Healthy City Initiative

Healthy City Initiative

This is a Podcast led by Gary Brooks, Promoting The Health Summit on March 9th and 10th.

Episodes

  1. Mar 2

    Mayor David Holt on Why Oklahoma City Ranks So Low in Health and Why We Need to Change It

    Oklahoma City consistently ranks near the bottom in national health outcomes. The question is not whether that is true. The question is why.In this candid conversation, Mayor David Holt breaks down the structural realities behind our health challenges. From being one of the largest cities in America by land mass to an over-reliance on the automobile, Oklahoma City was not built for daily movement. When you remove walking from everyday life, the consequences show up in obesity rates, heart disease, and longevity.We discuss:• How car-dependent design impacts public health• Why Oklahoma City’s 620 square miles creates infrastructure challenges• The role of sidewalks, trails, and public wellness facilities• The link between education, income, and long-term health outcomes• How Mayor Cornett’s “This City Is Going on a Diet” campaign broke through nationally• Why business leaders should care about workforce health costs• The opportunity to leverage LA 28 and the Olympic spotlight• The importance of getting health back on the front burnerThis episode is about awareness, leadership, and momentum. If we understand the structural headwinds, we can begin building structural solutions.Mayor Holt shares his support for the Oklahoma Health Summit and the broader Healthy City Initiative as a pathway to reignite this conversation across business, schools, faith communities, and civic leadership.Join us March 9th and 10th in Oklahoma City for the Oklahoma Health Summit.Register today:https://www.healthycityinitiative.com/Let’s get health back on the front burner.

    32 min

  2. Feb 26

    Your Body Is Not Broken: Understanding Nervous System Healing | Laura Miles

    What if your exhaustion, anxiety, inflammation, and burnout are not signs that you are broken, but signs that your nervous system has been protecting you? In this conversation with Laura Miles, we explore how chronic stress reshapes the body and why so many people are stuck in survival mode without realizing it. This episode unpacks what nervous system dysregulation really means, how trauma and long-term stress alter physiology, and why healing requires more than mindset shifts alone. We discuss the difference between coping and regulating, how the body stores stress, and why learning to create safety in the body is foundational for real, sustainable health. From fight, flight, and freeze responses to practical awareness tools, this episode connects the dots between emotional health and physical well-being. If you have tried to think your way into better health but still feel wired, tired, or overwhelmed, this conversation offers a different path forward. Laura Miles brings clarity, science, and compassion to a topic that affects nearly every modern adult. Understanding your nervous system may be the missing piece in your healing journey.

    57 min

  3. Feb 19

    The Healthy City Playbook: Data, Leadership, and Community Momentum | Betsy Price

    What if a city decided it was done being unhealthy? In this powerful conversation, former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price shares how one of the largest cities in America transformed its trajectory by focusing on movement, community, data, and gentle nudges instead of mandates. We unpack: • How Fort Worth launched a citywide healthy community initiative• Why data must drive change, and how Gallup well-being surveys shifted momentum• How businesses reduced healthcare costs and absenteeism• Why sidewalks, streetlights, trails, and playground access matter more than we think• How faith leaders, schools, and corporations became partners in prevention• The power of engaging kids to transform entire families• Why health is about adding life to your years, not just years to your life• How city leadership can inspire grassroots movement without forcing behavior This episode is a blueprint for Oklahoma City. If Fort Worth could move the needle as one of the largest cities in America, Oklahoma City can too. But it takes champions, coalition-building, business engagement, faith partnership, and a commitment to prevention. That is exactly what the Oklahoma Health Summit is about. On March 9th and 10th in Oklahoma City, we are bringing together leaders in health, policy, business, AI, longevity, and prevention to chart a healthier future for our state. If you care about workforce health, lower healthcare costs, stronger neighborhoods, and building a healthier next generation, you need to be in the room. Register today:https://www.healthycityinitiative.com/ March 9th and 10thOklahoma City Let’s change the trajectory of our city.

    56 min

  4. Feb 17

    Hormones, Heart Disease, and Prevention: What Women Have Been Missing | Tara Scott

    What if one of the biggest gaps in modern healthcare is how we treat women’s hormones? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Tara Scott shares how infertility, menopause, heart disease, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic stress are deeply connected, and why most women are not getting the evaluation or education they deserve. We unpack: • Why 80% of OBGYNs feel ill-equipped to treat menopause• The truth about the 2001 WHI study and how hormone therapy was misrepresented• The real difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones• Why estrogen has a protective effect on heart health• The connection between inflammation, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease• How stress and cortisol silently damage long-term health• Why prevention must start before menopause• The importance of advanced lipid testing, insulin screening, and early cardiometabolic detection This conversation goes beyond hormones. It is about prevention. It is about empowerment. It is about helping women connect the dots between brain fog, weight gain, migraines, mood changes, sleep disruption, and long-term disease risk. Dr. Scott will be speaking at the Oklahoma Health Summit on March 9th and 10th in Oklahoma City, where we are bringing together leaders in longevity, AI, prevention, and personalized medicine to help Oklahoma shift from reactive care to proactive health. If we want Oklahoma to move from near the bottom of national health rankings to becoming a leader in prevention, this is the conversation we need. 📍 March 9th and 10th📍 Oklahoma City🎟️ Register today: https://www.healthycityinitiative.com/ Prevention starts with awareness. And awareness starts here.

    55 min

  5. Feb 13

    Can We Slow Aging? The Real Science Behind Longevity | Matt Kaeberlein ​

    What if we have been fighting disease the wrong way all along? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Matt Kaeberlein breaks down one of the most important shifts happening in modern medicine: targeting biological aging instead of chasing one disease at a time. Instead of waiting for heart disease, cancer, or dementia to show up, what if we could delay them all by addressing the root driver, aging biology itself? We explore: • The difference between lifespan and healthspan• Why most Americans are losing 15 to 20 healthy years• The truth about rapamycin and longevity science• The dangers of supplement overload and deceptive marketing• Why most consumer biological age tests are statistically meaningless• How AI and better biomarker tracking can reshape primary care• Why dogs may be the bridge to human longevity breakthroughs• How cities can realistically improve population health at scale This conversation is grounded in real science, not hype. It is about reclaiming your lost decades, becoming a partner in your healthcare, and investing in the one asset that matters most, your health. Dr. Kaeberlein will be speaking at the Oklahoma Health Summit on March 9th and 10th in Oklahoma City alongside other leading voices in longevity science, AI, and preventive healthcare. If you care about increasing healthspan, reducing chronic disease, and helping Oklahoma move from one of the least healthy states in the country to one of the healthiest, this is where it starts. 📍 March 9th and 10th📍 Oklahoma City🎟️ Register today: https://www.healthycityinitiative.com/ Let’s build a healthier Oklahoma together.

    1h 16m

  6. Feb 11

    From Patient to Partner: Using AI to Take Control of Your Health | Feras Gharfeh

    What if artificial intelligence could help you become a better patient, ask better questions, and build a truly personalized health strategy? In this episode of Orchestrating Health, we dive into the real role AI should play in medicine. Not as a replacement for doctors, but as a powerful instrument in your healthcare orchestra. We explore: • How AI can help you measure and manage your health using real data• Why better questions lead to better outcomes• The power of wearables and how to actually use that data• The future of digital twin technology and personalized pharmaceuticals• The opportunities and dangers of AI in mental health• Why AI may become the great equalizer in healthcare access This conversation is about empowerment. It is about moving from passive patient to informed partner. It is about leveraging technology to improve sleep, nutrition, longevity, and long-term quality of life. These ideas will be expanded live at the Oklahoma Health Summit on March 9th and 10th in Oklahoma City. You will hear from leading scientists, physicians, and technology experts on how AI, longevity science, mental health strategy, and personalized medicine are reshaping the future of healthcare. If you care about living longer, living better, and helping Oklahoma become one of the healthiest cities in the country, this event is for you. Register today at:https://www.healthycityinitiative.com/ March 9th and 10thOklahoma City Let’s build a healthier future together

    46 min

  7. Feb 7

    Peace Before Performance: Why Your Body Will Not Heal Until Your Life Does | Jeremie Kubicek

    What if the real reason your health goals keep stalling has nothing to do with discipline, diet, or workouts?In this conversation, we unpack the hidden connection between stress, identity, and long-term health. We explore why chronic stress quietly shuts down the body’s ability to heal, why most people treat symptoms instead of systems, and why peace must come before performance if real change is going to last.This episode dives into how self-awareness, personality wiring, and unresolved chaos shape our physical health, emotional resilience, sleep, nutrition, and motivation. We talk about dismantling stress at its roots, identifying the five key areas where chaos shows up in life, and why working on your life must come before working on your body.This is not about hacks or quick fixes. It is about radically reorganizing your life so your body can finally respond the way it was designed to.These ideas will be expanded live at the Oklahoma Health Summit, where leaders, scientists, and health experts will gather to help individuals take ownership of their health journey and build a sustainable path forward.📍 March 9th and 10th📍 Oklahoma City🎟️ Register today at https://www.healthycityinitiative.com/If you are serious about Living Better, this conversation is your starting point.

    58 min
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This is a Podcast led by Gary Brooks, Promoting The Health Summit on March 9th and 10th.

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