People want six-packs and Lamborghinis. But those don't lead to a better life! To share the foundation for satisfaction and fulfilment, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Uche Odiatu, one of ACT’s favorite health and wellness gurus, to explain the three pillars of self-improvement for the new year and beyond. To learn how to care for your mind, body, and soul, listen to Episode 841 of The Best Practices Show!

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• Register for Dr. Odiatu’s Transform Your Body – Transform Your Life! course (August 2, 2025): https://www.pccdental.com/products/product/transform-your-body-transform-your-life

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Episode Resources:

• Watch the video version of Episode 841: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos
• Listen to The Peter Attia Drive podcast: https://peterattiamd.com/podcast
• Read Outlive by Peter Attia: https://peterattiamd.com/outlive
• Read Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/product-details/Breaking%20the%20Habit%20of%20Being%20Yourself
• Learn more about the Gottman Method: https://www.gottman.com
• Try the Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com

Main Takeaways:

• Slow and steady wins the health race. There is power in consistency.
• Don't have an all-or-nothing mindset when it comes to your health.
• Make time for moments of quiet. This is where your ideas flow.
• Strengthen relationships to improve your mental well-being.
• Most successful people choose to exercise regularly.
• Keep a little bit of inconvenience in your life.
• No amount of alcohol is safe for you.

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

1:15 Dr. Odiatu’s background.

3:26 The three pillars, explained.

5:25 What we get wrong about New Year’s resolutions.

6:36 Slow and steady wins the race.

9:33 A little inconvenience is good for the body.

11:34 Insights come in moments of quiet.

14:44 85% of CEOs exercise regularly.

16:09 Work on your relationships.

22:13 Final thoughts.

24:04 Dr. Odiatu’s future courses.

Dr. Uche Odiatu Bio:

Dr. Uche Odiatu has a DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine). He is a professional member of the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), a Certified Personal Trainer (National Strength & Conditioning Association) NSCA, and the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals (canfitpro). He is the co-author of The Miracle of Health (c) 2009 John Wiley (hardcover) & (c) 2015 Harper Collins, and has lectured in Canada, the USA, the Caribbean, the UK, and Europe. He is an invited guest on over 400 TV and radio shows, from ABC 20/20, Canada CTV AM, Breakfast TV, to Magic Sunday Drum FM in Texas. This high-energy healthcare professional has done over 450 lectures in seven countries over the last 15 years.