192 episodes

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.

The Natural State with Dr. Anthony Gustin Dr. Anthony Gustin

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 2.7K Ratings

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.

    191: Case Bradford - Practicing the Art of Vitality

    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
    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
    The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    190: The Meat Mafia Podcast - Leading a Purpose-Driven Life Through Entrepreneurship & Spirituality

    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 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

    • 1 hr 33 min
    189: Julie Friend - Raising Multi-Species in a Forest & Pasture-Based System

    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 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

    • 1 hr 6 min
    188: AJ Richards - Shake the Hand that Feeds You

    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 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

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

    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
    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
     

    • 1 hr 12 min
    186: Dr. Casey Means - Restoring the Pillars of Metabolic Health To Power Your Purpose

    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 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!

    • 1 hr 10 min

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