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Why longevity author Dr. Zeke Emanuel thinks you can eat the ice cream

Why longevity author Dr. Zeke Emanuel thinks you can eat the ice cream

In this episode of Lifers, Christina Farr speaks with Dr. Zeke Emanuel about his new book, Eat Your Ice Cream, which offers a sustainable alternative to the aggressive trend of health optimization.
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In this episode of Lifers, Christina Farr speaks with Dr. Zeke Emanuel about his new book, Eat Your Ice Cream, which offers a sustainable alternative to the aggressive trend of health optimization. Zeke breaks down six simple, long-term habits for longevity, emphasizing that consistency and enjoyment are more vital than perfection or expensive supplements. They discuss the future of healthcare, including the impact of miracle drugs like GLP-1s and the need for better wellness education within the medical community.

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SPONSOR:
This episode is brought to you by Arbiter. As Michelle says: "We don't need another instrument for the orchestra—we need to conduct the orchestra." Backed by one of the largest early funding rounds in health tech, Arbiter creates one real-time source of truth from fragmented healthcare systems, then routes referrals and handles prior auths so patients actually get to care. Learn more at https://www.arbiter.ai/ 

LINKS:
Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324117537 
Zeke’s website: https://www.ezekielemanuel.com/ 
Zeke’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drezekielemanuel 
CMS Elevate: https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/maha-elevate 


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FOLLOW:
Zeke:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeke-emanuel-6ab78a1b0/ 
https://x.com/ZekeEmanuel 


Chrissy:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinafarr/ 
https://x.com/chrissyfarr 



TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Preview
(00:54) Intro
(02:43) The inspiration behind the book
(04:38) The importance of socialization and shared meals
(07:51) Sustainability versus the short-term hustle
(08:48) The truth about supplements and regulation
(12:22) Sponsor: Arbiter
(12:58) Research on psychedelics and mental health
(14:52) Social determinants of health and environment
(17:20) Diet essentials and the problem with ultra-processed foods
(20:53) The science and practice of intermittent fasting
(23:21) GLP-1 drugs as a breakthrough in healthcare
(27:39) Building healthy food habits in children
(30:21) Political policy and chronic illness
(34:12) Four ways to prevent cognitive decline
(37:52) Addressing the gap in medical education
(42:05) Where to get the book
(42:21) Wrap

Christina Farr

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Christina Farr

Christina Farr is a healthcare writer and investor. Formerly at CNBC and Reuters, she covers digital health, startups, and policy, blending reporting with analysis and investing perspective to help leaders navigate healthcare’s evolving landscape.

New York City

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