Challenging Conventional Healthcare w/ Dr. Charles Glassman, CoachMD [Ep. 53]

Send us a textIn this episode of the Healthy & Awake Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Charles Glassman, known as Coach MD, who has over 30 years of experience in internal medicine and is a pioneer of the concierge medical model. We dive deep into the mind-body connection, discussing how mindfulness and mindset can transform health outcomes by helping us overcome automatic brain responses. Dr. Glassman shares insights from his books Brain Drain and Fake News Stories by Your Brain, exploring how our minds shape our realities. We also cover holistic approaches to wellness, the role of lifestyle choices, and how integrating unconventional therapies with traditional medicine can offer lasting solutions. Join us as we question the conventional and explore how true health stems from within.www.thecoachmd.com___________________________🧠 "Innovative Health Strategies" Unleashed: As a Board-Certified Health Coach, I guide you through personalized strategies for optimal health and awareness. Explore more at www.avantiahealthoptimization.com.👓 Get the stylish BonCharge Glasses I wear—15% off with code 'healthy-and-awake'. https://bit.ly/3ZtPFPv 🛒 https://us.boncharge.com/?rfsn=6048119.41d325&shpxid=d9221375-dc34-4567-b502-708061629285📚 Books for critical thinkers—Healthy & Awake Book List: https://bit.ly/3PNN7Js📢 Heads up: The links in the episode's show notes are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links is a great way to support the show—at no extra cost to you!Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeVeraHealthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthyandawakepodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MikeVeraHealthYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthyandawakepodcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3481244LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfvera/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MikeVeraHealthSubstack: https://mikevera.substack.com/---00:00 Introduction to Healthy and Awake Podcast00:55 Meet Dr. Charles Glassman: Pioneer in Concierge Medicine04:13 The Coach MD: Integrating Coaching into Medicine06:25 The Shift in Healthcare: From Treating Symptoms to Holistic Care13:04 The Role of Supplements in Modern Medicine22:41 Personalized Health Coaching with Avantia Health Optimization27:34 The Controversy Around Weight Loss Medications34:34 The Influence of Research Funding35:12 The Role of Physical Fitness in Cognition35:32 Mindful Use of Weight Loss Medications36:10 Challenges with Long-Term Medication Use38:19 The Importance of Health Coaching38:41 Understanding the Automatic Brain vs. The Mind39:10 Personal Story: Overcoming White Coat Syndrome40:52 The Primitive Nature and Childhood Learning41:58 Health Coaching and Personalized Programs46:18 The Power of Assertive Communication53:36 Advice for Managing Aggression and Anger58:59 Final Thoughts and Reflections