Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Why Prevention Is the Best Medicine with Dr. Tom Frieden
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Oct 22, 2025 Dr. Tom Frieden, a leading public health expert and former CDC Director, shares insights from his work on preventing global health crises. He discusses the six keys to healthier communities and emphasizes the importance of trust in science. Frieden introduces the 'Cassandra curse,' revealing how misunderstandings hinder public health action. He also highlights effective strategies for communication and addressing vaccine skepticism. The podcast wraps up with actionable health tips, stressing that small lifestyle changes can significantly impact well-being.
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Community-Led Change During Ebola
- Tom Frieden recounts that changing burial practices during the West Africa Ebola epidemic required community leaders to accept and communicate risks.
- Outsiders alone could not change centuries-old traditions, so local leaders became the effective messengers.
Conflicts Undermine Public Health Trust
- Frieden warns that recent CDC actions inserted conflicts of interest and dismantled key programs, impairing trust and capacity.
- Policy changes that appear to target conflicts sometimes serve economic interests and weaken public health protections.
Limit Sugary Drinks In Food Assistance
- Use SNAP waivers to restrict purchase of sugar-sweetened beverages and junk food when public funds provide food.
- Pair restrictions with adequate benefits so people still have enough money for healthy food.
