The Healthspan Podcast

How she did it: At 65, quit chronic dieting, gained muscle, and got off blood pressure medication


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In this powerful and personal episode of the Healthspan Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with a HealthspanMD patient to share her inspiring transformation story. After retiring from a prestigious career at the Mayo Clinic, she realized it was time to prioritize her own health. Motivated by a family history of stroke, dementia, and chronic disease, and disillusioned by a traditional, reactive healthcare model, she turned to HealthspanMD for a proactive, personalized approach to longevity and optimal wellness. What follows is a journey from fear and frustration to strength, confidence, and vitality. She shares how she has overcome a lifetime of dieting, reversed her health markers, got off blood pressure medication, and gained muscle while losing fat, all without extreme diets or hours in the gym.  

Key Time Stamps: 

  • 00:42 – Why she sought care from HealthspanMD after retiring from Mayo Clinic 
    • 02:10 – Discovering proactive medicine and the influence of Peter Attia's “Outlive” 
      • 03:15 – First appointment at HealthspanMD 
        • 03:40 – Medicine 2.0 to Medicine 3.0 
          • 05:35 – Early challenges and aligning on a prevention-focused vision 
            • 07:10 – A lifelong struggle with dieting and power of knowledge 
              • 09:25 – A turning point with DEXA scans: gaining muscle & losing fat in her mid-60s 
                • 12:20 – The power of coaching, mindset, and long-term sustainability 
                  • 14:05 – Getting off blood pressure medication after just 3 months 
                    • 16:20 – Newfound optimism about aging and the future 
                      • 18:30 – Final reflections on the care she received at HealthspanMD 
                      • This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor. 

                         

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