For Your Own Good › Episode 62

Why Are We Sicker Than Ever? The Dark Truth About America’s Health Crisis

Episode 62 · Jul 14, 2025 · 1h 27m

About this episode

In this episode, I sit down with Albe Tremblay, founder of Superpower, to dive into how America got so sick, and whether AI can save us or make things worse. We explore the rise of chronic illness, how tech might help us live longer, and what it actually takes to stay healthy into your 80s and 90s. If you’ve been wondering whether AI like ChatGPT has a place in your health journey, this conversation might surprise you. In this episode of For Your Own Good, we talk about: Ultra-processed food, whether ChatGPT should be your doctor, and why we blame individuals for problems the system created. Albe breaks down how Superpower is changing the game: Making personalized healthcare actually affordable Giving people 100+ biomarker insights without the $10K concierge price tag Building a platform that keeps your health data private and in your control Creating a brand that makes health feel cool, not clinical #KassidyWarren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warren Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassidywarren/ #AlbeTrenblay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albetremblay Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albetremblay/ Website: https://superpower.com/ Listen to #FYOG Podcast on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-o Watch #FYOG Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1UfWzqSpuL685ReFGn Watch #ForYourOwnGood on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarren

Chapters

  1. 00:00 Intro
  2. 00:35 Why America is sick
  3. 05:32 Why Do Americans Avoid Hospitals, and Who's Profiting From It?
  4. 12:57 Is health care a fundamental human right?
  5. 13:55 Why Does Healthcare Feel So Cold and Expensive?
  6. 17:42 The Future of Healthcare: AI, Virtual Doctors & Smart Tech
  7. 19:22 How Is AI Shaping the Future of Health?
  8. 21:17 AI or Human? And What If AI Actually Heals You?
  9. 24:53 What Will Be Left for Humans After AGI?
  10. 28:10 Will AGI Change Us Forever, Or Help Us Live Better?
  11. 33:03 Can You Trust ChatGPT With Your Health?
  12. 34:39 What's Superpower doing to help us live longer and better?
  13. 36:56 How to Stay Healthy Into Your 80s, Superpower’s Longevity Plan
  14. 45:02 how do wearables fit into the future of AI, health care?

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