EP28: 2024 Recap - 27 Episodes That Changed How Leaders Think About Wellness

Hi, I'm Steve Adams, and what a year it's been for our Optimal Health Weekly podcast! I want to share with you the amazing journey we've been on in 2024, helping busy professionals like you get healthier and perform better.

Why I Started This Podcast

I started this podcast because I know firsthand how hard it can be to stay healthy when you're running a business or leading a team. I've been there - dealing with health problems while trying to keep up with a demanding career. That's why at Tiger Medical Institute, we're on a mission to help 10,000 high-achieving professionals reach their best health by 2030.

Our Biggest Wins This Year

Amazing Success Stories

Let me tell you about some of the incredible people we met this year:

• Dr. Walter Hunt, a 70-year-old dentist, changed his life in just six weeks
• Les Zeilnhofer, a military veteran, reduced his pain by 95% in nine months without surgery
• Jacqueline Pendleton showed us how people over 50 can transform their health

These stories prove that it's never too late to get healthy!

What We Learned About Sleep

Sleep has been a hot topic this year, especially for CEOs and business leaders. In Episode 21, we talked about why so many leaders have trouble sleeping. Here's what helps:

Managing stress with breathing exercises

Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day

Creating a good sleep environment

Using things like the Oura Ring to track sleep

Understanding Your Body Better

Dr. Matthew McNamee taught us so much this year. He explained:

• How our gut health affects our whole body
• Why some people get autoimmune problems
• How to control blood sugar better
• Why probiotics alone aren't enough for gut health

Dealing with Stress

In Episode 22, we talked about how to handle stress better. I shared what I learned from my own experience:

• Having a growth mindset helps
• Planning your day is important
• Taking care of your body helps you handle stress
• Regular exercise and good sleep make a big difference

Staying Healthy While Traveling

Robert Crate shared great tips about staying healthy when you travel a lot:

• How to exercise in hotel rooms
• What supplements to take
• Why it's important to get enough protein
• How to get good sleep even when you're away from home

New Ways to Spot Health Problems Early

Dr. Daniel Kessler taught us about new tools that can find health problems before they get bad:

• Special scans that can see heart problems early
• Tests that show if you might get sick years before it happens
• Ways to check if your genes might cause health issues

What We Do Differently at Tiger Medical

We don't just treat symptoms - we look for what's really causing health problems. We:

Do complete health tests

Make personal health plans

Help people change their daily habits

Keep track of progress with modern tools

Big Health Ideas We Covered

Becoming "Functionally Younger"

I love this concept because it shows we can feel better as we get older if we:

• Move our bodies every day
• Eat healthy food
• Get good sleep
• Learn to handle stress

Taking Care of Your Inner Health

We talked about:

• Keeping blood sugar steady
• Having a healthy gut
• Balancing hormones
• Getting rid of toxins

What's Working for Our Clients

Our clients are seeing great results when they:

• Get enough sleep (7-8 hours)
• Do breathing exercises
• Eat at the right times
• Exercise regularly
• Work with our medical team

Looking Ahead

We're excited about helping more people in the coming years. We want to:

• Keep sharing new health discoveries
• Help more busy professionals feel better
• Make it easier for people to stay healthy
• Use new technology to spot health problems early

In 2025, get ready for even more groundbreaking content as we dive deeper into emerging health technologies, bring you cutting-edge research from leading medical experts, and share even more inspiring success stories from high achievers who've transformed their health. We'll be exploring exciting new topics like longevity medicine, advanced brain optimization, and revolutionary approaches to stress resilience that are changing how successful people think about their health.

My Personal Message to You

As someone who has gone from being really sick to feeling great again, I know how important good health is. This year has shown me that when we give our bodies what they need and get the right help, amazing things can happen.

I've seen busy CEOs start sleeping better, people get rid of pain without surgery, and others completely change their health. These changes didn't happen by accident - they happened because these people decided to take control of their health and got the right help.

If you're thinking about your health goals for next year, remember that small changes can lead to big results. Whether it's getting better sleep, handling stress better, or just feeling more energetic, we're here to help you succeed.

How to Join Our Health Journey

If anything you've read here makes you want to learn more:

You can listen to our podcast

You can get our True Health Assessment

You can work with our team of doctors

You can start making small changes today

Thank you for being part of our 2024 journey. Here's to your health!

Steve Adams Host, Optimal Health Weekly Founder, Tiger Medical Institute