Embracing testosterone therapy as a preventive tool with Dr. Yazan Abdullah

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10/25/23 • 88 min

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Yazan Abdullah, an internist who specializes in hormone replacement therapy and founder of Newport Health & Vitality.

One interesting quote from Yazan: “Fee-for-service is the most ethical way to pay for healthcare”.

Our conversation spans:

Testosterone therapy and stigma
Pursuing vitality in addition to longevity should be the goal for health-conscious Americans.
Obesity and its connection to observed, low testosterone levels in American men
Pros and cons of managed care (mostly cons!)
The rise of psychedelics as a treatment for mental health disorders
The potential for Bitcoin payments for healthcare services

We hope you enjoy the show.

Godspeed!

~ James

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Yazan Abdullah, an internist who specializes in hormone replacement therapy and founder of Newport Health & Vitality.

One interesting quote from Yazan: “Fee-for-service is the most ethical way to pay for healthcare”.

Our conversation spans:

Testosterone therapy and stigma
Pursuing vitality in addition to longevity should be the goal for health-conscious Americans.
Obesity and its connection to observed, low testosterone levels in American men
Pros and cons of managed care (mostly cons!)
The rise of psychedelics as a treatment for mental health disorders
The potential for Bitcoin payments for healthcare services

We hope you enjoy the show.

Godspeed!

~ James

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Letting go of yo-yo dieting with Claudia Armani

In this episode, I speak to Claudia Armani, a health coach and founder of Claudia Armani Wellness and The Healthy Gourmet blog dedicated to simple and healthy Mediterranean recipes and lifestyle tips.

She works with clients both in UK and around the world to help them let go of yo-yo dieting and improve their metabolic health.

Our conversation spans:

Claudia’s background and entry into health and wellness
The fundamentals of health coaching and how to empower patients
Functional and holistic medicine
The use and limitations of willpower for behavior change
Intermittent fasting
The state of health coaching in the UK
The rise of subscription-based payments in health coaching
Risks and benefits of new weight loss medications
Emotional eating and maladaptive coping mechanisms
The pursuit of the dopamine kick
The value of social prescriptions in healthcare
And the Claudia Armani Wellness brand and services

We hope you enjoy the show..

Godspeed!

~ James

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