
Her Time, Her Health with Dr. Jila
Sammy Tejada Explains Why Preventative Medicine Is Key to Extending Healthspan
What happens when a firefighter-paramedic realizes that reactive healthcare is failing patients? In this episode of Her Time, Her Health, Dr. Jila is joined by Sammy Tejada—former firefighter-paramedic, founder and CEO of Liquid Vita, chairman of the American IV Association, and author of How to Win in Modern Wellness—to explore the shift from emergency response to proactive longevity. Sammy shares his story of working in emergency medicine while drawing blood for pioneering longevity doctors, noticing a stark contrast between patients trapped in chronic disease and those actively reversing decline through functional medicine. Together, Dr. Jila and Sammy discuss why comprehensive diagnostics (like DEXA scans and resting metabolic rate tests) are critical for midlife health, how microdosing GLP-1s can preserve vital muscle mass, and why women deserve personalized, data-driven proactive care. Sammy also opens up about his daily biohacking and morning routine, setting healthy business boundaries, and why data is the ultimate tool for optimizing healthspan. In this episode, you’ll learn: From Emergency Medicine to Longevity: How witnessing chronic disease from the back of an ambulance inspired Sammy to build Liquid Vita. Shifting the Paradigm in Women's Health: Why modern longevity care must move beyond male-centric models to focus on midlife hormonal health and preventative testing. A Smart Approach to GLP-1s: Why tracking lean muscle mass with DEXA scans, microdosing, and prioritizing strength training prevents weight loss counter-productivity. The Power of Diagnostics: Why regular comprehensive blood work, hormone panels, and metabolic testing provide the true baseline for preventative health. Standardizing IV Therapy: How the American IV Association is driving safety, compliance, and clinical evidence in the vitamin infusion space. Sammy’s Daily Biohacking Routine: Inside his morning sunlight exposure, rucking, peptides, vagus nerve stimulation, and sleep optimization strategies. Rapid-Fire Takeaways: Sammy's top longevity habit for women under 40, his view on overhyped diets, and the book every entrepreneur should read. Connect & Resources Mentioned: Learn More About Liquid Vita: Visit liquidvita.com Book: How to Win in Modern Wellness by Sammy Tejada Industry Event: Learn about the VIBE Conference at americaniv.com Connect with Sammy Tejada: Visit sammytejada.com or search "Sammy Tejada" across social platforms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices






