Supporting Longevity with Purpose, Plants, and Science | Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Mussallem + IM8’s David Vanderveen | Ep. 58

In this deeply inspiring episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada is joined by Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician from Mayo Clinic and a two-time cancer survivor who defied the odds of stage IV disease to return to medicine with more purpose than ever before.

Dr. Mussallem shares her incredible journey of healing—both as a patient and as a doctor—highlighting how nutrition, movement, faith, community, and mindset work synergistically to reverse disease and ignite long-term vitality. Her philosophy of "whole-person care" challenges conventional medicine by integrating evidence-based lifestyle practices into clinical treatment.

Also featured in this episode is David Vanderveen, who is serving as an independent director on the Board of Directors of Prenetics Global Limited, the parent company of IM8. With over 30 years of experience in the beverage, nutrition, and technology sectors, Vanderveen brings a wealth of expertise to the company.

David shares his perspective on how performance, spirituality, and global wellness culture intersect, and how products like IM8 are designed to optimize human function at a cellular level. Together, he and Dr. Mussallem explore the link between personal transformation and a broader shift in healthcare: one rooted in prevention, purpose, and empowerment.

This conversation is a masterclass in:

• Reversing illness through lifestyle medicine
• Aligning spiritual purpose with physical healing
• Understanding how supplement innovation like IM8 supports longevity
• Building a wellness-first healthcare system for the future

Whether you're facing health challenges, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to live a longer, more meaningful life—this episode will leave you inspired to become the CEO of your own health.

Dr. Dawn Mussallem

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David Vanderveen

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