The Genius Life 547: How to Become the CEO of Your Own Biology, and Stop Outsourcing Your Health | Darshan Shah, MD
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Feb 2, 2026 
Dr. Darshan Shah, board-certified surgeon and founder/CEO of NextHealth, focuses on personalized preventive medicine and longevity. He argues for taking control of your biology with mindset shifts and early data. Short conversations cover key biomarkers, cheap home monitoring tools, when to use CGMs, and practical stacks and triage for prioritizing therapies.
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Healthcare Is Catastrophe Insurance
- The Western medical system is designed as catastrophe insurance, not prevention.
- Become the CEO of your biology by building a separate health maintenance system.
Symptoms Come Too Late
- Symptoms are lagging indicators that often appear after years of dysfunction.
- Get ahead with early data and biomarkers to change trajectory before symptoms show.
Monitor Biomarkers Like KPIs
- Track core biomarkers regularly and learn optimal ranges, not just disease cutoffs.
- Check them more frequently and monitor trend lines like a CEO tracks KPIs.