Most people get a lab report and a shrug. In this episode, we unpack what “normal” really means, why your numbers are only half the story, and how trends reveal what’s working — or what’s quietly slipping. You’ll learn how to track direction, prepare better questions for your doctor, and focus on the five foundations that drive lasting energy and health.
You’ll hear:
• Why snapshots miss early warnings
• How to read patterns instead of single results
• When to test and what to retest
• The five habits that keep health predictable
• How to use labs for self-awareness, not anxiety
Chapters:
00 : 00 Intro • Why your bloodwork tells a story
00 : 30 Joe kicks off — what does “staying well” really mean?
00 : 48 Brent on the village doctor and the broken system
03 : 40 Why healthcare isn’t built for optimization
06 : 25 Health as a skill — the five things everyone should track
11 : 03 When to start testing and why trends matter
14 : 54 Early signals and self-awareness in your 30s
17 : 01 Why your doctor only has 15 minutes (and how to prep better)
19 : 25 Inside the Sage approach — turning labs into insight
22 : 24 Wearables vs what really moves the needle
24 : 02 The core five habits that cover 98 % of health
28 : 39 Quick fixes vs long-term skills
30 : 27 Genetics vs habits — what you can actually change
33 : 06 Making functional medicine accessible to everyone
35 : 28 How Sage fits alongside your doctor
37 : 19 AI and pattern recognition in blood trends
39 : 55 Interactive health data and future possibilities
40 : 05 Data privacy and on-device security
41 : 19 Wrap-up • How to start reading your own biology
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