210: The Biggest Threat to Your Long Term Health

The Health Courage Collective

What do you think might be the biggest threat to your long term health? Drug resistant bacteria? A global pandemic? Bee extinction? Nuclear war? Could be. Those would be bad and make us rethink everything we thought we knew about our futures. But I think there’s something else more likely to reduce the number of years you have left in good health.

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In episode 210 of The Healthcare Collective Podcast, the host explores the biggest threats to long-term health, using the metaphor of the hero's journey. The episode delves into the dangers posed by seemingly insignificant habits—referred to as 'gnats,' 'paper cuts,' and 'kryptonite dust'—and how they can accumulate over time to cause major health issues like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The host emphasizes the importance of recognizing and eliminating these small, harmful habits to improve health and longevity. The episode also discusses the power of marginal gains, suggesting that small, consistent efforts can lead to significant positive changes over time. Practical tips are provided to help listeners identify and tackle their own small, detrimental habits, thereby enhancing their resilience and overall well-being.00:00 Introduction: The Biggest Threat to Your Long-Term Health00:42 Welcome and Personal Anecdotes01:17 The Hero's Journey and Health03:32 Facing Life's Challenges05:57 The Danger of Small Threats07:07 Compound Interest and Health09:04 Training for Resilience11:52 Identifying and Eliminating Small Threats15:35 The Power of Small Changes