1470: Living a Full Healthy Life: Mindful Eating That Boosts Energy and Well-Being with Dr. Akil Taher

Monday, November 10, 2025

Dr. Akil Taher, MD, is a physician, author, and septuagenarian athlete who transformed his life after undergoing open heart surgery at age 61. Previously living with chronic illness, unhealthy habits, and a challenging family history of heart disease, he transitioned from a sedentary lifestyle to running marathons, climbing mountains, and embracing a whole food, plant-based diet.

In this episode of the Marketer of the Day Podcast, Dr. Taher shares insights from his book, Open Heart: The Transformational Journey of a Doctor Who, After Bypass Surgery at 61, Ran Marathons and Climbed Mountains. He discusses the importance of nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and social connections for a vibrant, purposeful life. Dr. Taher outlines the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and offers practical advice for adopting a plant-based diet, exercising regularly, and managing stress. He highlights that age is not a barrier to change and promotes patient and consistent development of supportive relationships, physical and mental activity, and sustainable lifestyle changes.

Quotes:

''Adversity can be your worst enemy or your best friend. After my surgery, it became my best friend and transformed me.”

“Let’s not have perfection be the enemy of good. Start slow—be a flexitarian and make small, sustainable changes.”

“Age is not a limiting factor. Many people change their lives entirely even at 70, 80, or 90 years old.”

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