Managing Metabolic Health, Part 3: the Systemic Inferno, with Dr. Chrystyne Olivieri

In Part 3 of our metabolic health series, I sit down one final time with Dr. Chrystyne Olivieri to connect the dots between blood sugar, insulin, and the full-body consequences of metabolic dysfunction. What starts as a “slow burn” of subtle imbalances can evolve into a systemic inferno of chronic disease, impacting nearly every organ system. In this episode, we explore how chronically elevated insulin and blood sugar contribute to conditions like heart disease, fatty liver, cognitive decline, and even neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, and often long before standard lab markers show anything is wrong. Be sure to listen to parts one and two if you haven't already! Chapters00:00 Introduction to Metabolic Health Series01:29 Understanding High Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels04:38 The Role of C-Peptide in Metabolic Dysfunction06:07 The Impact of Gut Health on Metabolism07:16 Chronic Diseases and the Evolution of Medicine10:22 The Connection Between Diet and Chronic Illness12:08 Heart Health: Cholesterol vs. Sugar14:56 The Misconceptions of Cardiovascular Disease17:25 Animal Health and Diet: A Parallel Discussion20:42 The Importance of Nutrition Education23:34 Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Insulin Resistance27:35 Understanding Pharmaceutical Data Manipulation32:44 The Rise of Liver Disease and Its Causes37:19 Linking Diabetes, Dementia, and Nutrition44:06 The Importance of Gut Health and Probiotics49:30 Functional Medicine vs. Conventional MedicineSponsor:Girls Gone Raw Pet healthUse code RAWREMEDIES for 10% off your first orderwww.girlsgonerawpet.comGGR, founded by my friend Lauren Becks, is a carnivore loving enthusiast whose mission is to bring a species appropriate diet back into every home. Please be sure to check out her small independent business and use the above code for a discount at checkout!Connect with Kara:Website: rawremedieshealth.comFacebook: Raw Remedies HealthInstagram: @rawremedieshealthTikTok: @rawremedieshealthNewsletter: https://rawremedieshealth.myflodesk.com/jointhecollectiveConnect with Dr Olivieri:Email: [email protected] if your metabolic health is up to snuff?Download my checklist and see if you're on the right track, or if there are some changes you could make to improve the metabolic health of you and your furry family members: https://rawremedieshealth.myflodesk.com/metabolicscreeningtoolJoin the ConversationLoved this episode? Share it with a fellow holistic pet parent or leave a review to help others find Raw Remedies Podcast!