This is a Podcast led by Gary Brooks, Promoting The Health Summit on March 9th and 10th.
Healthy City Initiative
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This is a Podcast led by Gary Brooks, Promoting The Health Summit on March 9th and 10th.
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March 2, 2026
Mayor David Holt on Why Oklahoma City Ranks So Low in Health and Why We Need to Change It
<p>Oklahoma City consistently ranks near the bottom in national health outcomes. The question is not whether that is true. The question is why.In this candid conversation, Mayor David Holt breaks down the structural realities behind our health challenges. From being one of the largest cities in America by land mass to an over-reliance on the automobile, Oklahoma City was not built for daily movement. When you remove walking from everyday life, the consequences show up in obesity rates, heart disease, and longevity.We discuss:• How car-dependent design impacts public health• Why Oklahoma City’s 620 square miles creates infrastructure challenges• The role of sidewalks, trails, and public wellness facilities• The link between education, income, and long-term health outcomes• How Mayor Cornett’s “This City Is Going on a Diet” campaign broke through nationally• Why business leaders should care about workforce health costs• The opportunity to leverage LA 28 and the Olympic spotlight• The importance of getting health back on the front burnerThis episode is about awareness, leadership, and momentum. If we understand the structural headwinds, we can begin building structural solutions.Mayor Holt shares his support for the Oklahoma Health Summit and the broader Healthy City Initiative as a pathway to reignite this conversation across business, schools, faith communities, and civic leadership.Join us March 9th and 10th in Oklahoma City for the Oklahoma Health Summit.Register today:https://www.healthycityinitiative.com/Let’s get health back on the front burner. </p>
February 26, 2026
Your Body Is Not Broken: Understanding Nervous System Healing | Laura Miles
<p>What if your exhaustion, anxiety, inflammation, and burnout are not signs that you are broken, but signs that your nervous system has been protecting you?</p><p>In this conversation with Laura Miles, we explore how chronic stress reshapes the body and why so many people are stuck in survival mode without realizing it. This episode unpacks what nervous system dysregulation really means, how trauma and long-term stress alter physiology, and why healing requires more than mindset shifts alone.</p><p>We discuss the difference between coping and regulating, how the body stores stress, and why learning to create safety in the body is foundational for real, sustainable health. From fight, flight, and freeze responses to practical awareness tools, this episode connects the dots between emotional health and physical well-being.</p><p>If you have tried to think your way into better health but still feel wired, tired, or overwhelmed, this conversation offers a different path forward.</p><p>Laura Miles brings clarity, science, and compassion to a topic that affects nearly every modern adult. Understanding your nervous system may be the missing piece in your healing journey.</p>
February 19, 2026
The Healthy City Playbook: Data, Leadership, and Community Momentum | Betsy Price
<p>What if a city decided it was done being unhealthy?</p><p>In this powerful conversation, former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price shares how one of the largest cities in America transformed its trajectory by focusing on movement, community, data, and gentle nudges instead of mandates.</p><p>We unpack:</p><p>• How Fort Worth launched a citywide healthy community initiative<br>• Why data must drive change, and how Gallup well-being surveys shifted momentum<br>• How businesses reduced healthcare costs and absenteeism<br>• Why sidewalks, streetlights, trails, and playground access matter more than we think<br>• How faith leaders, schools, and corporations became partners in prevention<br>• The power of engaging kids to transform entire families<br>• Why health is about adding life to your years, not just years to your life<br>• How city leadership can inspire grassroots movement without forcing behavior</p><p>This episode is a blueprint for Oklahoma City.</p><p>If Fort Worth could move the needle as one of the largest cities in America, Oklahoma City can too. But it takes champions, coalition-building, business engagement, faith partnership, and a commitment to prevention.</p><p>That is exactly what the Oklahoma Health Summit is about.</p><p>On March 9th and 10th in Oklahoma City, we are bringing together leaders in health, policy, business, AI, longevity, and prevention to chart a healthier future for our state.</p><p>If you care about workforce health, lower healthcare costs, stronger neighborhoods, and building a healthier next generation, you need to be in the room.</p><p>Register today:<br><a href="https://www.healthycityinitiative.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.healthycityinitiative.com/</a></p><p>March 9th and 10th<br>Oklahoma City</p><p>Let’s change the trajectory of our city.</p>
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