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Essential listening for anyone ready to stop playing it safe and start leading with courage.
What happens when a respected ICU doctor realizes that staying silent about what he's witnessing costs more than speaking up? Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng shares his powerful transformation from following medical protocols to courageously advocating for prevention-based healthcare—even when it meant facing threats, professional backlash, and personal PTSD.
In this raw conversation, Dr. Kyeremanteng reveals how the COVID crisis became his catalyst for speaking truth about metabolic health, the devastating impact of lockdowns, and why the healthcare system desperately needs root-cause healing. He opens up about the price of courage to teaching his three sons that adversity is okay when you're fighting for what's right.
If you've ever felt the tension between staying safe in your profession and speaking your truth, this episode offers a powerful framework for leading fearlessly when the stakes are highest.
Covered In This Episode
In this episode, you’ll discover:
True leadership means speaking up, even when it costs you.
Living in alignment is the antidote to burnout and fear.
Courage often feels heavy in the moment—but it creates freedom on the other side.
Prevention, not treatment, is where real healthcare begins.
Challenging broken systems starts with asking better questions.
Your purpose is your North Star—without it, you’ll drift.
Judgment from others is inevitable; alignment makes it irrelevant.
Kids learn more from how you live than what you say.
Critical thinking is a muscle we must train daily.
The cheat code to transformation? Acting with integrity, even when it’s unpopular.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
04:43 The Journey to Becoming an ICU Doctor
06:46 Challenges in the Healthcare System
22:18 Encouraging Critical Thinking in Children
26:23 Facing Criticism and Judgment
28:59 Challenging the Status Quo
30:48 The Power of Alignment and Courage
33:49 Balancing Multiple Roles
40:09 Envisioning a Healthier Future
43:11 Encouraging Fearless Leadership
49:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Links and Resources
Dr. K’s Websites and Platforms
Dr. K’s Books
Referenced in This Episode
More About Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng
Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng – affectionally known as Dr. K – cares for extremely ill patients in the Ottawa Hospital’s ICU.
His mission extends far beyond treating illness; he’s dedicated to transforming healthcare so fewer patients require intensive care.
Featured locally and nationally on the news as well as Newsweek and Vogue, Dr. K is nationally recognized for innovative solutions promoting health, prevention, and wellness.
He is the founder of Gyata Nutrition and co-founder of Osler AI and Lionheart Innovation, which aim to create impactful, efficient healthcare strategies.
He is also the author of “Unapologetic Leadership”, which inspires bold, values-driven leadership.
Through passionate advocacy and innovation, Dr. K is reshaping health and wellness for future generations.
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