Dr. Casey Means uncovers the ancestral roots of mitochondrial health and discusses the modern-day factors contributing to illness and fatigue. Both Dr. Means and Dr. Stephanie provide invaluable insights and actionable tips for optimizing health.Covering topics such as nutrition, sleep, stress, and lifestyle factors, this conversation offers a wealth of knowledge for listeners at any stage of their health journey. Tune in to discover the secrets to unlocking your full health potential and embarking on a journey to self-optimization.Episode Overview:0:00 Intro/teaser3:45 Unveiling Mitochondrial Health11:58 Healthcare System and Root Cause Issues20:35 Empowering Patients to Take Control25:33 Modern Food, Health, and Technology41:12 Building Meals: Components for Cellular Health38:59 Optimizing Health Through Nutrition and Thermoneutrality43:40 The Impact of Indoor Living on our Biology45:03 Harnessing Cosmic Energy Through Mitochondrial Health46:38 Incorporating Temperature Play into Daily Life50:47 The Importance of Movement and Walking55:33 The Influence of Artificial Light on Circadian Rhythms58:57 Utilizing Wearables to Track Movement1:01:50 Embracing Sunlight and Overcoming Fear1:14:02 Fearlessness as the Ultimate Good Energy1:19:30 Connecting with the Eternal Source of LifeResources mentioned:Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means is a paradigm-shifting book that offers a radical new understanding of the roots of disease and highlights the importance of optimizing our metabolic health.  - https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergyTrends and Disparities in Cardiometabolic Health Among U.S. Adults, 1999-2018 - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109722049944?via%3DihubSteps per Day and All-Cause Mortality in Middle-aged Adults in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2783711The Mini Pause newsletter - https://drstephanieestima.com/newsletter/Bio:Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, a health technology company with the mission of reversing the world’s metabolic health crisis. Her book on metabolic health, Good Energy, comes out in May 2024 with Penguin Random House. She received her BA with honors and MD from Stanford, was President of her Stanford class, and has served on Stanford faculty. She trained in Head & Neck Surgery before leaving traditional medicine to devote her life to tackling the root cause of why Americans are sick. She has been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Women’s Health, and more. Find out more at https://www.caseymeans.com/We are grateful to our sponsors:EQUIP PRIME PROTEINEquip Foods Prime Protein is a complete bovine protein with the nutritional equivalent of 4-ounces of grass-fed beef. The best part is, it tastes like dessert, not beef. I use it all the time in my baking efforts when I'm trying to sneak in more protein. Head over to https://equipfoods.com/better and use code BETTER at checkout to get 20% off of your order.PRIMEADINEPrimeadine has been shown to support memory, cognition, heart health, balanced hormones, and improved hair growth and fullness. If you are interested in trying it out, go to https://OxfordHealthspan.com/DrStephanie and use code DrStephanie15 to get 15% off of your order.BIOPTIMIZERS MAGNESIUM BREAKTHROUGHIf you want to get all your magnesium in one supplement, you will love Magnesium Breakthrough. Each supplement itself is 500 milligrams of magnesium, which I feel is such a great dosage as a great baseline for most women. So head on over to https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER for 10% off of any order, but make sure that the magnesium breakthrough is in your cart.