EP. 190: What if the key to not dying early—or at least living vibrantly—boils down to one thing? Metabolic health.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ben Bikman, one of the world's leading experts on insulin resistance & metabolic health. Dr. Bikman is a professor at Brigham Young University and the author of Why We Get Sick, a groundbreaking book that exposes how modern lifestyles are fueling diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.
We break down:
Why insulin resistance is the root cause of so many chronic conditionsThe real impact of GLP-1s on metabolism and fat cellsThe latest cutting-edge research on muscle and GLP1 from Dr. Bikman’s lab at BYUWhat you can do today to take back control of your metabolic healthHow Insulin Resistance Fuels Chronic Disease—and What to Do About ItThe Surprising Role of Fat Cells in Metabolism and Hormone BalanceWhy ‘Eat Less, Move More’ Fails Most People—and What Works InsteadGLP-1s and Satiety: The Science Behind Appetite and Metabolic ControlCutting-Edge Metabolic Health Research from BYU That Could Change EverythingSimple, Science-Backed Strategies to Boost Testosterone NaturallyIf you care about your hormones, metabolism, and long-term vitality, this episode is a must-listen.
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On This Episode We Cover:
00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:57 - Teaching at BYU00:03:32 - Dr. Ben’s books00:05:42 - Defining insulin resistance00:10:14 - Insulin resistance and chronic disease00:17:50 - Viruses and fat cells00:19:56 - Fast vs. slow insulin resistance00:26:21 - Overfilled fat cells00:28:24 - Issues with the “Eat less & exercise more” approach00:31:27 - Genes and metabolic health00:32:12 - Satiety & GLP-1 response00:37:25 - Appetite control vs. suppression00:39:22 - GLP-1 dosing00:42:33 - Hormones and metabolism00:48:13 - Estrogen replacement therapy and testing00:51:57 - AMPK, mTOR, and supplementation00:57:57 - Metformin study00:59:46 - Easiest ways to increase testosterone10 Health Trends We Are Ditching in 2025 | SoloKick Off 2025 with Strength, Resilience & Purpose | Quick & DirtyThe Surprising Health Connections Between You and Your Dog | Quick & DirtyInstagramWebsiteBooks
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