Canada’s Most Admired CEO: The Future of Your Health Journey

Mike Kessel, the CEO of Cleveland Clinic Canada, reveals that we aren't just passengers in our own health journey since 90% of our health after age 60 is determined by lifestyle, not DNA. He advocates for a "50/50" ownership model where individuals use handheld diagnostic technology to monitor their own heart, lungs, and throat to bypass the E.R. and stay ahead of a field where medical knowledge doubles every 73 days. Because chronic stress can subtract 42 years from your life, Mike focuses on closing the 10-year "quality gap" by choosing "fun" over boring routines—a philosophy that took him from a childhood table tennis champion and founder of the Cardiac Smash tournament to a qualifier for the 2026 US Open Pickleball championships. 🎧 Listen to the Totum Wellness Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ogcq7E... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... 🌟 Follow Us Online: Website: https://www.totumwellness.com Instagram:   / totumwellness   Facebook:   / totumwellness   Twitter:   / totumwellness   📺 Don't Forget to: 👍 Like this video 💬 Leave a comment 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more insights About Totum Wellness Podcast: The Totum Wellness Podcast is your go-to source for inspiring conversations on health, fitness, and personal growth. Hosted by Tim and Stacy Irvine, we bring you expert insights and real-life stories to help you achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. #fitness #health #workout 00:00 - Intro 05:30 - Beating a Managing Partner: A Table Tennis Hustle 07:45 - The 16-Year "Super Slow" Strength Routine 08:45 - The 90% Rule: Lifestyle vs. Genetics after 60 11:30 - The 10-Year Gap: Healthspan vs. Lifespan 15:40 - Medical Knowledge is Doubling Every 73 Days 18:20 - Fixing High Cholesterol: Data-Driven Life Changes 21:15 - Distributed Healthcare: Moving Beyond Bricks & Mortar 26:00 - Why the Canadian Healthcare System is Aging 31:30 - Public vs. Private: Accessing Cardiology & Sports Med via OHIP 35:00 - Live Demo: The $400 Handheld Diagnostic Device 45:00 - Fun as a Health Metric: Finding Your "Strain" 47:00 - US Open Pickleball 2026: Naples Bound