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The Natural State with Dr. Anthony Gustin

Dr. Anthony Gustindranthonygustin.com
Dr. Anthony Gustin believes the natural state of an organism is health. In this podcast he explores how we can reclaim our health rebuilding a proper human environment in the modern world. The Natural State features interviews with health and nutrition influencers, world-class thought leaders, and industry experts. With exclusive content that breaks down complex ideas to make them simple and digestible. We cover topics like nutrition, fitness and movement, regenerative agriculture, health, mental and emotional health -- anything that a functioning human being needs to thrive.
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Episodes

202: East Forest - The Healing Power of Music

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 m...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 202

201: Charles Duhigg - Becoming a Supercommunicator

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 unde...

Jul 10, 202446 minEp. 201

200: Eric Edmeades - Closing the Evolution Gap

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 ...

Jul 06, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 200

199: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - Muscle-Centric-Medicine for Longevity

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 mus...

Jun 19, 202452 minEp. 199

198: Dr. Josh Axe - Making Earth a Heavenly Place

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 ex...

Apr 17, 202455 minEp. 198

197: Jake Marquez & Maren Morgan - Death In the Garden

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, an...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 197

196: Dr. Paul Saladino - The Story of Lineage Provisions

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 5...

Apr 03, 20241 hr 44 minEp. 196

195: Cole Mannix - Vertically Integrating Pasture-To-Plate

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 ...

Feb 06, 202453 minEp. 195

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

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...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 194

193: Dan Miller - Crowdfunding Regenerative Agriculture

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 202...

Jan 17, 202457 minEp. 193

192: Andy Schoonover - Crowdfunding Better Health

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 mill...

Jan 04, 20241 hrEp. 192

191: Case Bradford - Practicing the Art of Vitality

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 ...

Nov 29, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 191

190: The Meat Mafia Podcast - Leading a Purpose-Driven Life Through Entrepreneurship & Spirituality

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 an...

Nov 09, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 190

189: Julie Friend - Raising Multi-Species in a Forest & Pasture-Based System

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 per...

Oct 31, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 189

188: AJ Richards - Shake the Hand that Feeds You

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 happ...

Oct 24, 202354 minEp. 188

187: Chris Irvin - Just Try It For Yourself & See How You Feel

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 Wha...

Oct 18, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 187

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

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 und...

Oct 09, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 186

185: Myles Snider - Food Philosophies and Intuitive Cooking

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 ...

Oct 02, 202357 minEp. 185

184: Cliff Pollard - Fixing the Missing Middle of Regenerative Farm To Fork

Cliff Pollard is the CEO and founder of Cream Co. Meats, which distributes, markets, and directly invests in over 20 small producers and sustainable, regenerative, family-owned farms. He chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about what it takes to even the playing field between mainstream and farm-direct distribution. Many of us don’t like to think about what happens to an animal after it leaves a farm and before it winds up on our plates. But as Cliff explains, this middle step is a huge challenge for ...

Aug 28, 202353 minEp. 184

183: Bastian Groiss - Scheduling Your Day Using Circadian Biological Timing

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 leve...

Aug 22, 202349 minEp. 183

182: Sarah Kleiner - Optimizing Circadian Biology for Hormone Balance & Health

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...

Aug 07, 202353 minEp. 182

181: Dr. Chadi Nabhan - The True Story Behind The Monsanto Cancer Trials

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 whi...

Jul 31, 202359 minEp. 181

180: Georgie Ryan - A Primer On Quantum Health & Circadian Biology

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). ...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 58 minEp. 180

179: James Arthur Smith - Is Regenerative Aquaculture the Future of Seafood?

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 an...

Jul 17, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 179

178: Paul Greive - Hatching the Pasture-Raised Poultry Revolution

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 h...

Jul 10, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 178

177: Andrew Lacy - Proactive Body Imaging: A Catalyst for Better Health

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 traj...

Jul 03, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 177

176: Dr. Jill Crista - Breaking the Mold To Take Back Your Health

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...

Jun 24, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 176

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

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 ph...

Apr 17, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 175

174: Dr. Scott Lyons - Addicted To Drama? How To Break the Cycle

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. ...

Apr 06, 202358 minEp. 174

173: Dr. Terry Wahls - Improving Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Outcomes Using Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes

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...

Mar 27, 202349 minEp. 173
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