About this Episode Strategies for Motivating Patients Towards Optimal Health In this enlightening episode, Dr. Sarah Clarke interviews Dr. Ryan Lazarus, author of The Essential Health Playbook and creator of The Lazarus Method. The conversation highlights Dr. Lazarus’  personal health journey and how it shaped his career and the work he’s developed over the past 20+ years. He offers inspiring and effective strategies for meeting patients where they are at; supporting their goals, values, and priorities; and offering tools to help them achieve optimal whole body health. Use the audio player above to listen now! And don't forget to follow and like our podcast channel to stay up-to-date on upcoming podcast episodes. Highlights of the episode include: The four ways people change; finding what motivates each individual to make important health changes is the key to success Gamification as a useful wellness tool Defining priorities, values and goals Finding your true purpose and how it affects one’s health journey Unlocking greater potential with Biohacking Podcast Summary 1:20 Dr. Lazaraus describes his near death experience at 18 while playing indoor soccer that began his health journey and shaped the trajectory of his career 4:00 Digestive issues and type 1 diabetes diagnosis following the accident that destroyed his pancreas 5:30 10 years of frustration using conventional medicine to help with digestive issues and mental health support prompted him to take charge of his own health and find a better way to heal and live a healthy life 7:30 How Dr. Lazarus’ healing journey changed his career path and how he was drawn to Chiropractic Medicine 11:10 Common obstacles people face in finding healthcare; Dr. Lazarus’ role is to explain that there is a holistic evidence-based way to heal 13:20 The Lazarus Method – people change in four different ways; finding what motivates each individual to make important health changes is the key to success 19:00 Change takes time and Gamification is a useful tool– uses engaging athletic/sports language for motivational tools; sets fun micro challenges; individualized approach 25:20 Meeting people where they’re at - How to keep ourselves and patients motivated and engaged to continue to make positive changes towards better health and healthier overall lifestyle; defining priorities, values and goals 28:05 Nutrition and Diet – Ryan describes his EAT Plan (Essentials, Amount, Timing) 32:00 – Flow States, “in the zone” and the importance with long-term health 36:15 – Finding your true purpose and how it affects one’s health journey 41:00 Transition from 20-year clinical practice to writing books and focusing on The Lazarus Method 43:15 Dr. Lazaraus' passion for Human potential – realizing what one is capable of on all levels 46:33 Supporting motivated people ready to unlock the next level of performance, achievement, and potential with Biohacking Strategies 50:00 thelazarusmethod.com offers free wellness tools; The Essential Health Playbook is his latest book This podcast is sponsored by Standard Process About Standard Process - Only at SP