LEVELS – A Whole New Level

#111 - Adaptation: Why we need true connection to heal from stress and trauma | Dr. Molly Maloof & Dr. Casey Means


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Obesity and chronic disease are fallouts from the lack of real human connection. Underneath biomarkers like glucose and physical aspects like mitochondrial dysfunctions are the root causes of disease: hijacked reward pathways, chronic stress due to constant threat mode, and the global human disconnect.


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In this discussion between Levels’ advisor Dr. Molly Maloof and our co-founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Casey Means, they talk about:

  • The most important measurable biomarker
  • How we’re designed to live in groups
  • The cycle of constant stress through threat signaling vs. high-reward pathways
  • The big problem of global human disconnection
  • How love and oxytocin helps to make us stronger, share resources, and create bonds
  • Addiction and the power of the pause
  • How to increase physical and emotional adaptation
  • 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

    (12:13) - Adapting and self-managing in the face of adversity

    (16:03) - The most important biomarker
    (23:05) - Moving your body to create energy
    (24:18) - Adapting beyond genetics
    (26:29) - Hijacking reward pathways
    (36:40) - Getting off the grid
    (43:22) - Take care of your mitochondria
    (45:57) - The holy grail of chronic disease
    (51:35) - Felt connection
    (59:11) - How deprivation is a pathway to happiness
    (1:06:03) - The power of the pause
    (1:23:11) - Letting go of control
    (01:41:37) - Cooking your skin

    Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=XVSYGx9Fkns

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    Connect with Molly on Instagram: https://instagram.com/drmolly.co

    Connect with Molly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mollymaloofmd

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