Hello everyone! Welcome to Seasons 5 of The Ronan Levy Podcast.

Today we're back with a fascinating conversation with Stephen J. Cloobeck. Stephen is running for Governor of the great state of California. Although Stephen is best known for his work founding and operating Diamond Resorts, he also has political experience having been the Chairman of Brand USA (a a public-private partnership tasked with promoting tourism in the United States) and Chairman of the Nevada Athletic Commission. The combination of experiences, he believes, gives him the skills necessary to lead the State of California into a new golden age.

I'm not sure why his people asked me, a Canadian, have Stephen on the podcast but I was delighted to take the opportunity to ask questions as an impartial interviewer. I kind of like what I heard.

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When it comes to being successful in the business of managing musicians, there is one piece of advice that trumps them all: do your best to keep them on the straight and narrow.

So it's no surprise that Brandon Reid, whose clients include The National, Big Red Machine, Broken Social Scene, Georgia Harmer and Aaron Dessner (co-author of Folklore by Taylor Swift, for all the Swifties out there) chose the name Straight x Narrow Management for his business.

Whether that's actually the impetus for the name of his company or not, I don't know. But it sounds like a good story. And this conversation is full of good stories.

Like the one off the top about Ed Sheeran, Aaron Dessner and a giant stuffed animal.

Enjoy the conversation.

Dr. Jared Pelo is the Chief Medical Officer at Bionic Health, a pioneering health startup that integrates biomarker testing, AI, and advanced technology to deliver personalized, precision, and preventative medical care. With a background as an emergency medicine physician, Dr. Pelo has also co-founded and led successful health tech startups, bringing a blend of clinical expertise and entrepreneurial innovation to the medical field. Known for his thoughtful and balanced approach, Dr. Pelo focuses on making advanced healthcare accessible and promoting well-being through holistic, evidence-based strategies.

00:00:00 - Intro: Ronan shares the podcast’s evolving focus and introduces Dr. Jared Pelo.

00:01:10 - Journey into Medicine: Dr. Pelo’s path to medicine and early life experiences.

00:02:42 - Medical Training Challenges: The tough realities of medical school and their personal impacts.

00:04:18 - Therapy and Self-Reflection: Seeking therapy and learning self-forgiveness.

00:07:09 - Psychedelic Therapy: First experiences with ketamine therapy and its subtle benefits.

00:10:22 - Struggles with Self-Worth: Discussing self-worth, upbringing, and societal pressures.

00:13:07 - Impact of Therapy: How ketamine therapy helped dissolve self-loathing.

00:18:25 - Entrepreneurial Shift: Transitioning from ER doctor to startup founder.

00:25:39 - Mind-Body Connection: Ronan’s personal story on stress and IBS.

00:27:07 - Bionic Health Overview: Dr. Pelo explains Bionic Health’s mission in precision medicine.

00:33:09 - AI in Healthcare: Role and future of AI in personalized patient care.

00:43:08 - Longevity Considerations: Spiritual and emotional implications of living longer.

00:50:20 - Community and Connection: Importance of combating loneliness for better health.

00:53:29 - Challenges in Modern Medicine: Addressing late-stage treatment and systemic issues.

01:01:50 - Supplement Recommendations: Dr. Pelo’s take on supplements for health.

01:07:54 - Cancer Screening Tips: Early detection strategies and full-body MRI insights.

01:12:31 - Closing Thoughts: Ronan’s thanks and reflections on the conversation.