From Shamrocks to Nowruz: A Check-In on Health and Hope

From Shamrocks to Nowruz: A Check-In on Health and Hope

March 18, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 6

About this episode

Martin shares a health update while reflecting on personal challenges and upcoming celebrations.

In this short check-in, I share a life sign and an honest health update. I’m navigating hip and knee challenges—cane and all—while staying focused on opportunities to improve, from considering surgery to exploring other paths to healing. I also talk about experimenting with new supplements, including glutathione (which I promise to pronounce properly next time) and a nitro product that’s become a recent favourite, and how I’m coordinating scans and analysis with my team to better understand what might help. I reflect on the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day—luck, shamrocks, and green-beer memories from my time in America—through a secular lens of reason and optimism. Looking ahead, I’m excited to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with friends. Thanks for your support as I work through these hurdles and continue sharing the journey towards better health and brighter days. Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services: Glutathione (glutation in Swedish) - Wikipedia Shamrock - Wikipedia Saint Patrick's Day Aristotle Miss Rand - New Ideal Nowruz - Wikipedia My Vital Health Global referral link My Vital Health Global shop link

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