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Andy Schoonover is the founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a company that aims to revolutionize the healthcare payment system through crowdfunding. Schoonover's journey into healthcare innovation was sparked by a personal experience when his daughter needed a simple medical procedure, resulting in an $8,000 bill that their insurance refused to cover. This frustration with the traditional health insurance system led him to create a more transparent and supportive alternative. CrowdHealth operates in all 50 states and offers members a way to manage healthcare costs through a monthly subscription model and crowdfunding for medical expenses. The platform emphasizes transparency, affordability, and personalized support, providing services such as bill negotiation, discounted prescriptions, and access to virtual care. In this episode Andy Schoonover and I talk about the foundation and mission of CrowdHealth, aiming to revolutionize the traditional insurance industry. Schoonover narrates his motivations stemming from personal dissatisfaction with conventional healthcare systems, leading to the creation of an alternative that promotes healthier lifestyles and aligns financial incentives with wise health choices. The discussion broadens to the concept of rationalizing detrimental behaviors by large entities for financial gain, and how such practices negatively impact society's well-being.   Get CrowdHealth for only $99 for the first 3 months with code SAPIEN  JoinCrowdHealth.com   Show notes: 00:12 Introducing Crowd Health: A New Approach to Healthcare 03:58 Building a Parallel Health System: The Crowd Health Mission 01:50 Andy's Journey: From Healthcare Professional to Revolutionizing the Industry 11:59 Navigating the Healthcare System: Personal Stories and Solutions 32:55 Understanding the Root Cause: Lifestyle Changes for Better Health 38:11 Redefining Diet: From Carnivore to Sapien 42:31 Understanding Metabolic Health  43:48 The Slow Danger of Processed Foods 01:00:54 The Spiritual Aspects of Health   REGENERATIVE PRODUCTS: NosetoTail.org Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post   Film site: http://FoodLies.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg http://instagram.com/food.lies http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg

Stephan van Vliet, PhD, is a distinguished researcher specializing in nutritional metabolomics at the Center for Human Nutrition Studies at Utah State University. He is widely recognized for his groundbreaking work in identifying and analyzing over 50,000 bioactive secondary compounds in meat. Dr. van Vliet's research emphasizes the nutritional and environmental implications of these compounds, particularly their roles in human health and disease prevention. His work challenges conventional dietary recommendations by highlighting the complex nutrient profile of meat and its potential benefits beyond primary nutrients. His contributions to the field have been published in numerous esteemed scientific journals, making significant impacts on our understanding of diet and health.   SHOW NOTES   01:10 Introduction to the Center for Human Nutrition Studies 02:07 Exploring Nutrition Studies and Grass-Fed Beef Research 03:03 Collaborations and Mentorship in Nutrition Science 04:46 The Impact of Diet on Human Health: A Deep Dive 18:40 The Complexity of Food and Its Nutritional Value 36:53 Regenerative Agriculture and Its Economic Implications 42:47 Debunking Processed Meat Myths 43:43 The Surprising Health Benefits of Traditional Meats 47:30 Nutrient Density and Satiety: The Protein Leverage Hypothesis 48:44 Exploring the World of Secondary Compounds 52:21 The Power of Whole Foods: Simple Yet Effective 54:32 Personalizing Nutrition: One Size Does Not Fit All 01:10:31 The Height and Health Connection: A Global Perspective 01:14:41 Regenerative Agriculture: Beyond the Hype 01:21:52 Concluding Thoughts: Accessibility and Health  

Mollie Engelhart, experienced regenerative farmer and vegan chef, shares her journey from veganism to incorporating regenerative meat in her restaurant. Topics include the benefits of animal-based nutrition, embracing regenerative farming, diverse family diets, and the impact of dietary choices on health and the environment.

Jason Karp shares his journey of overcoming blindness through diet, discusses industrial food impacts, regenerative agriculture, and healthy food alternatives. The conversation advocates for informed food choices for sustainable living.

Drako, an international entrepreneur, nutrition advocate and partner at Nose to Tail, champions a diet centered on whole natural foods, emphasizing their crucial role in optimal health. He is the co-founder of the Sapien Center and the Sapien Movement, a community organization focused on human health and thriving. After solving multiple chronic health conditions through nutrition and lifestyle methods, he now promotes the use of nutrient-dense foods to combat chronic diseases and insulin resistance. Beyond the health sector, Drako has made significant strides in the financial world as CEO of the African fintech company Kuva.com. His diverse expertise reflects a commitment to enhancing human health and wealth in the modern world. Get on the waitlist for the Sapien Community Organization  Sapien.org   BUY THE MEAT NosetoTail.org Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post   SHOW NOTES (05:16) One of the keys to longevity among those living in “Blue Zones” are their tight-knit communities and strong sense of personal identity, more than just their nutrition. (11:27) Longevity is not just the amount of years you live, but the quality of experiences and that throughline of purpose in your life. (20:59) Avoid eating plants with vigor-altering chemicals, which become gut irritants that poison the body over time. Such chemicals exist as a defense mechanism to prevent the over-eating of these plants. (29:48) Whatever is in your body is there for a reason, in accordance with nature.   BUY THE MEAT NosetoTail.org Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post   Film site: http://FoodLies.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg http://instagram.com/food.lies http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg

Drako, an international entrepreneur, nutrition advocate and partner at Nose to Tail, champions a diet centered on whole natural foods, emphasizing their crucial role in optimal health. He is the co-founder of the Sapien Center and the Sapien Movement, a community organization focused on human health and thriving. After solving multiple chronic health conditions through nutrition and lifestyle methods, he now promotes the use of nutrient-dense foods to combat chronic diseases and insulin resistance. Beyond the health sector, Drako has made significant strides in the financial world as CEO of the African fintech company Kuva.com. His diverse expertise reflects a commitment to enhancing human health and wealth in the modern world.   Sapien.org   BUY THE MEAT NosetoTail.org Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post    SHOW NOTES (06:16) Commercial food is not necessarily healthy food. (17:03) The Haber–Bosch process has resulted in a population explosion, but our current food supply now depends on synthetic resources to sustain itself as a result. (30:33) You can’t cheat nature. (36:06) When you prioritize energy-dense foods over nutrient-dense foods, your body will be left starving for more even as it gets fatter and sicker. (46:50) What serves the structure does not serve the individual.   BUY THE MEAT NosetoTail.org Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post     Film site: http://FoodLies.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies     Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg http://instagram.com/food.lies http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg

Two renowned doctors discuss nutrition, health, and overeating. They explore various dietary approaches, factors influencing overeating, and the importance of protein consumption. The conversation delves into revolutionizing nutrition tracking with AI, balancing hedonic pleasure and satiety, and promoting an integrated health approach.

Dr. Stephen J. Simpson and Dr. David Raubenheimer are renowned scientists known for their work in the field of nutritional ecology. Their research primarily focuses on understanding how organisms, including humans, regulate their intake of nutrients and how this affects their health and behavior. Dr. Stephen Simpson is an Academic Director of the Charles Perkins Centre and a Professor in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. His research has spanned several disciplines, from studying locusts to human obesity, and he has been influential in developing the field of nutritional ecology. Dr. David Raubenheimer, also affiliated with the University of Sydney, holds the Leonard P. Ullmann Chair in Nutritional Ecology. His research involves the study of nutrition and its effects across a wide range of species, including humans. He has worked extensively on the concept of nutritional geometry, which is a framework for understanding how animals and humans make decisions about what and how much to eat. Together, Simpson and Raubenheimer developed the "Protein Leverage Hypothesis," which suggests that the protein content of the diet can strongly influence total energy intake and thus has significant implications for understanding obesity. Their collaborative work has been pivotal in highlighting the complex interactions between diet composition, appetite, and health, making significant contributions to both basic biology and implications for human health and nutrition.   BUY THE MEAT NosetoTail.org Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post   SHOW NOTES: (08:00) Every species studied in their natural, undisturbed environments thrive in their nutritional balance. (16:32) The protein leverage hypothesis (see study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22022472/#:~:text=The%20'protein%20leverage%20hypothesis'%20proposes,promote%20the%20development%20of%20obesity.) posits that we have a preference for protein over other macronutrients, and that the amount of protein we consume influences our appetite for carbs and fats afterwards. (28:07) Eating more, per se, isn’t the problem. It’s when that food is higher in energy density than fiber that leads to overeating and, by extension, obesity. (38:58) Much of the fruit we eat is not entirely natural due to the modification they go through in farms. (46:02) Over time, our bodies have adapted to thrive in the environment in which human beings find themselves. Today, we continue to adapt, but not necessarily for the better. (54:18) Even our circadian biology has been shaken up through modern sleep patterns and our supplementation with sleep pills and caffeine.   BUY THE MEAT NosetoTail.org Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post   Film site: http://FoodLies.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg http://instagram.com/food.lies http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg

Renowned nutritionist Nora Gedgaudas discusses topics such as off-grid homesteading, human nutrition history, and the work of Weston Price. They also touch on well-raised meat, regenerative agriculture, and animal care products. Nora's journey in the Paleo movement, challenges faced in editing her book, and the release of 'Primal Body, Primal Mind' are also discussed. The history of misinformation regarding animal-based diets and the benefits of the paleolithic ketogenic diet are highlighted. The chapter concludes with the importance of community and being prepared for the future.

Ana Rosa, MD, PhD is a physician, Radiologist, Body fellowship trained, alumni of the University of Minnesota, medical doctor at the VA healthcare system, and assistant professor at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Rosa has done two radiology residencies, one in Brazil, and one in the United States, obtained a doctorate degree, had done a body imaging fellowship, and also has published in medical journals and helped writing Imaging books in Brazil with 25 years of practice in the Imaging field as a Radiologist. Dr. Rosa shares with us her imaging knowledge of visceral fat, the importance of its detection and description in the reports, guiding the patients and the ordering providers by the findings on cross-section imaging such as MRI scans.  The podcast intention is to bring awareness on how to detect a simple and easy biomarker such as visceral fat on MRI scans making it easier for patients to advocate for health and follow up for results. Dr. Rosa shares with us how to create quality of care in service for education and interaction between patients, providers and Radiologists in sharing her own story on how to heal from inside out by literally “seeing” a “silent” metabolic active killer that visceral fat represents and taking action to change the presence status quo And move towards optimizing health.     SHOW NOTES (06:37) In medical school, healthcare professionals are trained to describe diseases while overlooking how visceral fat and metabolic health contributes to them. (15:52) Visceral fat is a major culprit when it comes to various metabolic issues. (28:04) The first step to prevent disease is to look for signs of inflammation. (31:17) While it’s possible to request your MRI scan from your doctor, most providers won’t know how to make use of it. (44:02) Health is not limited to staying alive. Health is also appearance and performance. (53:58) For doctors, another benefit of learning to deal with patients carrying high amounts of visceral fat is potentially minimizing burnout.