Taking Control of Your Health

Canada's healthcare system was built as a safety net for emergencies—but that net is fraying. With 6.5 million Canadians lacking a family doctor, 27-week specialist wait times, and billions spent on bureaucracy instead of care, the hard truth is this: nobody is coming to save you.

In this episode, I break down the three stages of taking control of your own health.

Stage 1: Literacy. You need to know what actually works—and how to filter real science from influencer jargon. When in doubt, start simple: move 30 minutes a day, get protein at every meal, sleep 8 hours, and cut sugar. Try it for 30 days and track how you feel.

Stage 2: Habit Formation. Knowing isn't enough—you have to do the work. Most people fail here because they're waiting for the perfect time, the perfect gym, or the perfect plan. Those are just excuses. The clock is ticking. Start tonight.

Stage 3: Self-Advocacy. You need to track your own health markers—VO2 max, strength, blood glucose, resting heart rate, blood pressure, and more—and bring that data to healthcare professionals yourself. Own your chart. Own your data.

I've created a free health tracking spreadsheet to help you get started. Download it at the link in the show notes.

If you want help improving any of these metrics, book a free No-Sweat Intro at catalystgym.com. Stop waiting. Take control. Your health is your responsibility—and it starts now.