Show Notes
In this episode, I sit down with Daria Mochly-Rosen to explore the powerful role mitochondria play in our energy, brain health, metabolism, and long term resilience. We talk about the science behind sleep, strength training, stress, and nutrition, and how simple daily habits can support better healthspan without falling into burnout or extreme biohacks. We also cover the cultural pressure to hustle nonstop, why slowing down is not a weakness, and how connection, family, and meaningful conversations can actually support your biology. She breaks down the fascinating truth about how we inherit mitochondria, how lifestyle choices influence cellular health, and why it is never too late to start building stronger, more resilient energy from the inside out. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What are mitochondria? → How to boost energy? → Does sleep affect health? → Best habits for longevity? → Are mitochondria inherited? Sponsored By: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:57 - What are mitochondria? → 00:02:48 - Mitochondria in each cell → 00:03:46 - Krebs cycle, ATP + metabolism → 00:06:24 - Cellular energy production → 00:08:22 - Nutrition for energy → 00:14:08 - Healthy vs refined carbs → 00:17:05 - Sugar + metabolic health → 00:19:12 - Fad diets explained → 00:23:45 - Lifestyle changes for longevity → 00:30:33 - Stress + mitochondrial health → 00:35:59 - Mitophagy + autophagy benefits → 00:40:46 - Glymphatic brain detox → 00:43:09 - Exercise + movement science → 00:49:10 - Mitochondrial peptides → 00:55:16 - MOTS-C peptide benefits → 00:56:35 - Chronic disease + mitochondria → 01:02:38 - Reactive oxygen species → 01:07:36 - Family, connection + health → 01:12:07 - Fertility + energy health → 01:15:01 - Building healthy mitochondria Further Listening: → The Key to Longevity: Exploring Mitochondrial Uncoupling with Dr. Steven Gundry Check Out Daria: → Stanford | https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/daria-mochly-rosen → Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-mochly-rosen-9733bb198 → Book | https://www.amazon.com/Life-Machines-Taking-Mitochondria-Transform/dp/1668057980 Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook
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