186: Dr. Casey Means - Restoring the Pillars of Metabolic Health To Power Your Purpose

186: Dr. Casey Means - Restoring the Pillars of Metabolic Health To Power Your Purpose

Author: Dr. Anthony Gustin October 9, 2023 Duration: 1:10:07

Dr. Casey Means is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of the metabolic health company Levels. She chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about the eight "pillars" of metabolic health and how to reach your peak state.

 

Metabolic dysfunction is at the root of almost all modern health conditions. Those diseases are responsible for 9/10 of the leading causes of death in the US.

 

So Dr. Gustin and Dr. Casey kick off their conversation by discussing the two biggest ways society is harming our cells and underpowering our bodies. 

 

Then they explore what it takes to overcome those obstacles, stop being a "product" for corporations to exploit, and take back your health.

 

Along the way, the pair discuss topics like:

  • The problematic concept of exercise

  • What people don't understand about prediabetes

  • The truth about triglycerides vs. LDL cholesterol 

  • How to assess your metabolic health (& the most important test to get)

  • Leveraging CGM data as an effective biofeedback tool (it's more than noticing blood sugar spikes)

  • The best tips to improve your metabolic health, from easy to advanced

  • How to win a free Levels kit!

 

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Dr. Anthony Gustin operates from a simple yet profound premise: health is our default setting. His The Natural State with Dr. Anthony Gustin is built on the idea that so much of what we call illness or fatigue stems from a mismatch between our biology and the world we've built. This isn't just another health podcast offering quick fixes. Instead, each conversation is a deep, practical exploration of how to construct a life that aligns with our fundamental needs. You'll hear from a carefully selected roster of experts-nutrition scientists, innovative fitness practitioners, and researchers who are redefining their fields. The discussions move beyond surface-level advice to examine the root causes of metabolic dysfunction, low energy, and chronic stress. What makes this podcast particularly valuable is its commitment to translation; complex biochemistry and physiology are broken down into actionable insights you can use immediately. Episodes regularly delve into the nuances of ancestral eating patterns, the science of strength and movement, and the environmental toxins that disrupt our systems. The goal is always clarity and application, providing a roadmap to strip away the noise of modern health trends and rebuild what Dr. Gustin calls a proper human environment. Tune in for thoughtful, evidence-based dialogues that empower you to reclaim the vitality that should be your natural state.
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