Ep. 124 - Can Texas Become America’s Regenerative Medicine Capital? | Jack Collier

What would it take for Texas to become the national leader in health, wellness, and regenerative medicine?

On this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Jack Collier, co-founder and CEO of Optimized Health and Performance, a nationwide telehealth clinic based in the Austin area. Collier explains how his own experience with hormone testing led him into the health and wellness industry and why he believes patients need more information and control over their healthcare decisions.

The conversation covers:

Preventive health, hormone optimization, and regenerative medicine

Healthcare costs and the role of insurance

Peptides and the growing online gray market

How Texas could encourage research while protecting consumers

The Make Texas Healthy Again movement and health education

Why Austin has become a hub for health and wellness innovation

Collier argues that Texas has an opportunity to become a national center for emerging healthcare research and innovation while improving health education and giving patients greater choice in how they manage their health.

00:00 — Introduction & Jack Collier

02:09 — Hormone Optimization & Jack’s Health Journey