EPISODE 153 | Functional Medicine, Longevity, and the Future of Health with Dr. Mark Sherwood

Dr. Mark Sherwood, a naturopathic doctor, former police officer, former professional baseball player, and co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute, shares how one shocking statistic about police officers’ life expectancy pushed him to question the medical system and dedicate his life to helping people age with more strength, clarity, and resilience.This conversation gets into the deeper tension between crisis-based medicine and true health creation, including why so many people are living longer but feeling worse, how the system profits from sickness, and why functional medicine often clashes with conventional care.If you’ve ever felt frustrated by feeling dismissed, overmedicated, or stuck in a cycle of symptoms without real answers, this episode will help you think differently about pain, prevention, longevity, and the small choices that can change your health trajectory.