Your Energy Is Your Edge: Blood Sugar, Burnout & the Biology of Leadership

What if your greatest leadership limitation isn’t mindset—it’s your metabolism?

In this episode, James sits down with Dr. Paul Kolodzik, a dual board-certified emergency and preventive medicine physician, to explore why metabolic health is the often-overlooked foundation of sustainable leadership. With over 30% of Americans now pre-diabetic, this is more than a personal health crisis—it’s a leadership one.

Dr. Paul shares how continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), GLP-1 medications, and simple lifestyle shifts are helping leaders reverse chronic conditions, regain energy, and stay sharp for the long haul. Whether you’re a high performer managing stress or an entrepreneur trying to outwork exhaustion, this conversation reframes health as a strategic advantage.

If you’ve ever wondered how your nutrition, sleep, and schedule are silently shaping your influence—this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn / Key Points:

• Why metabolic dysfunction is one of the most common, least addressed barriers to long-term leadership
• The overlooked leadership cost of poor blood sugar regulation
• What continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are—and why you may want one even if you’re not diabetic
• How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are being used to treat obesity, insulin resistance, and even alcohol cravings
• The surprising link between muscle mass, insulin sensitivity, and cognitive performance
• A better way to think about nutrition: less guilt, more data
• Why processed foods and seed oils are sabotaging your energy without you realizing it
• Three simple interventions anyone can start: strength training, intermittent fasting, and glucose awareness

🔗 Links & Resources

• Dr. Paul Kolodzik’s Website: https://www.metabolicmds.com
• Get a CGM (No Prescription Required): https://www.cgm-doctor.com
• Book: The Continuous Glucose Monitoring Revolution
• Dr. Paul’s Podcast: The Second Opinion Podcast

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