Why Modern Health Advice Is Failing You | Dr. Jonathan Schoeff

What actually helps you live longer—and what’s just being sold to you? Dr. Jonathan Schoeff joins Bruce Colero on the Be Great Podcast to explore longevity, biohacking, fasting, and the business behind modern health optimization.From building muscle and avoiding overtraining to understanding inflammation and visceral fat, this conversation examines how we approach health, performance, and aging. Are we focusing on the habits that matter—or getting distracted by the next expensive treatment?Dr. Schoeff shares his perspective on peptides, GLP-1 medications, gene therapy, heart disease, and the financial incentives shaping the health industry. We also discuss intermittent fasting, age-related muscle loss, cardiovascular fitness, and why maintaining weight loss can be more complicated than simply telling someone to eat less.An honest conversation about pursuing a longer, stronger life—and questioning the promises being sold along the way.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro03:57 Biohacking at 5804:58 The Real Cost of Overtraining17:55 Doing Hard Things and Brain Health20:18 Is Comfort Holding Men Back?24:24 Understanding Heart Disease29:15 Fasting and Its Role in Health31:08 Muscle and Longevity31:51 CRP, Inflammation, and Big Pharma33:37 Visceral Fat and Inflammation36:35 Gene Therapy and Playing God45:01 Dr. Schoeff’s Personal Loss54:27 Peptide Science vs. Human Reality58:09 Understanding GLP-1 Half-Life1:01:33 The Business Behind the Peptide Industry1:07:02 Peptides and Big Pharma1:15:41 Hip Fracture Risks in Older Adults1:16:27 Muscle Loss, Aging, and Falls1:18:57 How Quickly Do Cardio Gains Disappear?1:22:53 The Farmer’s Carry and Longevity1:39:36 Questioning Longevity Gurus1:42:50 A Closer Look at 24-Hour Fasting1:55:29 Fasting Results and Success-Rate Claims1:59:49 Rethinking “Calories In, Calories Out”2:01:45 The Biggest Loser’s Untold Story2:03:08 Why Your Body Fights Your DietSubscribe to the Be Great Podcast for more conversations that challenge conventional thinking.What’s one health trend you think deserves more scrutiny? Let us know in the comments.This episode shares the guest’s perspectives for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise, supplements, or medications.#Longevity #Biohacking #BeGreatPodcast