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:

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

The Natural State with Dr. Anthony Gustin

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