Health Mistakes to Avoid in 2026 (Sleep, Sugar, Phones & More) | NXT Chapter With T.D. Jakes

In this powerful episode of The Next Chapter with T.D. Jakes, Bishop Jakes sits down with his trusted physician and trauma surgeon Dr. Amos for an honest, eye-opening conversation about what really happened during Bishop’s massive heart attack—and what every family should know about warning signs, prevention, and protecting your future. From Morehouse and HBCU medical pipelines to the life-or-death “golden hour,” Dr. Amos breaks down the real-world decisions doctors make in emergency rooms and trauma centers, why empathy and trust in medicine matter, and how stress, sleep, diet, and daily habits can quietly build toward a crisis.They also connect today’s health reality to culture and headlines—touching on moments and names people recognize, including Oprah Winfrey, LeBron James and Bronny James, Chadwick Boseman, Damar Hamlin, President Donald Trump, President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden, and the ongoing conversation about misinformation in the social media era. The episode also references pop-culture examples like Top Gun and Tom Cruise, plus stories tied to the Midwest and icons like Stevie Wonder, Madonna, and Draymond Green—showing how everyday life, pressure, and lifestyle stack up over time.You’ll also hear practical, prevention-first advice: • What to check before a health scare becomes an emergency • Why “being strong” can hide internal damage (stress, cortisol, inflammation) • How processed foods, sugar, and modern lifestyles are accelerating disease earlier • Why building relationships with doctors before a crisis can save your life • How isolation and generational trauma can show up physically, mentally, and spiritually • What small daily shifts (sleep, movement, nutrition, screen habits) can change outcomes If you’ve ever felt “fine” but exhausted... if you’re pushing through pressure... if you’re trying to lead, provide, and stay strong—this conversation is for you.