Burned out by modern life’s rush and isolation? Marat Omarov, founder of The ARK—a regenerative village in Costa Rica—has a bold fix. In this Hacked To Health episode, Marat shares how a pandemic-fueled depression in Tulum’s party chaos sparked a vision for a community where fresh food, shared prosperity, and real connections fight the health tolls of loneliness, as deadly as smoking.
From stumbling upon 200 acres in a rainy Costa Rican pasture to giving locals 25% of profits forever, he’s flipping capitalism to prioritize clean eating, stress relief, and mental clarity. Marat reveals daily habits—like farm-to-table dinners and open-hearted circles—that boost energy and combat isolation’s risks, from dementia to weaker immunity.
With no walls, just bridges, The ARK blends vibrant community with the wider world. Ready to rethink how you live? Tune in for practical ideas to eat cleaner, stress less, and reconnect, plus a glimpse into The ARK’s game-changing future!
Connect with Marat and The Ark: https://www.theark.world/
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00:00 Intro: Welcome to The ARK's Regenerative Revolution
01:24 Marat's Wake-Up Call: Tulum’s Paradise Lost in Pandemic Chaos
06:41 Health Drains of Modern Life: Isolation, Stress, and Hustle Culture
08:49 Finding Costa Rica: Why Santa Teresa Sparked The ARK’s Vision
12:48 From Napkin to Reality: Negotiating 200 Acres for a New Model
14:09 Flipping Capitalism: Sharing 25% Profits with Locals Forever
17:26 Day-to-Day at The ARK: Farm-to-Table Dinners and Regenerative Life
22:40 Who Lives at The ARK? A Diverse Community United by Humanity
28:28 Staying Open: Blending The ARK with the Wider World
31:08 Resolving Conflicts: Circles that Keep Stress Low and Bonds Strong
35:53 Dipping Your Toes In: Exploring The ARK’s Flexible Lifestyle
38:29 Toughest Challenges: Overcoming Burnout to Build The ARK
45:21 The Future of The ARK: Profit Sharing and Expanding Community
47:12 Best Time to Visit and Connecting with The ARK
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