{"podcast":{"title":"The Health Feast","slug":"the-health-feast-5905571","podcast_index_feed_id":5905571,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/0h68wSyr.rss","website_url":"http://www.rakyourlife.com/podcast","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/75faf95d-0d41-4615-985b-e4ad88bcdcd7/logos/1838ea15-69eb-4cbe-86ab-d34146f3a01a.jpeg","author":"Dr. Rak","episode_count":67,"summary":"The Health Feast is a podcast about making good health feel joyous, communal, and abundant—like a feast. Hosted by Dr. Rak (short for Rakesh Jotwani), a board-certified internist and Lifestyle Medicine physician, the show dives deep into what truly supports well-being in real life. Each episode, Dr. Rak talks with physicians, chefs, athletes, artists, and changemakers who are redefining what it means to be healthy—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Conversations are rooted in science, but never lose sight of heart, culture, and lived experience. Whether you’re working to reverse chronic disease, reconnect with purpose, or simply show up for your life with more energy, The Health Feast offers practical tools, fresh perspectives, and stories that nourish. New episodes weekly. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Live well and RAK ON.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-04T20:19:26.255150+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-health-feast-5905571"},"episode":{"title":"059 RAK ON: Why You’re Overcomplicating Your Health, and What to Do Instead","slug":"059-rak-on-why-you-re-overcomplicating-your-health-and-what-to-do-instead","published_at":"2026-02-04T17:44:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-health-feast-5905571/059-rak-on-why-you-re-overcomplicating-your-health-and-what-to-do-instead","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-health-feast-5905571","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7722b53b42bad3b83ac126081d2b4bedbe90f62280d5714318f7b464ad6bbf8d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5OTQ0MDY5Yi01N2YxLTRjODMtOGRmZi1kYmUwMjg2MWRmNDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3NWZhZjk1ZC0wZDQxLTQ2MTUtOTg1Yi1lNGFkODhiY2RjZDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MzdiMTE0OWIzOGVlZjAwMGJjNzQ1YjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4Mzg2ZjUzZDM0MGJmYWQ0YzNjODdmL3RoZS1oZWFsdGgtZmVhc3QtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTRfXzE4LTUwLTQ1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7722b53b42bad3b83ac126081d2b4bedbe90f62280d5714318f7b464ad6bbf8d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5OTQ0MDY5Yi01N2YxLTRjODMtOGRmZi1kYmUwMjg2MWRmNDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3NWZhZjk1ZC0wZDQxLTQ2MTUtOTg1Yi1lNGFkODhiY2RjZDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MzdiMTE0OWIzOGVlZjAwMGJjNzQ1YjYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4Mzg2ZjUzZDM0MGJmYWQ0YzNjODdmL3RoZS1oZWFsdGgtZmVhc3QtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTRfXzE4LTUwLTQ1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"Is getting healthier burning you out? Hey Health Feasters — Ever feel like you’re doing everything for your health… and it’s still not working? You’re meal prepping. Following a complicated workout split. Tracking macros. Taking supplements. Watching reels about cold plunges, red light therapy, and blood sugar spikes. And somehow… you’re exhausted. Burned out. Not even sure what’s working anymore. This week on The Health Feast, I’m back with Nick Smoot— my coach, a writer, and one of the clearest thinkers I know when it comes to keeping health simple. We explore why so many of us fall into the trap of over-optimizing — chasing hacks, piling on complexity, and never sticking with anything long enough to see results. Nick unpacks the power of doing fewer things better, and why most people need to standardize before they optimize — in their workouts, their nutrition, and their habits. So, if you’re tired of starting over, this conversation will help you clear the noise and get back to what actually works. Live well and RAK ON, – Dr. Rak 👊🏽 Follow Nick Smoot: Instagram: @smoot_fit Substack Newsletter: smootfit.substack.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/smootfit 🌱 Join the RAK ON Tribe If you’re looking for ongoing support — not just inspiration — the RAK ON Tribe is where we practice this work together. Membership includes: Monthly live breathwork with Yang Group strength training with Coach Alexander Cook-alongs and live events with Dr. Rak A growing library of replays, resources, and recipes A supportive, encouraging community $11/month or $99/year First month free with code RAKON Learn more and join the RAK ON Tribe Timestamps 00:00 – Why health feels harder than it should 01:53 – The trap of overcomplicating your routine 06:24 – “Standardize before you optimize” 12:18 – In…","meta_description":"Is getting healthier burning you out? Hey Health Feasters — Ever feel like you’re doing everything for your health… and it’s still not working? 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