In this episode, Dr. Nestor Rodriguez joins Eric Malzone to unpack what the future of health, fitness, and medicine really looks like—and why the traditional healthcare model is falling short. Dr. Rodriguez shares the origin story of Carbon World Health, a fully integrated model that blends medical care, fitness, recovery, hormones, aesthetics, and longevity under one roof. Drawing from his background in emergency medicine, work with professional athletes, and experience inside broken hospital systems, he explains why we've normalized suboptimal health—and how data-driven, personalized care can change that. The conversation dives into hormones, labs, VO₂ max, recovery, peptides, telehealth, and why accountability matters more than any tool. They also explore the growing role of AI, the rise of longevity culture, and what true collaboration between the medical and fitness industries should look like moving forward.

🔥 Optimizing health instead of accepting "normal" is the real goal 🧠 Data matters more than trends—labs, body composition, VO₂ max, and recovery tell the real story 🏋️ Fitness works best when integrated with medical insight, not treated as an afterthought ⏱️ Consistency and accountability beat motivation every time 💉 Hormones and longevity tools only work when the foundation is right 🤝 The future of health depends on real collaboration between doctors and fitness professionals 📊 AI is a tool, not a replacement—context and expertise still matter 🗓️ Your calendar and habits reveal what you truly prioritize about your health

Dr. Nestor Rodriguez - From Academic Medicine to Telehealth Scale: Carbon World Health's Medical-Fitness Integration Model