The Human Optimization Project

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Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
The bar for human performance is higher than it’s ever been. As a result, we all feel the need to do MORE. At the same time, we are becoming increasingly aware of the value of sleep, rest, recovery, and wellness. Accordingly, we also feel the need to do LESS. If you’re like most people, it can be challenging to reconcile this conflict of feeling the need to do MORE and LESS simultaneously, and that is likely contributing to high rates of burnout and decreased performance. So how do we reconcile these seemingly competing desires? That is where Human Optimization comes in. Human Optimization is the process of achieving more (however you define that for yourself) while simultaneously improving your wellness and well-being. Although it’s not easy, it’s certainly possible. Not only is it possible, but it is becoming increasingly essential. In this Mayo Clinic Talks Mini-Series, we are going to dive into the topic of Human Optimization and will focus on a few key areas including: exercise, nutrition, culture, emotional intelligence, and finding joy in all you do.

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization E66 Become the CEO of your own health with Dr. Shah

12 de agosto de 2026 casimedicos The Human Optimization Project 00:40:27 Comentarios desactivados en Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization E66 Become the CEO of your own health with Dr. Shah

Everyone knows that our health is fundamental to our whole experience of life. So why does it always seem like it’s the first thing to get deprioritized when life gets busy? And when we do try to make it a priority, why does it feel like our efforts don’t lead to meaningful change?

This episode, we’re joined by Dr. Darshan Shah. He’s a surgeon, author, entrepreneur, and host of his own podcast, Extend. And he’s here to help us learn to take control of our health, form healthy habits, and increase our health span.

The three big questions we discuss with Dr. Shah are:

1.How much of our health is shaped by our own actions, mindset, and decisions?

2. Why do so many of us fail to take ownership of our health, and what beliefs or habits are keeping us stuck?

3. What practical steps can we take to assume more ownership of our health and start making better decisions?

Learn more about On Human Optimization and access Pod-Club questions at:

https://ce.mayo.edu/content/mayo-clinic-human-optimization
Instagram: @MayoHumanOptimization
YouTube: On Human Optimization – YouTube
Email: optimize@mayo.edu

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