Go UnPro: A Doctor’s 52 Week Journey to an Unprocessed Life

Week 8: A Doctor’s 52 Week Journey to an Unprocessed Life   Summary of Key Points, Decisions, and Next Steps from Speaker   Dr. Brent Laartz   Key Points and Decisions:   Experienced a setback during a busy period, leading to less exercise and disrupted sleep schedule   Embracing setbacks as opportunities for renewal and comeback   Aiming for 6 days per week of following the 5 pillars of an unproc...

Week 7: A Doctor’s 52 Week Journey to an Unprocessed Life   Speaker-Organized Summary   Dr. Brent Laartz   Key Points and Decisions   Reported on last week's package-free challenge, which was not fully successful but led to a full package-free day   Acknowledged setbacks around social gatherings and the difficulty of maintaining a package-free week   Emphasized the importance of making whole, heal...

Sunday Science Longevity in Pro Sports 2026_02_08   Summary of Key Points, Decisions, and Next Steps by Speaker   Dr. Brent Laartz   Key Points and Decisions:   Discussed several recent studies on the association between playing professional sports, particularly American football, and longevity.   Highlighted the Copenhagen City Heart Study, which showed that different sports, such as tennis and b...

Week 6: A Doctor’s 52 Week Journey to an Unprocessed Life   Summary of Key Points, Decisions, and Next Steps from Speaker   Dr. Brent Laartz   Key Points and Decisions:   Increased focus on a vegan diet, aiming for 3 days per week of whole food, low-sugar vegan eating Added new exercises like mountain biking and tennis to mix up his workout routine Exploring delta and theta wave entrainment techni...

Sunday Science Entrainment 2026_02_01   Summary of Key Points, Decisions, and Next Steps by Speaker   Dr. Brent Laartz   Key Points and Decisions:   Entrainment involves the use of auditory or visual stimulation to influence brain wave patterns associated with different states of wakefulness, concentration, relaxation, and sleep.   Gamma waves (40 Hz) are associated with concentration and wakefuln...

Week 5: A Doctor’s 52 Week Journey to an Unprocessed Life   Speaker-Organized Summary: Go Unpro Podcast, Week 5   Dr. Brent Laartz   Key Points and Decisions:   Experienced a setback over the holidays with increased alcohol and food intake due to family events and his father's passing   Committed to a "Dry January" to limit alcohol intake and get back on track with his health goals   Discussed the...

Week 4 A Doctor's 52 Week Journey to an Unprocessed Life 1080.m4a   Summary of Key Points, Decisions, and Next Steps by Speaker   Dr. Brent Laartz   Key Points and Decisions:   Focusing on longevity and healthspan, not just cosmetic appearance   Importance of polyphenols, calorie restriction, and certain medications (acarbose, canaglifosin) for longevity   Emphasis on strength, grip strength, and...

Sunday Science Week 1 Microbiome and Cancer  Comprehensive Summary of Key Topics, Insights, and Conclusions Key Topics Colon cancer incidence and mortality Rising incidence of early-onset colon cancer in young people Potential links between diet, microbiome, genetics, and colon cancer development Screening and diagnosis of colon cancer Role of colibactin-producing E. coli and its association with...

The Go UnPro Podcast Sunday Science Week 3 Klotho Gene And Enzyme  Speaker-Organized Summary: Key Points, Decisions, and Next Steps Dr. Brent Laartz Summary of Key Points and Decisions The discussion focuses on a gene and gene product called Klotho, which was discovered in 1997 and is named after the Greek god of fate and destiny. Knockout mice with Klotho upregulation showed a 15-30% longer lifes...

Week 3: A Doctor's 52 Week Journey to an Unprocessed Life   Speaker-Organized Summary: Key Points, Decisions, and Next Steps   Dr. Brent Laartz   Key Points and Decisions: Acknowledged the difficulty of staying motivated during the holidays, but emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Discussed the concept of "holiday heart" and the negative impacts of overconsumption of unhe...

Speaker-Organized Summary: Key Points, Decisions, and Next Steps Dr. Brent Laartz Key Points & Decisions: Continuing the "Go Unpro" journey to an unprocessed life, building on progress from Week 1 Focusing on 4 pillars of longevity: diet, exercise, sleep, and social connection Instituting a low-sugar, high-fiber, mostly plant-based diet Avoiding processed foods, plastic containers, and seed oi...

Summary of Key Points, Decisions, and Next Steps by Speaker Speaker: Dr. Brent W. Laartz Key Points and Decisions: Longevity and health span are the focus, defined as living a long, healthy life into the 90s and beyond. Four key pillars for health span: diet, exercise, sleep, and sense of purpose. Transitioning to a whole, minimally processed, mostly plant-based diet. Incorporating small, achievab...