Tired AF? Metabolic & Mitochondrial Secrets with Dr. Casey Means

Dr. Casey Means uncovers the ancestral roots of mitochondrial
health and discusses the modern-day factors contributing to
illness and fatigue. Both Dr. Means and Dr. Stephanie provide
invaluable insights and actionable tips for optimizing health.


Covering topics such as nutrition, sleep, stress, and lifestyle
factors, this conversation offers a wealth of knowledge for
listeners at any stage of their health journey. Tune in to
discover the secrets to unlocking your full health potential and
embarking on a journey to self-optimization.


Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro/teaser
3:45 Unveiling Mitochondrial Health
11:58 Healthcare System and Root Cause Issues
20:35 Empowering Patients to Take Control
25:33 Modern Food, Health, and Technology
41:12 Building Meals: Components for Cellular Health
38:59 Optimizing Health Through Nutrition and
Thermoneutrality
43:40 The Impact of Indoor Living on our Biology
45:03 Harnessing Cosmic Energy Through Mitochondrial Health
46:38 Incorporating Temperature Play into Daily Life
50:47 The Importance of Movement and Walking
55:33 The Influence of Artificial Light on Circadian Rhythms58:57
Utilizing Wearables to Track Movement
1:01:50 Embracing Sunlight and Overcoming Fear
1:14:02 Fearlessness as the Ultimate Good Energy
1:19:30 Connecting with the Eternal Source of Life


Resources mentioned:


Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means is a paradigm-shifting book that
offers a radical new understanding of the roots of disease and
highlights the importance of optimizing our metabolic health.
 - https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergy


Trends and Disparities in Cardiometabolic Health Among U.S.
Adults, 1999-2018 -
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109722049944?via%3Dihub


Steps per Day and All-Cause Mortality in Middle-aged Adults in
the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study -
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2783711


The Mini Pause newsletter -
https://drstephanieestima.com/newsletter/


Bio:
Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of
Levels, a health technology company with the mission of reversing
the world’s metabolic health crisis. Her book on metabolic
health, Good Energy, comes out in May 2024 with Penguin Random
House. She received her BA with honors and MD from Stanford, was
President of her Stanford class, and has served on Stanford
faculty. She trained in Head & Neck Surgery before leaving
traditional medicine to devote her life to tackling the root
cause of why Americans are sick. She has been featured in The New
York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes,
Women’s Health, and more. Find out more at
https://www.caseymeans.com/


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