200: Eric Edmeades - Closing the Evolution Gap | Dr. Anthony Gustin

Eric Edmeades is a globally recognized authority in health, practical psychology, and behavioral transformation. We chat about closing the “Evolution Gap.”

Every species on Earth has an evolved diet. When it’s ‘on’ that diet, it will be healthy… Any diet that violates the core reality of evolutionary biology has to be considered suspect. Share on X

For the past 15+ years, Eric has made extensive trips to live with the Hadza Tribe of Tanzania, one of the few remaining hunter-gatherer societies. He even organized the trip I ventured on with Dr. Paul Saladino!

Eric’s deep immersion and the insights gained from these experiences have significantly informed his work in the health and wellness industry.

In the 70s, it took 40 years to manifest type 2 diabetes. Now that the food system is so disastrous, it only takes 10 or 15 years. However, T2D can be reversed in 6-8 weeks. Share on X

His book Postdiabetic offers a holistic, actionable 9-week plan to tackle prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

His newest book, The Evolution Gap, explores how the mismatch between our slow biological evolution and rapidly innovating modern lives impacts our health and well-being.

Tune into this episode to discover

How Eric’s unique family history sparked his interest in human evolution
The profound changes experienced by the Hadza Tribe since Eric first began visiting
Eric’s evolutionary health journey and vegan vs. Paleo diets
Why it’s easier to get diabetes today than it was 50 years ago
The “Evolution Gap” and why Eric believes almost every physical and mental condition erupts from that space
Using natural and artificial solutions to “close” the gap and align our lifestyles more closely with the rhythms/systems our bodies were designed for