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

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

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(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

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