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322: MAHA vs. Big Food: Processed Foods, Chronic Illness + Pharma | Calley Means

Jan 29, 2025
56:22

In this episode, Calley Means, founder of TrueMed and co-author of Good Energy, discusses the growing health challenges facing children and parents today. From the rise of chronic disease to the overwhelming influence of the food and pharma industries, Calley shares insights on how our current systems are failing families. We dive deep into the struggles of American parents, the importance of teaching kids about processed foods, and how policy changes can support healthier lifestyles. Tune in for a powerful conversation on the urgent need to protect future generations' health and reclaim trust in our medical system.

Topics Discussed:

  • The impact of Big Food and Big Pharma on public health, especially in children
  • How parents are navigating a broken system that prioritizes profit over wellness
  • The urgent need for policy changes to combat chronic disease and support healthier lifestyles for families

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Timestamps: 

  • 00:00:00 - Introduction 
  • 00:01:44 - The MAHA Movement 
  • 00:04:11 - Health is political 
  • 00:11:40 - Incentives and policy change 
  • 00:16:57 - The American medical association 
  • 00:21:36 - Weakening trust in the medical system 
  • 00:27:01 - The struggles of the American parent 
  • 00:29:45 - Teaching kids about processed foods 
  • 00:32:02 - Government and parental intervention
  • 00:38:18 - Issues with the FDA 
  • 00:44:31 - Truemed 
  • 00:50:24 - FSA & HSA 

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