{"podcast":{"title":"The FAKTR Podcast","slug":"the-faktr-podcast-3746121","podcast_index_feed_id":3746121,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/4869183/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://faktrpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba24fb9ed46050e3c9022a59e3e0b698.jpg","author":"Jessica Riddle, Todd Riddle","episode_count":133,"summary":"Welcome to the FAKTR Podcast, where we talk about the stuff they didn’t teach you in school—how to grow your practice, refine your clinical skills, and get better results for your patients. We’re here to help you navigate the real-world challenges of being a healthcare provider, from delivering top-notch patient care to running a business that doesn’t run you into the ground. Whether you’re fresh out of school or scaling your practice, we’re diving into the hands-on techniques, business strategies, and mindset shifts that set you apart—so you can build a career you love without burning out. If you're ready to learn what works (and what doesn’t) from people who’ve been there, you’re in the right place. If you enjoy the show, be sure to hit the follow button! That's a small way you can help us carry on doing this, thank you for listening. Listen to past episodes and view additional content at faktrpodcast.com . INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATION/ LINKEDIN : https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktr FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconcept THREADS : https://www.threads.net/@faktreducation","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T20:21:35.061799+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121"},"episode":{"title":"#126 - Optimizing Health Span: Longevity, Inflammation, and Immune Resilience with Dr. Robert Silverman","slug":"126-optimizing-health-span-longevity-inflammation-and-immune-resilience-with-dr-robert-silverman","published_at":"2026-04-17T17:23:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121/126-optimizing-health-span-longevity-inflammation-and-immune-resilience-with-dr-robert-silverman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121","url":"https://faktrpodcast.com/","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71414147/faktr127.mp3","summary":"Optimizing Health Span: Longevity, Inflammation, and Immune Resilience with Dr. Robert Silverman In this special look-back episode, we’re revisiting a conversation originally released in 2023 with Dr. Robert Silverman on one of the most important topics in modern healthcare: health span. While this episode was recorded during an earlier phase of the longevity conversation, the core themes remain highly relevant today. In Part 1, Dr. Silverman breaks down the difference between lifespan and health span, why chronic disease continues to shorten quality of life for so many patients, and why clinicians need to think more broadly about the systems that influence long-term vitality, resilience, and recovery. Together, we explore the role of immune resilience, inflammation, the microbiome, mitochondrial health, fascia, vagus nerve tone, muscle mass, and metabolic signaling in healthy aging. Dr. Silverman also shares the biomarkers and clinical concepts he believes deserve more attention when evaluating chronic disease risk, biological aging, and overall patient function. This episode is a valuable revisit for providers who want to think beyond symptom management and better understand the foundations of long-term health and performance. Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or coming back to it with fresh ears, Part 1 sets the stage for a deeper conversation around what it really takes to help patients live longer — and live better. Key Themes in Today’s Episode: The difference between lifespan and health span — and why both matter in clinical practice Why immune resilience may be one of the most important drivers of longevity Biomarkers Dr. Silverman watches when evaluating inflammation, metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, and gut permeability 🔗 RESOURCES & LINK…","meta_description":"Optimizing Health Span: Longevity, Inflammation, and Immune Resilience with Dr. Robert Silverman In this special look-back episode, we’re revisiting a con…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2442,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-faktr-podcast-3746121/episodes/126-optimizing-health-span-longevity-inflammation-and-immune-resilience-with-dr-robert-silverman/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121/126-optimizing-health-span-longevity-inflammation-and-immune-resilience-with-dr-robert-silverman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}