In this recap episode for 2025, I discuss the focus on longevity and quality of life as key themes throughout the year's podcast episodes. Emphasizing the importance of sleep, mindset, nutrition, and fitness in maintaining health and achieving personal goals.

Jerry highlighted the importance of maintaining patience and persistence when making lifestyle changes, comparing the process to gradual growth and encouraging listeners to adopt an incremental approach for long-term success.

Dr. Frank Plateroti discussed his book "Speak No Evil" which explores the impact of self-talk and communication on personal development and relationships, including concepts like self-esteem and birth destiny versus life destiny. The conversation covered various aspects of healthy self-esteem, including the dangers of comparison, the importance of humility in relationships, and the role of nature versus nurture in personal growth. Dr. Plateroti and Jerry explored practical applications of these concepts, discussing everything from teaching children gratitude and self-acceptance to the challenges of transitioning to higher learning environments and the importance of maintaining healthy relationships.

Adding healthy habits to our lives usually doesn't work unless we replace a habit that is not productive.

Dr. Rudy explains how fat, particularly visceral fat, functions as an active endocrine organ and that the standard American diet is contributing to obesity and metabolic disease. He provides a comprehensive overview of GLP-1 medications, their development, and effectiveness. Dr. Rudy also shares his personal journey and professional approach to addressing food addiction and metabolic health issues.

The rule of stupid is a simple concept - you are allowed to do one stupid thing at a time. More than one stupid thing at a time almost always results in trouble.

The gut microbiome significantly impacts individual health, affecting how people respond to foods, medications, and environmental factors. Janelle Connell and Grant Antoine share the importance of knowing how our gut microbiome is functioning and directing many other systems in our body.

Jerry discussed the importance of understanding one's starting point and current situation when pursuing goals, emphasizing the need to focus on personal progress rather than comparing oneself to others. He highlighted the value of self-evaluation and learning from past experiences to achieve future goals, while also discussing the concept of learning from mistakes across different areas of life. Jerry stressed the importance of reflecting on past goals to identify areas for improvement and prepare for future challenges while living in the present.

Dr. Colin Robertson shares why health, wellness, and fitness are the building blocks of a life worth living. He believes we should be asking ourselves "how am I spending my life?" because the exposures around us can provide a healthy experience for our body.

Jerry discussed the concept of integrity in relation to personal goals and values, emphasizing the importance of consistent actions and authentic aspirations rather than following external goals. He highlighted how living with integrity by aligning actions with personal values can lead to a simpler and more fulfilling life, while pursuing goals for external reasons can result in dissatisfaction.

Jerry and Erin discussed the importance of focusing on living healthily and enjoying the present moment, emphasizing the value of setting small, achievable goals and maintaining a positive mindset. They explored the significance of preventative health care, the impact of aging on one's perspective of time and health, and the importance of learning from past experiences while having mentors to guide future decisions. Erin shared her personal experiences with medication and health management, encouraging listeners to focus on making small, sustainable changes rather than trying to achieve major goals all at once.

Jerry discusses the topic of true competition in various aspects of life, emphasizing that it is not just external factors but often internal challenges that determine success.

A healthy brain allows for better brain function, which gives us the opportunity for a healthier life. Improving our brain health as we age, without pharmaceuticals, is what drives Dr. Ali Elahi of NeuroSpa Brain Rejuvination Center. He explains how we can promote healthy brain function to improve our quality of life at all ages.

We all make mistakes in life. How we react to the mistakes is a key factor in how quickly we redirect back towards our goals.

Everything that we do, eat, feel in our daily life has an affect on our hormones. This episode with Dr. Prudence Hall looks at how life impacts the hormones responsible for optimum physical and emotional well-being, not just the typical estrogen and testosterone.

There is a common tendency to postpone necessary tasks and repairs, which can lead to more significant issues in the future. Taking proactive steps in the present to prepare for a better future is how we make positive changes in our lives to avoid future health problems.

No matter what our health situation is currently, we can make healthy changes to improve the quality of the rest of our life. Dr. Ryan Arnold shares some great, research driven practices we can implement to make positive changes to our lives.

The results we want to achieve don't just happen, we must act towards our goals. Measuring our progress along the way not only helps us stay on track but it allows us to redirect our path if needed.

What does anxiety look like, how do we know it's to a point we need to seek professional help, and are there tools we can use in the anxious moment to move us to a calmer state? Dr. Debra Kissen walks us through the answers to these questions and so much more regarding mental health.

When people are struggling to get traction towards their goals, there is a concept of simply trying to get 1% better or closer to your goal every day. It's a small amount in 24 hours that compounds into a great amount over time.