Ask the Doctor: Metabolism Edition—How Blood Sugar Impacts Weight, Hormones, Disease, & More + How To Optimize It with Dr. Casey Means

I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Casey Means to the podcast. Casey is a Stanford-trained physician, the Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of the hugely successful metabolic health company Levels, and an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Casey spent years as a researcher and physician at Oregon Health and Science University and ultimately used her real world experience to help develop Levels in 2019. On this episode, we talk about: 

• what your metabolism actually is and why the word “metabolism” needs a rebrand
• how to know if you’re experiencing metabolic dysfunction 
• how your metabolic health is related to things like type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, dementia, fatty liver disease, stroke, heart attack, depression, PCOS, anxiety, gout, infertility, erectile dysfunction, chronic pain, brain fog, cancer, and more (and exactly what to do about it)
• what insulin is + what it means to be insulin resistant
• how to hack your body to be more metabolically flexible
• how to know if you’re micronutrient deficient 
• what’s actually happening in our bodies when we eat (+ how it changes depending on what the food is) 
• the 5 key components of a metabolism-supporting meal
• the secret to making plant-based Omega-3s way more effective 
• Dr. Means’ favorite superfood that you probably have never heard of 
• why metabolic issues result in different diseases for different people 
• specific metabolism tests you can ask your doctor for 
• how stress impacts your metabolism 
• the unexpected connection between trauma and metabolism 
• the impact of cold plunging, saunas, meditation & more on metabolism
• the importance of optimizing your circadian rhythm for metabolic health
• how hormones play into metabolic health (especially as we age) 
• how different phases of your period impact your metabolism
• the best type of exercise for blood sugar balance 
• the truth about snacking (+ her healthy snack recommendations)  
• and so much more!

We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Casey @drcaseyskitchen on Instagram. 

To enter the giveaway for a chance to win a free Levels annual membership and 1-month CGM trial, follow me @lizmoody and Casey @drcaseyskitchen on Instagram and comment something you loved or learned from the episode! 

For a limited time, Levels is offering my listeners an additional 2 free months of the Levels Membership when you use my link, levels.link/HEALTHIERTOGETHER. 

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