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20 February 2025 · 80 min

How to Actually Stay Healthy: Dr. Jordan Shlain on Fiber, Serotonin & the Science of Happiness

With Jordan Shlain · Hosted by Julian Issa

Join Dr. Jordan Shlain, founder of Private Medical, as he shares his journey into concierge medicine and his approach to preventative healthcare. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Shlain highlights the crucial role fiber plays in serotonin production and explores the difference between pleasure-seeking (dopamine) and true happiness (serotonin). #preventativehealth #longevity #aiinmedicine

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Join Dr. Jordan Shlain, founder of Private Medical, as he shares his journey into concierge medicine and his approach to preventative healthcare. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Shlain highlights the crucial role fiber plays in serotonin production and explores the difference between pleasure-seeking (dopamine) and true happiness (serotonin). #preventativehealth #longevity #aiinmedicine

We dive deep into the evolution of the wellness industry, discussing how to navigate its complexities with a critical eye and the importance of thinking for yourself. Dr. Shlain also emphasizes the importance of sleep, nutrition, and social fitness while offering his take on the future of personalized healthcare.

He shares his cautious optimism about the potential of AI, neuroscience, and microbiome research to revolutionize health, all while acknowledging the challenges posed by overregulation in healthcare. Plus, he shares why he’s hopeful that a shift in health policy, particularly with RFK as health secretary, could bring much-needed change.

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