

268: How to Heal from the Inside Out and Master the Art of Being Well with Dr. Will Cole
Dec 25, 2024
Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine practitioner and New York Times bestselling author, discusses his inspiring journey from rural Pennsylvania to pioneering telehealth medicine. He emphasizes the connection between diet, gut health, and emotional well-being, advocating for small, sustainable lifestyle changes. The conversation also highlights the fight against harmful food dyes in popular cereals while promoting a holistic approach that blends modern diagnostics with ancient practices. Dr. Cole encourages mindfulness and being present as crucial elements for health and happiness.
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Revitalize Memories
- Dr. Cole and Light Watkins reminisce about attending Revitalize, a wellness event in the Sonoran Desert.
- They recall meeting various wellness influencers before they became famous, including Andrew Huberman and Rich Roll.
Unconventional Upbringing
- Growing up in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Cole's family embraced health and nutrition, contrasting with the prevalent Rust Belt diet.
- His bodybuilder father instilled in him an understanding of food's impact on health.
Early Biohacking
- As a teenager, Dr. Cole used his Finish Line paycheck to buy superfoods and herbs, inspired by books like Andrew Weil's '8 Weeks to Optimum Health'.
- He experimented with optimizing his diet, making his family's eating habits seem 'standard American' in comparison.