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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Dr. Marty Makary on the Hidden Blind Spots in Medicine EP 507

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7779 Ratings

🗓️ 13 September 2024

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Passion Struck, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Marty Makary, a renowned Johns Hopkins surgeon, health policy expert, and bestselling author. Together, we explored key insights from his latest book, Blind Spots, which has already made a significant impact by reaching #2 on Amazon before its release. Dr. Makary shared his personal journey from working within the medical establishment to becoming a vocal advocate for reform, questioning the deep flaws in American healthcare.Full show notes and resources: https://passionstruck.com/dr-marty-makary-on-the-hidden-blind-spots-in-medicine/Sponsors
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For more information about our sponsors and promo codes, visit: passionstruck.com/dealsIn this episode, you will learn:
  • Understanding the systemic flaws in modern healthcare, including the over-medicalization of everyday life.
  • The importance of intentional behavior change in taking control of your own health.
  • Insights into the rise of chronic diseases like childhood obesity, diabetes, and autism, and their root causes.
  • How billing and coding have taken precedence over addressing root health issues in the medical system.
  • The role of the microbiome in overall health and the dangers of antibiotic overuse.
  • Why transparency and independent thinking are critical for medical professionals in challenging outdated norms.
  • Real-world examples of medical dogmas that have caused harm, such as peanut allergy guidelines and hormone replacement therapy.
  • How individuals can become the CEOs of their own healthcare journeys by adopting a more holistic approach.
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The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.

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0:00.0

Coming up next on Passion Struck.

0:02.0

The chronic diseases that have all shot up just when we started using antibiotics in mass might be a clue for us to go back and ask,

0:12.0

are those antibiotics changing the microbiome and maybe it's the

0:16.4

change in the microbiome that is increasing the risk of some of these cancers.

0:20.2

So that's what is sort of the reverse engineering by some of these really smart doctors now.

0:24.3

Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi, I'm your host John R Miles and on the show we decipher the secrets,

0:30.4

tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turned their wisdom

0:35.1

into practical advice for you and those around you. Our mission is to help you

0:40.2

unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself.

0:46.0

If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays.

0:51.0

We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging

0:55.1

from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders,

1:01.7

visionaries, and athletes.

1:03.6

Now, let's go out there and become Passion Struck.

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Hey Passion Struck family, I am thrilled to welcome you back to episode 507.

1:11.9

First off, a huge shout out to each and every one of you

1:14.4

who tunes in every week eager to grow learn and transform you're the heartbeat of

1:18.8

this community and your energy keeps us going strong if you're here, welcome to the passion-struck movement.

1:24.8

We are so glad to have you.

1:26.6

For those thinking about spreading the word, which we absolutely love,

1:29.9

we've made it super easy with our episode starter packs.

1:32.8

With over 500 episodes, I know it can be hard to know where to dive in.

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