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

Published: Nov. 15, 2023, 8 a.m.

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.\xa0\nIn 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.\nDr. 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!\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nMetabolic health, intermittent fasting, and the importance of measuring and improving mitochondrial function\n\nMitochondrial dysfunction in long-haul COVID patients, and the importance of understanding the root cause of persistent symptoms\n\nAlternative therapies for treating COVID\n\nHow hormesis (a mild stress response) can be beneficial for females\n\nDr. Molly discusses her approach to becoming metabolically flexible\n\nHow being obsessed with health tracking could result in orthorexia and body disapproval\xa0\n\nWhy we should focus more on human connection instead of sacrificing it in pursuit of a perfect lifestyle\n\nWhy is being sedentary more dangerous than being overweight?\n\nThe significance of VO2 max in understanding metabolic health and longevity\n\nThe potential of MDMA-assisted therapy for healing from sexual trauma\n\nDr. Molly talks about her book, The Spark Factor, and Adamo, her new program for optimizing sexual health\n\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\n\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\n\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\ufeffConnect with Dr. Molly Maloof\n\nOn her website\n\n\nOn Instagram\n\n\nFind out more about Adamo sex therapy by emailing molly@adamobioscience.com\xa0\n\n\nYour Healthspan Journey video course