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I believe that conversation matters; that long form nuanced conversation is what we need now more than ever, to make the world a better place. And for me, part of that means exposing ourselves to new ideas, new concepts and new ways of thinking that we may previously have not been exposed to. This week’s guest on my Feel Better Live More Podcast is someone who fits that bill perfectly.

Dr Zach Bush is a medical doctor and founder of the non-profit Farmer’s Footprint, created to find root cause solutions for human and ecological health. His passion for education reaches across many disciplines, including genomics, the immune system, and gut brain health.

Zach spent many years as a conventional doctor, specialising in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care. Disillusioned with the state of Western medicine, he began taking an integrative approach, studying the body’s microbiomes in relation to health, disease and food systems. Today though, Zach describes his life and work as ‘dedicated to the health of humanity and the planet we call home’.

In this conversation, Zach makes the case for a revolution in how we understand ourselves, our fellow humans, our healthcare and farming systems – and how we save the world. This episode is a rollercoaster ride through biology, physics, philosophy, economics and environmentalism – all sprinkled with a good dose of inspiration.

Zach and I share the view that healthcare needs radical change. It can no longer be about doctors telling patients what’s wrong and prescribing drugs and treatments that don’t look at the whole person.

We discuss how traits of ego, individualism and competition aren’t really human at all. And Zach explains how the realisation that all living beings are energetically connected and interdependent is the key to transformation – we cannot thrive as one species if we wipe out others.

We also talk about saving our soil and our food systems through regenerative agriculture, and encouraging individuals, farmers and big industry to work together to save the internal and external ecosystems that none of us could live without.

Yes, these are big topics. But ultimately, Zach’s message is one of hope. He’s not afraid to put forward big solutions, and they’re all made up of steps each one of us can start taking from today.

This is a really special conversation. It's honest, evocative and at times, provocative. I hope you enjoy listening.

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• “I’m a client guy. No one wants to drink alone. So if he’s drinking, or if she’s drinking, I’m drinking.” – John Mack 
• John came from a small predominantly Baptist town in North Carolina; the party scene of 1970s Wall Street was a culture shock for him 
• Lessons learned from the bond desk: be upfront, focus on your clients, and don’t get drunk at lunch (but occasionally do)
• “At the end of the day, it’s all about trust. And it’s all about delivering on what you say you are going to do.” – John Mack on building business relationships 
• Globalization and technology changed Wall Street more than anything else 
• In the 1970s, Wall Street bankers would go out to lunch for hours and not miss anything; today, bankers can’t leave their desk 
• John Mack tried to create a “One Firm, Firm” culture that reduced information silos and encouraged collaboration 
• Anyone with a personal fiefdom is terrible for a firm trying to create a strong culture
• Advice for college graduates interested in finance: get your foot in the door, figure out how to get to know people in the company that you want to work for, perform well in your current job, and get an accounting degree or an MBA if you want to be an M&A specialist 
• Hold onto the great companies that you invest in 

Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks with the legendary John Mack, former chief executive officer and chairman of the board at Morgan Stanley. His memoir of his life and 34-year tenure at Morgan Stanley — “Up Close and All In: Life Lessons From a Wall Street Warrior” — was published in October. 

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