This podcast episode discusses the concepts of health span and longevity, providing strategies to extend life while maintaining optimal health. Dr. Peter Atia, an expert in the field, explores the major causes of death worldwide and the measures that can be taken to prevent them. The conversation covers various approaches including behavioral changes, nutrition, supplementation, and prescription drugs. Emotional health is emphasized, with Dr. Atia sharing his own practices for improving well-being. Key tests and markers for extending health span are also highlighted.
Anti-commonsence
1. The brain doesn't discard any circuitry but rather repurposes it from childhood to adulthood.
2. Emotional traumas should be processed from an emotional standpoint, rather than just intellectually.
3. Using therapy as a regular part of treatment without constantly exploring childhood experiences can be effective in addressing emotional traumas.
4. Changing the inner monologue and speaking to oneself as they would to a close friend can lead to significant changes in self-talk.
5. The transformative potential of consciously choosing to be kinder to oneself through neuroplasticity.
