The Natural State with Dr. Anthony Gustin

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™ 

Guest Case Bradford, Primal Health Coach, and host Dr. Anthony Gustin discuss elevating body-mind health, peak vitality, devitalizing habits, and making intuitive health decisions. They explore microtoxins, essential modern hygiene, local foods, fasting, and nutrient-dense ice cream. Other topics include listening to how you feel, the power of consuming local food, artistic achievements, and challenges of living a simple life.

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

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

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

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  

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!

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 include: The difference between well-cooked food and a nourishing meal Why stressing about food macros may do more harm than good How your location and season naturally influence your eating preferences  Foods Myles avoids  Using high-quality condiments (like oils, vinegars, and the best ketchup!) to add excitement to simple staple meals  How to transform “unhealthy” foods into nutritious noshes The magic and science of open-fire cooking (and why it’s the best cooking skill)   Resources mentioned in this episode: Myles Snider’s 80/20 Cooking courses Myles’ Twitter and Instagram

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 small, regenerative producers across the country.   They discuss how this “missing middle” infrastructure for farmers to get their products to the consumer has changed over time and how Cliff’s team is working to fix our broken system.   You’ll also hear about Cream Co.’s exciting Beef-to-Institution program that’s bringing grass-fed and finished meat from regenerative farms to 30 public schools in California.   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

Bastian Groiss, co-founder of the Circadian app, discusses optimizing health by aligning daily activities with circadian biology. Topics include the evolutionary relationship between humans and sunlight, the impact of indoor and outdoor light on the body, starting mornings with more energy, the four circadian cues for health, and the importance of embracing discomfort and connecting to nature.