What if your doctor could predict what will kill you—before it ever becomes a problem? In this episode of Precision Medicine Made Simple, we dive into the evolving landscape of longevity medicine and health AI with Dr. Hillary Lin, Stanford-trained internist, former oncologist, and co-founder of CareCore—a platform empowering wellness creators and brands to offer doctor-supervised, data-driven care.

Dr. Lin shares her personal journey from frustration with traditional medicine to building one of the most forward-thinking longevity platforms today. She discusses how we can sift through misinformation, integrate wearables, genetics, and proteomics, and balance the promise of AI with the human art of medicine.

If you're interested in the intersection of tech, behavior change, and personalized healthcare—or you're a clinician navigating this fast-changing world—this episode is a must-listen.

Key Takeaways

• Why Dr. Lin walked away from oncology—and what that revealed about the limits of traditional medicine
• How AI is helping doctors make sense of overwhelming health data (without replacing the human touch)
• Why behavior change—not biomarkers—is still the hardest challenge in longevity care
• What whole genome sequencing and proteomics are uncovering about health risk (and why family history still matters)
• How mental health is shaped by biology, not just emotions—and what that means for future treatments
• Why “more data” isn’t always better—and how the art of medicine guides what we actually do with it
• How CareCore is bringing doctor-backed longevity tools to wellness creators, gyms, and health brands
• Why longevity medicine must balance innovation with scientific rigor—and where influencers can help or hurt

In This Episode

• [00:00] Dr. Lin’s background and intro to the show
• [01:02] Leaving traditional medicine: oncology frustrations
• [07:07] Curiosity, questioning incentives, and systemic change
• [14:30] Wearables, data overwhelm, and near-future care
• [19:21] Will AI replace doctors? Not likely—here’s why
• [25:27] Behavior change, accountability, and lifestyle compliance
• [28:40] Why common advice still matters—but needs personalization
• [32:56] Dr. Lin’s take on Brian Johnson’s biohacking movement
• [36:33] The importance of community and mental health in longevity
• [43:39] Gut-brain connection and biological drivers of mental health
• [47:01] How to build a personalized longevity baseline
• [50:23] Genomics vs. real-world outcomes: a case study in family history
• [55:44] AI-enabled care and the future of CareCore
• [59:20] Influencer health, B2B partnerships, and responsible content

Notable Quotes

• [01:02] "I realized somewhere along the way that I couldn't be a doctor in today's system and do the things that I hope to do. You have to maintain the mind of a child always in that you're asking why?" — Dr. Hillary Lin
• [01:38] "Behavior change is the number one, most important and hardest thing to achieve. I think the art part of medicine is really knowing what to do with incomplete knowledge." — Dr. Hillary Lin
• [08:09] "The curiosity was so important because it makes you push past a lot of deterrence... you have to really dig past that by continuously asking, well, why is it that way?" — Dr. Hillary Lin
• [21:46] "I think there will always be a place for doctors slash healers. And the reason is humans love other humans." — Dr. Hillary Lin
• [29:48] "I think the art part of medicine is really knowing what to do with incomplete knowledge.I always say start with figuring out what will kill you first.”— Dr. Hillary Lin
• [34:55] "I think people should be re-energized about lifestyle changes. It's not new, but if he makes it seem like it's new, then cool, that's fine." — Dr. Hillary Lin
• [55:59] "We are going to almost fully automate healthcare in the future, starting with the lower risk fields of course." — Dr. Hillary Lin

Our Guest

Hillary Lin, MD is the Co‑Founder & CEO of Care Core, a clinical platform that empowers wellness creators and brands to offer doctor‑supervised lab tests, prescriptions, and evidence‑based health products.

A Stanford‑trained internist with oncology experience at Columbia, she previously co‑founded Curio, a venture‑backed digital‑mental‑health platform.

Dr. Lin is an Aspen Health Fellow and advisor to innovation hubs at Stanford and Cornell, along with select health and longevity startups.

Through YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok (@hillarylinmd), her newsletter The Long Game, and the podcast The Longevity Show, she shares practical longevity science to help people extend their healthspan.

Resources and Links

Dr. Hillary Lin

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/carecore
• https://www.hillarylinmd.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillarylinmd
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longevity-show-with-dr-hillary-lin/id1760084330
• https://www.hillarylinmd.com/subscribe
• https://www.youtube.com/@hillarylinmd

Taylor Cu

• https://precision-medicine-made.captivate.fm/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorcu
• https://www.instagram.com/taylor_cu
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

Dr. William Stanford

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-stanford-md-phd-facp

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