In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, shares his top 5 lessons learned since quitting alcohol. He explains what happens when you drink any type of alcohol, the effects and risks, and what's changed in his life. Drinking alcohol is a personal choice, and the goal of this podcast is to help you find what works best for you.

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The articles discussed:

New England Journal of Medicine on Alcohol Use:

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2507457

National Cancer Institute on Alcohol as a Group 1 Carcinogen:

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/alcohol/alcohol-fact-sheet

American Heart Association:

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001341

Timestamps:

00:00:00 The Lessons I Have Learned From Removing Alcohol

00:00:36 My Experience with Alcohol

00:02:44 How Our Bodies Digest Alcohol

00:04:17 Alcohol is Toxic to Every Cell in Our Body

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00:08:20 The Risks of Drinking Alcohol

00:11:28 Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe? Red Wine?

00:14:12 Sponsor: Function

00:15:37 Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cancer

00:16:32 Alcohol Effects on the Brain

00:17:19 The Truth About Alcohol: Reviewing the Data

00:20:44 5 Lessons I Have Learned From Removing Alcohol

00:26:48 Thank You For Listening

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In today's podcast, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, discusses the importance of the heart's strength. Dr. London explains how to measure heart strength with Ejection Fraction (EF), what causes a lower EF, and lifestyle modifications that can improve heart function. Dr. London reviews a study that shows how exercise can potentially reverse sedentary aging in midlife individuals.

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00:00:00 Heart Function is the Single Most Important Factor for Longevity

00:01:00 Ejection Fraction (EF)

00:03:28 Why Does Ejection Fraction Matter?

00:05:36 Lower Ejection Fraction = High All-Cause Mortality

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00:08:10 The Heart Stiffening

00:09:26 What Are The Causes of Decreased EF?

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00:15:54 Full Evaluation of Your Heart

00:19:12 2-Year Exercise Program to Reverse Sedentary Aging

00:22:24 It's Never Too Late to Start

00:23:29 Thank You For Listening

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In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon, explores the maddening gap of why we know better, but don't do better. He explains how to identify this gap, why we all fall into this trap, and tactics to close the gap.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Why Do We Know Better, But Don't Do Better

00:01:44 Cognitive Dissonance: Defining The Gap

00:03:24 Self Affirmation Theory

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00:06:15 Real World Examples of Knowing and Not Doing Better

00:08:00 Why Do We Fall For This Trap?

00:11:32 What Are The Tactics to Escape This Trap?

00:13:30 Sponsor: Function Health

00:14:54 Small Wins Compound

00:16:36 Validation of Progress

00:18:15 What Happens If You Fall Off?

00:19:55 We are All Human

00:21:55 Thank You For Listening!

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In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon, reviews 11 longevity tests and tools that can help answer the question: "How Healthy Am I?". These tests can be used to better understand your current health baseline and to track your progress over time.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 How Healthy Are You?

00:00:55 Sponsor: Our Place

00:02:09 General Overview of Assessing Your Health

00:03:44 Your Perception of Your Health

00:05:20 Weight, BMI, & Height-to-Waist Ratio

00:07:50 Resting Heart Rate

00:09:00 Sleep Journal, Sleep Tracking, and Sleep Program

00:10:18 Mental Health & Wellness

00:11:15 Blood Pressure

00:12:30 Wearable Devices: Whoop, Apple Watch, & Garmin

00:15:40 Blood Lab Tests & Biomarkers

00:18:33 Genetic Testing

00:20:16 DEXA Scan

00:23:14 VO2 Max & Heart Effeciency

00:25:07 Know Your Baseline

00:27:55 Thank You For Listening! Like & Subscribe!

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In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon, covers a topic that affects 50% of the US population: high blood pressure (hypertension). He covers the basics of blood pressure, the levels of hypertension, the causes, and ways to treat high blood pressure. At the end of the podcast, you will have a basic understanding of hypertension and its associated dangers.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer

00:01:01 What is Blood Pressure?

00:04:50 Sponsor: Function Health

00:06:11 Levels of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension Levels)

00:07:59 The Dangers of High Blood Pressure

00:10:37 Why Blood Pressure Causes Heart Attack, Heart Disease, & Stroke

00:12:18 The Causes of High Blood Pressure

00:15:23 Sponsor: IM8

00:16:26 How to Treat High Blood Pressure with Lifestyle

00:22:07 Understanding High Blood Pressure Medications

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In today's podcast, Dr. Jeremy London reflects on 7 boring daily habits that have changed his life. These boring habits could transform your life or inspire you to cultivate your own list of habits that take you one step closer to the person you aspire to be. Enjoy!

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In today's podcast, Dr. Jeremy London discusses the primary and secondary effects perimenopause and menopause have on heart health. We explore how a decrease in estrogen changes the elasticity of blood vessels, increases LDL, visceral fat, and glucose metabolism. Finally, we discuss lifestyle modifications and medications that can help mitigate these effects.

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00:00:00 Overview on Menopause and Heart Health

00:01:15 Understanding the Human Body as a Whole

00:04:18 The Direct Effects Menopause Has on Blood Vessels

00:06:07 Sponsor: Our Place

00:07:24 Menopause and LDL Cholesterol Receptors

00:08:42 Menopause and Body Composition: Visceral Fat

00:10:29 Menopause and Increased Inflammation

00:11:07 Menopause and Insulin Resistance

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00:15:04 Lifestyle Modifications: Exercise

00:17:00 Lifestyle Modifications: Overconsumption

00:18:39 Lifestyle Modifications: Avoid Smoking and Alcohol

00:20:00 Menopause Hormone Therapy

00:24:32 Importance of Focus on the Patient

00:26:44 Thank You for Listening!

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In today's Ask-Me-Anything podcast episode, I address a handful of questions that you submitted. We cover topics ranging from the best exercises for heart health to elevated Lp(a), stent vs. bypass, and more personal topics, such as my hobbies and books I would recommend to everyone. Feel free to leave questions in the comments for future AMA podcasts!

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00:00:00 Ask-Me-Anything Style Overview

00:00:54 I Have Elevated Lp(a). What is Lp(a)?

00:05:42 Does Exercise Waste Heartbeats?

00:07:55 How & Why Does Poor Sleep Affect Your Heart

00:11:32 Sponsor: LMNT

00:12:56 How Do You Know If You Are Insulin Resistant

00:20:11 What Are Your Hobbies?

00:24:04 Stent vs. Bypass Surgery?

00:29:25 Sponsor: Function

00:30:49 Best Exercise For Heart Health

00:34:56 What Things Would You Avoid to Stay Off Your Operating Room Table?

00:41:09 What Are Your Thoughts on GLP-1 Agonists?

00:44:59 Is There An Underrated Health Tip?

00:48:41 Books You Think Everyone Should Read & Why

00:53:09 Thank You For Listening! Please Like & Subscribe or Leave a Rating on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

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In this reflective episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with 25 years of experience, shares 20 deeply personal lessons learned throughout his medical career and life. Framed as an evolving roadmap rather than a checklist. Dr. London emphasizes that growth comes through humility, listening, curiosity, and embracing change. Ultimately, he reminds us that while professional achievement matters, it’s the people we love—and how we care for ourselves and others—that define a meaningful life.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Life Lessons from 25 Years as a Heart Surgeon

00:03:18 Persistence by Calvin Coolage

00:04:01 No One Escapes Death

00:09:44 True Value is Neither Easy Nor Fast

00:10:58 The Only Constant in Life is Change

00:12:18 Sponsor: Function

00:13:43 Ego is the Enemy

00:15:45 Starting is the Hardest

00:16:55 Hard Now, Easy Later

00:18:51 Consistency Breeds Progress

00:19:52 Listen to Your Body

00:21:05 The Work Doesn't Care

00:22:35 Sponsor: IM8

00:23:37 Listen More, Talk Less

00:24:33 Pursuit Over Goals

00:26:03 This Too Shall Pass

00:26:47 What If?

00:28:14 Character is Defined By Our Losses

00:28:40 Health is Wealth

00:30:51 Move Every Day

00:31:42 If You are The Smartest in the Room, You are in the Wrong Room

00:33:06 Friends, Family, and Loved Ones Are Most Important

00:33:50 Comment One Lesson Below

00:34:51 Thank You For Listening! Please Like & Subscribe or Leave a Review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

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In this episode, Dr. Jeremy London—a cardiovascular surgeon with over 25 years of experience—shares his journey from treating end-stage disease to embracing a preventative, holistic approach centered on nutrition, functional medicine, and lifestyle. Prompted by burnout and a near-fatal heart event despite a healthy lifestyle, he discusses how food as medicine, functional medicine training, and biomarker tracking (like CGMs and A1C) helped him redefine his health philosophy. He emphasizes that everyone needs to find their own sustainable, data-informed nutritional plan—whether it’s whole foods, keto, vegan, or another approach—and that real health change comes not just from knowledge but from action, accountability, and self-awareness.

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00:00:00 Overview on Food & Nutritional Plans

00:03:20 Everyone Has to Eat: The Question is What?

00:04:12 Dissolution with Modern Medicine

00:07:18 Sponsor: Function Health

00:08:43 Self-Reflection & Evaluating Our Diet Plan: Introduction to an Elimination Diet

00:11:00 Eating Well = Feeling Well

00:12:50 What is Functional Medicine?

00:15:23 Our Body Wants to Be in Balance

00:16:55 Start with the Soil (Food)

00:19:36 Sponsor: Momentous

00:20:55 Whole Foods & Limit Processed/Ultraprocessed Foods

00:27:33 My Heart Attack Story

00:39:00 What's the Takeaway? What Lessons Did I Learn

00:41:14 Sponsor: Eight Sleep

00:42:27 Was I Doing the Best I Could?

00:44:58 CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) Experience

00:47:08 Prediabetic Diagnosis

00:48:08 The Importance of Knowing Your Biomarkers

00:50:08 Where Do You Start?

00:52:04 Thank You For Listening! Please Like & Subscribe on YouTube and Leave a Rating on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!

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