E215: “Suffering with Meaning” with Dr. Thaddeus Gala

<p>Health and wealth go hand in hand, don’t you think? Unfortunately, our health care system has led this country down this path where there’s sadly a growing obese population. Arguably, the government may also have played a part in the absurd number of COVID-related deaths.</p> <p>If you think you’ve been heavily focusing on wealth-building and that you’re taking your health quite lightly, then be sure to tune in to today’s episode as Dr. Thaddeus Gala shares some awakening insights into today’s U.S. healthcare system as well as how we can create a healthier society.</p> <p>Dr. Thaddeus Gala is a speaker, investor, author, clinician, and founder of Complete Care clinics. One of the defining moments that led him into healthcare was when his mom got sick and was told by the doctors that she was going to spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair. Fast forward to now, Thaddeus has a handful of clinics, and as a CEO, he oversees about 50,000 patients a year. They help people reverse chronic conditions – everything from fibromyalgia, arthritis, migraines to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, etc.</p> <p>Eight years ago, Thaddeus created the entrepreneurial mastermind group called The Guardians, with the goal to bring entrepreneurs together as they maximize their health, grow their wealth, and make an impact.</p> <p><strong>Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What led Thaddeus to healthcare</li> <li>The two branches of medicine</li> <li>The “tail chasing” that happens within the healthcare system</li> <li>Why the universal healthcare system is flawed</li> <li>His thoughts on the free market and capitalism</li> <li>How the government played a part in COVID related deaths</li> <li>Understanding the concept of “suffering with meaning”</li> <li>How common sense has gotten us to where we are now</li> <li>The problem with divorcing science from being politically correct</li> </ul> <p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <p><strong>[02:24] The Problem of O