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™

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

• 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™

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™

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™

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:

• The Natural State Podcast Episode 150: Richard Perkins - Creating Regenerative Agriculture Ecosystems
• The Natural State Podcast Episode 139: Eric Perner - Optimizing Regenerative Agriculture for a Better Future for Our Planet
• The Natural State Podcast Episode 122: Ed Byrne - Making Regenerative Agriculture Mainstream
• The Natural State Podcast Episode 109: Anya Fernald - Why Regenerative Farming is the Future of Meat

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

• 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

• The Natural State Podcast Episode 128: Katie Wells - Creating a Toxin-Free Healthy Home, Raising Independent Children, Self-Exploration, and More
• The Natural State Podcast Episode 136: Brad Marshall - How PUFAs and Vegetable Oils Negatively Impact Health
• The Natural State Podcast Episode 144: Tucker Goodrich - The Science Behind Vegetable Oils and Why They're Terrible For You

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

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

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

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