Positive On Publishing Podcast

In this episode, you’ll hear the story of a physician who lived according to a “Type A” schedule, until he suffered from angina and needed bypass surgery. It was at this point, when he was being wheeled into the operating room, that he decided to turn this setback into a comeback. This comeback came in the form of a dramatic transformation in mind, body, and spirit. Today’s guest, Dr. Akil Taher, tells his story and provides his recommendations for transformational healing in his book Open Heart: The Transformational Journey of a Doctor Who, After Bypass Surgery at 61, Ran Marathons and Climbed Mountains. The interview yields a dozen “fun nuggets” about wellness, life, and transformation: #1: Heart disease is the number one killer, but can be prevented and reversed. #2: Living long is one thing, but living long and well is another. #3: Pursue the American dream, but do so in balance (health & wellness with the pursuit of material possessions). #4: You can turn a setback into a comeback. #5: Pain is a mess