996: 3 Steps for a Better Life in 2026 – Dr. Uche Odiatu

Every year, you set goals to become healthier. But every year, you fall off the wagon! In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Uche Odiatu, one of ACT’s favorite health and wellness gurus, to share three steps to stay on course to improve your health and life. To learn how to stop overthinking and just start doing, listen to Episode 996 of The Best Practices Show!

Learn More About Dr. Odiatu:

1. Send Dr. Odiatu an email: odiatudmd@gmail.com
2. Follow Dr. Odiatu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitspeakers
3. Learn more on Dr. Odiatu’s website: http://www.druche.com

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Episode Resources:

1. Watch the video version of Episode 996: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos
2. Watch Don't Die by Bryan Johnson: https://www.netflix.com/title/81757532
3. Read Authentic Happiness by Martin E. P. Seligman: https://bookshop.org/p/books/authentic-happiness-using-the-new-positive-psychology-to-realize-your-potential-for-lasting-fulfillment-martin-e-p-seligman/e20d433aad6a6258?ean=9780743222983&next=t
4. Read Molecules of Emotion by Dr. Candace B. Pert: https://bookshop.org/p/books/molecules-of-emotion-the-science-behind-mind-body-medicine-candace-b-pert-ph-d/72da14861c8ec2df?ean=9780684846347&next=t
5. Read Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner: https://bookshop.org/p/books/freakonomics-twentieth-anniversary-edition-a-rogue-economist-explores-the-hidden-side-of-everything-stephen-j-dubner/2681224f2373cb1f?ean=9780063494558&next=t
6. Watch Biographics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Biographics

Main Takeaways:

1. Learn to find joy and happiness in the small things.
2. Don't overthink. Enjoy the process of becoming healthier.
3. Your mind is always eavesdropping, so use positive language.
4. Consistently eat well, sleep well, rest well, and exercise to age gracefully.
5. Continue learning — about anything — to keep your mind young and active.

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

2:25 Act on what you know.

3:38 Why taking action is so difficult.

6:43 Consistency, explained.

9:57 Stop overthinking.

12:55 Four things to be consistent with every day.

15:01 Get enough choline for neuroplasticity.

20:18 The importance of enjoyment.

22:43 Find beauty in the small things.

26:25 How to age gracefully.

29:38 Book recommendations.

34:05 Final thoughts.

35:32 How to get in touch with Dr. Odiatu.

Dr. Uche Odiatu Bio:

Dr. Uche Odiatu has a DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine). He is a professional member of the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), a Certified Personal Trainer (National Strength & Conditioning Association) NSCA, and the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals (canfitpro). He is the co-author of The Miracle of Health (c) 2009 John Wiley (hardcover) & (c) 2015 Harper Collins, and has lectured in Canada, the USA, the Caribbean, the UK, and Europe. He is an invited guest on over 400 TV and radio shows, from ABC 20/20, Canada CTV AM, Breakfast TV, to Magic Sunday Drum FM in Texas. This high-energy healthcare professional has done over 450 lectures in seven countries over the last 15 years.