# 060 What This Heart Doctor Wants You to Know Before it's Too Late

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Podcast: [The Health Feast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-health-feast-5905571)
Published: 2026-02-17T17:54:08+00:00
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## Resource

Hey Health Feasters — Have you ever been told your labs are “normal”… and still felt uneasy? Maybe your cholesterol is “a little high.” Your blood pressure is “borderline.” Your doctor says, “Let’s just keep an eye on it.” And at the same time, your social feed is full of people saying cholesterol doesn’t matter. Statins are poison. Carnivore fixes everything. This supplement will solve all your problems. It’s no wonder people feel confused. We’re surrounded by strong opinions and half-truths. And when it comes to heart disease — the number one killer in this country — that confusion carries real consequences. This week on The Health Feast, I sat down with Dr. Andrew Freeman, a cardiologist at National Jewish Health in Denver and former chair of the American College of Cardiology’s Nutrition and Lifestyle Work Group. He’s not just reacting to internet trends. He helped shape the actual guidelines. In this conversation, we talk about: - What actually causes heart disease - What heart disease “reversal” really means (and what it doesn’t) - Whether statins are always necessary - Why lifestyle medicine works and why and when Western medicine still has an important role - And how to lower your risk without falling for fads Dr. Freeman is thoughtful, evidence-driven, and refreshingly human and I know you’re going to love this conversation. So, if you’ve felt stuck between fear-based medicine and internet hype… If you want clarity instead of confusion… If you care about prevention instead of regret… this episode is for you. -------------------------- 🌱 Join the RAK ON Tribe For $11/month (or $99/year), you can join our membership community where we practice this work together. The RAK ON Tribe membership includes: - Live breathwork with Yang - Group strength training with Coa…

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