Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Ep 971 | Question Your Doctor, Save Your Life | Guest: Dr. Casey Means

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Mar 20, 2024
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Casey Means
Interview with Dr. Casey Means discussing metabolic dysfunction, healthcare system flaws, financial incentives, and the importance of advocating for metabolic health. Topics include trusting science, medical education, American health revolution, body positivity, and advocating for oneself.
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ANECDOTE

Dr. Means' Mother's Diagnosis

  • Dr. Casey Means' mother, seemingly healthy, was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer at 72.
  • She passed away 13 days later, despite access to top doctors at Stanford and Mayo Clinic.
INSIGHT

Metabolic Dysfunction as Root Cause

  • Dr. Means argues her mother's cancer was predictable due to a lifetime of metabolic dysfunction, not bad luck.
  • The healthcare system often treats symptoms in isolation, missing the underlying connectedness.
INSIGHT

Systemic Issues in Healthcare

  • Doctors often specialize narrowly, leading them to overlook the interconnectedness of the body.
  • Financial incentives in healthcare prioritize profit, rewarding chronic disease management over true healing.
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