Today, we have an extra-special episode recorded live at an Eudemonia event in West Palm Beach in November 2024. I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, an ICU-attending physician in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Kyeremanteng is particularly attuned to middle-aged women and is interested in preventative care and metabolic health. Across social media channels, he is known affectionately as Dr. K.
In our discussion, we spoke at length about fear-based decision-making and medicine, looking at the impact of allopathic care models and lifestyle-related diseases, the impact of hospitalizations and big-gun antibiotic therapy, and the trauma of being hospitalized in the ICU. We also dove into the role of the microbiome, exploring lifestyle, the challenges of changing the medical system, and the concept of knowing better and doing better as a clinician. We closed the conversation by discussing the Women's Health Initiative and the subsequent prescribing changes in the wake of that study, the role of advocacy, and end-of-life decisions.
You will not want to miss this invaluable conversation with the delightfully charming and insightful Dr K.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
How fear-based decisions in the ICU can lead to over-testing and misdiagnoses
Why it’s essential to be clear and focused when making important decisions in high-stress situations
Common lifestyle-related issues that drive many individuals to the ICU
How metabolic health links to mental illness
Smoking and lung health and other conditions like emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Potential long-term effects of antibiotic overuse
Why a healthy microbiome is essential for preventing chronic diseases
Challenges of changing existing medical practices
The long-term impact of the Women's Health Initiative on women's health
How HRT can improve women's quality of life
Importance of having end-of-life conversations with loved ones
Bio:
Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng is an ICU physician, productivity expert, and health and wellness advocate. He is the author of "Unapologetic Leadership," which promotes decisive and authentic leadership principles. Dr. Kyeremanteng also hosts the popular podcast "Solving Healthcare," where he discusses innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. His work is driven by a commitment to equitable access to care and reducing healthcare costs while enhancing quality. Dr. Kyeremanteng is an active social media presence and leverages AI in his work to further his mission of relieving suffering and promoting health.
“Most doctors like to think in categories or black and white. They don’t think in the personalization kind of approach.”
-Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng
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Disclaimer:
This episode was recorded at Eudemonia. The creators retain full rights to use the footage and audio across their platforms, including podcast distribution, YouTube, and social media. With permission, portions of this recording may also appear in Eudemonia's non-commercial catalog behind an email wall, with a link back acknowledging the recording location.
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