179: How to Avoid the Consequences of Your Scary Blood Test (Member Interview: Jason Gabrieli)

179: How to Avoid the Consequences of Your Scary Blood Test (Member Interview: Jason Gabrieli)

July 17, 2026 · 56 min · Season 6 · Episode 179

About this episode

Jason Gabrieli shares his journey of overcoming health challenges and making significant lifestyle changes after discovering he was in pre-diabetes territory.

Today's guest, Jason Gabrieli (COO and co-founder of HFM), was mostly active growing up. But then, like what happens with most men, life got into the way: He was building a business, raising a family, and let his health and wellness slip by the wayside. One day, he "came to" when he got stuck on the ground, writhing in back pain and hip tightness, unable to get up from playing with his 4- and 2-year-old kids. He knew he needed to make a change, but wasn't sure what. He also noticed he picked up some unhealthy habits - like yelling at his kids or having a fuse that was too short. And since he came from a family with diabetes, he was starting to worry about his longevity. So, he decided to get some blood tests done … and discovered he was in "pre-diabetes" territory. Diabetes would be coming to him soon if he didn't make serious changes to his lifestyle. And he was only 37 years old at the time. That's when he decided to make one decision that changed the trajectory of his longevity, fitness, and life: On December 31, 2023, Jason (having beaten up his body from years of using improper technique in the gym) logged into his Man Flow Yoga account, sat down and used the "7 Why's"…

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