The Healthspan Podcast

You Don’t Have to Die Like Your Dad: How to Take Control of Your Health


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In this powerful episode, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, sits down with Mathew Blades, a man whose personal experience with sudden cardiac death changed his life forever. After witnessing his father’s fatal heart attack at a young age, Mathew made a promise to himself: his children would never experience the same tragedy. Through a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE and Mathew discuss the realities of preventable heart disease, the importance of proactive healthcare, and how the Medicine 3.0 approach is changing lives. They also explore the connection between unresolved trauma and physical health, shedding light on how mindset and action play a crucial role in longevity. If you've ever wondered how to take control of your health and defy genetic fate, this episode is a must-listen. 

Key Timestamps: 

  • [00:40] - Introduction to Mathew Blades and topics discussed 
    • [02:08] - Mathew's story of losing his father 
      • [03:19] - The shocking truth: 93% of heart attacks are preventable 
        • [05:07] - Mathew’s wake-up call and the decision to change his future 
          • [07:08] - The power of hope 
            • [09:07] - Tips on how to handle trauma head on 
              • [12:26] - How trauma manifests physically & why unresolved stress can impact health 
                • [14:06] - The hidden problem in medicine 
                  • [15:55] - Breaking through limiting beliefs and taking control of your health 
                    • [19:29] - Imposter syndrome holding us back  
                      • [21:05] - The firsthand difference in a preventive care approach  
                        • [23:01] - Understanding Medicine 3.0 
                          • [27:10] - The benefits of the doctor patient relationship 
                            • [29:41] - The importance of modeling healthy behaviors for future generations 
                              • [33:23] - Physician incentives are not aligned to preventative care  
                                • [36:10] - The message to men: There’s nothing strong about leaving your family too soon 
                                  • [37:52] - Final thoughts: There has never been a better time to take action 
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