The Genius Life

The Genius Life

589: Are You Trying Too Hard to Be Healthy? How Optimizing Your Health Can Backfire | Lucy McBride, MD

Aug 12, 2026 · 01:14:52

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Dr. McBride discusses how health optimization can be counterproductive.
Focus on essential health habits and decisions, not obsessive optimization.
Learn to identify what truly matters for your well-being.

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