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EPISODE · Feb 15, 2026 · 53 MIN

Fighting for Wellbeing in an Industry that wants You Sick - Tom Bowen Wright

from The Free Lunch · host Eddie Ross

We dive deep into how the "sick care" industry prioritizes symptoms over root causes, why chronic disease rates are skyrocketing despite record spending, and the perverse incentives keeping patients dependent on pills rather than cures. Tom breaks down the Ascend Medical approach to breaking this cycle and reclaiming true patient autonomy.In this episode, we discuss:The "Tapeworm" Economy: How the medical system drains resources without improving outcomes.Sick Care vs. Health Care: Why modern medicine excels at acute trauma but fails at chronic disease.The Ascend Medical Mission: How Tom Bowen Wright and his team are challenging the status quo.Reclaiming Autonomy: Practical steps to take control of your metabolic health and advocate for yourself.The Future of Wellness: How to opt out of the broken system and build true longevity.🔍 Topics: Tom Bowen Wright, Ascend Medical, Healthcare System, Big Pharma, Metabolic Health, Chronic Disease, Patient Advocacy, Preventative Medicine, Medical Ethics.

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