427 — Emma Tekstra: The Actuary’s Data-Driven Blueprint for Well-Being

427 — Emma Tekstra: The Actuary’s Data-Driven Blueprint for Well-Being

Author: Doctor Podcast Network February 9, 2026 Duration: 1:00:44
Actuaries are paid to understand risk, not feelings—and that mindset shapes this conversation with Emma Tekstra, author of How to Be a Healthy Human. What began as a search for answers for her child led her to question pharmaceutical incentives, wellness dogma, and the stories modern medicine tells about health. This is a sober, data-driven look at why lifestyle, personal responsibility, and critical thinking matter more than protocols—and why real health is often found outside the exam room.

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