The Corporations Corrupting our Health | Calley & Casey Means Pt. I
Apr 30, 2024
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Calley Means, an industry insider, and Casey Means, a disillusioned doctor turned co-founder of Levels, discuss the corruption within the food industry and the systemic flaws in healthcare. They highlight how big food influences our health, the stagnant life expectancy, poisoning our kids, and the overcomplication of nutritional science. The podcast delves into the urgent need for change in our healthcare system and the troubling statistics on metabolic health.
The dark side of the healthcare industry is exposed, revealing corruption within the food industry and systemic flaws driving professionals away from medicine.
Alarming statistics show that a majority of US deaths are linked to metabolic dysfunction, emphasizing the need to address root causes of chronic diseases.
Pharmaceutical companies wield significant influence by funding studies, shaping guidelines, and controlling media narratives to perpetuate the status quo.
Deep dives
Understanding the Current State of Health and Nutrition Studies
Nutrition and exercise studies are increasing yet leading to a sicker and fatter population. Healthcare spending continues to rise with Americans getting unhealthier. The podcast highlights the business aspect of healthcare, emphasizing the need to understand the underlying conflicts and corruption within the food and medical industries.
Brother and Sister Duo's Insights into Healthcare and Corruption
The podcast features Callie and Casey Means who shed light on the corruption in the food and medical industries. Casey, a former surgeon, and Callie, who worked for food corporations, provide unique perspectives on how these systems contribute to the country's health crisis.
Chronic Diseases Tied to Metabolic Dysfunction
The discussion delves into the alarming statistics revealing that the majority of US deaths are linked to metabolic dysfunction. The emphasis is on how chronic diseases are interrelated and necessitate a focus on addressing the root causes of cellular dysfunction.
Impact of the Pharmaceutical Industry on Media and Politics
The podcast reveals the significant influence of the pharmaceutical industry on media narratives, politicians, and research organizations. By funding studies and using them to shape guidelines, pharmaceutical companies affect public perception and decision-making processes, perpetuating the status quo.
Rigged System and Poisoned Environment for Kids
The system is characterized as being rigged against individuals, especially children, who are exposed to processed foods and toxic influences in schools. The discussion uncovers how food companies fund studies, lobby policymakers, and control media narratives to maintain their influence, hindering efforts to improve public health.
Empowering Individuals Through Awareness and Action
Recognizing the need for a bottom-up revolution, the podcast encourages individuals to challenge misinformation and take control of their health. By fostering awareness of the corrupt systems at play and promoting healthier habits, there is a call to drive positive change in healthcare policies and public attitudes.
EP. 196: Today we have part one of an eye-opening two-part series as I sit down with Calley and Casey Means to talk about the dark underbelly of the healthcare industry and its devastating impact on our metabolic health. Calley, an industry insider with political experience, exposes the corruption within the food industry, while his sister Casey, a disillusioned doctor turned co-founder of Levels, reveals the systemic flaws driving her away from medicine. Together, they uncover how healthcare, the fastest-growing industry, paradoxically leaves Americans sicker than ever, with 9 out of 10 leading causes of death linked to food. From the manipulation of media and politics to the insidious influence of big food, they dissect the intricate web of interests perpetuating our nation's health crisis. Tune in for an insightful discussion on metabolic dysfunction, policy roadblocks, and the urgent need for change.