322: MAHA vs. Big Food: Processed Foods, Chronic Illness + Pharma | Calley Means

In this episode, Calley Means, founder of TrueMed and co-author of Good Energy, discusses the growing health challenges facing children and parents today. From the rise of chronic disease to the overwhelming influence of the food and pharma industries, Calley shares insights on how our current systems are failing families. We dive deep into the struggles of American parents, the importance of teaching kids about processed foods, and how policy changes can support healthier lifestyles. Tune in for a powerful conversation on the urgent need to protect future generations' health and reclaim trust in our medical system.Topics Discussed:The impact of Big Food and Big Pharma on public health, especially in childrenHow parents are navigating a broken system that prioritizes profit over wellnessThe urgent need for policy changes to combat chronic disease and support healthier lifestyles for familiesSponsored By: Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.OneSkin | Visit oneskin.co/BEWELL and use code BEWELL for 15% off your first purchase.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:44 - The MAHA Movement 00:04:11 - Health is political 00:11:40 - Incentives and policy change 00:16:57 - The American medical association 00:21:36 - Weakening trust in the medical system 00:27:01 - The struggles of the American parent 00:29:45 - Teaching kids about processed foods 00:32:02 - Government and parental intervention00:38:18 - Issues with the FDA 00:44:31 - Truemed 00:50:24 - FSA & HSA Check Out Calley:TruemedInstagramTwitterBuy Good Energy by Calley & Casey MeansCheck Out Kelly:InstagramYouTubeFacebookMentioned in this episode:Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

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