In this episode of the Sober Head podcast, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD, hosts Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD.Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD, is a researcher focused on insulin resistance and metabolism. His work centers on understanding how insulin affects weight and overall health. He is known for explaining metabolic health in a clear and practical way. Dr. Ben, a professor of physiology and developmental biology at Brigham Young University, is also the author of “Why We Get Sick” a book that has gained worldwide attention and become an important resource in the field of health.In this podcast, Dr. Ben discusses the critical role of insulin in the body, its connection to various chronic diseases, and the importance of understanding insulin resistance. He explains how diet impacts insulin levels and offers practical advice for managing insulin through dietary choices.The podcast emphasizes the significance of personalized nutrition and the potential for reversing insulin resistance through lifestyle changes.#EsraÇavuşoğlu #AyıkKafa #ElevatingLifeEvolvingHealth #Longevilab #BenBikman #Longevity #insulinresistance Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD:Website: https://benbikman.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benbikmanInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/benbikmanphd?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Special thanks to T.C. Istanbul Gedik Universityhttps://www.gedik.edu.tr/en/00:00-05:45 Introduction. Insulin’s role in health05:45-12:58 The mechanism of insulin response12:58-16:43 Personalized responses to food and insulin16:43-17:14 The rhythm of energy distribution17:14-19:27 The cause and development of insulin resistance19:27-26:09 The importance of fat cells in metabolism26:09-29:49 The role of leptin in reproduction29:49-32:19 Consequences of insulin resistance32:19-32:54 Reversing insulin resistance32:54-37:53 Dietary guidelines for insulin sensitivity37:53-40:22 Identifying signs of insulin resistance40:22-42:09 Insulin levels and health42:09-44:06 The necessity of carbohydrates44:06-44:31 The problem with processed foods44:31-47:25 Calories vs. insulin in weight management47:25-49:17 The role of GLP-1 in weight loss49:17-51:48 Practical tips for managing insulin levels. Wrap up.*To subscribe to our channel* https://www.youtube.com/@ayikkafa*Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esracavusoglu/https://www.instagram.com/longevilabWeb: https://www.longevilab.com/hakkimizda#esra-cavusoglu*To Reach Us * [email protected]*About Ayık Kafa*Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD, took her studies, starting from her personal treatment experiences and continuing with her clinical psychology education, to the next level by completing her PhD focused on Addiction. Dr. Esra in Ayık Kafa podcast discusses the world’s latest technologies, protocols, products and research in the fields of Biohacking and Longevity, while sharing first-hand information and experiences about the Disease of Addiction, as well as her latest academic studies.*About Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD*Longevilab’s founder, Dr. Esra, is a United States and internationally trained clinical psychologist and a certified addiction therapist in New York. She served as International Development Advisor on the Yale University Faculty of Medicine Clinical Advisory Board. She is the founder and supervisor of Gaziantep Oya Bahadır Yüksel Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Esra is the designer and implementer of the Turkey Rehabilitation Model. Dr. Esra founded the Contemporary Addiction Studies Association (ÇABAÇAD) in order to combat Turkey’s growing addiction problem.