The Healthspan Podcast

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 Timestamps00:01 – Episode introduction and overview of Claudio’s story01:00 – Claudio’s initial concerns: high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and weight gain03:30 – Discovering hidden risks: insulin resistance and early signs of artery disease05:30 – Stress test results and the turning point toward deeper investigation07:00 – Heart catheterization reveals significant blockage08:30 – Emotional impact: fear, job concerns, and facing a serious diagnosis10:30 – The importance of coaching, guidance, and a team-based approach11:30 – Transformation results: weight loss, improved fitness, and lifestyle changes14:30 – The mindset shift: from denial to taking ownership of health16:00 – “Get busy living” moment and redefining identity as a heart patient18:00 – Measurable improvements: blood pressure, cholesterol, and long-term risk reduction20:00 – Why knowledge alone isn’t enough, execution is everything22:00 – Final reflections and encouragement for listeners to take action
 
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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 ResearcherWebsite: https://pacocommunity.com/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jeremypruzinmd/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-pruzin-82867615/
Key Timestamps00:00 Introduction to HealthspanMD Heart Longevity Program00:40 Overview of episode topics: dementia vs Alzheimer’s01:10 Prevention strategies and link to heart health02:19 APOE4 explained and what it means for risk03:00 Practical lifestyle changes to lower dementia risk04:30 Life’s Simple 7 and its impact on dementia05:45 Why heart health and brain health are deeply connected06:40 Risk-based prevention and treatment strategies08:00 Medications and emerging therapies for brain health08:58 Understanding dementia pathology: vascular vs protein causes09:40 Difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease10:30 What is mixed dementia and why it’s most common11:20 Rethinking how dementia is categorized12:30 APOE4 risk levels and implications13:20 Final thoughts and how to take action with HealthspanMD
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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 failure01:00 – Why avoiding frailty is essential for longevity02:20 – Dr. Selen Courtney’s background and journey to HealthspanMD04:40 – Rethinking physical therapy as prevention, not just rehab06:30 – Why decline accelerates in your 60s and how to prevent it08:00 – Muscle loss, injury, and the downward spiral of aging09:20 – Inside the HealthspanMD physical performance assessment11:30 – How strength, balance, and movement are objectively measured13:50 – Why “average” isn’t good enough for longevity15:50 – Common fitness blind spots and imbalanced training18:20 – Why people gravitate to what they like (and what they neglect)20:30 – Fixing the reactive, one-size-fits-all fitness model22:50 – What stability really means (rotator cuff, trunk endurance)25:10 – Safe strength training principles for longevity27:30 – Progressive overload and training close to failure explained29:50 – The importance of protein and recovery for muscle growth32:00 – Overtraining and why more is not always better33:50 – What functional movement actually means in real life34:40 – The physical performance age score explained36:50 – How data reveals your biggest opportunities37:00 – Technology used to measure strength, power, and balance41:30 – The most overlooked blind spot: power training43:50 – Final advice: start small and build consistency
Connect with Dr. Selen Courtney:👉Instagram: @drselencourtney👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selen-courtney-76402770/
 
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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 Timestamps00:00 – Introduction and keynote context00:58 – Heart disease as the modern plague03:18 – The patient story that changed Dr. Hurst’s career05:38 – The evidence that 80–90% of heart disease is preventable07:58 – Why prevention works in real-world practice10:22 – Failure #1: Reactive, event-driven healthcare12:37 – Hidden risk and Dr. Hurst’s personal wake-up call14:59 – Failure #2: One-size-fits-all medicine17:23 – Personalized care through advanced imaging19:48 – Failure #3: Disease-focused healthcare21:46 – The shift from lifespan to healthspan23:53 – Why preventing disease isn’t enough26:14 – The 3-step system to prevent heart attacks28:37 – Understanding risk and root causes30:53 – The overlooked role of stress and mental health33:13 – The Healthspan framework and key drivers of longevity35:38 – Personalizing goals and strategies38:04 – Defend and optimize approach to long-term health40:28 – Final thoughts: turning back the clock and ending heart disease
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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
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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 disease02:00 – 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
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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 health02:12 – The evolution of membership medicine since 200104:38 – Coronary calcium scoring and the birth of modern prevention05:34 – The 17-year “translational gap” in medicine07:54 – Building a “medical time machine”10:15 – Why insurance undermines prevention14:51 – Prevention vs. catastrophic coverage explained19:29 – Why optimal care is nearly impossible in an insurance-only model24:07 – Why exceptional healthcare requires time26:25 – Common misconceptions about concierge and longevity medicine31:02 – The difference between “medical butler” care and true prevention33:26 – Data overload, wearables, and the rise of AI in medicine38:16 – Preventing heart attacks: why 90% are avoidable40:32 – From destiny to skill: taking control of your health future45:13 – Introducing ViewMind: the CT calcium score for the brain49:45 – Measuring cognitive function before decline begins53:49 – Why objective brain data changes behavior54:07 – How Tom helps physicians build transformative practices
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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* :
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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
 
 
 

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