and what you could be doing instead.

In addition to being a non-toxic living expert and certified health coach, Carly’s also a Hashimoto’s advocate since she personally experienced the debilitating symptoms of this autoimmune disorder.

You’ll hear more about her journey with Hashimoto’s, including what’s worked for her, what she wishes she knew sooner, how to take care of yourself, and what you can do to reduce toxins in your environment (and why you’d want to do this in the first place).

Tune into the episode now to learn more!

115: Dr. Anthony Jay - The Surprising Hormone Disrupting Chemicals Wreaking Havoc on Your Health Oct 12, 2020

Xenoestrogens, or chemicals that act like estrogen in the body, could already be lurking in your house and wreaking havoc on your hormones without you even realizing it.

You may have heard of one of the most popular ones, BPA, which is commonly found in plastics, but that’s just the beginning here.

That’s why Dr. Anthony Jay, a best-selling author and lead researcher for the Mayo Clinic, comes on the show to discuss more about these xenoestrogens.

Dr. Jay has been researching these for years and even published a book on the topic. So he’s a top expert that can explain where these harmful chemicals are hiding, why they’re so dangerous, and what you can do to eliminate them from your life.

On top of diving into this topic on a deeper level, Dr. Jay and Dr. Anthony Gustin also veer off into other important ones like DNA testing, water filtration, avoiding grains and high-carb diets, epigenetics, and intermittent fasting.

Since all of these can play a significant role in your hormone health, they’re just as crucial to pay attention to, as you’ll learn in this episode.

Dr. Jay received a Ph.D in biochemistry from Boston University’s Medical School and went off to spend time researching Alzheimer’s disease, cholesterol, fats, and hormone health.

He’s currently a top researcher at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where he focuses on stem cells, epigenetics, and infrared light.

Through this career path, he discovered just how much of an impact hormone disrupting chemicals can have on our health.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll learn more about the top offenders, why they’re so dangerous, and what can be done to eliminate them from your life.

Check it out now to learn more!

114: Dr. Benjamin Bikman - The Driving Force Behind Chronic Diseases Oct 05, 2020

If you’ve ever wondered why some people get sick with chronic diseases, today’s guest, Dr. Benjamin Bikman, a top researcher, author, and lecturer, has the answer.

When you tune into this episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin and Dr. Bikman, you’ll hear more about how Dr. Bikman learned what was to blame, his simple yet effective framework for combating this issue and preventing chronic diseases from surfacing, and what diseases are connected to this issue.

You’ll also learn what tests you can have done to see if this is currently a problem for you.

Dr. Bikman also dives into how intermittent fasting is a great tool to use here but only when done correctly, which he’ll share more about.

If you’re not familiar with Dr. Bikman’s work, he received a doctorate degree in bioenergetics and a master’s degree in exercise physiology.

Since achieving those, he went on to study the causes of metabolic disorders like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dementia as a leading researcher at Brigham Young University where he was also a professor for over a decade.

He publishes his work in peer-reviewed journals and presents across the globe (pre-Covid) at international science conferences and continues to study the role of insulin in the body.

On top of his academic achievements, Dr. Bikman recently published a book titled, Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease—and How to Fight It, which you’ll also hear more about in this episode.

Dr. Bikman also addresses why our current nutritional advice is outdated and causing more people to get sick and what can be done to fix it starting today.

Tune into this eye-opening episode now to learn more!

113: Dr. Mark Hyman - Fixing Our Food System Sep 28, 2020

Dr. Hyman is a well-known family physician at the Cleveland Clinic who has written six best-selling books. In his latest one, Food Fix, he discusses how our food system is contributing to worse health outcomes.

And he comes on the show with Dr. Anthony Gustin to share a sneak peek into what he dives into with that book. So you’ll hear more about what’s wrong with our current food system, why it’s making people sick instead of better, what we can do about it, and what these changes could bring about as a result.

By tuning in, you’ll hear more about his research and the profound effects our food system has on our healthcare, the economy, and the environment.

You’ll also learn more about how this problem contributed to such devastating effects from the Coronavirus and how this could have been drastically reduced had we taken these important steps sooner.

In case you’re not familiar with Dr. Mark Hyman’s work, he’s a popular family physician as well as a speaker and advocate for Functional Medicine on top of being a best-selling author.

He also works extremely hard as an activist to change our food system on a global scale.

Dr. Hyman has testified before the Senate Working Group on Health Care Reform and he’s consulted with the surgeon general on diabetes prevention in the 2009 White House Forum.

He’s also presented at the Clinton Foundation’s Health conference and the World Economic Forum along with TEDMED and TEDx.

Check out the episode now to discover just how bad our food system really is and what can be done to fix it.

112: Brian Sanders - How the Food Lies We’ve Been Taught are Destroying Our Health Sep 21, 2020

What if everything you’ve been taught about nutrition and health was wrong?

And by following old school principles, you actually have a higher chance of developing chronic diseases?

Brian Sanders, health advocate and filmmaker of Food Lies, has been questioning our current food system after his parents passed away at a young age.

Despite following the nutritional guidelines and doing everything they thought was right, they still ended up getting sick and dying from preventable diseases.

Brian set out to discover why that was and what could be done to change this.

And that’s exactly what he shares on today’s episode with host Dr. Anthony Gustin.

Brian is one of the leading health advocates who’s not afraid to call out our food system and expose it for the food lies they’ve been feeding us for several decades.

He’s been doing this all over social media and he’s in the process of creating a film that outlines exactly what he’s discovered based on several years of research.

In the episode, you’ll have a sneak peek into what he’s discovered, how he got to this point, and what can be done to fix this.

You’ll also hear Brian’s thoughts on what the biggest offenders are and why you should remove them, why the food system is profit driven, and why our focus is all wrong.

One of the great things about Brian’s research is that he’s not biased one way or another. So you’re not going to hear him push one diet over another or put down any of them. Rather, you’ll learn simple principles to live by that can improve your health starting today.

Tune into the episode now to learn more!

111: Matteo Franceschetti - What It Takes to Optimize Sleep Health, According to Experts Sep 14, 2020

What does it really take to optimize your sleep?

Should you pop some melatonin and hope it gives you a good night’s rest?

Or can you simply wear a black-out blindfold and hope for the best?

Matteo Franceschetti, the founder and CEO of Eight Sleep, which is a high-tech mattress that helps you optimize your sleep using your own biometrics, comes on the show to share exactly what it takes to improve your sleep.

You’ll discover the key ingredients for better sleep, what you should be tracking to see if you’re getting the right quality and amount of sleep, and how temperature affects your sleep.

Dr. Anthony Gustin and Matteo also veer off into non-sleep related topics to show how optimizing other areas of your life -- or disregarding them -- can impact your sleep.

On top of being the founder and CEO of Eight Sleep, Matteo was a business lawyer and serial entrepreneur who co-founded and led GIR and Global Investment, which you’ll hear more about in this episode.

But since those businesses, his Eight Sleep company has accelerated and was even named one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics by Fast Company.

His Eight Sleep company has also radically transformed the traditional mattress by developing cutting edge AI and machine learning models to track biological signals during sleep to help people optimize recovery and rest.

On top of that, Matteo has been the co-chair at FWD.us and a mentor for Techstars, Microsoft Bizpark, and the NYU Summer Launchpad Program and he’s a member of the Forbes Technology Council.

Tune in now to see how you could be optimizing your sleep health.

110: Andy Mant - The Truth and Science Behind Blue Light Blocking Glasses Sep 07, 2020

Andy Mant, the CEO and founder of BLUblox, which are blue light blocking glasses that have actually been tested, comes on the show to discuss how different types of light affect your health and the research behind how this is possible.

Andy’s shares his extensive knowledge on the topic, what you can do to mitigate unnatural light exposure to improve your health, and how these lights affect your sleep, weight, blood glucose levels and more.

Dr. Gustin and Andy also discuss common household items that could also be wreaking havoc on your health, why most blue light blocking glasses are bogus, how to tell if yours are, and when to wear your blue light blocking glasses to be most effective.

You’ll also discover whether night mode on your devices is really helpful, the side effects you may notice when blocking out harmful lights, and what else you can do to keep yourself protected.

As mentioned earlier, Andy Mant is the founder of BLUblox’s blue light blocking glasses. He’s played an integral part in helping to develop the technology behind these crazy effective glasses thanks to several years of research and product testing.

Andy spends his time diving into the science behind this technology and he shares this knowledge with as many people as possible to help empower them to improve their health one step at a time.

And that’s exactly what you’ll hear about in this episode.

Tune in now to learn more!

109: Anya Fernald - Why Regenerative Farming is the Future of Meat Aug 31, 2020

In this podcast episode, Dr. Anthony Gustin sits down with Anya Fernald, co-founder and CEO of the largest regenerative farming operation in the United States, Belcampo, to see her take on why this is a better way to raise meat sustainably.

Anya has an incredible background that ranges from growing up on a dairy farm in Bavaria to eventually traveling and living in Greece and other parts of Europe to learn more about how they cook, bake, and raise animals.

It was this insider’s look that made her realize that how we do things here in the States needed a major overhaul, which is exactly what she did.

When you tune into the episode, you’ll learn more about Anya’s background, why she got involved in this space, and how she transformed her own life from living on a Standard American Diet (SAD).

You’ll also discover the differences between grass-fed and grass-finished meat, why regenerative agriculture is a better, more sustainable solution, and the problems with our dairy industry today.

Anya also chats about using your body’s own intuition to heal itself with food, why cravings can be a good thing when you know how to use them, and how we’ve turned off natural satiety mechanisms and what you can do to get them working again.

Anya Fernald’s name may sound familiar to you -- not only is she the co-founder and CEO of Belcampo, but she’s also served as a judge on Iron Chef America between 2009-2011.

Anya has been recognized for being a top 40 under 40 by Food and Wine, she’s appeared in The New Yorker’s 2014 Issue, and she’s co-authored two books, including a cookbook of her own.

Anya has also founded the Food Craft Institute, a non-profit that puts out an annual Eat Real Food Festival each year in Oakland.

Tune into the episode now to learn more!

108: David Nurse - How to Reach Your Goals and Build Unshakable Confidence Aug 24, 2020

If you’ve ever struggled to reach your goals, this podcast episode is here to help.

As David Nurse, a motivational speaker, optimization coach, and best-selling author, talks about in this episode, your mindset could be behind why you’re not achieving the goals you set out for yourself.

And it’s not just you.

David works with professional NBA players and sees that they face the same struggles.

Despite having all of the athletic ability in the world, many still battle with negative self-talk, imposter syndrome, and a lack of self-confidence.

And it’s these issues that hold both professional athletes and most people back from reaching their goals.

That’s why David comes on the show to help change that.

As an optimization coach, David shares his simple yet impactful framework for changing your mindset and getting out of a negative headspace so you can finally reach the goals you set for yourself.

When you tune in, you’ll hear more about his framework, the exact tools he uses with the pros, and how to bust through your own roadblocks to achieve your true purpose in life.

David also discusses some of his best principles from his latest book, Pivot & Go, which means you’ll have even more of a sneak peek into changing your situation starting today.

David’s also a former professional basketball player and coach for the Brooklyn Nets and he’s personally worked with over 150 NBA players to help them improve on their personal development, confidence, leadership, and motivational growth.

Using his 29-day action plan, David helps people achieve the best life possible and he’s here to share those exact strategies in this podcast episode.

Tune in now to hear more about how you can optimize your mindset today!

107: Josh Clemente - Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Why Everyone Should Be Tracking This Important Metric Aug 17, 2020

As you’ll hear about in this episode, roughly 90 million Americans are unknowingly living in a prediabetic state and up to 70% of them will end up being diabetic if they don’t address it starting today.

That’s why Josh Clemente, a founding partner at Levels Health, and his team are actively working to change that outcome by offering a continuous glucose monitor that is accessible even if you don’t have diagnosed blood sugar issues.

Because, as Josh explains, testing your fasting blood glucose and A1C level once a year aren’t enough to show you the true picture.

Instead, continuous glucose monitoring and making this something that most people start tracking -- just like you would with your steps or sleep -- long before any blood sugar issues surface is the answer to solving this issue.

Doing so has incredible results both in the short and long term which is why it’s so effective.

And that’s exactly what you’ll hear more about in this episode.

Josh and Dr. Anthony Gustin dive into why more people should be tracking their blood sugar using a CGM even if they don’t have diagnosed issues, the incredible information you can gather from doing this, and the powerful benefits that surface as a result of tracking.

Josh Clemente is a former SpaceX Lead Life Support Systems Engineer, a CrossFit L2 Trainer, a Senior Engineer at Hyperloop One and he’s part of the founding team at Levels Health, which aims to bring continuous glucose monitoring to the masses.

Tune in now to see why this is one area of your health that you can’t afford to skip and the benefits you’ll see when you start tracking.

106: Todd White - Biohacking for Longevity and Disease Prevention and Why Most Wines Are Terrible for You Except This One Aug 10, 2020

Todd White, a serial entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and founder and CEO of Dry Farm Wines, shares the biohacking strategies that had the most profound impact on his life and the ones he continues to practice today.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll learn all about what he uses to improve his mental performance and attract a life of abundance, how he sets up his body for longevity and disease prevention, and what’s been the hardest part of this journey.

Todd also gets into other topics such as the macros and micronutrients he prefers, why he focuses on these, and what it’s like to be a successful entrepreneur.

You’ll discover Todd’s best tips when it comes to thriving in business -- instead of striving -- and how to attract and retain the right people in your business.

As the founder and CEO of Dry Farm Wines, Todd also shares his experience with uncovering the problems with most wines on the market, why he decided to change this, and how his wine does just that.

Lastly, you’ll hear more about Todd’s personal and business values and how these have evolved since he started working as an entrepreneur a few decades ago.

If you don’t already know Todd White, he’s a serial entrepreneur that started at the tender age of 17.

Throughout his career as an entrepreneur, he experienced many highs and lows and even took two breaks that lasted several years to recharge and get himself back on track, which you’ll hear about in this episode.

On top of running his wine company for 15 years now, Todd is also a writer and speaker who shares his knowledge on improving health, longevity, and vitality.

And that’s exactly what you’ll learn more about when you tune into the episode.

Check it out now to learn more!

105: Dr. Paul Saladino - 2+ Years on the Carnivore Diet, High Cholesterol with Zero Plaque Build-Up, and Why Animal-Based Diets are Better for You Aug 03, 2020

Dr. Paul Saladino, a classically trained physician and functional medicine practitioner, comes back on the show to share what it’s been like following a carnivore diet for over two years now.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll hear more about what he usually eats during a typical day, what he’s done differently since he first started following this diet, and what his lab work looks like as a result.

Dr. Saladino and Dr. Anthony Gustin also chat about other topics like why vegetable oils are so detrimental to our health, why you should never cook with liquid oils, how to eat nose-to-tail, and why factory farming is a nightmare.

You’ll also hear more about how “eating the rainbow” is one of the worst strategies when it comes to nutrition and why that is.

On top of being a physician and functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Saladino is the author of the book The Carnivore Code, which he’s about to launch an updated version of.

In this book, Dr. Saladino shares his experience with being on the diet for so long and what he would do differently.

Tune in now to hear about those topics and so much more.

104: Dr. Anthony Gustin - (Q&A #8) - Melatonin, CBD, Creatine, and Immunity Boosts, Plus Why You Probably Don’t Need Sunscreen Jul 27, 2020

Chris Irvin, The Ketologist and Education Manager at Perfect Keto, and Dr. Anthony Gustin sit down for the eighth time to answer questions from their listeners and online community in this episode.

This time, you’ll hear all about supplements like melatonin, CBD, creatine, and immunity boosting options, and whether or not you should consider taking them.

Chris and Dr. Gustin also chat about a topic that raises a lot of eyebrows -- whether or not you need to lather on sunscreen.

You may be surprised to learn that you don’t need to, which they’ll explain more about in the episode, but that there are some precautions you should still take, especially if you eventually plan to spend a week on a beach.

On top of diving into these supplements and sunscreen, Chris and Dr. Gustin also share their favorite tips for how to improve your sleep, why you should tackle these other health items first and before supplementing, and the top three supplements they take.

If this is your first time listening to this podcast and you don’t know Dr. Anthony Gustin, he’s a board-certified chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who started both Perfect Keto and Equip Foods.

It’s his belief that our artificial habitats have forced us into having artificial health problems and this show is his attempt to dive deep into topics like nutrition, sleep, movement, relationships and more so that you can reclaim your natural state of health.

So when you tune in, Dr. Gustin promises to show you how to thrive in an environment that’s stacked against you.

And that’s exactly what you’ll find in this episode.

Tune in now to learn more!

103: Dr. Cate Shanahan - Why Vegetable Oils are at the Root of Serious Health Conditions Jul 20, 2020

Dr. Cate Shanahan, a board-certified family physician who specializes in reversing chronic diseases and best-selling author, comes back on the show to dive deeper into how these eight vegetable oils are destroying our health.

In this episode, Dr. Shanahan goes on to suggest that the negative outcomes coming from the Coronavirus pandemic could have been avoided had we eliminated vegetable oils from our diets five years ago.

Not only that, Dr. Shanahan shows that other health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, could also be radically eliminated or improved simply from removing vegetable oils from our diets.

Dr. Shanahan shares why you’ll want to remove these harmful oils, how to do this, and some other helpful steps you can take starting today.

She also dives into other topics such as why your fat is an essential organ, the benefits of switching to a regenerative agriculture style of farming, and how you can improve your metabolic health.

You’ll also discover how to assess your current metabolic health and why you may be healthy on the outside yet you’re experiencing a metabolic storm internally (and what you can do to fix this).

On top of being a physician and author, Dr. Shanahan also works with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco and Gary Vitti to create a PRO Nutrition program for the LA Lakers. In doing this, she was shocked to learn that some of the Lakers had poor metabolic health despite being in great shape.

Tune into the episode now to see why that is and how you can improve your health starting today!

102: Dr. Jack Wolfson - What Current Heart Health Treatments Get Wrong and How to Fix This Jul 13, 2020

Dr. Jack Wolfson started out as most traditional cardiologists do -- he went through several years of training and started working with patients in his practice.

But, despite using what he was taught, he found that his treatments weren’t as effective as they should be.

On top of that, his wife opened his eyes to a possibility that he had never considered: what he was taught wasn’t going to fix the problem and only led to prolonging poor heart health.

Dr. Wolfson followed this path and realized there was more than enough truth to it.

So he set out to change how he treats poor heart health conditions in his patients by addressing the root causes that many people don’t even realize are connected to it.

It didn’t take long for him to see success in his patients and now he uses and teaches this holistic approach to heart health both in the United States and across the globe.

When you tune into this episode with Dr. Wolfson and Dr. Anthony Gustin, you’ll learn why our traditional treatments -- such as statins, low dose aspirin, and high blood pressure meds -- aren’t effective and why they contribute to poor health outcomes, not better.

You’ll also learn Dr. Wolfson’s top principles for improving health and keeping your heart in tip top shape.

You’ll also hear more about cholesterol, chiropractic care and why emergency rooms should be using this form of medicine, and the top areas to focus on starting today.

If you don’t know Dr. Jack Wolfson, he’s a leading natural holistic health physician on top of being a board-certified cardiologist.

He’s also the author of the best-selling book, The Paleo Cardiologist, and a five-time winner of The Natural Choice Award.

By tuning in, you’ll learn what you can do to keep your heart health strong and how to reverse poor heart health starting today.

Check out the episode now to learn more!

101: Diana Rodgers - The Case for Better Meat Jul 06, 2020

Licensed Registered Dietician Nutritionist Diana Rodgers is here to prove that a plant-based diet may not be the answer to better nutrition and a better environment and she shows what is instead in this podcast episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin.

When you tune in, you’ll hear Diana’s case for a higher quality of nutrition, environmental impact, animal welfare, and sustainability through eating a diet that contains meat.

Diana also discusses why meat isn’t the reason behind global warming and skyrocketing cancer rates.

She also tackles issues such as what happens when we pull meat from our schools, if it’s possible to raise meat sustainably and ethically, and so much more.

You’ll also learn about the true water usage of raising meat and whether or not grass-fed versus conventional grown meat really shows much of a difference.

As for Diana’s background, she’s a Licensed Registered Dietician Nutritionist who lives and works on an organic farm in New England.

She’s also a podcast host and author of The Sustainable Dish Podcast and she’s a speaker at both universities and conferences around the world.

On top of that, Diana is a Consulting Dietician for many well-known publications, she’s also a board member of several prestigious programs, and her work has also been featured in many top publications.

Tune in now to learn why a plant-based diet isn’t the answer and what is instead.

100: Dr. Ryan DeBell - Improving Joint Health and Optimizing Your Range of Motion Jun 29, 2020

You may be working out and thinking that you’re doing a good thing for your physical health but if you’re not considering things like your range of motion and joint health, you could be doing a huge disservice to your body.

As Dr. Ryan DeBell points out in this podcast episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin, many people don’t realize just how variable their anatomy is.

And without considering this, you could be doing popular exercises like squats and overhead lifts incorrectly for your specific body.

Over time, this can lead to injuries and deterioration of joint health despite the fact that you thought you were doing the right thing.

So how can you fix things?

Thanks exactly what you’ll learn about in this episode.

Ryan discusses how to improve your joint health with the goal of preserving it and strengthening it for longevity along with figuring out how to optimize your range of motion without putting yourself at risk for injuries.

On top of having a passion for health and fitness since a young age, Ryan has also received his Master’s Degree in Sports & Exercise Science along with a Doctorate in chiropractic.

What he discovered over the years is that, while most people have good intentions, they’re not using exercise programs designed specifically for their body.

Along with injuries, this can lead to unwanted aches and pains and imbalances.

Ryan’s goal is to help people understand their own personal movement better so each person can become a master of their own body.

And that’s exactly what he dives into with this episode.

Tune in now to learn more!

099: Dr. Anthony Gustin - (Q&A #7) - Carb Cycling, Best Carb Sources, and When to Consider Adding More Carbs In Jun 22, 2020

Dr. Anthony Gustin sits down with Chris Irvin, Perfect Keto’s Education Manager and The Ketologist, for another Q&A to tackle some more great questions from their listeners.

But this Q&A is a little different from the other six since it covers more of a hybrid style where Dr. Gustin answers questions and shares his latest experiment with Chris Irvin.

Dr. Gustin and Chris are experimenting with adding more carbs into their diets to see how they feel and what effects (if any) it has on their blood glucose, body composition, resting metabolic rate, and so much more.

They’ll also share why they’ve decided to do this and how it’s working so far. You’ll even hear if they’re going to continue this experiment or abandon it for another testing phase.

On top of discussing this experiment, Dr. Gustin and Chris are answering top questions pertaining to their thoughts on cyclical keto, the best times to add in carbs, their top carb sources, and more.

So if you’ve been considering adding more carbs into your keto diet, this podcast episode has a ton of great information in store for you.

Check out the episode now to learn more!

098: Mansal Denton - Ethical Hunting and Tapping into Nature and Your Emotions Jun 15, 2020

Mansal Denton isn’t your stereotypical hunter.

As you’ll hear about in this episode with Mansal and Dr. Anthony Gustin, he’s not going out to hunt for the thrill of it and he doesn’t treat it like a sport.

Instead, Mansal believes in ethical hunting, practicing mindfulness while out there, and tapping into the emotions that come up before, during, and after the hunt.

Mansal’s approach resembles that of many indigenous people and Native Americans.

And that’s exactly what you’ll hear more about when you tune in.

Mansal shares how he went from being a vegetarian for 20 years to practicing this style of hunting.

You’ll also learn why he went down this path, why he treats it so differently than most hunters, and why he uses it to tap into his emotions and suggests that more people do it.

Mansal also talks about his guided hunting excursions and what he recommends understanding before going out.

Mansal even dives into how he recommends that people spend more time in nature and tap into their emotions whether they hunt or not.

If you’re not familiar with Mansal Denton, don’t worry. You’ll learn all about his unique background in this episode.

Tune in now to hear more about ethical hunting and how Mansal does things differently.

097: Dr. Will Cole - Decreasing Inflammation in the Body for Better Health Jun 08, 2020

Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine practitioner and author of two incredible books, was one of the first guests to appear on this podcast.

This time around, Dr. Gustin and Dr. Cole will be chatting about some topics from his latest book, The Inflammation Spectrum, to discuss all things related to inflammation.

So you’ll learn what inflammation is, why it’s not a bad thing, and what happens when things go wrong.

Dr. Cole also shares what you can do to combat inflammation and how this affects more people than most realize.

Dr. Cole also discusses how inflammation can affect your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing and what can be done to stop it in its tracks.

If you didn’t catch Dr. Cole on his first episode, or you’re just not familiar with him, he’s a functional medicine expert that focuses on helping people around the globe using telehealth medicine.

In his practice, he helps people identify the underlying causes that are contributing to chronic diseases and autoimmune issues and helps them create a customized plan to start healing these issues.

Dr. Cole was also named one of the top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the United States and he continues to share his message through speaking engagements, the two books he’s written, and as a course instructor for top wellness brands like MindBodyGreen and Goop.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll discover how inflammation could be at the root of your health issues and some simple strategies you can implement today to start reducing it once and for all.

Check out the episode now to learn more!

096: Dr. Greg Kelly - Mental Models, Neurohacking, Key Health Markers, and Improving Overall Health Jun 01, 2020

Dr. Greg Kelly, a naturopathic physician (N.D.), has written and published numerous articles on natural medicine and nutrition, he has more than 30 journal articles indexed on PubMed, and he’s contributed to three chapters in the Textbook of Natural Medicine.

He’s also the author of the book Shape Shift and he’s the past editor of the Alternative Medicine Review.

On top of that, Dr. Kelly has been an instructor at the University of Bridgeport in the College of Naturopathic Medicine and he’s now the current lead product formulator at Neurohacker Collective.

To say he’s very accomplished would be an understatement.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly and Dr. Anthony Gustin dive into a number of different topics ranging from key health markers, mental models, optimizing brain health, promoting anti-aging in a healthy manner, and so much more.

Dr. Kelly also shares more about vitamins and minerals along with the one nutrient that he feels most people are deficient in and how you can add more of it into your life.

You’ll also discover more about Dr. Kelly’s impressive background, how he found himself down this path of naturopathic medicine and neurohacking, and what the main similarities and differences are between a naturopathic doctor and a traditional one.

Tune into the episode now to learn more!

095: Will Harris - Regenerative Agriculture and Why More Farms Should Switch to this Eco-Friendly Model May 25, 2020

Will Harris, a sixth generation farmer, followed in the footsteps of his great-great-grandfather, his great-grandfather, his grandfather, and his father before him.

He also went to school for agriculture and he implemented everything he was taught there on his family’s farm.

But after 20+ years of doing this on his family’s farm, White Oaks Pastures, he had a gut instinct that this wasn’t the way to run things, despite everything he had been taught in school.

He followed his instincts and radically transformed his family’s farm going back to the methods his great-great-grandfather used.

And now Will Harris uses a regenerative agriculture approach on his farm, which benefits his animals, the environment, and the people on the farm and in the local community surrounding it.

Will explains why that is in this episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin and he also dives into how his farm went full circle -- from using industrialization and commoditization after WWII to taking a humane animal husbandry approach and focusing on environmental sustainability.

You’ll also hear more about how this approach isn’t the most profitable and why that doesn’t matter to Will.

Will also describes the issues he faced early on and why he continues to hit roadblocks despite doing the right thing.

If you’re not familiar with the term “greenwashing,” you’ll also discover what that is, why it’s so detrimental, and how big corporations are continuing to deceive people.

On top of being a sixth generation farmer, Will has become a leader in the humane animal husbandry and environmental sustainability space.

He’s the immediate past President of the Board of Directors of Georgia Organics and the Beef Director of the American Grassfed Association.

Will was even selected as the 2011 Business Person of the year for Georgia.

And the reason he’s held such prestigious honors is because he’s not profit-driven, which you’ll hear more about when you tune in.

Will cares about keeping mother nature happy along with making sure his animals and the people surrounding them are taken care of properly.

When you tune in, you’ll discover why regenerative agriculture is so beneficial for the animals, the environment, and the people surrounding it.

Check out the episode now to learn more!

094: Emily Fletcher - Using Meditation to Stress Less, Sleep Better, and Improve Performance May 18, 2020

After working as an actress on Broadway for over 10 years, Emily Fletcher found herself sick, struggling with insomnia, and in a constant stressed out state.

It wasn’t until she tapped into meditation that she finally found some relief.

As you’ll hear about in this episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin, this seemingly simple practice turned out to be transformative for Emily, a leading expert in meditation now.

She was able to heal her body, sleep through the night, and so much more.

After seeing these amazing results personally, Emily knew she wanted to share the gift of meditation with the masses so she went on to start teaching it.

Emily eventually created her Ziva Meditation method, which covers mindfulness, meditation, and manifestation, three key ingredients that truly transformed her life.

And now she sees the same things happening in her clients from around the world.

In this podcast episode, you’ll learn more about this unique meditation method, why it differs from most, why it’s so effective, and how you can put it into practice starting today.

If you’re on the fence with meditation, or you’ve tried it before without success, Emily’s eye-opening tips can help.

On top of being a Broadway actress, Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and she’s a best-selling author of Stress Less, Accomplish More.

Her work has been featured on The Today’s Show, Vogue, ABC News, and The New York Times.

Some of her meditation clients include Apple and Google employees, Harvard Business School and Barclays Bank employees, Oscar, Grammy, Tony and Emmy award winners, NBA players, Navy SEALS, Fortune 500 CEOs, busy parents, and entrepreneurs.

So if you’re looking to learn more about meditation or learn from the best, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

Check out the episode now!

093: Dr. Nicole Rivera - How Functional Medicine Can Uncover What’s Really Causing Poor Health May 11, 2020

Dr. Nicole Rivera is unlike most doctors out there.

Instead of taking one course and broadly applying it to her patients, she continues to learn and get certified in many different disciplines so she can combine a bit of each to help her patients heal.

So she takes an integrative approach that really makes her stand out as a functional medicine practitioner.

As Dr. Rivera shares with Dr. Anthony Gustin in this episode, she faced her own health struggles that most doctors failed to help her solve.

In doing that herself, she realized that she could offer the same type of healing to her patients.

When you tune in, you’ll discover the elaborate testing she does with her patients, why she does this, and how she takes an integrative approach to health.

You’ll also learn more about common therapies that didn’t work for her despite their claims that they’re incredibly effective.

Dr. Rivera also shares alternative therapies and why these may or may not be helpful for patients.

If you don’t know Dr. Nicole Rivera, she’s a leading expert in integrative medicine.

She received a doctorate in chiropractic, a bachelor’s degree in psychology pre-medicine, and she’s graduated from the Klinghardt Academy and the Kresser Institute.

Dr. Rivera is also an active member of the Institute of Functional Medicine and the Academy for Comprehensive Integrative Medicine and she’s the best selling cookbook author of Eat for Your Gut.

She founded the Integrative Wellness Group and the Institute for Integrative Wellness which the former specializes in functional medicine and integrative medicine and the latter teaches other practitioners how to do this too.

Since founding the Integrative Wellness Group, she now specializes in gastrointestinal issues, autoimmunity, lyme literate, hormone, thyroid, and endocrine disorders, as well as mold toxicity, and safe detoxification methods.

Check out the episode now to see how elaborate testing and an integrative approach to wellness can help you address and combat health issues.

092: Vivica Menegaz - Ayahuasca, MDMA, and Plant-Based Medicines for Healing Trauma May 04, 2020

Vivica Menegaz, a nutritionist and holistic practitioner, comes on the show to share her experience with moving through traumas and shifting to a better mental health mindset using alternative medicines.

These medicines aren’t your typical treatments but they are ones that are growing in popularity due to their effectiveness.

If the title of this podcast hasn’t given it away yet, Vivica is going to share her journey with using substances like psychedelic mushrooms, MDMA, and ayahuasca to heal the traumas she’s experienced.

Vivica also discusses how these traumas could be affecting your health and, even if you work out and eat healthy, they may not be enough to help you feel better overall.

That’s why she believes that starting to address the traumas that are at the root of your health should be something worth considering.

You’ll also discover what else you can do if you don’t have access to these alternative medicines.

For any new listeners who don’t yet know Vivica Menegaz, she’s most known for being a nutritionist, cookbook author, and blogger of The Nourished Caveman, a site that shares a therapeutic approach to food.

She’s even created her own Healing Foods Method to help people transform their health by switching to a whole-foods, low-carb lifestyle.

But nutrition isn’t her only area of expertise.

As you’ll hear more about in this episode, Vivica is also a holistic practitioner who guides people using plant-based medicines like ayahuasca and others.

In this area, she helps people move through emotional and mental blocks and helps them get past traumas that could be holding them back.

If traumas have caused you to retreat and you feel you’re being held back from them as a result, we highly encourage you to check out this episode now to learn more!

Even if you don’t think past traumas are affecting you, we still suggest tuning in since this episode may be a real eye-opener.

091: Dr. Michael Ruscio - Combating Viruses Through Improving Gut Health Apr 27, 2020

With this Covid pandemic still in full swing, Dr. Anthony Gustin and Dr. Michael Ruscio, a best-selling author and Doctor of Natural Medicine, wanted to share a side that’s rarely talked about: combating viruses through improving gut health.

In this episode, Dr. Ruscio shares some incredible research on how certain viruses already respond to probiotics and how your gut health can leave you vulnerable or protected from viruses.

Dr. Ruscio and Dr. Gustin also chat about their thoughts on the current pandemic, how healthcare is going to change over the next five, 10, and 15 years from now, and so much more.

You’ll also hear Dr. Ruscio’s incredible insight into probiotics, including the three main types, the research behind each one, and what to do if you’re not responding well to probiotics right now.

He also shares the top sources of probiotic rich foods and how they compare to taking probiotics.

Since Dr. Ruscio has been on the show before, he’s also going to discuss what’s changed for him in his clinical practice since coming on.

If you haven’t caught Dr. Ruscio’s past episodes or you’re not familiar with him, he’s a Doctor of Natural Medicine, a chiropractor, clinical researcher, and best-selling author.

He’s also a committee member of the Naturopathic Board of Gastroenterology research division and his work has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

To say Dr. Ruscio is a pioneer in the gut-health space would be an understatement.

By tuning in, you’ll learn why your gut health could be the key to combating viruses.

Check out the episode now to learn more!

090: Kelly LeVeque - Four Simple Ingredients to Better Health, Improved Blood Sugar, and Increased Satiety Apr 20, 2020

Kelly LeVeque, a holistic nutritionist, is well-known for the work she does with celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Molly Sims, Chelsea Handler, Emmy Rossum, and so many more.

For these A-list clients, Kelly helps them get into shape for roles in a healthy, sustainable way.

But that’s not all she’s up to.

She’s also authored two best-selling books, Body Love and Body Love Every Day, which brings her simple framework to everyday readers.

What’s great about Kelly’s approach is that she takes complex science-based nutrition topics and simplifies them in a way that anyone can understand them and apply them to their everyday lives.

When you tune in, you’ll learn about her simple Fab Four framework and how this helps manage blood sugar, improve satiety, and keeps people looking and feeling their best.

Kelly also discusses her simple recipe for creating a Fab Four smoothie, why it’s crucial to manage blood sugar levels, understanding net carbs, and so much more.

Kelly is also a mom who runs a thriving holistic nutrition practice so she understands what it means to live a busy life while still trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

That’s why she’s sharing her simple frameworks in this episode so anyone can start making healthy habits stick no matter how crazy their schedule is.

And that’s exactly what you’ll learn in this episode.

Kelly and Dr. Anthony Gustin also dive into other important areas of health, such as movement and eliminating household chemicals, and how you can weave these practices in without overhauling your entire life.

On top of everything just mentioned, Kelly also holds a 200 Hr Yoga Instructor certification and she’s an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer.

Tune into the episode now to learn more about the simple frameworks Kelly uses on A-list celebrities and everyday clients alike.

089: Ben Greenfield - Biohacking Immunity and Raising Healthy Families Apr 13, 2020

Ben Greenfield, a biohacker, performance coach, ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, professional Spartan athlete, professional speaker, and New York Times best-selling author, is a returning guest of this podcast.

In his first episode, he dove into how to biohack health by sharing what he does to improve his performance and his overall health using his top principles.

Dr. Anthony Gustin and Ben Greenfield take things a step further in today’s episode by getting into a number of different topics from fortifying the immune system, raising healthy families, unschooling, and so much more.

Ben also gets into what he’s doing to keep his family and his immune system protected during this Covid pandemic and how he’s keeping his physical and mental health strong while being quarantined.

So, when you tune in, you’ll hear more about Ben’s breathwork, cold work, his blood flow restricted training regimen, and his approach to raising a healthy family, among other topics.

If you didn’t catch Ben’s first episode, or you don’t know him, he’s a beast to say the least.

On top of everything mentioned earlier, Ben Greenfield is also a Spartan SGX certified coach, he won NSCA’s Personal Trainer of the Year award in 2008, and he was named one of the top 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness in 2013 and 2014.

He’s also recently launched another book titled, Boundless, which teaches people how to upgrade their brain and optimize their bodies to defy aging.

You’ll hear more about this book and some of Ben’s top principles when you tune into the episode.

Check it out now to learn more!

088: Tero Isokauppila - The Superpowers Mushrooms and Adaptogens Have on Health Apr 06, 2020

As a thirteenth generation farmer who grew up foraging mushrooms and other wild foods on his family’s farm, Tero Isokauppila’s passion and curiosity for improving health started at an early age.

He went on to pursue a degree in Chemistry, Business, and a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition at Cornell University and later published two best-selling books, Healing Mushrooms and Santa Sold Shrooms.

He also founded a company you may have heard of called Four Sigmatic.

As you’ll learn about in this podcast episode, Tero is an expert in all things mushrooms, superfoods, and adaptogens.

And that’s exactly what Tero and Dr. Anthony Gustin get into in this episode, among other topics.

So you’ll discover what an adaptogen is, the foods that fall under this category, and how certain mushrooms have medicinal properties..

On top of that, you’ll also discover that mushrooms are much closer to humans than plants and that their microbiome is so beneficial to humans.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what Tero and Dr. Gustin chat about in this episode.

If you don’t know Tero, on top of founding Four Sigmatic and writing two best-selling books, he’s also been chosen twice as one of the world’s Top 50 Food Activists.

He’s been featured in Time, Forbes, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Bon Appétit, Vogue and more and he’s also been a guest speaker at Wanderlust, Summit Series, Google, WME-IMG, and the Fast Company Innovation Festival.

Tune into the episode now to learn more about adaptogenic mushrooms and other proven ways to improve your health from the inside out.

087: Raphael Sirtoli - The Problem with Tracking Calories and What To Do Instead Mar 30, 2020

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight by tracking your calories and struggled, you’re not alone.

This weight loss “tool” rarely works.

And oftentimes there’s a big discrepancy in how many calories you’re supposed to eat versus what you actually should be eating.

So the question is, is there a better way to track your food intake that actually gets results?

As you’ll hear about in this podcast episode with science writer and researcher Raphael Sirtoli, there is definitely a better, more effective approach here and it comes down to tracking a few metrics.

Instead of only focusing on calories, there’s other variables, such as a nutrient density score, keto score, and insulin index, which are far more effective.

When you tune into this episode, you’ll discover why this alternative works so much better for reaching your goals -- including fat loss -- and improving your overall health.

Raphael also explains why you don’t need to measure your food and what you can focus on instead so that you’re not tied to weighing what you eat or measuring every ounce you bite into.

Raphael Sirtoli is a super bright, well-educated researcher and science writer who’s currently pursuing his PhD in the Behavioral and Molecular Lab at the University of Minho.

There, his focus is on combining neuroscience and metabolism to understand the side-effects of antipsychotics and whether or not a keto diet can help mitigate them.

Raphael is also the co-founder of a food tracking app called Nutrita.

Unlike most of these apps on the market, Raphael’s focuses on rating foods based on their nutrition score, among other things, so that you can increase your overall nutrient intake instead of worrying about calories only.

Through his app, he’s helping people reach their health goals by focusing more on behavioral changes that will keep them feeling satisfied instead of hungry for junk foods.

Tune into the episode now to learn more.

086: Emily Schromm - How Emotional Awareness Can Dramatically Improve Your Life Mar 23, 2020

She’s a self-proclaimed “Meathead Hippie”, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, trainer, coach, writer, and creator who realized she could use food and movement to heal from the inside out.

But it wasn’t until she started doing a deep dive into emotional awareness that she found her true self.

And that’s exactly what Emily Schromm comes on the show to talk about with Dr. Anthony Gustin.

While this is a topic that’s not often talked about, it should be for a number of different reasons, as you’ll learn in this episode.

By taking emotional awareness for granted, you could experience negative health outcomes.

And no matter how hard you workout or eat healthy, if you’re missing this key ingredient, you could still find yourself suffering from health ailments.

As Emily mentions in the show, instead of turning to external sources to find the solutions to all of your problems, it pays to turn inward and tap into your feelings.

So how do you do that?

When you tune into this episode, you’ll hear the exact steps to take to start tapping into your emotional awareness, which can greatly improve your life and health, as Emily experienced firsthand.

If you don’t know Emily, on top of being a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, personal trainer, and online coach, she recently self-published her book, The Process, which dives into how to do, feel, know, and make without getting in your own way.

Emily shares some strategies from the book and also chats about how to crush self-doubt, when to let go of things that don’t serve you, how to push past your fears, and a number of other topics.

Tune into the episode now to see how you can drastically improve your life.

085: Max Lugavere - How to Improve Your Health with More than Just Nutrition Mar 16, 2020

Max Lugavere, the New York Times best-selling author of Genius Foods, has come on the show before to talk about what it takes to feed your mind and optimize brain function.

Since that episode, Max has authored another book, The Genius Life, which covers everything else you should focus on to improve your health beyond just nutrition.

And that’s exactly what Max comes on the podcast to chat about with Dr. Anthony Gustin.

Max and Dr. Gustin get into the broader picture of health to see how your environment, what you’re exposed to, sleep, and movement can affect you.

You’ll also hear more about facilitating healthy digestion beyond just what you eat, the problems associated with exposure to endocrine disruptors and eating processed foods, and the one thing most adults don’t get enough of.

If you haven’t met Max Lugavere yet, on top of being a best-selling author, he’s also a talented filmmaker and a health and science journalist.

He’s also the host of The Genius Life podcast, which is a top health podcast on iTunes.

Max has also appeared on The Rachael Ray Show and The Doctors and he’s contributed to Medcape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily News.

When you check out this episode, you’ll see what else could be negatively affecting your health and what you can do about it.

Tune in now to learn more.

084: Travis Christofferson - How Our Health Care System Keeps You Sick Mar 09, 2020

If you’re a regular listener of this podcast, you’ve heard Dr. Anthony Gustin talk about how cancer may come from a metabolic origin with other guests on the show.

Since this topic was extensively covered already, this episode with author and science writer Travis Christofferson takes the conversation further.

So you’ll hear more about treating cancer with supplemental theories, but that’s just the beginning of what Dr. Anthony Gustin and Travis get into.

While diving into this research, Travis quickly discovered that our health care system is failing patient success rates and it doesn’t have to be this way.

When you tune into the episode, you’ll hear more about what’s really preventing us from lowering health care costs, why supplemental therapies aren’t being used, and what needs to change to fix this.

Travis and Dr. Gustin also get into why the war on cancer is so ineffective, why cancer rates are really down, and so much more.

If you don’t know Travis, he’s the author of Tripping Over the Truth, and his latest book, Curable, outlines the exact blueprint needed to transform our health care system.

Travis has also earned a master’s degree in material engineering and science and he’s the founder of The Foundation for Metabolic Cancer Therapies.

By checking out the episode, you’ll learn more about Travis’ background, whether or not it’s possible to fix this situation, and how we get to that point.

Tune in now to learn more.

083: Dr. Becky Campbell - Diagnosing and Treating Histamine Intolerance Mar 02, 2020

After seeing five different doctors, Dr. Becky Campbell, a Functional Medicine practitioner specializing in thyroid health and histamine intolerances, was diagnosed with thyroid issues. Despite this diagnosis and treating it, many other symptoms still remained.

So Dr. Campbell kept digging to uncover the root cause of these issues. She discovered a histamine intolerance was to blame.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Campbell shares her journey along with what a histamine intolerance is and why so many people could unknowingly be affected by it.

You’ll also hear more about the symptoms of an over or underactive thyroid, histamine intolerance symptoms to watch out for, and how to test yourself at home.

If you’re not familiar with Dr. Campbell’s work, she’s the author of The 30-Day Thyroid Reset Plan and The 4-Phase Histamine Reset Plan.

Dr. Campbell is also a board certified doctor of natural medicine (DNM) and she has her doctorate in chiropractic medicine. She’s also trained under Chris Kesser.

Tune in now to learn more about thyroid issues and to see if a histamine intolerance could be causing your unexplained symptoms!

082: Dr. Paul Saladino - Sustainability of Meat-Based vs. Plant-Based Diets Feb 24, 2020

Have you ever wondered if those vegan documentaries were true and that our heavy meat consumption is really ruining the planet?

Or is it just the opposite true?

You may be surprised by the answers to those questions, which you’ll hear about in this podcast episode with Dr. Paul Saladino and Dr. Anthony Gustin.

Dr. Saladino, a classically trained physician and functional medicine practitioner, discusses the problem with our current agricultural system, including how it’s not sustainable, and what it takes to fix this.

On top of that, you’ll hear how regenerative agriculture benefits animals, the environment, and our health.

As a carnivore expert, Dr. Saladino also takes the chat further by sharing important minerals that could be missing from a carnivore diet, why that is, and why LDL cholesterol is an important molecule in the body.

You’ll also hear Dr. Saladino’s thoughts on whether or not saturated fat is good for you.

If you don’t know, Dr. Paul Saladino is a classically trained physician, functional medicine practitioner, and board certified in psychiatry.

He’s also worked as a physician assistant in cardiology before medical school and then worked with Dr. Andrew Weil on integrative medicine and nutritional biochemistry at the University of Arizona.

Most recently, Dr. Saladino published a book titled, The Carnivore Code, which dives into all things carnivore diet and more.

When you check out this episode, you’ll learn more about the sustainability of animal production and so much more.

This is one episode that may surprise you, especially if you follow a plant-based or vegan diet.

Tune in now to learn more!

081: Zach Bitter - What a World Record Breaking Ultra Runner Eats Feb 17, 2020

Zach Bitter is a world and American record-holding endurance athlete with three National Champion wins and three Team USA World 100km wins under his belt.

And his next 100+ mile race is just a few months away.

To say he’s an amazing human is an understatement.

But how does he do it?

You’ll find out when you tune into this episode.

Dr. Anthony Gustin and Zach Bitter dive into how he does it plus how Zach used to fuel with a high-carb diet, why he switched, what he does now, and the results he’s seen since doing so.

You’ll also hear more about what it takes to keep your mind going through an ultra long race and what Zach uses for fuel during one.

For those that don’t know Zach, on top of everything mentioned earlier, Zach is also a coach and public speaker with over 50k social media followers.

He’s made it his mission to find his limitations and help others find theirs.

By tuning in, you’ll see what it really takes to fuel your body and mind through an ultra run.

Check out the episode now!

080: Dr. Bret Scher - The Low-Carb Cardiologist Who’s Transforming Heart Health Feb 10, 2020

Would you be surprised to hear a cardiologist prescribing low-carb and keto diets to his patients?

Dr. Bret Scher, a board-certified cardiologist known as the Low-Carb Cardiologist, definitely received his share of skepticism in the medical field for this.

But, here’s the thing, Dr. Scher started out prescribing the low-fat, high-carb diet he was taught throughout medical school to his patients.

And it didn’t work.

His patients weren’t making improvements despite his and their best efforts.

Dr. Scher knew there had to be a better way and eventually, his research led him to keto.

You may be thinking that he’d be the last person promoting a low-carb, high-fat diet, but he found incredible results personally and in his patients, especially his most challenging ones.

You’ll hear more about this, along with the other lifestyle therapies he’s prescribing.

Dr. Scher also shares what to do about high cholesterol on keto, other blood markers to consider, and his experience prescribing time-restricted eating.

Dr. Scher is board certified in adult cardiovascular disease, adult echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology.

He’s also held prior certifications as a NASM certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, as well as in functional medicine and behavior modification.

When you check out this episode, you’ll learn about the research behind using keto and low-carb diets to improve heart health and so much more.

Check out the episode now!

079: William Shewfelt - How One Actor Fine-Tuned His Diet and Workouts for Optimal Performance Feb 03, 2020

As you’ll learn in this podcast episode, William Shewfelt -- you may know him for his role as Brody the Red Power Ranger on Power Rangers Ninja Steel, uses a much more strategic approach to his health and fitness goals.

And it’s clearly effective.

You’ll get a sneak peek at exactly what that looks like when you tune in.

So you’ll hear about what he eats in a day, what his workout split looks like, and how he’s found the sweet spot that works for him.

William also shares his best tips for getting through personal hardships, why it’s crucial that you spend time on personal development, and so much more.

If you don’t know, William Shewfelt is an actor, speaker, author, and health and fitness advocate who has amassed close to 80k followers on his social media platforms combined.

When you tune in, you’ll hear more about his health and fitness journey and how he’s gone from vegan to keto to carnivore.

And that’s just the beginning.

Tune into the episode now to learn more!

078: Robby Sansom - The Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture Jan 27, 2020

As you’ll quickly learn in this podcast episode with guest Robby Sansom, fake meat and monocultures are destroying our planet at extremely fast rates.

Robby shares how long we currently have to continue on with the way our agricultural system is set up now-- it’s incredibly low -- and how regenerative agriculture can help fix this.

You’ll also hear more about what regenerative agriculture is, the benefits of switching to this, and how it’s transforming the way we raise meat and the future outlook of our planet.

If you don’t know Robby, he’s a land steward who has spent the last several years of his life studying the problems in our current agricultural system and addressing how they can be solved with regenerative agriculture.

He co-founded Force of Nature Meats, which is focused on accelerating a global regenerative supply network.

Don’t sweat it if you’ve never heard of these terms -- most people haven’t.

Because of that, we’ll keep things simple in this episode to help you see what’s really going on -- it’s a real eye-opener.

Tune in now to learn more.

077: Aaron Alexander - Movement Principles that Transform Health Jan 20, 2020

Getting enough movement throughout your day isn’t just about keeping your body in peak physical shape.

To prove this, Aaron Alexander explains in this episode that postural anchoring can affect your mood and that your wrist strength is a surprising indicator of your cardiovascular health.

Aaron also discusses how our artificial environment is contributing to more health problems instead of less, what NEAT is and how you can improve it, and why standing desks won’t solve this problem.

If you don’t know Aaron, he’s a premier leader in the movement space and has over 10 years of experience studying movement.

He came up with five principles that simplify his extensive research, which he published in a book he co-authored, The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind and Stress-Proof Life.

In this episode, Aaron’s sharing some of his best movement principles -- which can easily be weaved into your day -- and why these matter so much.

Whether you exercise regularly or you’re on the sedentary side, this episode has some eye-opening points you don’t want to miss.

Tune in now to learn more!

076: Jesse Griffiths - Hunting for Better Food Quality Jan 15, 2020

In this first episode of The Natural State Podcast, we’re starting out with a controversial episode -- Jesse Griffiths and Dr. Anthony Gustin dive into hunting.

But they’re taking a completely different approach and looking at the other side to hunting in this episode.

So instead of killing animals for sport, it’s about doing so to improve the quality of the foods you eat.

Jesse has a unique way of approaching hunting and he shares this in this podcast episode.

You’ll also discover how Jesse has respect and admiration for the animals he hunts and how he puts incredible emphasis on sourcing ingredients locally and seasonally.

If you’ve never heard of Jesse Griffiths, he’s the owner of Dai Due, a restaurant in Austin, TX that sources its ingredients locally and seasonally.

Jesse also hosts and teaches hunting and butchery classes in his hunting schools, which you’ll also hear more about.

Even if you don’t agree with hunting, this is one episode you don’t want to miss -- it could easily change your mind.

Check out the episode now to learn more about hunting for better food quality.

Introducing: The Natural State Jan 10, 2020

If you’re looking for The Keto Answers podcast, you’re in the right place… sort of.

As Dr. Anthony Gustin mentions in this short episode, which dives into what you can expect with The Natural State, keto and nutrition are just one piece of the puzzle and one tool you can use to achieve better health.

But they’re not the only thing you should focus on.

That’s why The Keto Answers podcast has transformed into The Natural State, which expands the conversations beyond just keto and nutrition.

Join Dr. Anthony Gustin and his guests as they dive deeper into nutrition, sleep, movement, relationships, and so much more.

To see what’s in store, check out this short episode now!

075: Dr. Angela Poff - Ketones, Ketosis, and Cancer Metabolism: A Top Keto Researcher Shares the Latest Sep 23, 2019

In this podcast episode, Dr. Anthony Gustin interviews Dr. Angela Poff, a leading keto researcher based out of the University of South Florida.

Dr. Poff has worked with Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, another leading researcher at USF, for almost 10 years now to study therapeutic ketosis and cancer metabolism, along with other conditions such as seizures and neurodegenerative diseases.

You’ll hear more about everything they’ve discovered along this research journey when you tune into the episode.

Dr. Angela Poff holds a Ph. D in Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida, where she’s been researching for almost a decade now.

You’ll discover how Dr. Poff got into this space, why she’s so passionate about it now, and what she does on a day-to-day basis as a result of their research findings in this episode.

Dr. Poff also shares her knowledge on ketones, ketosis on different cancer models, and how she modified keto for pregnancy.

Check out the episode now to learn more!

074: Dr. Anthony Gustin - Keto Answers: Dr. Gustin’s New Book on Ketosis, Carb Tolerance, Different Keto Diets, and Whether Carbs Are Bad (Hint:They’re Not) Sep 16, 2019

Does your body need carbohydrates?

Are all carbs bad for you?

Can you change your carb tolerance?

Can you get all your nutrients from high-fat foods?

If questions like these have come up on your keto journey, you’re not alone.

That’s why Dr. Anthony Gustin wrote his new book, Keto Answers. In it, Dr. Gustin addresses 268 questions about keto, covering almost anything you might wonder about on your keto journey.

In this podcast, Dr. Gustin and Chris Irvin, Head of Education for Perfect Keto, talk about the book-writing process, how many carbs your body needs, whether carbs are bad for you, how to change your carb tolerance, and more.

If this is your first time checking out The Keto Answers Podcast and you’re not familiar, Dr. Anthony Gustin, the host of the episode, is a board-certified chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner as well as the founder of Perfect Keto.

Since he transitioned out of his clinical practice, he’s made it my mission to help as many people as possible achieve optimal health and well-being.

He does this by creating educational pieces -- such as this podcast episode -- and by developing high-quality, clean, keto-friendly products that make living low-carb easier.

When you tune into the episode, you’ll hear more about Dr. Anthony Gustin and Chris’ keto journeys, as well as their thoughts on common keto questions.

Check out the episode now and you may finally have the answers you’ve been looking for.

073: Dr. Mary Newport - Using Ketones to Combat Brain Inflammation Aug 26, 2019

An unfortunate circumstance led Dr. Mary Newport down a path of needing to find alternative therapies for treating Alzheimer’s.

Through her research, she discovered that something she was already feeding preemies in her NICU could help.

So she dove headfirst into the research and started supplementing on her own and alongside clinical trials.

In this podcast episode, she shares all about her journey and her incredible story, what her research has uncovered, and the powerful results she saw in as little as a few hours.

You’ll also discover more about MCTs and coconut oil and why she recommends them for preventative purposes and to combat any existing inflammation before it gets worse.

For anyone reading that’s not familiar with Dr. Newport, she’s one of the first to use coconut oil and MCTs to treat neurodegenerative diseases and she’s been doing so for over eleven years now.

She’s also authored three books since starting this journey and has made it her mission to spread everything she’s learned in the hopes of helping others.

By tuning into the episode, you’ll discover just how incredible MCTs can be for combating inflammation.

Check out the episode now to learn more!

072: Justin Mares - The History of Perfect Keto, Problems with Food Manufacturing, Lab-Grown Meat, Sleep Issues, and Why the Blue Zones May Not Be Accurate Aug 19, 2019

In this week’s episode, Dr. Anthony Gustin sits down with Perfect Keto’s other co-founder, Justin Mares, who’s also the co-founder of Kettle & Fire, to chat about a number of different topics.

So you’ll discover how Perfect Keto started and how it has evolved, the story behind Kettle & Fire, and why both founders turned to health and wellness products.

You’ll also hear how they both struggled with food manufacturers when developing their products and what they did to overcome this.

Justin and Dr. Gustin also get into their thoughts on lab grown meat, regenerative farming, Blue Zones, and insomnia.

If you don’t know Justin, he’s a best-selling co-author of the book, Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth, among everything else mentioned.

He’s also had his hand in a number of different successful side hustles, including small SaaS businesses, Udemy courses, email courses, investing in cryptocurrency, and so much more.

Join us as we take a break from only talking about nutrition to giving you a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of what it takes to create high-quality health products.

Tune in now!

071: Tim Noakes - CrossFit and Half Marathons on Keto, Carbs and Insulin Resistance, Getting Enough Protein, and the Problem With High-Carb Vegan Diets Aug 12, 2019

Professor Tim Noakes challenged the current dietary guidelines in South Africa and faced heavy opposition -- both persecution and prosecution -- as a result.

In this episode, you’ll learn why he did this, what really happened when he did, and why it was worth it for him to keep powering through despite everything he faced.

Professor Noakes also shares how he used his research to treat his own insulin resistance which he developed despite being active and running half-marathons and several miles each week.

You’ll also hear more about why he loves CrossFit at the age of 69 and why he recommends it.

If you didn’t know, Professor Noakes has been published in 750+ scientific articles and books and cited over 19,000 times in literature.

He’s also authored and co-authored several books and currently teaches medical professionals how to prescribe a low-carb diet to their patients.

By tuning in, you’ll hear all about Professor Noakes’ recommendations for combating insulin resistance and improving your overall health.

Check out the episode now to learn more!

070: Mike Mutzel - The Five Pillars of Health, Tips for Better Sleep, Meal Timing on Circadian Rhythm, Backyard Farming, and How to Stay Healthy While Traveling Jul 22, 2019

Did you know that your tongue position can significantly impact your quality of sleep?

Or that how much light you’re exposed to -- both natural and the glowing blue light emitted from your devices -- can also contribute to better or worse health?

With exercise and nutrition at the forefront of health, Mike Mutzel is here to share other areas you should be paying attention to -- like those two just mentioned.

That’s why, in this episode, he dives into his five pillars of health and how to optimize each one.

Dr. Anthony Gustin and Mike also chat about how to stay healthy while traveling, getting started with backyard farming, and how to avoid environmental chemicals, especially those in your couch.

If you don’t know, Mike holds a master’s degree in nutrition, he graduated as a functional medicine practitioner, and he wrote the book Belly Fat Effect.

By tuning into this episode, you’ll hear his best tips and you’ll have a sneak peek into the exact steps he takes, both personally and with his family, to achieve an optimal level of health.

Hit the play button to learn more now.

069: Dr. Anthony Gustin - (Q&A #6) - Keto Rash, Common Fasting Mistakes, CrossFit and Keto, and What to Do if You Have Trouble Digesting Fats Jul 15, 2019

What’s the best way to suppress your hunger on keto without breaking your fast?

My doctor said my cholesterol is too high and wants me on a statin. Should I consider keto or avoid it?

What is keto rash and is it possible to prevent it?

Should beginners track their macros and calories when first starting out on keto?

If questions like these have come up on your keto journey, you’re not alone.

That’s why Dr. Anthony Gustin sits down with Perfect Keto’s Head of Education, Chris Irvin, The Ketologist, to help answer the most common questions they see, including those just mentioned.

Chris and Dr. Gustin also chat about CrossFitting on keto, their personal workout routines, and so much more.

If this is your first time checking out The Keto Answers Podcast and you’re not familiar, Dr. Anthony Gustin, the host of the episode, is a board-certified chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner as well as the founder of Perfect Keto.

Since he transitioned out of his clinical practice, he’s made it my mission to help as many people as possible achieve optimal health and well-being.

He does this by creating educational pieces -- such as this podcast episode -- and by developing high-quality, clean, keto-friendly products that make living low-carb easier.

When you tune into the episode, you’ll hear more about Dr. Anthony Gustin’s and Chris’ keto journey and what they would do differently after being several years in.

Check out the episode now and you may finally have the answers you’ve been looking for.

068: Dave Feldman - High Cholesterol on Keto, Triglyceride Levels, The Best Way to Gauge Cholesterol, and When to Be Alarmed Jul 08, 2019

Has your doctor recently told you that your cholesterol levels were too high and that your keto diet could be to blame?

Wondering if they’re right and if you have anything to worry about?

While we can’t give you medical advice over the podcast, the guest speaker of this episode, Dave Feldman, provides some helpful insight on this topic.

Dave studies lipidology, which you’ll learn about, to help people prevent cholesterol problems that can lead to serious conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and strokes.

When you tune in, you’ll discover that high levels of cholesterol may not be a bad thing if these other blood markers are low.

On the flipside, high results in those key markers of inflammation could be a huge sign that your doctor is right.

By tuning into the episode, you’ll find out what it means to have high cholesterol on keto, when to be concerned, and what you can do about it.

Dave Feldman -- who has over 50k social followers -- also shares everything he’s discovered through his research and his own personal journey from lowering his A1c down from 7.1.

So if cholesterol is one of those topics you’re unsure of on a keto diet, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

067: Dr. Anthony Gustin – (Q&A #5) - Camping on Keto, Low-Carb Snacks That Won’t Raise Blood Sugar, Exercise and Blood Sugar, and Why You Should Track Your Blood Sugar Jul 01, 2019

What are the best foods to pack when you’re on keto and plan to camp in a tent for a few days?

Do artificial sweeteners, stevia, or monk fruit spike your blood sugar? Will the latter two cause inflammation?

Should you check your blood sugar even if you have no serious health conditions?

Questions like these come up all the time which is why the Founder of Perfect Keto, Dr. Anthony Gustin, makes it a point to answer as many as he can in these Q&A podcast episodes.

In this fifth edition, Dr. Gustin sits down with Chris Irvin, The Ketologist, and Perfect Keto’s Head of Education, to dive into several topics surrounding blood sugar.

So you’ll learn what keto foods caused their blood sugar to spike and what didn’t, and how exercise affects your blood sugar, among other things.

They also share a sneak peek at upcoming Perfect Keto products and what their VIP customers think of them.

On top of that, you’ll also discover the one snack Dr. Gustin can’t believe is marketed as keto-friendly -- you’ve probably tried it before -- and why he thinks it should be illegal to sell it with that kind of labeling.

Tune into the episode now to learn about these topics and more!

066: Thomas Seyfried - Upending Traditional Cancer Treatment with Ketosis, Fasting, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Jun 24, 2019

After researching how ketosis combats seizures in children with epilepsy, Dr. Thomas Seyfried realized that it could have even more of an impact.

This time, he set out to see what the research showed when it comes to combating tumor growth and cancer in patients.

What he discovered was nothing short of incredible.

His research proved that cancer is a metabolic disease -- similar to type 1 or 2 diabetes, not a genetic one.

So your genes, or even genetic mutations, don’t cause cancer.

And since cancer is a metabolic disruption, there are ways to restore balance and reduce the size of cancer tumors.

But those science-backed strategies don’t involve the typical cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation.

Instead, Dr. Seyfried’s research showed that ketosis, fasting, and hyperbaric oxygen were more effective at treating tumor growth.

You’ll hear more about this and everything else he’s discovered over decades of research when you tune into the episode.

And if you haven’t come across Dr. Seyfried’s work yet, he wrote the book, Cancer as a Metabolic Disease, and has over 150 peer-reviewed publications.

This episode is jam-packed with information and it’s one you don’t want to miss.

Check out the episode now to learn more.

065: Miriam Kalamian - Keto for Cancer: Plus Fasting, Protein Intake, and The Number One Thing You Can Do Today, Even if You’re Healthy Jun 17, 2019

Miriam Kalamian’s son was diagnosed with a brain tumor that was progressively getting worse and not responding well to treatment.

Determined to exhaust all of her options, she dove headfirst into treatments she could use to complement the standard one given.

Her research led her to using keto for cancer.

Despite her determination though, Miriam’s doctors didn’t think keto was worth it and advised her to stick to the plan, which did not include the high-fat diet.

Eventually, she persisted, did extensive research, and figured out how to use keto therapeutically.

And her efforts paid off big time since she saw incredible results in her son’s condition.

Miriam dives into the science behind why keto works (and when it doesn’t), what fuels cancer, and the exact steps to take if you’ve been diagnosed.

She also shares her tip for what to focus on if you’re healthy, how to use fasting to reduce chemo side effects, and other therapies.

If you don’t know Miriam Kalamian, she’s authored the book, Keto for Cancer, which shares her journey and the what’s she uncovered along the way in much greater detail.

In this podcast episode, you’ll hear about this and so much more.

Check it out now!

064: Dr. Zoe Harcombe - Reversing Outdated Dietary Guidelines, Understanding Food Cravings, and What it Takes to Stop Overeating Carbs and Sugar Jun 12, 2019

What does the research support when it comes to our current nutritional guidelines?

What about with regards to dietary fat and carbohydrate intake?

Dr. Zoe Harcombe quickly discovered that our current dietary guidelines are outdated and not supported by science.

Instead, the research is proving that just the opposite is true -- following a low-carb, high-fat diet is the key to better health.

Dr. Harcombe discusses why that is and she digs deeper into understanding food cravings, especially those for sweet and carb-heavy foods, in this episode.

You’ll also learn how to stop overeating, what it takes to improve public health, and why she transitioned from being a vegetarian for 20 years.

If you’re not familiar with Dr. Harcombe, she has a Ph.D. in public health nutrition and has authored six books, including, Why Do You Overeat?, The Obesity Epidemic, and Stop Counting Calories and Start Losing Weight.

In this podcast episode, you’ll get to hear a condensed version of her top principles from several decades of research.

Listen in now to learn more about how rewriting our nutritional guidelines can drastically improve health, combat cravings, and promote weight loss.

063: Andy Hnilo - Generating Healthy Skin Cells, Personal Care Ingredients to Avoid for Healthier Skin, Why Retinol is Bad and What to Use Instead Jun 03, 2019

Most people know just how important it is to check food labels to see if there are any chemical ingredients lurking inside.

But, for some reason, many don’t carry this important step over to other areas of their life, especially when it comes to skincare products.

As you’ll learn in this episode with Andy Hnilo, the founder of an all-natural skincare line, Alitura Naturals, this is a huge mistake.

And we’re not talking about causing more wrinkles or creating crow’s feet twenty years too early.

Rather, you’ll see that many skincare products out there contain carcinogenic ingredients, which means they have the potential to cause cancer.

And that’s just the beginning sadly.

Andy explains the real impact these fake ingredients have on your health, he shares the worst offenders to avoid starting immediately, and why expensive prescription skincare products aren’t any better.

You’ll also discover the truth about retinol creams and how to find sunscreens that are toxin-free.

If you’re wondering who Andy Hnilo is, he’s a former D1 baseball player who suffered a huge trauma that led him down this path of uncovering the truth about skincare products and the harmful ingredients in them.

He’s made it his mission to provide a healthier alternative that’s GMO and chemical-free. You’ll hear about this and so much more when you check out this episode now.

062: Dr. Anthony Gustin - (Q&A #4) - My Daily Routines, Improving Mental Health, Exogenous Ketones and Stomach Upsets, Fiber Intake, and What I Wish I Knew Sooner May 27, 2019

Have you ever wondered what Dr. Anthony Gustin’s routines look like?

Or how he powers down each night?

Maybe you’re curious to learn how Dr. Gustin juggles running a business and working out while staying in ketosis.

If questions like these have ever come up, today’s podcast episode is for you since Dr. Anthony Gustin, the founder of Perfect Keto, sits down to answer these and more.

This is the fourth Q&A he’s done but it’s a little different than the last three.

For the first half of the episode, you’ll get a peek into what a typical day looks like for him, including what he eats, and how he trains.

You’ll also discover how long he’s followed keto, what he wishes he knew sooner, how to improve mental health, the truth about fiber, and so much more.

As a special treat for tuning in, you’ll also get a sneak peek into the latest Perfect Keto products that are already in the pipeline.

So if you’re curious to see how Dr. Gustin does it all and then some, you have some questions about keto, or you want the inside scoop on the latest products, this is the episode to check out.

Tune in now to learn more!

061: Gary Taubes - Why We Get Fat, What Calories In vs Calories Out Gets Wrong, and How to Lose Weight Using a High-Fat Keto Diet May 20, 2019

You’ve been told that you need to eat less and exercise more.

But, if you’ve already tried this route, then you know firsthand that it doesn’t work.

Instead of throwing in the towel and feeling like weight loss is impossible for you, tune into this episode to discover strategies to fix this.

As an investigative health and science journalist and researcher, Gary’s spent the last two decades studying the science of fat.

He’s authored several books and made it his mission to uncover why people get fat, why it’s hard to lose fat, and what to do.

And you’ll hear all about this and more in this podcast episode.

Gary also shares the research behind these claims and why many refuse to accept it despite having a mountain of evidence to support it.

You’ll also discover the real culprit behind the obesity epidemic and what it takes to fix this.

So if you’ve ever struggled to lose weight, especially following the calories in vs calories out method, you don’t want to miss this episode.

Check it out now to find out how you can finally tap into your own fat burning potential.

060: Dr. Paul Saladino - Plant Toxicity, The Carnivore Diet from a Doctor’s Perspective, and Foods to Add and Avoid When Going Carnivore May 13, 2019

While training to be a physician, he was taught that eating a diet packed with fruits and vegetables was the way to go.

But, after practicing for several years, his patients weren’t getting any better despite following these orders and were dependent on a mix of prescriptions.

Convinced there had to be a better solution for his patients, Dr. Paul Saladino started experimenting with the carnivore diet personally and found great success.

After some time, he started testing how his patients responded to it and discovered it was a helpful tool for improving their health..

Since then, Dr. Paul Saladino has made it his mission to help people improve their quality of life by using the carnivore diet.

And in this podcast episode, you’ll learn all about his science-based approach to carnivore and his opinion on whether or not you should eat plants..

Dr. Saladino also shares his hierarchy of meat, how most people on carnivore are not eating nose to tail right, his thoughts on pork and meat sustainability, and so much more.

So if you’ve already started a carnivore diet or you’re thinking of doing so, this is one episode worth checking out.

Tune in now to learn more!

059: Dr. Jeff Volek - 10+ Years of Keto Research, Cholesterol on Keto, Exogenous Ketones, and How Keto is Reshaping Outdated Nutritional Guidelines Apr 26, 2019

Over 20 years ago, Dr. Jeff Volek was taught that high-carb, low-fat diets were the key to optimal nutrition.

But, as Dr. Volek soon realized, this diet had just the opposite effect on health.

Instead of promoting a better quality of life, high-carb diets have led to incredibly high rates of type 2 diabetes and obesity.

It’s even contributed to a national security crisis, as you’ll learn in this podcast episode.

As a possible solution, Dr. Volek and his team of researchers started studying nutritional ketosis and they haven’t stopped two decades later.

You’ll hear what the latest low-carb diet research supports, where the future is heading, and so much more in this episode.

If you’re not familiar with Dr. Volek’s work, he’s a New York Times best-selling author, with five books under his belt.

He also has over 300 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and has given 200 lectures across the globe on this topic.

As a pioneer in this space, Dr. Volek is a wealth of knowledge and continues to study how nutritional ketosis and exogenous ketones can be beneficial to health.

And he shares his latest findings in this episode, which means you don’t want to miss it.

Tune in now to learn more!

058: Dr. Michael Ruscio - Strategies for Improving Gut Health, How Histamines Might Be Sabotaging Your Health, and Choosing the Right Probiotic Apr 22, 2019

Gut health has been such a buzz lately that most people understand its importance on a basic level.

This could mean adding in prebiotic-rich foods, taking probiotics, and drinking or eating things like Kombucha and Kefir to promote an optimal gut balance.

But what if we told you that this approach could be making things worse if you’re not targeting it towards what your body specifically needs?

It’s true.

And if you’re continually doing this, it’s no wonder that your issues have only slightly improved.

The good news is that this is a sign that you’re moving in the right direction and, with the help of this podcast episode with Dr. Michael Ruscio, you can keep moving that way.

To do that, Dr. Ruscio shares the exact steps he uses in his clinical practice to help his patients improve their gut health.

He’ll also jump into why probiotics may not be working for you and how to find ones that will, immunoglobulins on gut health, dietary histamines, the best diets for gut repair, sugar alcohols on the gut, and so much more.

Tune into the episode now to learn what it really takes to improve your gut health.

057: Robb Wolf - Electrolyte Imbalances When Eating Low-Carb, mTOR Activation, Fasting, the Carnivore Diet, and Finding the Right Tool to Reach Your Health Goals Apr 01, 2019

He was one of the first guys to dive head-first into paleo.

He’s even dabbled on carnivore for six weeks.

Now he prefers a paleo-keto approach.

If you haven’t guessed it yet, this podcast episode features two-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Paleo Solutions and Wired to Eat, Robb Wolf.

Robb sits down with Dr. Anthony Gustin to chat about everything from mTOR activation, fasting, autophagy, electrolyte imbalances, and more.

Robb even dives in deep to uncover the mechanisms at work with fasting and being on a low-carb diet and where he thinks things will evolve in the future.

So if you’re someone who loves to geek out, this episode is perfect for you.

And if you’re just interested in learning more about how to improve your health and quality of life, you’ll find something interesting in this episode too.

Robb -- who has close to 300k social media followers -- also shares his best advice for choosing the right tool to reach your health goals.

Check out this jam-packed episode now to learn more!

056: Siim Land - Fasting and Muscle Mass, a Deep Dive into mTOR, and Reaching Autophagy With and Without Fasting Mar 25, 2019

While most people understand the benefits of fasting, few know the true power of reaching autophagy.

But what exactly is autophagy and the benefits associated with it?

We’ll briefly tackle the basics like these before moving on to more complex topics such as long-term fasting, muscle mass, mTOR, and protein synthesis.

Don’t let the complexity of the topics deter you though -- Siim shares his knowledge in an easy to digest format that both beginners and seasoned pros alike can understand.

In addition to that, you’ll also hear more about Siim’s tips for breaking a fast, prolonging a fast, carb refeeding, and whether or not you should workout while fasting.

As a best-selling author with close to 100k social media followers, Siim Land is a wealth of knowledge on the topic of autophagy and fasting and he shares everything he knows in this episode.

Whether you’re just dipping your toes in the water here or you’ve been fasting for years now, this episode has something for you.

Tune in now to learn more!

055: Ben Greenfield - Biohacking Your Health: The Top Hacks From a Professional Obstacle Course Racer Mar 18, 2019

Have you ever wondered if there was a way to improve your health in less time?

While we’re not referring to quick weight loss strategies and detoxes that don’t work, we are saying that it’s possible to biohack your health, as you’ll learn in this podcast episode with Ben Greenfield, one of the world’s top influential people in the health and fitness world.

Ben shares some of his best biohacking strategies, his morning rituals, and what moved the needle the most in terms of performance and health in this episode.

You’ll also hear more about the specific type of water he swears by for better health, his race performance hacks for both before and during a race, and what he sees as the future in this space.

If you’re not familiar with Ben Greenfield, he’s an obstacle course racer, best-selling author, biohacker, coach, relentless self-experimenter, father to twin boys and has over 400k social media followers.

So he understands what it’s like to maintain a busy lifestyle while achieving incredible health feats.

Find out his insanely simple secrets by tuning into this podcast episode now!

054: Dr. Josh Axe - Nutritional Principles from Chinese Medicine, Keto for Cancer, CBD, and 3 Missing Ingredients in Most Diets Mar 11, 2019

You may not have expected Dr. Anthony Gustin of Perfect Keto to sit down with Dr. Josh Axe since their companies are similar, but the reality is they share a similar background as well as some of the same health and nutritional philosophies.

You’ll hear more about this and Dr. Axe’s background as a former chiropractor and how he uses a nutritional approach based on Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Axe also shares how he helped his mom use keto during her cancer diagnosis, his thoughts on using keto both short-term and long-term, and whether he follows a keto diet or not.

If you’re not familiar with Dr. Josh Axe, he’s a certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist who has amassed close to 5.3 million followers on his social media channels.

We also dive into a number of topics surrounding probiotics, collagen, CBD, and the best herbs and spices for better health.

This episode is jam-packed with a ton of information -- it’s one you don’t want to miss.

Tune in now to learn more!

053: Dr. Daniel Pompa - Why Most Detoxes Are Bogus, Mercury Poisoning, Autophagy, and How to Create New Stem Cells Mar 05, 2019

Is it really possible to detoxify the body?

Or are those juice cleanses and detox kits just a marketing scam?

As the title suggests, these quick-fixes don’t even scratch the surface when it comes to detoxification.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t rid your body of toxins, including heavy metals.

Rather, it’s just the opposite as you’ll learn in this podcast episode with Dr. Daniel Pompa, a former chiropractor who now practices cellular healing and teaches hundreds of doctors and professionals how to guide their patients through cellular detoxes.

Find out what it takes to really detoxify your body, why you would want to do this in the first place, and how fasting and a low-carb diet are great tools to use here.

You’ll also discover the one key ingredient missing in people who eat a healthy diet, why Dr. Pompa believes in diet variation, and how autophagy works.

This is one eye-opening episode you don’t want to miss, especially if you’re dealing with unexplained chronic fatigue, headaches, anxiety, sleeplessness, or other unwanted symptoms.

Tune into the episode now to learn more!

052: Adee Zukier Cazayoux - Tips from a Nutritional Coach, Electrolytes on Keto, and Why Your Nutrition Approach Should Evolve Over Time Feb 25, 2019

She’s coached hundreds of clients throughout the years and believes in a dogma-free nutrition approach.

Yet, after some persistent nudging, she decided to give keto a try for 90-days.

Despite eating more calories, Adee Zukier Cazayoux, CEO and founder of a nutritional coaching program called Working Against Gravity, lost body fat and felt better than ever.

Even with these positive results though, she doesn’t push keto on her clients.

So what does she promote?

Find out in this podcast episode as Adee shares her top nutrition tips from all of these years helping people make weight for competitions and lose body fat.

These aren’t your typical diet and nutrition tips either. Rather, they’re focused on finding the right fit for you and how this may change over time.

And if you’ve ever wanted a sneak peek into a nutritional coaching program to see if hiring a coach could help you reach your goals, this episode gives you exactly that.

We’ll show you what a coach does and what they focus on specifically.

Tune into the episode to learn more now!

051: Dr. Cate Shanahan - Vegetable Oils: The Real Culprit Behind Poor Health, According to Research Feb 18, 2019

If you’re following a ketogenic diet, you already know that carbs and sugar are bad for you.

But you may not have realized that vegetable oils are just as detrimental to your health and should be eliminated right away too.

And if you’re unknowingly consuming these, it could be why you’re struggling to reach your goals on keto.

Fortunately, this podcast episode with board certified family medicine physician and author of Deep Nutrition, Dr. Cate Shanahan, can help.

In it, we’ll share why vegetable oils are so bad for you, the exact ones to eliminate, and why we’ve had this wrong for so long.

Dr. Shanahan also dives into a study that’s been overly and incorrectly used showing how a ketogenic diet causes weight gain and fatty liver.

On top of that, we also discuss keto on athletic performance and Dr. Shanahan gives her best tips for how many carbs athletes should consume on keto.

This is one episode you don’t want to miss.

Tune in now to see what we mean.

050: Dr. Anna Cabeca - How Keto Affects Women’s Hormones, Benefits of A Keto-Alkaline Approach, and More Strategies for Achieving Hormonal Balance Feb 13, 2019

Are you a woman in perimenopause or menopause and have tried a low-carb ketogenic diet only to find that it made you irritable and gave you a case of the “keto crazies?”

If this has happened to you, it doesn’t mean that keto is the wrong tool to use here. Rather, you may just be missing one huge component: alkalinity.

Contrary to popular belief, becoming more alkaline doesn’t involve eliminating all acidic foods for alkaline-only ones. Instead, it means finding the right balance while striving to reach and maintain ketosis.

Fortunately, thanks to this podcast episode with triple board certified physician Dr. Anna Cabeca that won’t be so hard to do since she’s sharing her top principles for becoming more alkaline on a ketogenic diet.

This style of eating helped Dr. Cabeca reverse perimenopause so she could successfully have a child at age 41, and she continues to use these principles with success in thousands of women at her practice.

Tune into the episode now to learn how to balance your hormones naturally so you can finally reap the positive benefits that come with a ketogenic diet.

049: Kyle Kingsbury - Life Lessons from Fighting UFC and MMA, Experimenting with Nutrition, and the Importance of Self-Reflection Jan 15, 2019

To improve as an MMA fighter, Kyle Kingsbury turned to meditation and self-reflection, which helped to calm his mind and keep it quiet during fights.

But he quickly realized that these tools were also helping him become a better person.

Fast forward 10 years later and Kyle has moved on from being a professional athlete and works as the Director of Human Optimization at a popular supplement company.

In this podcast episode, we chat about how Kyle still uses those tools to figure out what his next move in life is, why he experiments with nutrition -- including trying the carnivore diet for 17 days and taking part in an elimination challenge, his seasonal approach to carbs, and why he challenges things instead of just accepting them at face value.

Kyle also dives into the life lessons that fighting taught him and why he doesn’t follow some of the traditional dieting advice.

Check out the episode now to learn more!

048: Brandon Carter - How to Build Muscle on Keto, Protein-Sparing Modified Fasts, and The Positive Side Effects that Come with a Low-Carb High-Fat Diet Jan 07, 2019

Is it possible to build muscle on keto?

Or do you need carbs to do this?

And if it’s not carbs, then what is it?

Should you just increase your fat intake? Or protein? Or both?

Instead of being overwhelmed by what to do, tune into this podcast episode with the self-proclaimed Keto King, Brandon Carter, who has made it his mission to help people pack on muscle while following a low-carb high fat-diet, to find out the exact strategy you need to do this.

We’ll show you how to adjust your macros and maintain a lean physique without having to add carbs into the mix.

Brandon also shares his experience with cyclical keto and protein-sparing modified fasts.

Check out the podcast episode now to learn more about building muscle on keto.

047: David Goggins - Overcoming Obstacles, Changing Your Mindset, and How to Break Free From Your Comfort Zone Jan 03, 2019

On the surface, you see a chiseled Navy SEAL that’s clearly in shape and has his life together.

But that wasn’t always the case thanks to his hard upbringing.

At one point David Goggins had just 3 months to lose over 100 pounds in order to try out to become a Navy SEAL, which would help him escape his abusive, alcoholic father and help to support his mom who worked 3 jobs.

Determined to prove he could, David changed his mindset and put in the hard work necessary to achieve that goal and so many more.

And he continues to implement these same strategies -- which he shares in his latest book and this podcast episode -- to consistently improve his situation.

Join David and Dr. Anthony Gustin as they discuss David’s top tools for changing your mindset, overcoming a bad mentality, and finally making progress in your life.

Tune into the episode now to learn more!

046: Diane Sanfilippo - Keto & Paleo, Why Ketosis Isn’t About Fat Loss, and How a SAVVY Nutritional Approach Can Help Dec 31, 2018

You may have heard of Diane Sanfilippo from one of her best selling books, Practical Paleo or The 21-Day Sugar Detox, but did you know she’s been using ketosis as a tool the entire time?

Does that mean she’s switched from her paleo roots to full-time keto?

As you’ll learn in this podcast episode, Diane’s approach is different.

For one, it removes diet labels and encourages flexibility and finding the right diet to support your lifestyle at this stage in your life, even if this changes over time.

She also uses a SAVVY way of eating and tracks her food in another more effective format instead of subtracting from an arbitrary budget of 1,200 calories per day.

Diane shares her knowledge on these topics in an easy-to-digest format in this episode, where we also discuss why ketosis is not about fat loss and what else people get wrong about a keto diet.

Check out the episode now to learn more about Diane’s concise approach and simple framework.

045: Jonathan Bailor - Why Calorie Counting is Bogus & What to Do Instead Dec 24, 2018

If you’ve ever tried the calories in versus calories out approach to losing weight, then you probably know firsthand how this doesn’t work.

But is that a universal truth or is it just not the right approach for your body?

In this episode with guest Jonathan Bailer, a New York Times Bestselling Author of The Calorie Myth and other notable books such as The Smarter Science of Slim and The Set Point Diet, Dr. Anthony Gustin explores what’s really going on with calorie counting, including what Harvard Medical research supports.

We’ll also dive into why calories have become such a fixation, the best nutrient-dense foods to reach for, and the exact step-by-step strategy to implement today to improve both your overall health and weight (hint: you won’t have to ever count a single calorie again).

So if you’re tired of logging every bite and killing yourself at the gym, and you’re still not seeing results, the good news is there’s a better approach and we’ll share it in this podcast episode.

Tune in now to learn more!

044: David Perlmutter – Brain Health, Grain Brain 5 Years Later, and How Diet & Exercise Affect Your Brain Dec 17, 2018

Think you’re too young to worry about cognitive decline and issues like Alzheimer’s and dementia?

As Dr. David Perlmutter, best-selling author of Grain Brain mentions, “the lifestyle choices you are making today are either going to pave the way for health or disability.”

But what exactly are the specific lifestyle choices you should focus on to ensure your risk for developing metabolic diseases and early cognitive decline are as low as possible?

Are gluten, carbs, and sugar the only thing you need to worry about?

And what does the research support 5 years after Grain Brain was published?

Tune into this podcast episode to find out and to see what Dr. Perlmutter, a board certified neurologist, has to say about how to ensure your brain health is in peak condition now and well into your future.

043: Dr. Peter Attia - How to Increase Longevity & Improve Your Quality of Life Nov 19, 2018

You’ve probably read stories on how some centenarians owe their triple digit lifespan to their drink-a-day habit, but these people are outliers and this advice is really not practical for living longer.

But if that’s the case, what is?

Should you just chalk it up to good genes or is this something that we can control?

As you’ll learn in this podcast episode with Dr. Peter Attia, there are plenty of strategies that are well within your control when it comes to improving your lifespan and your quality of life.

We’ll dive into these specifically and we’ll explore the connection blood glucose has on the big three (heart disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer) as well as the specific blood markers you can track to see how you’re doing here.

We’ll also discuss personal tracking devices such as the Oura ring and Dexcom G6 continuous blood glucose monitoring to see how these can help.

Tune in to the episode now to find out how you can add more quality years to your life.

042: Scott Nelson - What Science Says About Red Light Therapy Or Photobiomodulation Nov 12, 2018

Red light therapy has the complete opposite effect on health as something like a tanning bed.

Instead of delivering damaging rays to your skin, light therapy repairs your cells, helps your muscle recover, increases melatonin production, and improves both skin and brain health, among many other things.

But how is this possible?

And what does science have to say about red light therapy?

Are the benefits really proven?

We’ll answer those questions and more in this podcast episode with Scott Nelson, co-founder of Joovv, an at-home red light therapy device.

We’ll also dive into the research, how a keto diet affects red light therapy, and why it only takes less than 10 minutes a day to start seeing results.

Tune in to the episode now to find out if this is really worth all of the hype.

041: Dr. Anthony Gustin - The Link Between Blood Sugar Levels & Chronic Diseases + My Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring Results Nov 05, 2018

You may be tracking carbs, macros, and your sugar intake, but if you’re not checking your blood sugar levels as often, you’re missing a huge chunk of the puzzle.

And despite eating foods marked as low carb, you may be unknowingly increasing your blood glucose levels just the same.

Do this long enough and for an extended period of time and you’ll quickly increase your risk for developing inflammation, diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Instead, find out how to keep your insulin levels low in this podcast episode to avoid all of these debilitating conditions.

We’ll also explore both nutritional tips and other things you can do to keep your levels within a healthier range.

Tune in now to understand everything you need to know about blood glucose levels.

040: Dr. Anthony Gustin - (Q&A #3) - Keto Hair Loss, Carnivore Vs Keto, And What Happens When You Go Off Keto While Traveling Oct 29, 2018

Are you losing your hair on a keto diet?

Wondering if a carnivore diet is better than keto?

Curious to find out what happens when you go off keto while traveling?

Is morning sun exposure any safer?

If questions like these keep coming up on your keto journey, this podcast episode can finally give you some answers.

In it, Alex Cunningham, Perfect Keto’s Head of Partnerships, and I sit down to discuss the answers to these questions and so much more.

We’ll even dive into some non-keto topics such as the goal and future of Perfect Keto and my best advice when it comes to starting a business.

Check out the podcast episode now to learn more.

039: Dr. Anthony Gustin - (Q&A #2) - Exogenous Ketones, MCT Oil & Fat Burning, Drinking On Keto, and Making Organ Meat Taste Delicious Oct 22, 2018

Do exogenous ketones or MCT oil stop fat burning?

Is keto a possibility for wine lovers and drinkers?

Is it bad for you to keep going in and out of ketosis?

Questions like these come in from our Perfect Keto community all the time.

So, to help you decipher between facts and fake news, I’m sitting down with our Head of Partnerships, Alex Cunningham, to answer 10 more of your top keto questions.

We’ll discuss everything from exogenous ketones and MCT oil on fat burning, the best sources of micronutrients, building muscle and drinking on keto, and what really happens when you cycle in and out of ketosis.

We’ll also share some tips for restoring gut health and how long it can take to repair damage once it’s been done.

If you’ve had questions on keto, check out this podcast to finally have some answers.

038: Jeff Nobbs - The Ugly Truth About Vegetable Oils Oct 15, 2018

If you’ve been following a ketogenic diet, then you know just how important it is to eliminate carbs, sugars, and grains.

But what if we told you that there was one more category worth ditching?

It’s true.

Once you’ve eliminated those blood sugar spiking foods, your next step is to get rid of harmful vegetable oils from your diet.

As you’ll see in this podcast episode with co-founder of Kitava and Trish.io, Jeff Nobbs, vegetable oils wreak havoc on both your health and the environment.

And they do nothing to improve the taste of your food.

In fact, if anything, you’re missing out on real flavor when you use inflammatory vegetable oils over healthier alternatives.

So why are vegetable oils so heavily used then?

And what makes them so bad?

Find out the answers to these questions and more in this podcast episode.

We’ll also show you what’s really going on with vegetable oils and why they should be eliminated immediately.

Check out the episode now to learn more.

037: Vanessa Spina - Going From Vegetarian to Keto to High-Protein Carnivore Oct 01, 2018

What if your protein intake is the reason why you’re not reaching nutritional ketosis?

Be honest. Are you too afraid to eat enough protein since you’ve heard it will kick you out of ketosis or prevent you from reaching it altogether?

Or are you more concerned that you’re eating too much protein on keto and that’s why you’re stuck gaining weight instead of losing it?

As the Ketogenic Girl, Vanessa Spina, shares, there are some things that will kick you out of ketosis, but protein is probably not the culprit here.

Find out in this episode what could be to blame and how Vanessa went from being vegetarian to carnivore and realized that increasing protein and reducing carbs was the secret sauce to optimizing her health and feeling better.

She’ll also share her best tips, including the exact areas she struggled with, to help other people heal so they can reach nutritional ketosis too.

Tune in to the episode now to learn more about what happens when you increase your protein intake on keto!

036: Ali Miller - How Your Diet Influences Your Stress & Anxiety + What To Do About It Sep 24, 2018

Most of us are so used to feeling stressed, anxious, and burned out that we don’t even realize this isn’t a healthy place to be.

Do this long enough over extended periods of time and you’ll quickly set yourself up for a host of chronic health conditions.

Instead of getting to that point, join Dr. Anthony Gustin as he sits down with registered dietician Ali Miller to uncover how stress and anxiety are connected to nutrition and how keto can affect these.

Ali also shares some common ways that you could be adding to your stresses because of keto and why you may be feeling worse on it.

So if you’re tired of feeling so exhausted all the time and you’re ready to move from a reactive stressed out state to one that’s balanced and energizing, check out the episode now!

035: Chris Irvin - Keto Plateaus: Everything You Need to Know to Bust Through Them Sep 17, 2018

Hitting a plateau on keto doesn’t mean you’ve failed or that a keto diet isn’t right for you.

It just means your body may have already adapted and needs to switch things up to break through its current plateau.

But with so many variables to tweak, such as carbs, calories, fat, sleep, and more, it can be difficult to pinpoint which ones to start with.

Most people usually start by restricting calories or increasing the intensity of their workouts.

But these aren’t always the best routes to take, as you’ll learn in this podcast episode with keto expert Chris Irvin.

We’ll also show you the telltale signs you’re in a plateau and what to do about it.

The reality is keto plateaus are inevitable. Once your body adapts, it’s up to you to be your own detective to see what adjustments need to be made.

Find out how to do just that by checking out the episode now!

034: Dr. Anthony Gustin - (Q&A #1) – Food Additives in Health Foods, My Go-To Supplements, and Why Ketone Levels Are Overrated Sep 10, 2018

Should you be concerned about food additives in food products like almond milk when following a ketogenic diet?

Can the carnivore diet help heal gut issues? And who is it right for?

Will stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol cause your blood sugar levels to increase?

Why is it that some people don’t see high ketone numbers even when following a strict keto diet and fasting?

I get questions like these on a daily basis.

So, to help sort through the confusion, I sat down with Alex Cunningham, Perfect Keto’s Head of Partnerships, to bust common health myths and answer the most burning questions we get about ketosis and the keto diet.

We also explain why probiotics don’t work how you think they do, my best tips for following keto with a busy lifestyle, and even my go-to 4-ingredient ice cream recipe.

This is one episode you don’t want to miss.

033: Chris Masterjohn - Why Micronutrients Matter As Much As Macros On Keto Aug 27, 2018

A lot of first-time ketoers believe that having high ketone levels = health.

This couldn't be further from the truth. Ketosis in itself isn't healthy if you're not reaching it by eating nutrient-dense, high-quality foods.

In today's episode, nutrient density expert Chris Masterjohn, PhD, explains why.

Chris Masterjohn holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and is a former postdoctoral research associate and assistant professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College turned entrepreneur.

Since having high blood ketones doesn’t mean your health is any better, what should you focus on besides boosting ketone levels?

Eating enough key micronutrients.

In this episode you'll learn which micronutrients you need the most, how to get them, how nutrient-density impacts your energy levels and the many side effects of nutrient deficiency.

If you're struggling to make keto work, this is for you.

032: Dr. Jesse Chappus & Marni Wasserman - Building Relationships That Support Your Health and Growth Aug 20, 2018

Building better habits takes a lot of effort, but it’s even more challenging when the people around you are holding you back instead of cheering you on.

Anyone who’s tried to eat healthier while their significant other continues eating junk food knows that not having the emotional support for your health goals can strain your relationships and sabotage your best intentions to level up.

Today, Dr. Jesse Chappus and his wife Marni Wasserman join me to talk about how to find this emotional support in your relationships, why it’s vital to create a support system around you, how they support each other, their health journeys, and how they run their successful health business together.

Jesse, a chiropractor, and Marni, a chef and holistic nutritionist, are the co-hosts of The Ultimate Health Podcast. They kickstarted this project when they were dating back in 2014, and now it’s one of the most popular health podcasts out there.

If you want to find like-minded people that support your health and growth or get emotional support from your current relationships, this episode is for you.

031: Thomas DeLauer - Fasting, Training When You’re Keto-Adapted & Balancing Fats and Protein Aug 06, 2018

What does science say about fasting?

Is there any difference between intermittent and prolonged fasting?

How will keto affect my performance at the gym?

If you've ever wondered any of this, Thomas DeLauer has the answer.

Thomas Delauer is a health and fitness expert and entrepreneur who has been on the cover of some of the largest fitness magazines in the world, including Ironman Magazine and Natural Muscle Magazine.

He's also a leader in the keto space and has one of the biggest Youtube channel about health and the ketogenic diet, with almost 800k subscribers.

Thomas is one of the best people to follow for keto and health advice because he has a rare talent: He's able to break down complex research into digestible and actionable information that makes your life better.

In today's episode, Thomas and I chat about fasting, training on ketosis, where to get your fat and protein, food quality, keto walls, and much more.

Tune in and take notes if you want to make your keto diet even more effective.

030: Dr. John Limansky - Biohacking: Transforming Your Health Through Better Habits Jul 30, 2018

Your body is constantly interacting with your environment, and every single interaction impacts your health, for better or worse.

Biohacking means optimizing these interactions through better habits, choices, and techniques so you can be as healthy as possible.

Through biohacking, you can prevent fatal diseases, boost the quality of your life and even extend your lifespan.

This week, I'm chatting with Dr. John Limansky, aka The Keto Doctor, about the biohacking techniques he uses to enhance not only his own health but that of his patients and family as well.

Shortly after Dr. Limansky became a physician, he decided to focus his career on preventive health care instead of the traditional curative approach that doesn't address the root cause of disease.

Through his work, he's learned which habits make the most impact on our well-being and what we should focus on to enjoy optimal health.

Listen in to learn how to upgrade your sleep, reduce stress, improve your nutrition, and lead a better life.

029: Danny Vega - Teaching Your Family Healthy Habits, Raising Kids on Real Food, and Fat-Adapted Training Jul 23, 2018

Danny Vega and his wife treat their children as equals.

They give them the freedom to pick from a range of healthy foods, let them eat from the adults' menu, and teach them about money management.

This is all part of their transition to a wholesome lifestyle they began as a family years ago.

Getting your family on board with a healthy change is challenging, and they know this first hand.

That's why Danny Vega joins me today to share the strategies he used to get his children excited about real food, how he teaches them about nutrition and keto, why they're homeschooled, and much more.

Danny is a powerlifter, dad of two, and co-host of The Ketogenic Athlete podcast. He received his Masters of Science in Human Performance from the University of Florida and he's a former Strength and Conditioning coach.

Tune in to learn how to help your family adopt healthy habits, why kids can eat keto, and how Danny trains as a fat-adapted powerlifter.

028: Dr. Anthony Gustin - My Carnivore Diet Results and Q&A Jul 16, 2018

Today I’m sharing one of the most requested episodes yet: my results from doing a carnivore diet — which means eating only animal products — for 5.5 weeks.

At the beginning of March — after doing my own research and receiving a lot of questions about whether or not carnivore is healthy — I started a carnivore diet experiment to track its effects on my cognition, productivity, emotional well-being, energy, workout performance, and health markers.

I had read countless anecdotes of people reporting improved mood, cognition, and overall health from going carnivore, and I wanted to test it out myself.

Surprisingly, eating a carnivore diet made me feel a lot better than expected.

In this solo episode, I share exactly what I ate, what my blood tests showed, how I felt on it, whether I stayed in ketosis or not, how my gut reacted, how my eating patterns changed, and a lot more.

If you’re doing keto and feel curious about going full carnivore, this episode will give you a better idea of what to expect.

027: Paddy Spence - Cutting Out Sugar and Making Healthier Food Choices Jul 09, 2018

If you want to live a healthier life, cutting out sugar from your diet is an impactful first step.

Not only is sugar harmful to your metabolism and energy levels, it's also highly addictive, so kicking the habit is necessary to retrain your taste buds and food preferences.

In today's episode, Zevia CEO, father, and athlete Paddy Spence shares his own journey of going sugar-free and explains how you can get started too.

Paddy Spence has been in the health food business for 26 years and has been sugar-free for almost 18 years. During this time, he has grown his low-calorie, sugar-free beverage company and overhauled his family's eating habits.

Tune in to learn why sugar is so detrimental to your health, how to get off it, which sugar substitutes are better, and what going sugar-free can do for your health.

026: Dr. Michael Ruscio - Fixing Your Gut Health And The Truth About Fiber and Bacteria Jul 02, 2018

What if eating less fiber and prebiotic foods was the key to optimal gut health?

You've probably heard how important fiber is to feed the bacteria in your gut and speed up digestion, but this popular belief may be doing you more harm than good.

Dr. Michael Ruscio, a leading functional medicine practitioner specializing in gut related disorders, joins me today to bust the most common (and damaging) myths about gut health -- including how fiber affects your gut bacteria.

Dr. Ruscio is also a clinical researcher, international lecturer, and best-selling author. His research has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals and he speaks at integrative medical conferences across the globe.

In his recent best-selling book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You, he explains how to fix your gut health step-by-step with evidence-based methods, and in this episode, he gives us a peek into the research.

Tune in to find out how your gut works, how the relationship between lifestyle and microbiota affects your health, why less fiber may be better for you, how to take probiotics the right way, and much more.

025: Craig Emmerich - Getting Weight Loss Results on The Ketogenic Diet and Busting Common Keto Myths Jun 25, 2018

There is a lot of misinformation about what it takes to lose weight on a ketogenic diet.

Are calories in, calories out all that matters on keto?

Will too much protein stop your weight loss?

How do you stay at a calorie deficit without feeling hungry?

To set the record straight, this week I'm chatting with Craig Emmerich, the co-author of the book Keto: The Complete Guide to Success on The Ketogenic Diet.

Besides literally co-writing the book on it, Craig has spent the last few years researching what works and what doesn't on a ketogenic diet.

Along with his wife Maria Emmerich, he teaches people how to formulate a keto diet that works for them and how to avoid common pitfalls that keep them from seeing results.

Tune in to find out how to effectively lose weight and fat on keto, get over plateaus, make your diet as healthy as possible, stay satisfied on 800 calories per day, and much more.

024: Luis Villasenor - Building Muscle on The Ketogenic Diet and Why Carbs Aren’t Essential For Performance When You’re Fat-Adapted Jun 18, 2018

When you do strength training on a carb-based diet, you need a lot of carbs to build and maintain mass.

However, those rules go out the window when you follow a ketogenic diet and become fat-adapted.

Building muscle and getting stronger without depending on carbs is completely possible on keto.

Today Luis Villasenor explains exactly how to optimize your ketogenic diet for muscle building, including how much protein to eat, the best fuel sources, and the electrolytes you need.

Luis is the founder of Ketogains, a website that helps people achieve an optimal body recomposition through a ketogenic diet and fine-tune their diet to reach their health goals.

He has been powerlifting and strength training on a keto diet for years, so he's living proof you don't need to load up on carbs to grow.

Join us to learn how a keto diet can boost your gains -- carb-free.

023: Nora Gedgaudas - Getting The Right Nutrients To Thrive, Increasing Food Quality, and How We Evolved To Eat Jun 11, 2018

Just like a calorie isn't simply a calorie, a nutrient isn't just a nutrient.

For instance, the zinc in pumpkin seeds isn't absorbed the same way as the zinc in red meat, so it doesn't give you the same health benefits.

The source of your nutrients and the quality of that source are fundamental to your health.

Choosing anything less than the highest-quality, most nutrient-dense foods can lead to excess weight, higher risk of metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases, lower energy, and worsened cognitive function.

That's why today I sat down with board-certified nutritional consultant and primal eating expert Nora Gedgaudas to talk all about nutrients.

Nora is also a board-certified neuro-feedback specialist, best-selling author, speaker, teacher, and researcher with over 20 years of clinical experience.

In this episode, she breaks down which nutrients we need the most and how to get them from our diet, while dispelling common nutrition myths.

022: Chris Irvin - Speeding Up Your Keto-Adaptation Period and Using The Ketogenic Diet Effectively Jun 04, 2018

Most people start a ketogenic diet to reap the fat loss and energy benefits of running on fat instead of carbs, but beginners often struggle during the initial keto-adaptation period – the phase in which your cells adapt to burning fat for energy.

During this keto-adaptation process, your body goes through fundamental cellular changes that improve how you store and create energy, which takes some time.

Today, ketosis researcher Chris Irvin, also known as The Ketologist, joins me to explain what keto beginners can expect from their keto-adaptation phase, how to speed up the process and minimize side effects, and how to use the ketogenic diet for optimal health once you're fat-adapted.

Chris Irvin has a background in exercise and nutrition science and he has conducted research about ketosis alongside the famous doctor, professor and researcher Dominic D’Agostino at the University of South Florida. Chris is an expert at taking complex ketosis research and turning it into actionable and digestible information.

Listen in if you're just starting the ketogenic diet, or want to use it more effectively.

021: Steph Lowe - Supercharging Your Athletic Performance With a Ketogenic Diet May 28, 2018

Whether you're a competitive endurance athlete, biker, CrossFitter, or barely entering the fitness world, you've probably heard that the best way to fuel your body and speed up recovery is by loading up on carbs.

You may have also been told that the source of those carbs doesn't matter, so you can indulge in pasta all you want.

When Steph Lowe was doing long-cross triathlon a few years ago, she was told the same thing, but she refused to go with the flow.

She believed there had to be a better way to increase performance and endurance without relying on sugar and processed foods. And she was right.

After her own experience as an athlete, Steph Lowe became a sports nutritionist and founded The Natural Nutritionist, where she uses a LCHF ketogenic diet to help other athletes improve not only their performance, but also their blood sugar, metabolism, gut health, mental well-being, and much more.

In this episode, she breaks down why athletes are harming their performance by relying on carbs, and how to make the switch to a ketogenic diet for better results.

020: Nina Teicholz - Embracing Saturated Fat and Why Our Nutrition Policy Is Wrong May 21, 2018

What if everything you were ever taught about dietary fat was wrong?

According to science journalist and best selling author Nina Teicholz, it is.

Nina is an investigative science journalist who became popular after writing her NYT best selling book The Big Fat Surprise, in which she unmasked the truth about saturated fat and how our grain-loving nutritional guidelines are based on bad science and special interests.

In today's episode, she explains why we should all embrace saturated fat again and how deeply the low-fat dogma has harmed our health in the last decades.

She also reveals why your doctor doesn't recommend a diet high in saturated fats, even though the science clearly shows saturated fat is amazing for our well-being and isn't the culprit of heart disease.

Listen in to hear what truly happened to saturated fat, nutritional policy, and our health.

019: Dr. Shawn Baker - Busting Myths About The Carnivore Diet and How to Thrive On Meat May 14, 2018

Could you eat only meat and water for a year?

Today's guest, Dr. Shawn Baker, is doing just that.

Dr. Baker is an orthopedic surgeon, weightlifting world record holder, and pioneer of the carnivore diet.

He became a vocal leader of the carnivore movement over a year ago, when he transitioned from the ketogenic diet to fully carnivore.

He eats around 4-6 pounds of meat per day, water, and 0 plants -- and he's thriving.

However, he admits that if 5 years ago someone had told him about the carnivore diet, he would've thought it's ridiculous.

That's why in this episode he busts common myths about the carnivore diet and explains how and why it works.

He also tells us how he ended up eating just meat, how he's improved his health and performance in his year as a carnivore, and other meaty details.

018: Dr. William Davis - Preventing Heart Disease by Cutting Out Grains, The Truth About Cholesterol, and Optimizing Your Health with High Quality Nutrition May 07, 2018

Whole grains are promoted as the cornerstone of a healthy diet by authorities like the USDA, the American Heart Association, and the Food Guide Pyramid.

There's just one problem: Grains are also the leading cause of heart disease, especially modern crops like wheat and corn.

When Dr. William Davis came to this shocking realization, he began conducting research and later published the New York Times best-selling book Wheat Belly, which then turned into a series of books.

Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist, best selling author, and the medical director and founder of the Wheat Belly Lifestyle Institute.

With this work, he defied the traditional set of nutritional guidelines and beliefs that embraced grains and shunned fat.

His research showed that fats weren't responsible for heart attacks, but grains were. When he put patients on a grain-free diet, their markers for heart disease went down and they experienced other perks like faster weight loss, reduced joint pain, and improved mental clarity.

In today's episode, I take a deep dive with Dr. Davis to explore why grains cause heart disease, what he found in his research, the important role of cholesterol in the body, why the current healthcare system won't help you prevent heart disease, and how to tweak your nutrition for better health.

017: Chris Kresser - Healing and Preventing Chronic Disease with Functional Medicine Apr 30, 2018

If you have a chronic disease like type II diabetes, asthma, Alzheimer's, hypertension, or atopic dermatitis, it's unlikely the severity of your condition will ever diminish under traditional healthcare.

Why?

Because our health system is designed to dull external symptoms with drugs instead of fixing the root causes of chronic conditions, which are often a mix of genetics and lifestyle factors.

It's far easier to prescribe a drug than to provide tailored health strategies for each person's unique lifestyle and condition -- and the result of this is a life-long dependence to prescription drugs.

Today's guest, Chris Kresser, is striving to change this model of healthcare.

Chris is a functional and integrated medicine provider, one of the most influential people in the health space, author, and entrepreneur who's been studying, practicing, and teaching alternative medicine for more than fifteen years.

He believes diseases should be treated from the root cause, not the symptoms. This approach is called functional medicine and in this episode, Chris explains why it's the best solution we have for preventing and reversing chronic disease.

Join us to learn what functional medicine is and what you can do in your everyday life to treat and prevent chronic conditions.

016: Mark Sisson - Working Out Like Our Ancestors and Going From Paleo to Keto Apr 23, 2018

There's no doubt our exercise and diet habits have drastically changed since the hunter-gatherer days.

We now exercise in machines and have immediate access to high-carb, high-calorie foods. These changes, although convenient, are harming your health more than you think.

Today's guest, Mark Sisson, explains why and what to do about it.

Mark has been advocating for a healthy lifestyle rooted in the way our ancestors moved and ate since 2006 in his popular blog Mark's Daily Apple. He became a leader in the Paleo community, popularized his eating philosophy called The Primal Blueprint, and recently turned into a vocal supporter of the ketogenic diet.

He has published books about primal living and ketosis and created his own primal supplement line.

In this episode, we chat about why he switched endurance exercise for fun strength and power workouts, how he first got into paleo primal living, how to make the leap from the paleo diet to ketosis, and much more.

015: Tony Wrighton - Biohacking For a Happier and Healthier Life Apr 16, 2018

The most effective ways to upgrade your confidence, relationships, energy, and mental performance are also the simplest.

Biohacking means doing small but powerful changes -- biohacks-- that have a profound and long-lasting impact on your health. Today's guest, Tony Wrighton, shares his favorite biohacks for leveling up.

Tony Wrighton is a Sky sports presenter as well as an author, one of Britains most popular NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) experts, and host of the top-rated podcast Zestology.

He has published three NLP-related books, which have been translated into 12 languages.

In this episode, we chat about neuro-linguistic programming, using the ketogenic diet to heal, becoming fat-adapted, the carnivore diet, using intermittent fasting while traveling, and more hacks for a better life.

014: Vivica Menegaz - Healing Your Body With Real Food And The Truth About Detoxing Apr 09, 2018

The quality of your food determines the quality of your health.

It's no coincidence that the overconsumption of ultra-processed foods goes hand-in-hand with the rise in obesity and heart disease all over the world in the last few decades.

The best way to achieve optimal health is to focus on finding, eating, and enjoying real, high-quality food.

Today's guest explains exactly how to do that.

Vivica Menegaz is a nutritionist, cookbook author, keto blogger, and former professional food photographer.

In this episode, we talk about how to make healthier food choices, how to find local and seasonal foods, why detoxing is actually necessary (when done right), and much more.

013: Chris Dufey - Transform Your Health By Upgrading Your Relationship with Food Apr 02, 2018

The way you perceive and interact with your food affects your health.

Counting calories, obsessing over macros, eating on impulse, and binge-eating as a "reward" all foster a harmful relationship with food that makes you miserable and unhealthy.

Today's guest, Chris Dufey, knows this first hand.

Chris is an author, speaker, former personal trainer, weight loss expert, and entrepreneur who went from feeling sluggish and tired in his early 20s to healthy and fit after improving his relationship with food.

In this episode, he joins me to talk about why it's better to focus on the quality of your food instead of the quantity, why you don't need to track nutrients intensely, how cheat meals harm you, and other steps you can take to upgrade your relationship with your food.

012: Aaron Alexander - Move Better: Why Improving Your Movement Improves Your Life Mar 26, 2018

Movement is more than just your workout. It's the way you walk, how you sit, how you stand, and the facial expressions you make.

Everything around us affects our movement, and in turn, our movement has a ripple effect on our physical, emotional, and mental health.

In today's episode, movement coach, licensed massage therapist, podcast host, and founder of Align Therapy™, Aaron Alexander, breaks down why optimizing our movement is vital for optimal health.

We look at how our modern environment encourages incorrect movements and postures that end up causing pain, inflammation, and disease, and exactly what we can do to prevent it.

Listen in to find out how you can foster healthier movements and enjoy a dynamic pain-free life.

011: Max Lugavere - Feeding Your Mind: How to Eat to Optimize and Protect Brain Function Mar 22, 2018

Did you know that over 40% of Alzheimer's disease cases have one main cause?

Today's guest will tell you what it is (hint: it has to do with nutrition).

In today's episode, famous science journalist and brain food expert Max Lugavere joins me to talk about how we can protect our brains from dementia and boost our cognitive performance with proper nutrition.

He also explains the truth behind the onset of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and how we can easily prevent them.

Max is a filmmaker, TV personality, and science journalist passionate about brain health. He's a contributor to major publications including Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, and the Daily Beast.

His latest book, Genius Foods, breaks down all the research he's done over the years on brain health, cognition, diet, and lifestyle habits.

Listen in to find out how you can protect and supercharge your brain through your food choices.

010: Chris Bell - The Ketogenic Diet vs. The Carnivore Diet and Rediscovering Nutrition on the Road to Sobriety and Health Mar 19, 2018

The protective effects of the ketogenic diet, including weight loss and brain power, happen thanks to abundant fatty acids and a strict carb restriction of just 20g/day.

But what would happen if the carbs went down from 20g to zero?

That's exactly what the carnivore diet does.

In this episode, filmmaker and low carb veteran Chris Bell compares the health effects of both the ketogenic diet and the carnivore diet. He also explains what mainstream nutrition gets wrong about carbs and plants.

Chris Bell is a former powerlifter and filmmaker with many successful documentaries under his belt, including Bigger, Stronger, Faster*, Prescription Thugs, and Trophy Kids.

Listen in to learn what the carnivore diet really is, what it does different from keto, and how both can help you.

009: Mike T. Nelson - Metabolic Flexibility and How To Choose the Best Fuel for Your Goals Mar 12, 2018

The fuel your body runs on determines how you feel and perform.

Relying on carbs when you should be using fat, or vice-versa, can lower your workout performance, mental energy, and productivity.

Metabolic flexibility unlocks your ability to switch between fats and carbs easily so you can adapt to different situations.

Dr. Mike T Nelson is an expert in metabolic flexibility and our guest today. He has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, a Masters’ in Biomechanics, he’s a professor and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, and a professor in human performance at Carrick Institute for Functional Neurology.

He's dedicated his career to figuring out how to make the human body stronger, healthier, and more adaptable.

In this episode, he goes deep into what metabolic flexibility is, how you can achieve it, how to balance your carbs and fats for optimal performance, the health markers you should track, and a lot more.

008: Rachel Gregory and Dr. Brian Lenzkes - Boosting Insulin Sensitivity and Workout Performance with a Ketogenic Diet Mar 05, 2018

What is more likely to lead to heart disease: cholesterol or insulin resistance?

According to one of today's guests, Dr. Brian Lenzkes, it's the latter.

Dr. Lenzkes is an internal medicine doctor with extensive knowledge in clinical nutrition. By working closely with his patients, he's discovered insulin resistance is central in many metabolic diseases, much more so that cholesterol or triglycerides.

Today he sits down with me to explain why we need to start paying attention to our insulin sensitivity and how we can keep it in check with a ketogenic diet.

Rachel Gregory also joins me in this episode to talk about optimizing exercise with a low carb diet.

Rachel published the first ever human trial about the effects of the ketogenic diet on CrossFit athletes, and the results will impress you.

She's a board-certified nutrition specialist, athletic trainer, and entrepreneur.

Listen in to learn how a ketogenic diet can improve one of the most important health markers and make your workouts more effective.

007: Dr. Will Cole - Eliminating Inflammation with a Personalized Ketogenic Diet Feb 26, 2018

Inflammation is one of the major culprits in virtually all diseases.

Today's guest, Dr. Will Cole, has devoted his entire career to helping people with autoimmune inflammatory conditions, so he's an expert at dealing with inflammation.

One of the tools he implements to reduce inflammation in his patients is nutritional ketosis. A ketogenic diet can dramatically cut down inflammatory reactions and improve metabolic function.

The results he's seen on his patients are nothing short of impressive, and in this episode, he tells us all about it.

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine clinician, chiropractor, author, lecturer, and a firm believer in personalized health. His individualized ketosis approach has made his functional medicine practice famous.

Listen in as he explains how to treat inflammation with ketosis, how to optimize your ketogenic diet, and what functional medicine is all about.

006: Emily Schromm - Optimizing Your Skin Health, Gut, and Energy with a High Fat Diet Feb 17, 2018

To improve your health, all you have to do is pay attention to what you eat.

That's what today's guest, Emily Schromm, learned while she was in the process of healing her chronic acne, digestive problems, and fatigue. She explains why a high fat, low carb approach is the best to eradicate these health problems.

Emily is a successful personal trainer, nutritional therapy practitioner, CrossFit coach, fitness star, and CEO of Evolved Motion and Herbal Element. She created the first and only functional workout pack called the EMPACK, and she helps thousands of people around the world with her Superhero Challenge and The Body Awareness Project.

Tune in to find out how Emily healed herself, how she eats now, and how you can listen to your own body to find balance and be at your best every single day.

005: Ryan Munsey - The Carnivore Diet and What Happens When You Cut Out Plants Jan 30, 2018

Common nutrition advice champions eating more plants, more vegetables, and more natural foods.

But what happens if you turn your back on that advice?

What happens when you instead cut out all plants and only eat meat?

That's the Carnivore Diet, and today's guest Ryan Munsey experimented with this diet for 30 days.

Ryan is a former fitness model, with a Dietetics degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from Clemson University. He's a writer for leading fitness publications (Men’s Fitness, T-Nation, EliteFTS) is a member of the Men’s Health Fitness Council, and the host of the Better Human Project Podcast.

Listen in to hear his results, as well as find out why you should pay attention the quality of your food no matter what way of eating you follow and why strength is the most important factor of health.

004: Jason Wittrock - Carb Cycling and Cheat Meals on the Ketogenic Diet Jan 30, 2018

Calories in vs calories out is a great place to start with weight loss, but where those calories come from does matter.

Carbs make you fat, and we're exploring topics such as carbing up, cheating on keto, and what that does to your body, your gut, and your progress.

We'll also discuss "realistic keto". Because let's face it: you're going to eat pizza again. It's a part of life. How can you incorporate "life" into your low carb diet?

003: Jimmy Moore - Fixing Your Nutrition & Losing Weight With Low Carb Keto Jan 30, 2018

In the early 2000s, Jimmy Moore weighed over 400 pounds, struggled with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and wheezing, and consumed 16 cans of sugary soda and 1700 grams of carbohydrates per day...

Until he stumbled across the low carb Atkins diet in 2004.

"I started doing a New Year's Resolution to lose weight, and it ended up being a New Life Resolution that changed every aspect of my life."

Jimmy lost 100 pounds in the first 100 days of the low carb, high fat diet, came off cholesterol and blood pressure medication, and fixed his nutrition. He's never looked back.

002: Ryan Lowery - Superhuman Performance and Living Longer with the Low Carb Ketogenic Diet Jan 30, 2018

Ever wonder how eating a low carb ketogenic diet can affect longevity?

Ryan Lowery, the co-author of The Ketogenic Bible: The Authoritative Guide to Ketosis and the President of the Applied Science and Performance Institute did the research to answer that question and more.

In this chat, we're talking about how ketosis can promote peak performance (not just athletic) and brain function, as well as longevity.

001: Leanne Vogel - Healing Hormonal Imbalances with the Ketogenic Diet Jan 29, 2018

The ketogenic diet treats everything from eczema to many chronic conditions, and one of the most common benefits of keto is rebalancing hormones, as Leanne Vogel from HealthfulPursuit.com found out.

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