Conversations Dr Rangan Chatterjee on health and healing in a hectic world
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Jul 17, 2025 
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, a physician and author known for his work in lifestyle medicine, shares insights on the interconnectedness of health and happiness. He discusses the importance of lifestyle choices in managing health crises, revealing how personal experiences, like his son's health challenges, shaped his understanding. Listeners learn about the four pillars of health: food, movement, sleep, and relaxation. Chatterjee also reflects on achieving authentic happiness by aligning values with actions, encouraging a deeper fulfillment beyond fleeting pleasures.
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Father’s Grueling Doctor Journey
- Rangan Chatterjee grew up watching his doctor father work exhausting hours, often sleeping only three nights a week.
- This relentless pattern deeply influenced Rangan's awareness of work-life balance and health.
Immigrant Father's Duty-Driven Work
- Rangan’s dad immigrated from India and worked long hours driven by duty to family, including extended relatives back home.
- Despite health costs, his commitment to providing the best education shaped Rangan’s upbringing.
Achievement Linked to Love
- High childhood academic expectations instilled the belief that love depended on achievement.
- This pressure shaped Rangan’s lifelong struggle with contentment despite external success.
