Ep. 331 | Why Wellness Plans Fail & A Simple Framework to Find One that Works for You with Kerri Masutto, MD

Jul 19

Is your health plan actually set up for success? In a world full of enticing marketing claims and quick fixes, it can be hard to choose a wellness program that delivers real results. This week on The Blueprint, functional medicine expert Dr. Kerri Masutto reveals her insider framework to cut through the noise and find health solutions that genuinely meet your needs. With over 13 years of clinical experience, Dr. Masutto has led medical teams at top digital health startups. Now, she’s sharing smart advice to protect you from getting ripped off and disappointed.

Dr. Masutto walks you through key questions for identifying your true health goals, including:

What life impact are you trying to solve for?
What can you do yourself before medical intervention?
How quickly do you need a solution?
What level of improvement would you be satisfied with?

She then covers the four investments you must evaluate before committing: time, energy, motivation, and money. Dr. Masutto explains why aligning a health plan with your actual willingness to engage is crucial.

Tune in to gain a framework to:

Clarify your health objectives
Research options appropriately
Ask providers the right questions
Pick a plan that fits your lifestyle
Iterate continually until you see real change
Empower yourself to make smart wellness choices and create customs plans optimized for your needs.

ABOUT Kerri Masutto, MD

Dr. Kerri Masutto is a board-certified physician and Functional Medicine expert with more than 13 years of experience. After spending the past 4+ years leading clinical teams at high-growth, early-stage digital health startups, she's now focusing on educating busy professionals who want a systematic approach to wellness.

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST

The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

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