LEVELS – A Whole New Level

Austin McGuffie, a parenting and nutrition enthusiast, and Ben Grynol, a parent of 4 kids, discuss the challenges of parenting and feeding kids nutritious food. They talk about leading by example, allowing kids to experience consequences of their food choices, making exercise enjoyable, balancing a nutritious diet with a healthy relationship with food, and more.

Dr. Rob Lustig and Dr. Casey Means discuss how environmental chemicals directly cause obesity, the impact of these toxins on metabolic dysfunction, and the importance of protecting ourselves. They highlight the presence of obesogens in everyday products and the potential effects on our offspring. They also emphasize the need for screening and regulating industrial chemicals and raise awareness about the presence of chemicals in our daily lives.

Metabolic health experts, Dr. Swaranjit Bhasin and Dr. Casey Means, discuss the importance of biomarkers and provide three diet rules to improve health, lose weight, and prevent diseases. They highlight the risks and impact of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, toxic processed oils, insulin resistance, and the role of autophagy in preventing cancer. They also touch upon the challenges of diagnosing cancer in younger populations and promoting healthy eating for children.

Dr. Robert Lustig, an expert in metabolic health, and Ben Grynol, a wellness tech industry professional, delve into the impact of regenerative farming on metabolic health. They discuss topics like the dangers of pesticides, the difference between soil and dirt, the negative consequences of monoculture farming, and the need for more informed consumer choices. This episode provides valuable insights into the relationship between food production, metabolic health, and the wellness tech industry.

Expert in regenerative farming Will Harris and proponent Dr. Casey Means discuss the depletion of soil, birth of industrialized farming, antibiotic resistance, and the need for change at the consumer level. They highlight the importance of animals expressing instinctive behavior and the differences between organic and regenerative farming. They also discuss shifting towards reigniting natural cycles and the impact of technology on society.

Dr. Merrill Matschke and Dr. Casey Means discuss the connection between metabolic dysfunction and erectile dysfunction, how ED develops, oxidative stress, the importance of testosterone levels in insulin sensitivity, and the role of diet, exercise, and sleep. They also talk about the reasons for dropping testosterone levels and the need for improvement in our healthcare system.

Dr. Annette Bosworth and Dr. Casey Means discuss the benefits of the keto diet for brain health and weight loss. They explore topics such as the value of ketones as fuel, adapting to ketosis, cognitive impairment, behavior change, metabolic dysfunction, getting kids to eat healthfully, and the food industry's profit-driven motives. The podcast also touches on the use of continuous glucose monitors and ketone monitors, the role of exogenous ketones, and the transformative power of the ketogenic diet for individuals with Down Syndrome.

Dr. Sara Gottfried, pioneer in health, research, and education, discusses topics from her new book. They cover the importance of metabolic health, tracking glucose levels, the impact of a ketogenic diet on women, hormones in women's metabolic health, democratizing access to metabolic health data, the predictive ability of glucose levels for type two diabetes risk, and collaboration and empowerment.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Casey Means discuss the importance of strength-training and protein intake for muscle mass and metabolic health, highlighting why gaining muscle is more important than losing fat. They also address the benefits of focusing on metabolic health during menopause and the significance of tracking glucose levels for weight management and disease prevention.

Dr. Robert Lustig and Ben Grynol discuss the impact of Big Food and Big Sugar industries on our metabolic health. They delve into topics such as the manipulation tactics used by these industries, the dangers of sugar, and the need for behavior and policy change.