The Healthspan Podcast

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The Healthspan Podcast episodes

June 02 Hidden Heart Disease Symptoms in Healthy Adults with Claudio
In this powerful episode of the HealthspanMD podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with patient Claudio and Healthspan Strategist Claire to explore what happens when someone who seems “healthy” on the surface discovers serious hidden risks beneath. They discuss high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and undetected coronary artery disease and how early detection, the right guidance, and committed lifestyle changes can completely transform a person’s trajectory. Claudio shares the emotional and physical realities of confronting a life-threatening diagnosis and the mindset shift required to take control of his health.
This conversation is both eye-opening and inspiring, highlighting how proactive care, personalized coaching, and accountability can turn fear into action and ultimately into long-term health and vitality.
Claudio is a high-performing professional who came to HealthspanMD after struggling with high blood pressure despite maintaining what he believed was a healthy lifestyle. Through advanced testing, he discovered severe underlying cardiovascular disease, including a 90% blockage in a major artery. Since then, Claudio has undergone a remarkable transformation. Losing significant weight, improving key health markers, and embracing a lifelong commitment to health. His story is a powerful example of how early detection and the right support system can change and potentially save a life.
Key Timestamps
00:01 – Episode introduction and overview of Claudio’s story
01:00 – Claudio’s initial concerns: high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and weight gain
03:30 – Discovering hidden risks: insulin resistance and early signs of artery disease
05:30 – Stress test results and the turning point toward deeper investigation
07:00 – Heart catheterization reveals significant blockage
08:30 – Emotional impact: fear, job concerns, and facing a serious diagnosis
10:30 – The importance of coaching, guidance, and a team-based approach
11:30 – Transformation results: weight loss, improved fitness, and lifestyle changes
14:30 – The mindset shift: from denial to taking ownership of health
16:00 – “Get busy living” moment and redefining identity as a heart patient
18:00 – Measurable improvements: blood pressure, cholesterol, and long-term risk reduction
20:00 – Why knowledge alone isn’t enough, execution is everything
22:00 – Final reflections and encouragement for listeners to take action

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24 min
May 19 What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s with Jeremy Pruzin, MD.
In this highlight episode, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with neurologist Jeremy Pruzin, MD to unpack one of the most common and most misunderstood topics in brain health: the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. They explore how vascular health, protein buildup like amyloid and tau, and lifestyle factors all intersect to influence cognitive decline. The conversation also dives into the concept of “mixed dementia,” why prevention strategies overlap with heart disease, and what actionable steps can significantly reduce risk, especially for those with genetic predispositions like APOE4.
Watch the full podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/5hIKmiPNGjA
Dr. Pruzin is a Behavioral Neurologist, Dementia Specialist, Alzheimer's Disease Researcher - specializing in cognitive disorders and dementia. He brings deep clinical insight into how brain pathology develops over time, helping patients understand risk, early symptoms, and the evolving landscape of treatment. His approach emphasizes both cutting-edge science and practical, personalized strategies for prevention and care.
Connect With Jeremy Pruzin, MD - Behavioral Neurologist, Dementia Specialist, Alzheimer's Disease Researcher
Website: https://pacocommunity.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremypruzinmd/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-pruzin-82867615/
Key Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to HealthspanMD Heart Longevity Program
00:40 Overview of episode topics: dementia vs Alzheimer’s
01:10 Prevention strategies and link to heart health
02:19 APOE4 explained and what it means for risk
03:00 Practical lifestyle changes to lower dementia risk
04:30 Life’s Simple 7 and its impact on dementia
05:45 Why heart health and brain health are deeply connected
06:40 Risk-based prevention and treatment strategies
08:00 Medications and emerging therapies for brain health
08:58 Understanding dementia pathology: vascular vs protein causes
09:40 Difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
10:30 What is mixed dementia and why it’s most common
11:20 Rethinking how dementia is categorized
12:30 APOE4 risk levels and implications
13:20 Final thoughts and how to take action with HealthspanMD
Connect with HealthspanMD :
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👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909
👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608
🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life
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🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 [https://www.healthspanmd.com](https://www.healthspanmd.com/)
.
📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call
15 min
May 05 How to stay strong after 50 and avoid muscle loss with Dr. Selen Courtney
In this episode of the HealthspanMD Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with Dr. Selen Courtney to explore one of the most overlooked pillars of longevity: physical performance. They dive into how strength, stability, and functional movement play a critical role in preventing frailty, extending healthspan, and maintaining independence as we age. From understanding progressive overload and muscle failure to identifying hidden blind spots like power and balance, this episode offers a practical, science-backed roadmap to staying strong, resilient, and capable for life.
Dr. Selen Courtney is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a unique background in psychology, yoga, orthopedics, and leadership at the Mayo Clinic. Now at HealthspanMD, she focuses on shifting physical therapy from reactive injury care to proactive performance and prevention. Her work centers on helping individuals identify weaknesses early, optimize movement, and build the strength and stability needed to live longer, healthier lives.
Key Timestamps
00:00 – Intro and why you don’t need to train to full failure
01:00 – Why avoiding frailty is essential for longevity
02:20 – Dr. Selen Courtney’s background and journey to HealthspanMD
04:40 – Rethinking physical therapy as prevention, not just rehab
06:30 – Why decline accelerates in your 60s and how to prevent it
08:00 – Muscle loss, injury, and the downward spiral of aging
09:20 – Inside the HealthspanMD physical performance assessment
11:30 – How strength, balance, and movement are objectively measured
13:50 – Why “average” isn’t good enough for longevity
15:50 – Common fitness blind spots and imbalanced training
18:20 – Why people gravitate to what they like (and what they neglect)
20:30 – Fixing the reactive, one-size-fits-all fitness model
22:50 – What stability really means (rotator cuff, trunk endurance)
25:10 – Safe strength training principles for longevity
27:30 – Progressive overload and training close to failure explained
29:50 – The importance of protein and recovery for muscle growth
32:00 – Overtraining and why more is not always better
33:50 – What functional movement actually means in real life
34:40 – The physical performance age score explained
36:50 – How data reveals your biggest opportunities
37:00 – Technology used to measure strength, power, and balance
41:30 – The most overlooked blind spot: power training
43:50 – Final advice: start small and build consistency
Connect with Dr. Selen Courtney:
👉Instagram: @drselencourtney
👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selen-courtney-76402770/

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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👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608
🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life
At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.
🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 [https://www.healthspanmd.com](https://www.healthspanmd.com/)
📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call
46 min
April 21 Why 90% of Heart Attacks Are Preventable Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE Keynote Speech
In this episode, Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE delivers a powerful and thought-provoking talk on the real drivers of heart disease and why the current healthcare system often misses the mark. Moving beyond traditional medicine, he explores how stress, habits, leadership, and the pace of modern life quietly shape our long-term health. This episode challenges the idea that heart attacks are inevitable and instead presents a compelling case for prevention through a systems-based approach to healthspan.
Drawing from decades of experience in preventive cardiology, Dr. Hurst shares personal stories, clinical insights, and groundbreaking data that reveal how up to 90% of heart disease may be preventable. He breaks down the failures of reactive, one-size-fits-all care and introduces a proactive framework focused on identifying root causes, personalizing strategies, and continuously optimizing health.
Key Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction and keynote context
00:58 – Heart disease as the modern plague
03:18 – The patient story that changed Dr. Hurst’s career
05:38 – The evidence that 80–90% of heart disease is preventable
07:58 – Why prevention works in real-world practice
10:22 – Failure #1: Reactive, event-driven healthcare
12:37 – Hidden risk and Dr. Hurst’s personal wake-up call
14:59 – Failure #2: One-size-fits-all medicine
17:23 – Personalized care through advanced imaging
19:48 – Failure #3: Disease-focused healthcare
21:46 – The shift from lifespan to healthspan
23:53 – Why preventing disease isn’t enough
26:14 – The 3-step system to prevent heart attacks
28:37 – Understanding risk and root causes
30:53 – The overlooked role of stress and mental health
33:13 – The Healthspan framework and key drivers of longevity
35:38 – Personalizing goals and strategies
38:04 – Defend and optimize approach to long-term health
40:28 – Final thoughts: turning back the clock and ending heart disease
Connect with Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE here :
👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roberttoddhurst/
👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/longevity-cardiologist/
👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586086675137
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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👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608
🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life
At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.
🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com
.
📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call
43 min
April 07 Real Story of Reversing Heart Disease and Losing Weight Naturally
In this episode of the HealthspanMD podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with a member to explore what it really takes to reverse chronic health issues through sustainable lifestyle changes. This conversation dives into weight loss, heart health, atrial fibrillation risk reduction, nutrition fundamentals, and how personalized strategies outperform generic advice like “eat less and move more.” You’ll hear how small, consistent changes in movement, protein intake, and daily habits can lead to dramatic improvements in blood pressure, triglycerides, body composition, and overall energy.
Our guest, Mr. David, shares his powerful health transformation after years of struggling with obesity, heart issues, and ineffective medical guidance. Following a triple bypass and ongoing arrhythmia concerns, Mr. David sought a better approach and found a personalized plan through HealthspanMD.
Over the course of a year,
• he lost over 40 pounds,
• improved nearly all of his lab markers
• regained the ability to do activities he once thought were gone for good.
His story highlights the importance of individualized care, persistence, and finding a plan that truly fits your life.
Key Timestamps
• 00:00 – Introduction and episode overview
• 00:30 – Paul’s health background and why he sought help
• 02:50 – Referral to Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE and first visit
• 04:30 – The connection between weight loss and heart rhythm issues
• 05:00 – Starting point and limitations before transformation
• 06:00 – Nutrition education and why calories alone aren’t enough
• 07:00 – Building a personalized plan and step baseline strategy
• 08:30 – Why “eat less, move more” fails most people
• 10:00 – Adapting exercise to real life (resistance bands, short workouts)
• 12:00 – Consistency over perfection and real-life challenges
• 13:00 – One-year results: weight loss, blood pressure, labs, body composition
• 15:00 – Muscle gain vs typical weight loss outcomes
• 16:00 – Why treating root causes beats medication-only approaches
• 18:00 – Improved energy, mobility, and daily life activities
• 19:00 – Regaining independence and physical capability
• 21:30 – Turning back the clock on aging
• 23:30 – Paul’s message of hope and persistence
• 25:00 – The importance of personalized, sustainable health strategies
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.
Connect with HealthspanMD :
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/
👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd
👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909
👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608
Become a Member / Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life
At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.
Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.
📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call
29 min
March 24 Can Gum Disease Affect Heart Disease Risk? Why Your Dentist Could Prevent a Heart Attack with Dr. Du Mond
In this episode of the HealthspanMD Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with Dr. Du Mond to explore a critically overlooked driver of cardiovascular disease, brain health decline, and chronic inflammation: the mouth. They dive into the powerful connection between oral pathogens and systemic inflammation, the role of red complex bacteria in heart disease and Alzheimer’s risk, how saliva testing can uncover hidden inflammatory triggers, and why simply brushing and flossing may not be enough. If you’ve optimized your diet, exercise, and labs but your inflammatory markers like HSCRP or Lp-PLA2 remain elevated, this conversation may uncover the missing link.

About the Guest Dr. Du Mond is a dentist with advanced expertise in oral systemic disease, pathogen testing, laser dentistry, ozone therapy, and immune-informed treatment planning. She approaches oral health not as a cosmetic issue, but as a foundational pillar of longevity, cardiovascular prevention, metabolic health, and neuroprotection. By combining CBCT imaging, salivary pathogen testing, and immune profiling, she helps identify hidden sources of inflammation that traditional dentistry often overlooks.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐮 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmd.dental/
👉Website: https://www.dmd-dental.com/

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.
Key Timestamps
00:00 – What proactive, personalized prevention really means
00:37 – Why oral health is a major driver of heart, brain, and metabolic disease
02:00 – The study linking periodontal disease and cardiovascular events
04:30 – How dentistry evolved into systemic inflammation care
07:30 – Inflammation explained: protective vs. destructive
10:00 – Root cause vs. band aid treatment of inflammation
12:10 – Which lab markers matter: HSCRP, Lp-PLA2, myeloperoxidase
15:00 – The role of CBCT imaging in detecting hidden oral infections
17:00 – Why direct-to-consumer lab testing needs expert interpretation
18:30 – Dr. Du Mond’s personal inflammation discovery
21:30 – Who should consider advanced oral pathogen testing
23:50 – Oral microbiome vs. gut microbiome connection
26:00 – Why one size fits all health advice fails
30:40 – Why symptoms appear after tissue destruction begins
33:00 – Advanced dental tools beyond standard cleanings
35:30 – What red complex bacteria are and why they matter
37:40 – Oral health and longevity optimization
41:00 – Insurance limitations vs. preventive care
46:00 – How to work with Dr. Du Mond

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐌𝐃 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/
👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd
👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909
👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608

Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life.

At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.

Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to: https://www.healthspanmd.com.
📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking here: https://join.healthspanmd.com/call
49 min
February 24 Why Insurance Has Failed Our Health
For decades, healthcare has trained us to wait. Wait for symptoms. Wait for abnormal labs. Wait for a crisis.
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with membership medicine pioneer Tom Blue to unpack why that model is failing, and what’s replacing it. Together, they explore the rise of proactive, precision-based care, why insurance is misaligned with true prevention, how technology is compressing the 17-year “translational gap” in medicine, and what it really takes to build a “medical time machine.” They also dive into cognitive longevity, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and why your health is no longer destiny…it’s a skill set.
If you’ve ever wondered why traditional healthcare feels rushed, reactive, and one-size-fits-all… this episode explains why, and shows you a better path forward.

About Our Guest: Tom Blue
Tom Blue is one of the most influential voices in membership-based medicine and modern healthcare innovation. For over two decades, he has helped physicians build practices centered on prevention, personalization, and patient experience, long before it became mainstream. Through his work at OvationLab, Tom partners with forward-thinking doctors to compress the gap between medical discovery and real-world care. His passion? Turning cutting-edge science into practical systems that help people live longer, sharper, stronger lives.

Connect with Tom Blue:
👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ovation.lab/
👉Website: https://ovationlab.com/

Key Timestamps
00:00 – Why insurance is a poor curator of optimal health
02:12 – The evolution of membership medicine since 2001
04:38 – Coronary calcium scoring and the birth of modern prevention
05:34 – The 17-year “translational gap” in medicine
07:54 – Building a “medical time machine”
10:15 – Why insurance undermines prevention
14:51 – Prevention vs. catastrophic coverage explained
19:29 – Why optimal care is nearly impossible in an insurance-only model
24:07 – Why exceptional healthcare requires time
26:25 – Common misconceptions about concierge and longevity medicine
31:02 – The difference between “medical butler” care and true prevention
33:26 – Data overload, wearables, and the rise of AI in medicine
38:16 – Preventing heart attacks: why 90% are avoidable
40:32 – From destiny to skill: taking control of your health future
45:13 – Introducing ViewMind: the CT calcium score for the brain
49:45 – Measuring cognitive function before decline begins
53:49 – Why objective brain data changes behavior
54:07 – How Tom helps physicians build transformative practices

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.

*Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* :
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/
👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd
👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909
👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608

🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life
At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.

🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.
📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call
57 min
February 13 This CEO Helped His Mom Reverse Cognitive Decline. No Drugs. Just a Simple Brain Health Habit.
Is Cognitive Decline Reversible? Here’s One Family’s Game-Changing Discovery. In this episode of The Healthspan Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, sits down with Rob Liebreich, CEO of Goodwin Living and creator of the revolutionary brain health program, Stronger Memory. What began as a son trying to help his mom with mild cognitive impairment turned into a validated, science-backed intervention that has now helped over 60,000 people, and counting.
Stronger Memory combines three simple daily habits like reading, reading aloud, writing by hand, and basic math, and has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to improve cognition, delay decline, and restore connection.

They discuss:
1. Why Rob created the program
2. How his mom reversed cognitive decline and still thrives 13 years later
3. The science behind the brain’s prefrontal cortex and memory
4. How George Mason University validated the results
5 . How you can get started for free

Learn more about Stronger Memory at: https://strongermemory.org
For personalized care, visit: https://join.healthspanmd.com

⏱ Full Episode Time Stamps
Time Topic
00:00 Why protecting the brain is the next frontier in longevity care
01:50 Women’s health, heart disease, and vascular risk after menopause
03:30 Meet Rob Liebrich: CEO and son on a mission to save his mom’s mind
06:50 The discovery: 3 habits that transformed his mom’s cognition
09:10 From family breakthrough to national program: Stronger Memory
13:50 Clinical data, MoCA scores, and university-verified results
18:40 Social engagement and the power of connection
25:30 How to implement the program (and why it’s free)
32:00 Minimal effective dose and habit formation strategies
37:00 Why more people don’t know about this and how we change that
44:00 Dr. Hurst: “This may be one of the most impactful stories I’ve heard.” 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.

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.

*Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* :
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/
👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd
👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909
👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608

🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life
At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.

🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.
📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call

48 min
January 27 Data Shows Strategy & Support May Have A Bigger Impact Than GLP-1s Like Semaglutide
In this episode of The Healthspan Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, assembles a powerhouse panel to discuss what actually yields results in reversing cardiometabolic disease and why most healthcare models fall short.
He’s joined by Healthspan strategist coaches Claire, Christina, and Rielyn, along with guest researcher Amarei Bandy, who reveals never-before-seen data from her thesis on the real-world impact of coaching and lifestyle medicine.
They dive deep into the science, stories, and strategy that make HealthspanMD’s approach radically more effective than conventional care, and reveal insights that could transform your health, no matter your starting point.

⏱ Time Stamps
Time Topic
00:00 Why heart disease is mostly preventable, and how HealthspanMD is different
02:15 Introducing Omari’s research and HealthspanMD coaches
04:30 How coaching impacted weight, labs, and outcomes
06:50 GLP-1 + coaching vs GLP-1 alone, shocking data revealed
11:40 What makes Healthspan coaching different from others
16:15 The secret to results: clarity, consistency, and single-point focus
18:00 Why “your why” drives everything
23:00 Building trust, partnerships, and personalized support
30:00 Why mindset makes habit change easier than you think
34:50 Reversing insulin resistance, patient stories and tactics
46:00 The power of small wins: intermittent fasting, glucose tracking, and more
52:00 Dr. Hurst’s mission: No one should ever die of a heart attack

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.

*Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* :
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/
👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd
👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909
👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608

🏆 Become a Member / Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life
At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.

🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to https://www.healthspanmd.com.
📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking https://join.healthspanmd.com/call
52 min
January 14Why Surgery Isn’t Always the Answer - Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells, PRP, and Avoiding Joint Replacement
In this episode of The Healthspan Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, sits down with Dr. Tammy Penhollow, DO, regenerative medicine specialist, Navy veteran, and founder of Precision Regenerative Medicine.
Together, they explore how personalized, precision-guided treatments like PRP and bone marrow therapy are restoring mobility, relieving chronic pain, and helping patients avoid surgery, often after years of failed conventional care.
They discuss the pitfalls of reactive, one-size-fits-all medicine, why “motion span” is essential to longevity, and how true healing starts with fixing the root cause, not masking symptoms. This is Medicine 3.0 in action.
About the Guest:
Dr. Tammy Penhollow is an osteopathic physician and the founder of Precision Regenerative Medicine in Arizona. With over 20 years of experience, including 12 years of active duty in the U.S. Navy, she blends military precision with cutting-edge regenerative strategies to help patients overcome musculoskeletal pain without surgery. Her mission: restore motion, vitality, and hope, especially for those who’ve been told they’re out of options.
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Time Stamps
0:00 – Why “no one should die of a heart attack ever.”
2:05 – The failures of reactive medicine
3:40 – What regenerative medicine actually is
6:15 – How Dr. Penhollow’s military background shapes her treatment precision
9:10 – Why stem cell hype is dangerous (and illegal)
12:00 – Who actually benefits from bone marrow or PRP therapy
16:35 – The bone-on-bone knee study that shocked orthopedics
20:50 – How chronic pain steals vitality
23:45 – What most MRIs and diagnoses miss
27:30 – A real patient transformation story
30:15 – The scam of “hope in a vial.”
34:20 – Motion is medicine and it might just save your life
Topics & Show Notes
What regenerative medicine is, and isn’t
Why “motion span” is a better predictor of longevity than many think
Bone marrow therapy as an alternative to total knee replacement
The real science behind stem cells and why many clinics are misleading patients
How Dr. Penhollow’s Navy background influences her precision treatment approach
Why does our system reward sickness and surgery, not prevention or outcomes
The importance of movement, strength, and patient-centered care in long-term vitality
A patient case study that went from hopeless to 75% better in weeks
Medicine 3.0 in action: root-cause, personalized, proactive healthcare
Connect with Dr Tammy Penhollow here :
👉Instagram: instagram.com/PrecisionRegenMed
👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-penhollow-d-o-6a52085a/
👉Facebook: Facebook.com/PrecisionRegenMed
👉Website: https://precisionmedprp.com

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About The Healthspan Podcast

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For most of us, the truth is, our health isn’t what we want it to be. We do our best, but it’s a challenge these days. It’s no secret the world can be an unhealthy place and the result is that more than 60% of adults are sick with diseases like high blood pressure, unhealthy weight, high blood sugar, and heart disease. All of that disease is costing us. We are taking tons of medications - spending too much time in doctor’s offices and hospitals - and not living life to the fullest.