Is modern wellness missing the point? with Dr. Adam Hotchkiss

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📚 SUMMARY

In this conversation, Adam Hotchkiss shares his journey from podiatry to health optimization, emphasizing the importance of returning to basic human needs for health. He discusses the pitfalls of modern wellness practices, the nuances of nutrition, and the significance of intuitive eating. The conversation also touches on hormonal health, particularly for women, and the spiritual aspects of food and eating. Ultimately, Adam advocates for a more holistic approach to health that incorporates both modern science and ancestral wisdom.🤝CONNECT with Dr. Adam HotchkissInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drhotchWebsite(s): ⁠https://www.algorx.ai (use code BABE for 10% off)

https://stan.store/drhotch🫀ABOUTDr. Adam Hotchkiss, known to many as Dr. Hotch, is a former foot and ankle surgeon who left clinical practice after becoming disillusioned with the reactive nature of modern medicine—often finding himself amputating feet due to entirely preventable disease. He went on to become a leading authority in human and hormone optimization, but even in that world, he saw a growing trend of people trying to biohack their way to health with pills, trackers, and shortcuts—forgetting the foundational tenets of being human.

That realization drove him to reorient his mission: helping people return to what the body has always needed—whole foods nutrient dense foods, connection to sunlight and nature, real movement, and spiritual grounding. As the founder of algorx, he’s now building a transparent, non-coercive model of healthcare rooted in autonomy, honesty, and deep human biology—offering direct-to-consumer labs, personalized coaching, and a stripped-down path to real health.

🤓 TAKEAWAYS🌷Adam Hotchkiss transitioned from podiatry to health optimization.

🌷The importance of returning to basic human needs for health.

🌷Many people overlook fundamental health practices in favor of biohacking.

🌷Intuitive eating requires a foundation of healthy habits.

🌷Seed oils may contribute to chronic inflammation.

🌷Women often face hormonal issues that are overlooked in traditional medicine.

🌷Cooking and preparing food can enhance health outcomes.

🌷Presence and intentionality in eating can improve well-being.

🌷Modern wellness often misses the point of basic human needs.

🌷Connection with food and community is essential for health.⌛ CHAPTERS

00:00 The Power of Too Much Grimoire

04:53 Introduction to Dr. Adam Hotchkiss

07:28 Journey into Medicine and Wellness

11:12 Is Modern Wellness Missing the Point?

16:15 The Philosophy of Health and Wellness

22:39 Intuition in Health Choices

26:50 Understanding Seed Oils vs. Seeds

31:12 Simplifying Health for the Everyday Person

33:50 Insulin Resistance and Women's Health

44:07 Understanding Nutritional Choices

47:33 The Importance of Whole Foods

51:04 Rewiring Our Relationship with Food

53:52 Spiritual Connection to Food

01:01:03 Navigating the Liminal Space of Wellness

01:07:03 Outro

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