51. Go Outside and Play: How Movement, Purpose, and Faith Can Heal the Body

What does health, purpose, faith, and play all have in common? In this episode of Walk, Don't Run to the Doctor, we dive into why movement, community, and purpose are essential to lifelong health—especially for kids and families. Miles Hassell MD sits down with Tyler LaRoche, pastor and founder of Legacy Sports, to talk about reclaiming play as a tool for discipleship, physical health, and community building. From the dangers of sedentary lifestyles and overreliance on pain medications to the role of purpose in disease prevention, this conversation challenges modern assumptions about health and healing. This episode explores how getting outside, staying active, and living with intention can reduce disease, improve recovery, and help people of all ages thrive—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Key Takeaways: Why "go outside and play" may be one of the most powerful health prescriptions How sports and community build character, purpose, and faith The connection between purpose, longevity, and reduced disease risk Why pain is not always the enemy—and how overusing pain meds can slow healing The truth about supplements, "fat burners," and fitness shortcuts Simple, sustainable habits that support lifelong health (even just 1 minute at a time) How movement, nutrition, and purpose create a "health retirement account"   More on Legacy Sports Foundation: https://www.legacysportsfoundation.net/   Get your copy of Good Food Great Medicine, 4th ed.: https://a.co/d/1D6hIYM   More references can be found at www.GreatMed.org   Would you like Dr. Hassell to answer your question on the air? Contact us! Write us a letter, We love to hear from you! Send questions, comments, and support to:   Phone/text: 503-773-0770 e-mail: [email protected]   EIN: 88-326-7056   GreatMed.org 4804 NW Bethany Blvd., Suite I-2, #273 Portland OR 97229   This podcast is sponsored by our generous listeners. #wellness #podcast #wellnessforlife #lifestyle #healthandwellnessgoals