Dr. Marty Makary, a renowned surgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins, public health expert, and a two-time New York Times bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health. They go over topics including the issue of overmedication, weight loss drugs, and the food industrial complex.  Follow Marty, @MartyMakary. 00:00 Introduction 01:04 What are the biggest blind spots in modern medicine today? 02:27 Are preservatives and additives in our food contributing to the rise in chronic diseases? 3:18 What are some simple changes people can make to reduce the biggest risks in their diet? 05:44 Is the profit-driven food industry fueling chronic diseases like diabetes? 07:30 What foods do you prioritize in your diet, and which ones do you try to limit? 08:54 Why is intermittent fasting beneficial? 09:58 What health topics do you think the public knows the most about, and what are some common myths in healthcare? 11:53 What are your thoughts on testosterone replacement therapy? 12:48 Do the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy outweigh the potential drawbacks? 13:15 What do you mean by the chronic disease problem, and how serious is it for society? 17:14 Why do you think basic health advice, like getting good sleep and eating whole foods, is often overlooked? 19:34 How do alcohol and designer drugs like psilocybin and MDMA compare in terms of health impact? 20:59 What are your thoughts on the increasing use of ketamine and MDMA among young people who may choose to drink less? 22:12 What are your thoughts on the potency of modern edibles and their effects, especially on adolescents? 23:00 What do you mean when you say that people shouldn't sign financial documents in emergencies? 24:39 Has the insurance industry's role harmed U.S. healthcare outcomes? 26:35 How can we create a healthier food supply system without relying on heavy government intervention? 27:19 What do you think about GLP-1 drugs? 28:32 Could GLP-1 drugs have a significant impact on societal issues like alcohol consumption and gambling? 29:51 How do you balance a high-pressure job with being a good partner? #scottgalloway #podcast #finance #guthealth #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthyliving #healthyeating #preservativesfree #nutrition #nutritiontips #ushealthcare #glp1medication #chronicdiseases #autism #chronicillness #profg Algebra of happiness: lean into your strengths.  Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: