Preventive Healthcare for a Healthier Future with Dr. Charles Svendsen, MD, MBA (Ep. 10)

Most people don't think much about their health until something feels wrong. By then, many of the decisions available years earlier have already disappeared. In this episode, Jon Meyer sits down with Dr. Charles Svendsen, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer of Astride Health, to discuss how preventive healthcare changes the way we think about aging, chronic disease, and long-term wellbeing. They explore why today's healthcare system often rewards treatment instead of prevention, how advanced testing can identify risks years earlier, why lasting behavioral change takes time, and how investing in your health today may reduce physical and financial costs later in life. The discussion also covers practical first steps, evidence-based testing, and the importance of building habits that support health for decades. Key takeaways: Why preventive healthcare focuses on identifying health risks before symptoms or diagnoses appear How advanced biomarkers can reveal concerns years before traditional medicine intervenes Why long-term coaching and accountability often matter more than annual checkups alone How investing in healthier habits today may reduce future medical costs and complications Why consistent behavioral changes create meaningful improvements over months instead of days And more! Resources: Die With Zero by Bill Perkins https://www.amazon.com/Die-Zero-Getti... Atomic Habits by James Clear https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-... Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Bets-... Connect with Jon Meyer: BGM http://bgm360.com LinkedIn: Jon Meyer   / jontmeyer   jmeyer@BGM360.com Schedule a Meeting https://calendly.com/bgmwealthjmeyer Connect with Charles Svendsen: LinkedIn: Charles Svendsen   / charles-svendsen-md   Website: Astride Health https://www.astridehealth.us/ About Our Guest: Dr. Charles Svendsen, MD, MBA, is the Chief Medical Officer of Astride Health, where he focuses on preventive medicine, longevity, and helping patients reduce their risk of chronic disease through proactive, evidence-based care. His approach combines advanced diagnostics, personalized health strategies, and ongoing coaching to empower individuals to take ownership of their long-term health. Passionate about education and sustainable lifestyle change, Dr. Charles Svendsen works to help people identify health risks early and build habits that support healthier, longer lives.