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Oct 2024
36m 38s

GLADYS MCGAREY: Living Life Well

Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt-Miller
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In this episode, Dr. Gladys McGarey, a 103-year-old pioneer in holistic medicine, shares her wisdom on the connection between purpose and health. Sadly, Dr. Gladys passed away just days before the release of this episode—making her insights from her century of life all the more valuable.

She discusses her journey growing up in India, her early struggles with dyslexia, and her lifelong mission to view medicine as a tool for healing both the body and the soul. She explores the five Ls she views as the foundation of all good things we build: Life, love, laughter, labor, and listening. Dr. Gladys also speaks about her personal purpose, her 10-year plan at 103 years old, and how purpose can evolve as we move through different seasons of life.

Michael and Dr. Gladys are also joined by Gail Hyatt, and together, they explore the nuances of a well-lived life.

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