The Body User Manual by Dr. Quartell

What if your health had less to do with the number on the scale and more to do with how your body moves and performs? In this episode, we reveal why measuring your athletic ability may be the single most powerful step toward living longer, stronger, and more independently. Drawing on insights from The Body User Manual by Dr. David Quartell, this conversation unpacks what “athletic ability” really means — and why it’s about much more than sports. We break down the two key components: endurance (your

What if the way you’ve been measuring your health is all wrong? In this episode, we unpack simple, powerful tools that reveal more about your true health than the scale or BMI ever could.Inspired by The Body User Manual by Dr. David Quartell, this conversation explores practical tools you can use right now to assess your health. We break down why Body Mass Index (BMI) is outdated (did you know Donald Trump and Arnold Schwarzenegger once shared the same BMI?) and show why tape measures, skin

When was the last time you really looked at your health—like, mirror-test real? This episode invites you to pause, take stock, and see what your everyday signals are trying to tell you.In this conversation, the hosts walk through a simple body report card inspired by Dr. David Quartell’s book, The Body User Manual. You’ll hear the core self-assessment prompts—How do you feel when you wake up, after you eat, or climb a flight of stairs? How well do you sleep? How regular are your bowel movements? Do

Most people want quick fixes when it comes to their health — but quick fixes don’t last. In this episode, Dr. David Quartell introduces the DREAM Framework, a powerful guide for moving beyond symptom-chasing into real, sustainable well-being.Through decades of practice, Dr. Quartell has seen how the “patch it up” mentality leaves people frustrated and stuck. The DREAM Framework—Diet, Rest, Energy, Anatomy, and Mental—offers a roadmap to lasting change by addressing the root causes of imbalance

Dr. David Quartell explains why being symptom-free isn’t the same as true health. Using a fire-prevention analogy, he highlights the power of self-reliant health, proactive wellness, and holistic healing—and why self-assessment is the essential first step toward lasting well-being.In this episode of The Body User Manual Podcast, Dr. Quartell explores why chasing symptoms leaves people stuck in reaction mode, and how shifting to preventive health creates resilience and vitality. Drawing from The Body