Ep. 312 Optimizing Health and Metabolism with Dr. Molly Maloof

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I am honored to have Dr. Molly Maloof joining me on the podcast today. She provides health optimization and personalized medicine for high-achieving entrepreneurs, investors, and technology executives. She used to teach at Stanford University and has served as an advisor or consultant to over fifty companies within the digital health, consumer health, and biotech sectors. In our conversation today, we dive into metabolic health and explain how mitochondrial health impacts our immune system, particularly in COVID, Long Haul COVID, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Our discussion also encompasses the significance of hormesis, gender-based variations, the influence of physical exercise, measuring VO2 Max, and why sedentary lifestyles can be more dangerous than being overweight. Additionally, we explore the latest trends in modern medicine and nutrition, the benefits of continuous glucose monitors, and how healing from trauma happens through spiritual growth. Dr. Molly is adept at helping people talk about things that make them feel uncomfortable. I am sure you will enjoy learning from her invaluable insights! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Metabolic health, intermittent fasting, and the importance of measuring and improving mitochondrial function Mitochondrial dysfunction in long-haul COVID patients, and the importance of understanding the root cause of persistent symptoms Alternative therapies for treating COVID How hormesis (a mild stress response) can be beneficial for females Dr. Molly discusses her approach to becoming metabolically flexible How being obsessed with health tracking could result in orthorexia and body disapproval Why we should focus more on human connection instead of sacrificing it in pursuit of a perfect lifestyle Why is being sedentary more dangerous than being overweight? The significance of VO2 max in understanding metabolic health and longevity The potential of MDMA-assisted therapy for healing from sexual trauma Dr. Molly talks about her book, The Spark Factor, and Adamo, her new program for optimizing sexual health Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Dr. Molly Maloof On her website On Instagram Find out more about Adamo sex therapy by emailing [email protected] Your Healthspan Journey video course

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