Niklas Gustafson: Hungry for Change

Most people over 50 are told to expect some kind of decline: less energy, more weight, more medication, less strength, and eventually, a smaller life. But Anita Breeze is 67. She takes no medications, hikes every day, and in her mid-50s, after years of obesity, prediabetes, and chronic inflammation, she completely changed her health with a meat-based carnivore diet. So the question is not just how...

Most people eat food without ever facing what it cost. The land. The animal. The blood. The death. The responsibility. In this episode, I sit down with Mansal Denton, founder of Sacred Hunting and Real Provisions, for a conversation about the part of nutrition modern life keeps hidden. This is not just about hunting. It is about what happens when food becomes too clean on the outside, toxic on the...

Heart disease usually starts long before the chest pain. That’s what Dr. Philip Ovadia learned after performing over 3,000 heart surgeries. Most people arrive at the operating table thinking it was bad luck, bad genes, or something that came out of nowhere. But the signs were there for years. Today we get into what people miss, why “normal” tests can still leave you in danger, what cholesterol doe...

What if one of the biggest mistakes in modern nutrition is that we focus on what to eat, but ignore what has to be done to food first?   Because for most of human history, people didn’t just find food. They transformed it. And that may be one of the missing pieces in the health conversation now.   In this episode, Dr. Bill Schindler breaks down how humans made food safer, more digestible, and more...

You can eat well, train hard, take supplements, and still feel off if your body is out of sync with light, sleep, and time. In this episode I sit down with  Daniel White , a Registered Nutritionist focused on sleep science and circadian biology, and  Jai Kapoor , an AI and tech executive who spent years battling autoimmune psoriasis before rebuilding his life around circadian rhythm and becoming p...

I’m usually the one asking the questions. Today I’m the one on the spot. Valentina takes over and asks me about the opinions I’m known for, the ones I’ve softened, and the ones I’ve doubled down on.   We go through the real timeline: what pushed me into animal-based, what didn’t work at first, what finally clicked, and what I think is quietly wrecking people’s health right now without them even no...

Most people don’t have a fitness problem. They have a metabolism problem. Coach Bronson lost 70 pounds and learned the hard way why training harder can still leave you stuck. This episode is about what “metabolic freedom” actually looks like, and the changes that flip everything.   Make sure to check Coach Bronson’s socials:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/coach.bronson/ Web page:  https://...

If you wake up tired, run on caffeine, and keep hearing “your labs are normal,” this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar. There  is  a reason your body has no battery and most doctors never even look at it. Dr. Sarah Myhill has spent 40+ years going straight to the body’s engine, your mitochondria, to figure out why people burn out, crash, and stay sick. She’s helped thousands with chronic fa...

Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede has a message most doctors won’t say out loud: the modern diet is wrecking our mental health. Depression, anxiety, burnout, brain fog,  these aren’t always chemical imbalances. Many are driven by what we eat, and psychiatry isn’t keeping up. In this episode, Dr. Ede explains how food affects brain function, why standard treatments often fail, and what happens w...

We’ve been told health starts with food. But the bigger lever may be the light above your head and the clock inside your cells. Sarah Kleiner, creator of MyCircadianApp, rebuilt her health and fertility by resetting circadian signals. Now she shares the daily blueprint, light, timing, rhythm, that can shift hormones, weight, and energy in ways diet alone can’t. Make sure to check Sarah’s socials:...

We’ve been told oral health is about brushing, flossing, and avoiding sugar. But the real reason so many people struggle with fatigue, poor sleep, and focus might start with what’s happening in the mouth. In this episode, Dr. Staci Whitman connects oral health to airway, cognition and hormones, showing how small changes in what you eat, breathe, and brush with can transform the way you feel. Make...

What if the most dangerous nutrition myth… is the one you still believe? Nina Teicholz has been called a threat to public health, not because she’s wrong, but because she might be right. A Stanford- and Oxford-trained researcher, she exposed how decades of dietary guidelines were built on shaky science, and how we were told to fear the very foods that may heal us: saturated fat, red meat and real...

You’re not tired, you’re being chemically sedated. Your morning smoothie won’t save you from what’s inside your shower water, your makeup, or your kid’s mattress. These aren't trace exposures, they’re daily hormone disruptors. Dr. Aly Cohen exposes how legal, everyday products are quietly hijacking your biology. And if you think this doesn’t apply to you… that’s exactly how they designed it. M...

What if almost everything your doctor tells you about disease... is wrong? Dr. Robert Lufkin reveals the biggest lie taught in medical school — and how it's keeping millions sick, tired, and prematurely aging. Make sure to check out Dr. Lufkin’s socials:  His Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/ Web page:  https://www.robertlufkinmd.com Lies I Taught in Medical School:  https:...

If you wake up tired… even after 8 hours of sleep — this might be why. It’s not your diet. It’s not your workout. It’s the invisible stress you never turn off. Today, I’m joined by #Tristan Scott, an electrical engineer and #EMF expert exposing the dark side of modern tech. Phones, Wi-Fi, smart homes — it’s all affecting your biology, and no one’s warning you. We break down the science, the cover-...

If you’ve ever cleaned up your diet, slept 8 hours, done “everything right” — and still felt tired or foggy — there’s a reason no one told you. Dr. Steven Gundry is here to explain how your gut might be silently sabotaging your brain. He’s a four-time New York Times bestselling author and host of The Dr. Gundry Podcast — and what he’s about to share could rewire how you think about your health.  ...

What if I told you that everything you thought you knew about gut health was wrong? That your mood, cravings, and even your personality could be controlled by your gut?   Today, I’m joined by Dr. Vincent Pedre, a leading gut health expert, bestselling author, and the mind behind The GutSMART Protocol. He’s spent over a decade uncovering how fixing your gut could be the key to unlocking better ener...

Ready to transform your health and mindset? Meet Eric Edmeades—entrepreneur, Hollywood innovator, and health pioneer. From shaping Avatar and Pirates of the Caribbean to revolutionizing wellness with his WILDFIT program, Eric has transformed over 100,000 lives worldwide. Now, with his groundbreaking book Postdiabetic, he’s tackling type 2 diabetes through science and psychology. And he is doing it...

Join us as we dive deep with Sally K. Norton, an expert on oxalates, for a powerful discussion on hidden dietary risks, the surprising impact of certain 'healthy' foods, and practical advice for improving long-term health. From her personal journey into the world of nutrition to uncovering the role oxalates play in chronic inflammation, kidney stones, and cellular health, Sally offers critical ins...

Think you're getting enough sleep? DO you know what your chronotype is? Think again. Welcome to Hungry for Change, where we expose the truth about health. Today, we have Dr. Michael Breus, also known as The Sleep Doctor the leading sleep expert whose advice has been featured on Oprah, Dr. Oz, and more. With over 25 years of sleep research, Dr. Breus has transformed millions of lives through his be...

Think cancer is unbeatable? Think again. Meet Professor Thomas Seyfried, the biologist who's rewriting the rules with groundbreaking metabolic therapies. With a Ph. D. from the University of Illinois and postdoctoral research at Yale, Professor Seyfried is leading a revolution in how we fight diseases like cancer and epilepsy through diets like keto. At Boston College, he’s not just teaching—...

Think you know the food industry? Think again. Meet Anya, a leading entrepreneur and co-founder of Shakewell, who is reshaping the future of food. With 20 years of expertise in sustainable agriculture and ethical meat production, Anya is a force to be reckoned with. Recognized by Inc Magazine's 100 Female Founders and Food & Wine's 40 under 40, her insights have been featured in The Ne...

Struggling with your health journey? Meet Madeleine Shaw, the nutrition and yoga expert who transformed her life and can transform yours too. After overcoming her own challenges, Madeleine combines nutrition, yoga, and meditation to guide others. She's the author of 'Get the Glow' and the creator of The Glow Space community. Discover how her holistic approach can revolutionize your die...

Think you know everything about nutrition? Think again. Meet Michelle Hurn, a dietitian revolutionizing health with her low-carb, animal-based approach. Michelle exposes shocking flaws in conventional nutrition and shows how her methods combat type 2 diabetes, mental health issues, and eating disorders. As a marathon and ultra-marathon champion, she proves the power of diet on performance.   Throu...

Struggling with sleep apnea or curious about the hidden power of vitamin D? Welcome to Hungry for Change, the podcast that busts health myths and introduces you to the most innovative minds in wellness. I'm Niklas Gustafson, your host, and today we have a game-changer: Dr. Joel Gould. Dr. Gould isn't your ordinary dentist. He's transforming lives by tackling sleep apnea and guiding us...