LEVELS – A Whole New Level

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#202 - Enhancing longevity via functional medicine | Dr. Mark Hyman & Dr. Casey Means Feb 16, 2023

Show notes

The hallmarks of aging are various biomarkers that indicate advancing biological age, which leads to a decline in health and eventually to death. But we can boost longevity by understanding aging biomarkers and then taking actionable steps with nutrition, physical activity, and environment. Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Casey Means discuss the hallmarks of aging and the factors that are within our control to not only live longer but also to thrive.

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.

🎙 WhatMark Hyman, MD, & Casey Means, MD, discuss:

(3:57) — The current healthcare system does not address root causes of conditions

(5:23) — We can look at aging as a pro rather than a con

(9:27) – Abnormal aging is a disease, not a consequence of getting older

(12:18) — We can influence our gene control system to counteract biological aging

(14:57) — The foods we eat affect longevity

(21:52) — Consumption of ultra-processed food drives aging processes

(33:51) — Functional medicine is a framework

(50:11) — Traditional healthcare doesn’t empower people regarding their health and longevity

(58:16) — A fasting insulin test is a helpful biomarker

(1:01:26) — Fixing our food systems will take time, but progress is on the horizon

Transcript & Show Notes

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Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/0Cm-SDZXO5s

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#201 - Exploring the intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence | Peter Diamandis & Josh Clemente Feb 09, 2023

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According to Peter Diamandis, MD, we’ll make more technological progress and breakthroughs in the next 10 years than in the past 100, including current developments in fusion, humanoid robots, avatars, and ChatGPT. Listen as Levels Founder Josh Clemente talks with Peter Diamandis about technological breakthroughs and what they mean for the future of medicine, and how to shift your mindset as an entrepreneur to make a real change in the world. Peter Diamandis was recently named by Fortune as one of the world’s 50 greatest leaders. He’s the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, executive founder of Singularity University, and bestselling author, and is a never-ending source of positive inspiration for entrepreneurs.

🎙 WhatPeter Diamandis, MD, & Levels Founder Josh Clemente, discuss:

(08:18) — Chat GPT may have applications for metabolic health

(16:23) — AI, in the future, may help us better use biomarker data

(20:28) — Technological inventions are moving at a rapid pace compared to 100 years ago

(22:39) —The future of technological advancements can seem mind-blowing

(28:08) — Entrepreneurs can feel empowered by the potential the future holds

(31:25) — AI can help us find the content that’s beneficial to us

(34:22) — Our mindset is a precious thing, and we can train it

(36:32) —The longevity of content can sometimes be a metric for filtering

(45:02) — Nanotechnology is a trend that may help change the medical field

(46:56) — Tech advances may force healthcare industry disruption

Transcript & show notes

Look for new shows every month 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.

🔗 Helpful links:

Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/1c2_-0ecppY

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📲 Connect:

Connect with Peter Diamandis, MD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterDiamandis

Connect with Peter Diamandis, MD on Instagram: https://instagram.com/peterdiamandis

Connect with Peter Diamandis, MD on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/peterdiamandis

Watch Peter Diamandis, MD on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@peterdiamandis

#200 - Energy capacity reflects cellular functioning | Dr. Molly Maloof & Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew Jan 31, 2023

Show notes

We can think of our energy capacity as like the currency in our bank accounts that helps support us. Low energy capacity is an indicator of mitochondrial dysfunction—the decline in in how well our cells produce and use energy. It can lead to chronic disease. Dr. Molly Maloof and Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew discuss how to optimize mitochondrial functioning for better overall health and well-being to prevent disease processes.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

🎙 WhatMolly Maloof, MD, & Lauren Kelley-Chew, MD, discuss:

(06:22) — Mitochondrial dysfunction drives disease processes

(07:19) — Borderline lab tests results aren’t necessarily optimal

(13:09) — Challenging yourself is good to a certain extent, but overdoing it can lead to burnout

(14:45) — Health is a continual journey—one that constantly changes—not a destination

(19:08) — Hustle culture can degrade health, especially if you’re constantly stressed

(20:45) — Getting good quality sleep is a crucial health lever to mitigate stress

(30:58) — Certain tests can provide insight into your fitness status

(32:28) — Strength training helps support metabolic health

(41:08) — Metabolic health doesn’t equate to weight loss

(42:21) — Ultra-processed foods are inflammatory

Transcripts & Show notes

🔗 Helpful links:

Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/zFdu6ZUBLIE

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#199 - Wisdom is taking your own advice: Regaining metabolic flexibility | Commune’s Jeff Krasno & Sonja Manning Jan 19, 2023

Show notes

Jeff Krasno, CEO and founder of Commune, experienced chronic fatigue and brain fog earlier this year and discovered he had prediabetes. He used Levels to learn more about his blood glucose and metabolic health and now enjoys metabolic flexibility. Sonja Manning chatted with Jeff about his health journey, his dietary changes, intermittent fasting, and his other learnings from the metabolic health world that he applied to his own wellbeing.

Commune is an online course platform featuring world-renowned teachers in personal development, yoga, meditation, health, ecological regeneration, and social activism. Jeff Krasno is also the founder of Wanderlust; part of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100; and host of the Commune Podcast, which ranks in the top 1% of podcasts; amongst many other accolades.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

🎙 WhatJeff Krasno & Sonja Manning discuss:

(04:30) - Wisdom is taking your own advice

(07:05) - Learning the dietary patterns that work best

(14:30) - Adapting intermittent fasting to become more insulin sensitive

(18:41) - Burning stored fat through cold exposure

(24:05) - Philosophy behind fasting in order to gain control

(28:35) - A wandering mind is an unhappy mind

(44:06) - Rediscovering metabolic flexibility

(49:31) - Achieving the optimal rest and digest state through breathwork

(54:44) - The one theme that arises again and again: Coincidence of opposites

Transcripts & Show notes

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#198 - How functional medicine focuses on personalized health | Dr. Anjali Dsouza & Mike Haney Jan 05, 2023

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How is functional medicine different from traditional healthcare? Functional medicine focuses on patient-facing time and individual biomarkers for forming a comprehensive, individualized plan to empower people in matters of their health and well-being. The Western medicine model often leaves much to be desired when it comes to building a long-term relationship with a patient that helps foster their ultimate health. Listen as Dr. Anjali Dsouza and Mike Haney discuss how functional medicine—with a focus on nutrition and metabolic health—helps address mechanisms and root causes, and why this is especially important for women.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

🎙 What Dr. Anjali Dsouza & Mike Haney discuss:

(7:30) — Addressing underlying mechanisms of conditions empowers patients

(8:50) — The traditional Western medical system is built on billing codes, which isn’t optimal for patients

(13:45) — Functional medicine, by it’s true nature, is rooted in science

(15:55) — Functional medicine often focuses on nutrition, which can be difficult to study

(21:20) — How do we fix a broken healthcare system?

(32:33) — Normal ranges aren’t necessarily always optimal

(38:12) — What to do when your biomarkers are out of range

(40:50) — Group support can help implement lifestyle changes

(45:30) — Women’s health still lacks research

(47:33) — The importance of women’s health and metabolic health

Transcripts & Show notes

🔗 Helpful links:

Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/w7dH5cj3D5s

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📲 Connect:

Connect with Dr. Anjali Dsouza on Instagram: https://instagram.com/anjalidsouzamd

#197 - Building a brand in the direct-to-consumer space | Nik Sharma & Ben Grynol Dec 23, 2022

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Branding isn’t just about the visual identity of a company. In this episode, Ben Grynol talks with Nik Sharma, “The DTC Guy” who runs Sharma Brands and HOOX, about what it means to build a good brand in the direct-to-consumer marketing space. Nik points out the crucial thing to remember is that no one remembers your brand unless you’re one of the top global brands, so it’s best not to get overly invested in how your brand is perceived. It’s best to drive consumer awareness, be consistent in providing valuable content and products, and pay attention to how you talk to and pitch your audience.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

🔗 Helpful links:

Transcript: https://www.levelshealth.com/podcasts/197-building-a-brand-in-the-direct-to-consumer-space-nik-sharma-ben-grynol

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📲 Connect:

Connect with Nik Sharma on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrsharma

Connect with Nik Sharma on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mrniksharma

#196 - Career trajectory & promotions: What it takes to get to the next level | Nicole Miller & Sam Corcos Dec 19, 2022

Show notes

Team members at a company want honesty, transparency, and a clear progression path to know how to get to the next level in their careers. It’s reasonable for people to want to see progress and want more money and recognition, and so here at Levels we want to make career paths explicit to encourage growth and limit staff turnover. This chat between Nicole Miller and Sam Corcos is about high trust between managers and team members, avoiding promo culture, performance reviews, and giving and receiving feedback.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

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Transcript: https://www.levelshealth.com/podcasts/196-career-trajectory-promotions-what-it-takes-to-get-to-the-next-level-nicole-miller-sam-corcos

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#195 - Video content creation and maintaining journalistic integrity | Cleo Abram & Ben Grynol Dec 16, 2022

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Cleo Abram found her passion for content creation and independent journalism when she started her YouTube channel Huge If True, a journalistically rigorous show with optimistic explainers about tech that could change our future. Listen as Cleo and Ben Grynol talk about the tension between the quality of work you publish versus the velocity, a bottom-up versus top-down content creation approach, and the importance of fact-checking.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

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Transcript: https://www.levelshealth.com/podcasts/195-video-content-creation-and-maintaining-journalistic-integrity-cleo-abram-ben-grynol

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Connect with Cleo Abram on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cleoabram

Connect with Cleo Abram on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cleoabram

Connect with Cleo Abram on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cleoabram

Connect with Cleo Abram on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@CleoAbram

#194 - Personal growth as a CEO in different stages of a growing startup | Sam Corcos & Ben Grynol Dec 12, 2022

Show notes

Over the lifespan of Levels, the company and the CEO role evolved drastically. Sam Corcos went from coding the initial product to CEO, and he experienced a lot of personal challenges and growth along the way. Listen as Sam chats with Ben Grynol about time management, strategy versus people ops, requirements at each startup stage, and taking time to reflect through quarterly Think Weeks.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

🔗 Helpful links:

Transcript: https://www.levelshealth.com/podcasts/194-personal-growth-as-a-ceo-in-different-stages-of-a-growing-startup-sam-corcos-ben-grynol

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#193 - How diet affects joint health, arthritis, & longevity | Dr. Howard Luks & Dr. Casey Means Dec 09, 2022

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We often think that arthritis, musculoskeletal pain, and degenerative joint issues are an inevitable result of aging—but this is far from the truth. Good metabolic health can have significant positive effects on bones, muscles, and joints, and can improve longevity. Conversely, poor metabolic health accelerates the degeneration of joints and tissues for many reasons, like the impact of high uric acid levels, lipid or cholesterol deposits, chronic inflammation, and poor blood flow to tissues. Surgeon Dr. Howard Luks and Levels Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Casey Means discuss musculoskeletal health, how it is related to longevity, how it’s linked to metabolic health, and how to decrease your risks for musculoskeletal pain, degenerative joint issues, and surgery.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

🎙 WhatDr. Howard Luks & Dr. Casey Means discuss:

(05:14) - Dr. Casey Means’ personal experience with an orthopedic injury

(12:09) - The link between joint and metabolic health

(18:19) - Maintaining activity may help improve musculoskeletal health despite osteoarthritic pain

(27:53) - Cartilage cells, tendinopathy, and how metabolic health is linked to our tendon health, like with tennis elbow or shoulder pain

(37:04) - The importance of blood flow and cellular repair

(46:58) - The importance of being your best medical advocate in modern medicine

(50:09) - How Dr. Luks started learning about metabolic health and wrote his book, Longevity Simplified

(1:02:49) - The simple pillars of longevity

(1:24:56) - Why you don't need to be concerned about osteoarthritis

(1:32:00) - Trust your body by boosting its regenerative capabilities
Transcripts & Show notes

🔗 Helpful links:

Order "Longevity…Simplified" by Dr. Howard Luks: https://www.howardluksmd.com/book/

Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/XbjORE6D8UA

Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1

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