Why We’re Sicker Than Ever: Dr. Anthony Balduzzi on Building Health That Lasts

Most people know they should eat better, move more, sleep well, and manage stress. But knowing what to do is not the same as actually living it.

In this episode of Let’s Go Win, JM Ryerson sits down with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, father, entrepreneur, naturopathic doctor, and founder of the Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project. For the past 15 years, Dr. Balduzzi has helped busy parents build sustainable health through fitness, nutrition, coaching, and community.

His mission is deeply personal. After losing his father to brain cancer at a young age, Dr. Balduzzi developed a passion for health, strength, and helping parents avoid sacrificing their well-being while taking care of everyone else.

JM brings up a powerful question: if we have more health information than ever before, why do so many people feel more unhealthy? Dr. Balduzzi explains that the problem is not just a lack of information. Today, people are dealing with ultra-processed foods, chronic stress, environmental toxins, constant connectivity, and conflicting health advice.

The real key is implementation. You do not just need more tips — you need a sustainable system that fits your actual life.

Dr. Balduzzi believes health should be treated like a lifestyle, not a short-term fad. That means creating simple daily anchors: go-to meals, strength training, cardio, sleep, stress management, hydration, and accountability. Small systems repeated over time are what create lasting health.

One of the strongest messages in this conversation is that health is not separate from the rest of your life. Your energy, focus, creativity, leadership, presence, and ability to serve all come through the body. When you take care of your body, everything else has the chance to improve.

Dr. Balduzzi also reminds listeners that health is not about perfection. People fall off track because life happens — stress, injury, grief, medical issues, and responsibilities can interrupt even the best routines. That is why learning how to reset and return to your anchors is one of the most important health skills you can build.

Toward the end of the episode, JM asks about supplements, and Dr. Balduzzi keeps it practical. He highlights Vitamin D3 with K2, omega-3s, B vitamins, magnesium, creatine monohydrate, collagen or glycine, and potassium from whole foods. But he is clear that supplements work best when the foundation is already in place: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and consistent daily habits.

At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful reminder: your health is not something to squeeze in after everything else. It is the foundation that helps you show up better for your family, your work, your purpose, and your future.