Uploaded May 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A lot of readers ask about health and travel insurance and more recently, why my leg was in a cast. Luckily I'm good friends with Dr. Shannon weeks who has agreed to come on the show and talk about how to prevent injuries, illnesses, as well as what type of insurance travelers and digital nomads should get.

Guest: Dr. Shannon Weeks: drshannonweeks.com fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2013/01/25/sitting-rising-test.aspx

Sit Stand Test,the Brazilian Study: travellikeabosspodcast.com/episodes/ep-03-dr-shannon-weeks-and-dr-alexis-shields-online-skype-based-business-and-entrepreneur-health

First interview with Shannon: Episode 3: fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2013/01/25/sitting-rising-test.aspx

Mobility, Injury Prevention: Gymnastic Bodies: gymnasticbodies.com

Ido Portal: Movement: idoportal.com

Book: Becoming a Supple LeopardL amazon.com/gp/product/1628600837/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1628600837&linkCode=as2&tag=soc01-20&linkId=WXLO55SUQ3IHTWDS

​Scuba Diving Insurance: DAN: diversalertnetwork.org

Travel Insurance: World Nomads: worldnomads.com

Health Insurance: Blue Cross/Blue Shield:

More about my injury: Compassion Article: johnnyfd.com/2015/11/compassion-empathy-entitlement-and.html

Full show notes: travellikeabosspodcast.com/episodes/ep-95-health-insurance-and-injury-prevention-for-travelers-with-dr-shannon-weeks

Ep 95 - Health Insurance and Injury Prevention for Travelers with Dr. Shannon Weeks