Rethinking Health and Wellness: A Conversation With Dr. Jacob Kendall

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts talks with Dr. Jacob Kendall, who has a unique background in health care, including surviving two open heart surgeries and extensive training in gerontology, public health, social work, biology, and theology. Dr. Kendall emphasizes the importance of a four-dimensional approach to health care that integrates multiple perspectives beyond the individualistic medical viewpoint. The conversation also delves into the importance of spiritual care, societal views on aging, and the necessity of embracing one's mortality for a better quality of life. Dr. Kendall shares personal anecdotes, professional insights, and his thoughts on the future of integrative medicine. Bio and Contact InformationDr. Jacob Kendall demystifies health(care). He is the survivor of two open-heart surgeries in early adulthood and has formal training in gerontology, public health, social work, biology, and theology. Jacob believes the key to mastering health and being a savvy patient or caregiver is a convergent 4-dimensional approach, integrating multiple perspectives to show that health and healthcare are more than individualistic, medical, here, and now. He is a former professor of social work and global health.Socials and WebsiteLinkedInWebsiteThe Teaching Journeys Podcast is available on your favorite podcast platformsTo find out more about Dave, go to davidrobertsmsw.com and his author page, psychologyprofessorandminister.com