416: Q&A: Supplements, EMFs, Protein Snacks, First Principles, and More

Education

Katie Wells explores the transformative potential of first principles thinking in education. She emphasizes the importance of questioning traditional assumptions and encourages fostering creativity and critical thinking in children. "If the goal is just to get kids to sit still for 8 hours a day and to learn how to do things over and over, then school can be very productive for that," she notes, advocating for a curriculum that prioritizes creativity and critical thinking over rote learning 1. By focusing on core principles, Katie believes we can revolutionize educational approaches, allowing children to explore their passions and develop essential skills for the future.

   

Weight Loss

Katie Wells shares her personal journey of weight loss, highlighting the unconventional approach of eating more to lose weight. She reveals that consuming over 100 grams of protein daily and increasing her food intake has made weight loss easier for her. "I have, in the past two years, lost over 90 pounds, and I'm eating much more food now than I was before I lost weight," she explains, underscoring the importance of experimenting with one's body to find what works best 2. Katie also discusses her systems for meal planning and organization, which have simplified her life and supported her health journey.