🎥 In this episode, Dr. Brian Mowll sits down with Dr. Robert Lufkin to explore the hard truths about modern medicine, the myths we’re still teaching in medical schools, and the powerful role of lifestyle in reversing chronic diseases. Drawing from his book Lies I Taught in Medical School, Dr. Lufkin challenges conventional thinking on diabetes, aging, and metabolic health—and shares the lifestyle interventions that actually work.

Why Most Chronic Diseases Are Lifestyle-Driven

Dr. Lufkin explains why diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s are often preventable and reversible—not through pills, but through intentional lifestyle changes. He unpacks the science behind metabolic dysfunction and how our current healthcare system misses the root cause.

Rethinking Medical Education

Medical school trains doctors to manage disease, not reverse it. Dr. Lufkin shares how this training impacted his own health, what finally made him question the system, and why he believes the future of medicine lies in nutrition, movement, and personalized care—not prescriptions.

The Power of Prevention

From fasting and plant-forward eating to sleep, stress, and social connection, Dr. Lufkin outlines the six pillars of lifestyle medicine that form the foundation for lasting health. He explains how small, consistent changes can drastically reduce disease risk and even turn back the clock on aging.

The Bottom Line

Chronic disease isn’t inevitable—and it’s not your destiny. With the right tools, mindset, and support, it’s possible to take control of your health and rewrite your future. Dr. Lufkin’s message is clear: the cure isn’t coming in a pill. It’s already in your hands.

Key Takeaways

4:32 – Why the standard medical model is broken

9:45 – How Dr. Lufkin reversed his own prediabetes

15:20 – What medical students aren’t taught about nutrition

21:03 – The six lifestyle pillars for reversing chronic disease

28:18 – Fasting, aging, and cellular health

35:10 – Why personalized prevention is the future of healthcare

Resources:

Website: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/

Book (Lies I Taught in Medical Schools): https://www.amazon.com/Lies-Taught-Medical-School-Conventional/dp/1637745834

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertLufkinMD

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