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Opt-Out for Simple Longevity with Kara Foster

Kara Foster, OD

Opt Out with Kara Foster, OD is a podcast about simple longevity, in health, in healthcare, and in the communities we live in. In a world that makes health feel complicated, rushed, and overwhelming, this show offers a quieter path forward. Dr. Kara Foster, optometrist and direct care provider, explores the science behind simple habits that support lasting health, why modern life often leaves us feeling older and more disconnected than we should, and how relationship-based care can help cut

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00:18:37

Why Modern Life Is Making Us Feel Older Than We Are

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2026/01/12

As we step into a new year, many of us are carrying a quiet question, why do I feel older, more tired, or less like myself than I expected?In this episode, Dr. Kara Foster shares what she’s seen over nearly 20 years in the exam room, how modern life is subtly working against our health, and why this isn’t a personal failure. Through the lens of eye care, lifestyle medicine, and real conversations with patients, she explores how food, stress, healthcare, and community design all connect, and how

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00:22:32

Escaping the Matrix

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2025/12/12

What if the healthcare system isn’t broken, but working exactly as designed?In this episode of Opt Out, Dr. Kara Foster breaks down Direct Care, a growing movement that removes insurance companies from the exam room and restores the doctor-patient relationship.Building on last week’s episode about the food matrix and chronic inflammation, this conversation explains:how modern healthcare shifted from relationship-based care to corporate controlwhy insurance-based medicine cannot prioritize

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00:19:58

Breaking Free from the Food Matrix

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2025/12/05

What if your cravings, your energy, and even your daily “choices” aren’t actually choices at all? What if you’re living inside an invisible system designed to hijack your biology for profit?In this episode, Dr. Kara Foster pulls back the curtain on the real forces shaping our health, from dopamine-driven food engineering to chronic stress, inflammation, and the cultural habits that keep Americans tired, sick, and convinced it’s their fault.This isn’t sci-fi. It’s science. And it’s empowering.You’ll

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00:19:18

Opt Out, Reach Out: How Quiet Service Protects Health

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2025/11/25

The holidays can be loud, and sometimes the pressure to perform drowns out what actually helps. In this episode I pull a field moment from clinic work, unpack what Blue Zones and the Harvard Study of Adult Development teach us about connection, and explain why small, repeated acts of service change how you feel and how your body holds up over time.No grand gestures, no guilt. Three tiny, time-boxed actions you can try to help make you feel more alive this week.

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00:19:27

The Cancer You Never Get

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2025/11/15

Why are we pouring billions into cancer treatment while staying silent about the fact that up to half of all cancers are preventable? In this powerful episode, Dr. Kara Foster, fresh off her town council win and optometry conference reconnections, dives into the hard truth about lifestyle-driven cancers. From the heartbreaking reality of cancer night at a Carolina Hurricanes game to evidence-backed prevention strategies, Kara breaks down the most preventable cancers and how you can take action

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00:20:08

Clear Vision for Healthy Towns, One Step at a Time!

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2025/11/02

I’m Dr. Kara Foster, and in this episode I blend Blue Zones research with local, doable town-council actions to make Holly Springs healthier, happier, and more connected. I open with why I’m doing this, from exam-room stories to my hopes for my daughter, then move into concrete policy ideas you can support. You’ll get a three-tier plan with quick wins, medium-term projects, and long-term goals, plus measurement ideas, funding options, and simple ways to help.Key takeaways:• Practical Complete

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00:23:31

The Health Benefits of Being Your Authentic Self (in...

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2025/10/21

What if the most powerful health habit isn’t a supplement, a workout, or a diet, but truth?In this episode, Dr. Kara Foster explores the biological, emotional, and societal impact of authenticity. From stress hormones and heart-rate variability to community trust and connection, she breaks down how pretending affects your body, and why being your real self might be the most overlooked medicine of all. Kara shares insights from her work in healthcare and local leadership, blending science, story, and

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00:38:10

How to Speak Up and Be Heard: The Science and Soul of...

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2025/10/15

What if the simple act of using your voice could improve your health, your happiness, and your community?In this inspiring deep dive, Dr. Kara Foster explores the neuroscience of courage, the psychology of fear, and the ripple effect of one brave voice. Learn how speaking up activates your brain’s reward centers, lowers stress hormones, and even lengthens life expectancy.You’ll walk away with: • A five-step framework for finding your voice and following through • Tools for staying calm when facing

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00:22:00

Our Health Care Is in Crisis - Join Me and Start the...

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2025/10/07

Our Health Care Is in Crisis - Join Us and Start the Change Today!If you’re tired of rising premiums and short doctor visits, this episode is your lifeline. Dr. Kara Foster, optometrist and direct-care pioneer, breaks down why health-insurance costs are skyrocketing, how Direct Primary Care (DPC) can slash spending, and why Blue Zones habits (think plant-based diets, natural movement, and strong social connections) matter more than any fad diet.In this deep dive, Kara shares stories from her own

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00:20:06

Pumpkin Spice, Candy Corn, and the Science of Why We...

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2025/10/02

Ever wonder why you can’t resist seasonal treats - even the ones you don’t actually like that much? From pumpkin spice lattes to candy corn, these foods are engineered to hijack your brain chemistry, keep you craving more, and turn us into “ultra-processed people” in record time.In this episode, Kara unpacks:-The marketing playbook behind seasonal junk food-How sugar rewires your brain (and why willpower isn’t enough)-Startling stats from Dopamine Nation and Ultra-Processed People-Why your

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00:20:33

Outpacing Healthcare: Why Germany’s System Leaves the...

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2025/09/25

Fresh off the Berlin Marathon, Dr. Kara Foster compares healthcare in Germany and the U.S. - and the stats may surprise you.Germany spends about half as much per person as the U.S., yet has longer life expectancy, lower infant and maternal mortality, and fewer preventable chronic diseases.We’ll explore:Why Germany’s universal system delivers better valueHow cultural and policy choices shape real health outcomesLessons the U.S. could adapt for more sustainable, preventive careBecause healthcare isn’t

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00:23:04

Myth Busters: Supplements, Protein, and the Placebo...

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2025/09/16

Are you spending money on health “essentials” that aren’t actually doing much for your health? In this myth-busting episode, Dr. Kara Foster dives into three of the biggest misconceptions in wellness: the multivitamin “insurance” myth, the protein deficiency panic, and the placebo effect’s powerful, but often misunderstood, role in how we feel.Using decades of research from Dr. Michael Greger and others, Kara unpacks:-Why most people don’t need a multivitamin (and the exceptions that matter)-How the

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00:29:10

Happiness, Direct Care, and What We Can Learn from...

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2025/09/09

What if the secret to a longer, happier life wasn’t in a pill bottle, but in a forest path, a strong community, and a healthcare system built on trust?For the 8th year in a row, Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world. Meanwhile, the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other nation… and yet, we’re sicker, more stressed, and slipping further down the happiness list.In this episode, Dr. Kara Foster explores:Why Finland keeps topping the happiness chartsHow happiness and health

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00:27:13

Why America Spends the Most but Lives the Least

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2025/09/02

We know why people thrive, and why they don’t. But there’s a reason the average American doesn’t know. The U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other country, yet ranks near the bottom in life expectancy. That’s not bad luck, it’s a system designed to profit when you’re sick.In this episode, Dr. Kara Foster exposes how Big Food and Big Pharma created a cycle that runs from processed food to prescription drugs. You’ll learn how subsidies, lobbying, and medical training keep prevention out of

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00:22:06

Swipe Left on Misinformation: Why TikTok Isn’t Your...

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2025/08/26

TikTok might have your favorite recipes, travel tips, and dance trends, but should it be your doctor? In this episode, Dr. Kara Foster unpacks the rise of social media health advice, the real risks of semaglutide, the hidden dangers of the carnivore diet, and why so many of us fall for quick fixes. Plus, the practical steps you can take today to filter fact from hype, and how Direct Primary Care can help you finally connect the dots in your health journey.

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00:24:43

Is Your Body a Lemon… or a Lexus? Why Direct Care Is...

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2025/08/19

You wouldn’t drive your car 100,000 miles without an oil change—so why are we waiting until our bodies break down to take care of them? In this episode, we dive into how Direct Care can help families save money and feel better, longer. Think of it as your personal pit crew: regular check-ins, the right “fuel,” and a system built to keep you on the road—not stuck on the side of it. We’ll explore how simple, proactive care can extend your healthspan and your budget. And next week? We’ll tackle the

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00:24:31

Inflammation in the Body: What It’s Telling You and...

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2025/08/12

What if your dry eyes, brain fog, or fatigue weren’t random... but messages from your body trying to get your attention?In this episode, Dr. Kara Foster breaks down the truth about inflammation, what causes it, how it silently shows up in the body (including the eyes!), and most importantly, how to start healing from the inside out. From food to sleep, stress to screen time, this is your roadmap to understanding inflammation as a call-in, not a call-out. You'll learn:The difference between acute

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00:21:41

What Is the #1 Cause of Preventable Death?

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2025/08/05

Most people guess smoking, alcohol, or accidents. The truth is far more common - and far more within our control.In this episode of Opt Out with Kara Foster, I unpack the science showing how poor diet has become the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. and worldwide. You’ll learn:Why this shift has happenedHow our culture makes healthy choices harder than they should beThe small, practical changes that can have a huge impact on your health and longevityYou don’t need to be perfect. You

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00:25:30

From One Town to a Healthier Nation: How We Can Lead...

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2025/07/29

Can one town really change the healthcare system?In this episode, Dr. Kara Foster lays out an actionable vision for transforming American healthcare, starting at the local level. Drawing from the success of Direct Primary Care, Blue Zones longevity research, and her experience as an optometrist who ditched insurance to put patients first, she explains how we can shift from a profit-driven model to one rooted in prevention, transparency, and trust.You’ll hear:Why kitchen tables, not Capitol Hill, are

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00:29:29

The Common Sense Healthcare Revolution We’ve Been...

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2025/07/22

What if healthcare actually made sense? In this episode of the Opt-Out Podcast, Dr. Kara Foster unpacks how Direct Care works — and why it could change everything for you, your family, and even the future of medicine.You’ll learn:-What Direct Care is-How much it costs — and how much you could save-Why it’s better for your health, your wallet, and your kids-How to find Direct Care doctors and no-insurance hospitals-A realistic, step-by-step plan to help shift our healthcare system back to sanityWith

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