Unlocking Genetic Wellness: Mindset, Nutrition & Longevity with Dr. Sharad Paul

True wellness begins when we start asking not just how long we want to live, but how well. Dr. Sharad Paul blends science, storytelling, and soul in a refreshing conversation that challenges our modern approach to medicine and aging. From redefining healthspan over lifespan to empowering listeners with simple, actionable biohacks, he offers a roadmap for living with vitality, clarity, and purpose. With warmth and wisdom, he reminds us that food, mindset, and community aren't just lifestyle choices, they're our most powerful medicine. Key Takeaways: Learn the difference between healthspan and lifespan—and why focusing on quality of life is the real game-changer. Discover simple, evidence-based ways to influence your genes through daily habits, nutrition, and mindset. Shift your view of medicine from reactive treatment to proactive, personalized wellness. Understand how storytelling, positivity, and community can radically influence your health. Walk away with practical biohacks that are both intuitive and deeply rooted in scientific research.   About Dr. Sharad Paul: Sharad P. Paul, doctor and professor, is the author of several notable nonfiction books for popular audiences in the field of skin, medicine, and genomics such as Skin, a Biography (4th Estate, 2012) and The Genetics of Health (Beyond Words/Atria Books, 2017). He also writes poetry and literary fiction. TIME magazine called him "open heart surgeon," and the NZ Medical Association noted that he has been described as "one of the most inspiring, intelligent, and compassionate men you are likely to meet." In 2015, at APAC, Asia-Pacific's largest health conference, he received the Ko Awatea International Excellence Award for "leading health improvement on a global scale" and for fostering patient-centered medicine across several countries. Connect with Dr. Sharad Paul:  https://skininyourgameblog.drsharadpaul.com/ https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Biohacking-Your-Genes/Sharad-P-Paul/9781582709581 https://www.facebook.com/drsharadpaul https://www.instagram.com/skininyourgame/ https://www.tiktok.com/@skininyourgame Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.