Weight loss and physical transformation are significantly more mental and emotional than we think; it goes beyond diet and exercise. Fitness trainer and creator of Fit2Fat2Fit Drew Manning talks about how self-love is the piece to focus on for natural habit changes that can bring physical change. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 📍 What Drew Manning and Levels’ Ben Grynol discuss: (06:15) – Drew’s journey (08:10) – The mental weight of an unhealthy lifestyle (09:10) – Don’t let body issues define your self-image (10:52) – Transformation isn’t just physical (23:46) – Un-training your brain (25:45) – The emotional connection to food (31:03) – It’s hard to be healthy (41:57) – Diets aren’t always healthy (45:44) – Your physical health affects your relationships (53:38) – Be comfortable with being uncomfortable Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/PYB8yO7UufU Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fit2fat2fit Connect with Drew on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fit2fat2fit

As a prior Product Manager at Google, Co-Founder David Flinner started his own metabolic health journey and then serendipitously reconnected with Sam Corcos and Josh Clemente. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🎙 What David Flinner and Ben Grynol discuss: (18:21) – Understand what’s possible (21:00) – Maximize your value (31:12) – An uphill battle (38:39) – Levels is a spectrum (40:25) – Being a partner (44:13) – Be intentional about your message (47:21) – Be responsible caretakers of data (50:01) – Keep moving forward (50:51) – Dealing with challenges (52:11) – How do we grow? Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1

According to our Member Charlette Plinneke, Levels helped her find a better quality of life, discover what foods work best for her, and use CGM data to support her food and lifestyle changes. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🎙 What Charlette Plinneke and Levels’ Ben Grynol discuss:(17:29) – Food can change your body (21:05) – Some foods aren’t as healthy as you think (29:52) – The self-cleaning oven analogy (35:08) – Why Charlette became a teacher again (37:58) – You don’t have to give up good food (40:30) – You aren’t locked in (41:52) – Sometimes less is more (48:09) – Why Levels is a long-term fix (53:13) – When you feel good, you do good Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/oHG4OKrSKr8 Charlette’s story: https://levelshealth.com/blog/charlette-plinneke-finds-renewed-energy-and-weight-loss-at-64 Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1

At a fast-growing startup, a CEO must create systems to help with key performance indicators, recruiting, operations, and more. It’s the CEO’s job to push the company forward and help it become a better organization. In this episode, Ale Resnik (Founder and CEO of Belong) shares the importance of finding the right co-founder, how to set the proper company strategy, and why the best-organized companies are the ones that prioritize customers with Levels CEO Sam Corcos. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🎙 What Ale Resnik and Levels’ Sam Corcos discuss: (09:12) – Find a co-founder (10:57) – You need a good Head of People (14:35) – Set the strategy (20:19) – Don’t let things get out of control (25:59) – You can’t stay involved with everything (29:47) – Don’t micromanage (37:13) – Serve the customer (39:31) – Your culture will change (40:50) – Look for extraordinary leaders (44:52) – Make sure your leaders have practical knowledge Transcripts & Show Notes Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. 🔗 Helpful links: Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Ale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AleResnik Connect with Belong on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoinBelong

It’s never too late to say no, and it’s never too late to change your mind. Especially at a startup. At Levels, we try to nix sunk cost bias if it makes sense to do so. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🎙 What Mike DiDonato, Tom Griffin, & Ben Grynol discuss: (01:11) – Don’t be afraid to ignore sunk costs (05:34) – Write down your decisions (07:08) – Let go of your ego (09:48) – Don’t make concessions (11:37) – Don’t burn your bridges (14:16) – Maintain clear communication (15:08) – Stay away from shiny object opportunities (17:18) – Question decisions (22:08) – Don’t be too rigid Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/Z7G_sUEGQfo Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mike__didonato

Online communities that surround online brands can evolve quickly, and when the conversations start to develop between members or are led independently by extra-engaged VIP members, that’s where the real magic comes into play. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🎙 What Levels’ Cissy Hu and Public’s Head of Community Willa Tellekson-Flash discuss: (05:33) – Be the first to share (11:38) – The mission of Public (19:07) – Follow up on conversations (20:38) – Be curious (21:24) – Be an active listener (26:58) – Write in an approachable way (37:39) – Create a safe community (38:44) – Reframe your mindset (43:44) – Lead by example (46:04) – What does a community manager do? (49:50) – Be clear about your responsibilities Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/LJ4QGSv2UrM Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Willa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/willactf

This director of sports nutrition used a CGM and was shocked to see how his body responded to oatmeal. In sharing his CGM experience with his athletes, he emphasizes that everyone’s body responds to food differently, and urges them to get their lifestyle habits and routines in place before trying to change nutrition. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🎙 What Levels’ Head of Growth Ben Grynol and Director of Sports Nutrition for the Miami Dolphins, John Parenti discuss: (05:08) – An eye-opening experience (06:45) – Check in with your body (07:48) – Find a routine (12:34) – Less is more (26:24) – It’s all about structure (30:17) – Drill the fundamentals (37:29) – You are what you do (39:25)  – Know your players (48:27) – Sleep is the key (52:07) – Be a coach Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/Xep8hKidQQw Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 John Parenti fuels up for how he wants to feel: https://levelshealth.com/blog/john-parenti-fuels-up-for-how-he-wants-to-feel Connect with Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgrynol

Confidence and trust is earned from your coworkers through consistent communication and clear documentation, especially at a remote and async startup. Here’s how we encourage this process at Levels. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🎙 What Levels’ Founder and President Josh Clemente and Head of Success Mike DiDonato discuss: (08:35) – Develop proactive confidence building (09:36) – The difference between trust and confidence (10:55) – Hire people you trust (13:28) – Put in the work (19:12) – No news is bad news (20:45) – Don’t be afraid to communicate (25:04) – You are responsible for obtaining context (36:34) – Transparency builds confidence (48:56) – Be intentional with information Transcripts and Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/cImdcr5L3-o Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1

Your sleep routine is one of the most important aspects of your metabolic health. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🎙 What Levels' Head of Growth Ben Grynol and Editorial Director Mike Haney discuss: (02:36) - A study about sleep and metabolic health (03:26) - The benefits of sleep for metabolic health (05:24) - Sleeping at home (05:24) - Standardized meals (07:20) - How glucose levels affect sleep quality and duration (12:50) - What you eat matters (14:37) - Sleep quality and glucose (18:06) - Sleep is the most important thing you control (18:55) - Don’t sacrifice sleep (20:08) - The importance of consistency (25:29) - Compounding effects work both ways Transcripts and Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: How does sleep affect blood sugar?: https://levelshealth.com/blog/how-sleep-impacts-metabolic-health-glucose-levels-cgm Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1

At a startup, you need to work hard. But burnout, stress, and overworking are the antithesis of productivity—and only you can use your self-awareness to push back to prevent burnout. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🎙 What Levels’ Founder and President Josh Clemente, Head of Partnerships Tom Griffin, and Editorial Director Mike Haney discuss (01:11) - The paradox at Levels (07:07) -  Two categories of burnout (09:26) - Conditions leading to burnout (14:19) - Resisting urgency (24:57) - Managing expectations (46:42) - The importance of a relaxed workday (48:36) - The importance of having enough slack in your work week (52:21) - Working towards a future where workforce isn't burned out (57:10) - A positive environment (01:00:12) - The culture of mandatory vacation Transcripts and Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1