#133 - How celebrity health coach and holistic nutritionist Kelly LeVeque uses CGMs in her practice | Metabolic health with Kelly LeVeque & Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew

PCOS, commonly known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a condition with multiple epigenetic components and a number of symptoms to look out for, including irregular menstruation and excessive hair growth. Learn how to treat PCOS naturally with diet and lifestyle changes in this Doc Talk with Levels Research Design Lead Dr. Azure Grant and Cissy Hu. Look for multiple new shows per week 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. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl 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. 🎙 What Azure Grant & Cissy Hu discuss: (02:21) – What is PCOS? (03:14) – What are the signs and symptoms of PCOS? (05:11) – What are the criteria for a PCOS diagnosis? (06:36) – The impact of delayed diagnosis (11:40) – Can diet help PCOS symptoms? (12:38) – Don’t just rely on food (13:51) – What are phytonutrients? (14:46) – How intermittent fasting can help PCOS symptoms (18:37) – Characterizing glucose phenotypes Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/gs4nhuaRv-8 How continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can help with infertility and PCOS: https://levelshealth.com/blog/how-continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm-can-help-with-infertility-and-pcos/ How a CGM helped Abby O’Connor find a diet that eased her PCOS: https://levelshealth.com/blog/how-a-cgm-helped-abby-oconnor-find-a-diet-that-eased-her-pcos/ Edie Horstman uses a CGM to help make better food choices while living with PCOS: https://levelshealth.com/blog/edie-horstman-uses-a-cgm-to-help-make-better-food-choices-while-living-with-pcos/ Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1

8 Syys 202223min

How do women’s health and the menstrual cycle link to metabolic health? This understudied population gets a deep dive in this episode of Doc Talk with Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew, our Head of Clinical Product. Look for multiple new shows per week 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. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl 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. 🎙 What Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew & Jackie Tsontakis discuss: (04:46) – The menstrual cycle goes beyond menstruation (07:19) – The lack of research on the menstrual cycle (12:04) – The connection between hormones and insulin sensitivity (14:50) – Testosterone and the female body (17:05) – Listen to your body (18:05) – How to satisfy cravings in a healthy way (23:12) – Hormone fluctuations are normal (28:41) – It’s okay if keto doesn’t work for you (32:43) – Keto wasn’t designed for women Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew on Instagram: https://instagram.com/drkelleychew

5 Syys 202235min

How does the creative process happen in a remote-first and async work environment? Design and creativity move from in-person, collaborative whiteboards and sticky notes to the use of Loom and other documentation tools in an asynchronous environment. Look for multiple new shows per week 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. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl 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. 🎙 What Ben Grynol and Alan McLean discuss: (09:46) – More exploration time (11:46) – The importance of subconscious design work (14:09) – Help people give good feedback (18:14) – Async evens the playing field (24:19) – The value of Loom (28:25) – You need interaction (36:40) – Document and discuss (41:21) – Critique is essential (47:34) – Async isn’t for everyone Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1

1 Syys 202250min

A Product Manager’s goals are advocating for the needs of the client and the team. Here’s a look into what the Product Manager role in tech startups looks like in terms of ownership, leadership, and communication in this conversation between Patrick Malatack & Maz Brumand. Look for multiple new shows per week 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. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl 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. 🎙 What Patrick Malatack & Levels’ Maz Brumand discuss: (06:07) – Help your team be successful (07:43) – Advocate for the needs of the customer (11:45) – Don’t give employees responsibilities they don’t own (14:43) – You shouldn’t need committees (24:00) – Use your own product (28:29) – Cut bad features (31:09) – Be efficient with your time (34:39) – The difference between stress and pressure (38:55) – Communicate the company’s goals (41:54) – Let people call you out Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/2y7e_ZoQPZ4 Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 📲 Connect: Connect with Patrick Malatack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/patrickmalatack Connect with Patrick on Instagram: https://instagram.com/patrickmalatack

29 Elo 20221h

When overseeing a startup, a CEO needs a well-functioning organizational design. This helps evaluate the performance of the team, make sure functions are coordinating and executing efficiently, and communicate and set objectives. In this conversation, bestselling author of Brave New Work, Aaron Dignan, talks with Levels CEO, Sam Corcos. Look for multiple new shows per week 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. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl 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. 🎙 What Aaron Dignan & Levels’ Sam Corcos discuss: (17:29) – Don’t turn performance management into a binary (21:21) – Commitments and outcomes (22:10) – Performance is a team sport (37:10) – Create a culture of constraint (42:59) – Don’t micromanage (51:27) – The hierarchy of work (56:16) – The power to object (01:05:08) – Find the right role (01:06:45) – The power of mixed roles Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/e5PzZwONxn8 Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarondignan

25 Elo 20221h 11min

When is it beneficial to welcome influencers to your marketing plan? Here are the details on how Levels thinks about influencer marketing, partnership endorsements, relationship management, and organic growth in this chat between Tom Griffin, Jackie Tsontakis, & Steph Coates. Look for multiple new shows per week 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. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl 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. 🎙 What Tom Griffin, Jackie Tsontakis, and Steph Coates discuss: (02:56) – What does partnership mean? (07:15) – The influence of content creators (15:01) – Why we’re focusing on a specific audience (17:28) – Offer access to the people who need it most (20:13) – How partnership can pressure food companies into having higher standards (28:08) – The Ferriss Effect (33:33) – Finding the right partnerships (41:30) – How async has shaped Levels (50:12) – The challenges of scaling Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steph on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-coates

22 Elo 202251min

How does a former bodybuilder go from carb-loading to eating for longevity and fertility with IVF? Here’s a look at the journey of healthy eating from a fitness competitor turned nutrition coach in this conversation between Sara Beemer & Ben Grynol. Look for multiple new shows per week 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. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl 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. 🎙 What Sara Beemer and Levels’ Ben Grynol discuss: (16:22) – Find your motivation (26:00) – Make gradual changes (27:52) – Create good sleep habits (29:57) – Don’t be extreme (33:00) – The benefits of meditation (37:27) – Schedule out your week (43:27) – Try new things (47:54) – Understand what’s going on in your body (52:13) – Let your kids learn with you Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/DhE_8BO60mI CGM helped Sara Salter Beemer stop carb-loading and enjoy fat again: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/cgm-helped-sara-salter-beemer-stop-carb-loading-and-feel-better Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Sara on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarabeemer

18 Elo 202255min

Erectile dysfunction can be an early indicator of future cardiovascular disease, endothelial dysfunction, and early death. Learn more in this conversation between urologist and male reproductive specialist and surgeon Dr. Merrill Matschke and Levels Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Casey Means. Look for multiple new shows per week 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. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl 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. 🎙 What Dr. Merrill Matschke & Dr. Casey Means discuss: (13:47) – The connection between metabolic dysfunction and erectile dysfunction (22:08) – How ED develops (34:11) – Let’s talk about oxidative stress (40:06) – The importance of testosterone levels in insulin sensitivity (46:50) – The importance of diet, exercise, and sleep (48:45) – Why is testosterone dropping? (59:59) – Our healthcare system needs to do better (01:07:44) – Don’t put treatment off (01:14:02) – Sleep is crucial (01:19:41) – Nobody’s perfect Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/mum4AfB0K_Y  Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1

15 Elo 20221h 31min