Metabolic Health — The Real Fountain of Youth [E074]

The Wellness Connection Show dives into one of the most powerful—and misunderstood—foundations of long-term vitality: metabolic health. Dr. Bryan Joseph and Dr. Jason Hamed break down what it really means to have a flexible, efficient metabolism—and why it might just be the real *fountain of youth.*

From fasting and calorie balance to stress hormones and protein intake, this episode unpacks how your body stores, uses, and adapts to energy—and what happens when that process breaks down. The docs share stories from their early days in exercise science, explain how to build lean mass to boost metabolism, and reveal why constant stress and poor nutrition silently sabotage your energy, hormones, and aging process.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What “metabolic health” actually means and why it’s the foundation of longevity
• The difference between metabolic flexibility and metabolic dysfunction
• How to fuel your body efficiently—without extreme fasting or starvation
• Why cortisol (your stress hormone) can wreck metabolism and lead to
  belly fat
• The link between blood sugar, insulin resistance, and chronic fatigue
• The essential role of protein and resistance training in maintaining muscle and energy
• How fasting and “feeding days” both support long-term metabolic flexibility
• The connection between blood sugar imbalance, aging, and cardiovascular risk
• Key lab markers that reveal your metabolic health: fasting insulin, A1C, triglycerides, and homocysteine
• Dr. Jason’s practical tip: a 10-15 minute walk after meals can lower blood sugar by up to 30%

The takeaway? Your metabolism is the engine that drives your energy, weight, hormones, and longevity. Learn to fuel it well, challenge it smartly, and monitor the right markers—and you’ll age slower, feel stronger, and stay healthier for decades to come.