In this episode of The InPowered Life Podcast, host Rudi Riekstins sits down with Dr. Joel Wussow, founder and CEO of Healthspan By Design. Dr. Wussow shares his inspiring journey from emergency medicine to the forefront of preventative healthcare, offering invaluable insights into living a healthier, longer, and more fulfilling life. This conversation dives deep into the pillars of optimal health, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, emotional intelligence, and hormone optimization.

If you're ready to transform your health and unlock your greatest potential, this episode is packed with actionable insights and practical strategies.

Key Takeaways:

• Health is holistic: Optimize sleep, nutrition, exercise, emotional health, and hormones to achieve your highest potential.
  
   
• Small steps matter: Start with foundational changes like better sleep hygiene and consistent exercise.
  
   
• Prevention is key: Chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes are largely preventable with lifestyle changes.
  
   
• Knowledge is power: Understanding your body through tools like genetic testing and biomarkers can help tailor your health journey.
  
   

Quotes:

 

• "Chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes are not a disease of age—they’re a disease of neglect.” - Dr. Joel Wussow
  
   
• "I want the audience to sit with this: The majority of ER visits are preventable if we take ownership of our health." - Rudi Riekstins

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Website: healthspanbydesign.co

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