Ep. 1065 | The Proven Strategies to Save Your Life and Many Others with Dr. Tom Frieden

Ep. 1065 | The Proven Strategies to Save Your Life and Many Others with Dr. Tom Frieden

In this informative episode, Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director for eight years under President Obama, shares his journey in public health. Tom discusses his 'See, Believe, Create' formula for better health and insights on how individuals can contribute to global health improvements. Kimberly and Tom discuss practical tips for longevity, the importance of trust in public health, and stories from his global experiences, including responses to Ebola and COVID-19. Tom speaks about his new book, The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives and Your Own. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Tom Frieden's Journey

02:56 The Philosophy of Service and Health

05:47 Understanding the Formula: See, Believe, Create

09:04 Navigating Misinformation in Public Health

11:55 Experiences in Global Health: Ebola and Beyond

14:51 Reflections on COVID-19 and Lessons Learned

17:10 The Importance of Belief in Public Health

19:59 The Legacy of Smallpox Eradication

21:17 Preventable Health Issues Today

23:19 Key Factors for a Healthy Life

26:36 The Power of Physical Activity

27:54 Nutrition and Its Impact on Health

29:21 Environmental Toxins and Health Risks

30:57 Fertility Challenges in Modern Society

33:21 Creating a Healthier Future

37:37 The Call to Action for Global Health

Episode Sponsor: ANIMA MUNDI 

OFFER:  Anima Mundi is giving Feel Good Podcast listeners their largest discount of the year. It’s a great opportunity to treat yourself or a friend to some soothing self-care by going to AnimaMundiHerbals.com and use the code: SOLLUNA20 for 20% off your purchase.  

USE LINK: AnimaMundiHerbals.com Code: SOLLUNA20 for 20% off your purchase.

Dr. Tom Frieden Resources: 

Book: The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own

Website: resolvetosavelives.org

Social: X @DrTomFrieden

Bio: Dr. Tom Frieden is a physician specializing in internal medicine, infectious diseases, public health, and epidemiology. He led New York City’s efforts to control multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and other health threats, directed the CDC during the Ebola epidemic, and helped launch Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s global health philanthropy, particularly the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use, which has helped countries implement measures that will prevent more than 35 million deaths. His work has appeared in medical journals, including The New England

Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and The Lancet, as well as media outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. Dr. Frieden is the founder and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, a global health organization that accelerates action against the world’s deadliest health threats. The organization has partnered with countries around the world to support the implementation of programs that will prevent more than 9 million deaths.

Dr. Frieden’s forthcoming book, The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own (MIT Press, September 2025), distills four decades of public health leadership into a clear, actionable framework to extend healthy lives. Drawing from real-world successes and failures, the book bridges the lethal gap between scientific knowledge and life-saving action.

Join us to get
weekly tips,
videos, recipes,
and 10%
off your
first order!

By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy*.