Podcasts about Lifestyle medicine

In this insightful episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a board-certified interventional cardiologist who transitioned from emergency heart procedures to the world of functional and integrative medicine. Dr. Bhojraj shares his "origin story," explaining how a decade of performing "oil changes" on the heart led him to realize that conventional medicine was missing the most critical part of the equation: the mental, emotional, and spiritual lifestyle factors that drive chronic disease. The conversation dives deep into the "lost 20 years" where metabolic issues brew silently before a cardiac event occurs. Dr. Bhojraj introduces his Well12 program, a science-based approach to reversing insulin resistance and inflammation through light optimization, sleep, and whole-food nutrition. They also tackle the modern craze of GLP-1 medications, discussing how to use them as a "slingshot rather than a crutch" by prioritizing muscle preservation and long-term lifestyle shifts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America spends nearly double what the fourth-ranked country spends on healthcare per capita — and still ranks among the worst in outcomes. So what exactly are we paying for? In this episode of the Experiencing Healthcare Podcast, Jamie Preston and Your Health CEO Matt Staub examine what happens when healthcare gets treated like gasoline: something people expect to be available, can't easily compare on quality, and ultimately choose based on price or convenience. When brand and price stop mattering, the only differentiator left is how patients are made to feel — and whether they trust the person across from them enough to actually change. What you'll hear in this episode: Why Matt ranks service above outcomes and access — and the patient story that changed how he thinks about both The "Chick-fil-A problem": how your healthcare experience is now being compared to your best service experience anywhere, not just the clinic down the street What provider burnout really looks like when a clinician closes their notes at 11pm wondering if their patient listened How insurance billing creates distrust that bleeds directly into the patient-provider relationship — and what healthcare organizations can do about it Why the most caring thing a doctor can do sometimes feels like the worst customer service in the room If you've ever felt like a number in a waiting room — or if you've ever been the one trying to help someone who wouldn't listen — this conversation will stay with you. Press play.

Simple habits, blood pressure monitoring, and imaging like CAC scans can dramatically reduce risk—test, don't guess. #PreventHeartDisease #LifestyleMedicine #CACScan #EarlyDetection

Experts highlight benefits for cardiovascular disease, autoimmune issues, and discuss biomarkers, S.O.S-free diets, and cancer metabolism. #AutoimmuneHealing #FastingForHealth #SOSFree #CancerMetabolism

For decades, conventional medical guidance has emphasized lowering cholesterol—often with statins—to reduce cardiovascular risk. Statins are widely prescribed and have been shown to reduce cardiovascular events and mortality in many high-risk populations. But emerging research is prompting a deeper conversation about lifestyle factors that may play an equally important role in health outcomes. In this episode, the hosts examine evidence suggesting that sunlight exposure may influence mortality through mechanisms such as vitamin D production, circadian rhythm regulation, and metabolic health. They discuss a large observational study from Sweden indicating that women with higher sun exposure lived longer than those who avoided sunlight—potentially rivaling the benefits attributed to some pharmaceutical interventions. The conversation challenges listeners to reconsider long-standing assumptions about cholesterol, statin therapy, and the role of sunlight in overall health. Rather than presenting a simple “sun vs statins” answer, the episode encourages critical thinking about lifestyle, environment, and how modern medicine balances prevention strategies with broader determinants of longevity. GET SOCIAL WITH US!

He details natural hormone support, SSRIs risks, exercise benefits, tryptophan for sleep, and brain-boosting antioxidants. #HormoneHealth #NaturalMoodSupport #NeuroProtection #LongevityMovement

On this episode we talk about the emerging trends in Social Prescribing with Dr. Alan Siegel, Executive Director of Social Prescribing USA (https://www.socialprescribingusa.com/) and learn about their upcoming webinar in celebration of International Social Prescribing Day, March 26th; and with Valerie Jackson of the SE Utah Health Department about programs available in the listening area. We also meet RN Jessie Walsh and Dr. Angela Alexander, cofounders of Elevated Health Moab (https://www.elevatedhealthmoab.com/) to learn about the field of Lifestyle Medicine and social determinants of health. Finally, Steve Evers of Friends of Arches and Canyonlands shares news of their upcoming fundraiser ‘Pints for Parks' Sunday March 15th 2026 in Moab. (https://foacp.org/)

On this episode we talk about the emerging trends in Social Prescribing with Dr. Alan Siegel, Executive Director of Social Prescribing USA (https://www.socialprescribingusa.com/) and learn about their upcoming webinar in celebration of International Social Prescribing Day, March 26th; and with Valerie Jackson of the SE Utah Health Department about programs available in the listening area. We also meet RN Jessie Walsh and Dr. Angela Alexander, cofounders of Elevated Health Moab (https://www.elevatedhealthmoab.com/) to learn about the field of Lifestyle Medicine and social determinants of health. Finally, Steve Evers of Friends of Arches and Canyonlands shares news of their upcoming fundraiser ‘Pints for Parks' Sunday March 15th 2026 in Moab. (https://foacp.org/)

Retired Air Force physician Dr. Mary Ann Kiel reveals how lifestyle medicine transformed her health and revolutionized her approach to treating servicemembers and military families. As a board-certified pediatrician and lifestyle medicine physician, Dr. Kiel explains the six pillars of wellness: whole food plant-based nutrition, regular exercise, quality sleep, stress management, social connection and avoiding harmful substances. Learn evidence-based strategies for disease prevention, increasing healthspan (not just lifespan), and addressing the root causes of chronic illness without relying on medications. Dr. Kiel shares practical behavior change techniques she teaches as a Food for Life Instructor and discusses why military members face unique health challenges. Perfect for veterans, military families, health-care professionals, and anyone interested in preventive medicine, holistic health and sustainable wellness practices.

Challenging cholesterol myths and erectile dysfunction with a plant-based diet, Dr. Delgado shares personal stories of healing and hormone balance. #CholesterolMyths #SexualHealth #PlantBasedHealing #HealthTalks

Challenging cholesterol myths and erectile dysfunction with a plant-based diet, Dr. Delgado shares personal stories of healing and hormone balance. #CholesterolMyths #SexualHealth #PlantBasedHealing #HealthTalks

They expose how colonoscopies and statins are promoted using flawed logic, surrogate markers, and misleading benefit claims. #CholesterolMyths #Colonoscopies #EvidenceBasedCare #HealthTalks

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Explore the deep psychological toll of obesity, from childhood stigma to adult discrimination, and why compassion must replace blame. #ObesityStigma #MentalHealth #LifestyleMedicine #HealthTalks

In this episode of Disruption/Interruption, KJ sits down with Oleg Kovalev, Chief Marketing Officer at Aspect Health, revealing how his company became the #1 women's hormonal health startup in the USA by disrupting traditional PCOS treatment. Discover how continuous glucose monitoring and lifestyle coaching are helping one in five women manage a condition that doctors have been treating wrong for decades—and how this medical innovation is driving explosive business growth. Four Key Takeaways: [4:21] PCOS affects 20% of women and is the #1 cause of infertility - Traditional medicine has underdiagnosed and undertreated PCOS for decades, leaving millions of women without proper answers or solutions beyond pills that mask symptoms. [8:33] Managing glucose levels can dramatically reduce PCOS symptoms - Simple lifestyle changes combined with continuous glucose monitoring help women see real-time correlations between their food choices and symptom improvement, leading to exceptional product retention. [17:24] Data-driven positioning beats gut feeling every time - Aspect Health grew 12x in nine months by systematically testing positioning through paid ads and user behavior metrics rather than relying on intuition or assumptions. [24:11] Ask what you should NOT be doing - Focus and intentionality come from eliminating tasks rather than adding them—the critical question every founder and marketer must answer to achieve breakthrough success. Quote of the Show (8:00):"When women go to doctor and they ask questions about PCOS, in most cases they don't get answers to their questions. Often they are given some standard protocol of taking some kind of pills." - Oleg Kovalev Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Oleg Kovalev LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecko/Company Website: www.aspect-health.com How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send a textIn today's episode we interview Dr. Syliva Caswell, DO, MPH. Dr. Caswell is a double board-certified physician in Preventive Medicine/Public Health and Lifestyle Medicine. After earning her undergraduate degree in Anthropology with a Health emphasis from the University of Utah, she completed her osteopathic medical degree at Campbell University in North Carolina. Dr. Caswell began her journey in family medicine, completing her internship year and practicing as a general physician in southwest Florida. Along the way, she's worn many hats, from being a health coach to a certified group fitness instructor, leading high-intensity interval training classes during her medical school and residency years. Most recently, Dr. Caswell completed her residency training in Preventive Medicine/Public Health at Loma Linda University Health, where she served as chief resident and also earned her Master of Public Health degree. In this episode, we discuss the differences between Preventive Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, explore Dr. Caswell's inspiring personal journey, and highlight her role as the Associate Program Director for the Preventive Medicine Residency at Loma Linda University Health. She also provides valuable insights on what it takes to match into this specialty, and the qualities residency programs look for.   Shout out to Suzanne Char, MS III for bringing us this episode!

An exploration of heart-friendly fats, nut consumption, dairy elimination, and ranking key lifestyle pillars for cardiovascular wellness. #Nutrition #LifestyleMedicine #PlantBased

The story of Marcy's MS reversal reveals how intensive lifestyle change can regenerate the body and inspire public health reform. #MSReversal #CommunityHealth #PlantBased #HealthTalks

Explore the latest research on skyrocketing dementia risk, cognitive reserve, and the critical roles of strength training and vitamin D. #DementiaPrevention #PublicHealth #VitaminD

Whole food plant-based diets are safer than GLP-1 drugs and more effective than reducing meat for long-term health. #ObesitySolutions #PlantBased #WeightLoss

In this Your Health University episode, Jamie sits down with Nurse Practitioner, Brooke Howard, President of Clinical Operations, to talk about Biote, wellness, and bioidentical hormone optimization—and why it has been life-changing for both of them. Brooke shares how a trusted colleague pushed her to look deeper when she was exhausted, gaining weight, and “holding it together by a thread.” Jamie opens up about anxiety, ADD medication, and how feeling hormonally balanced gave him the confidence to step into a new chapter. This conversation is for anyone who feels “off,” has been told their labs are “normal,” and wants to explore a more complete picture of wellness. www.YourHealth.Org

Everyone's nutrition needs differ. Learn how lab data, epigenetics, and microbiome insights help tailor your diet for real results. #PersonalizedNutrition #Epigenetics #HealthOptimization

Explore how conscientiousness, adaptability, and willpower contribute to long-term health and how purposeful living boosts longevity. #ConsciousAging #PurposeDrivenHealth #LongevityLifestyle

Reflections on the Peter Attia/Epstein scandal; How to lower lp(a)—does diet help? What are bio-active peptides? Could they stave off kidney disease? Scientists just tested the fittest 81-year-old in the world—here's what they found; Media erroneously report that intermittent fasting is not effective for weight loss; Sugary drinks may stoke anxiety in teens; Omega-3s support kids' reading fluency and spelling scores; Surprising study shows saturated fats not harmful to kidneys.

Ozempic may help you lose weight—but only temporarily. Drs. Klaper and Fuhrman explain why lifestyle medicine is the true long-term solution. #OzempicMyths #LifestyleMedicine #WeightLossTruth

Fluctuating blood sugar levels disrupt sleep and raise cortisol—Dr. Murray shares how a Mediterranean diet, CGMs, and PGX fiber can stabilize energy and emotions. #BloodSugarBalance #BetterSleep #MetabolicHealth

Fluctuating blood sugar levels disrupt sleep and raise cortisol—Dr. Murray shares how a Mediterranean diet, CGMs, and PGX fiber can stabilize energy and emotions. #BloodSugarBalance #BetterSleep #MetabolicHealth

Get clarity on the debates around olive oil and salt intake—and why processed foods fuel chronic disease while natural whole foods promote health. #SaltDebate #HealthyEating #PlantPower

Send a textAnn Hester, MD is a CNN-featured health expert, syndicated columnist, and author who is among a rare group of physicians who are board certified in Lifestyle Medicine.Double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Hester brings more than three decades of clinical experience to her work teaching evidence-based strategies that help people prevent, treat, and reverse many common chronic diseases.Dr. Hester is the creator of the PTR Reset™ framework (Prevent, Treat, Reverse), which translates Lifestyle Medicine science into practical, sustainable actions, and she is the founder of PTRReset.com, an on-demand health education platform offering courses led by trusted medical and wellness experts. Her mission is to empower individuals with clear, science-grounded tools to take control of their health and vitality.Find Dr. Ann Hester at-PTRReset.comFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Highlights from the ANH conference in PhoenixWhat do you think of the supplements I'm taking for borderline osteoporosis?After years of vegetarianism, wouldn't eating meat cause adverse reactions like headaches or nausea?

In this insightful episode, Dr. Sheena Fraser welcomes back Dr. Anastasia Theodosiou and introduces Baroness Natalie Bennett to discuss the Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill. They unpack the hidden dangers of unregulated antimicrobial chemicals found in everyday items, from toothpaste to treated textiles, and the urgent need to protect our microbiomes from this "chemical cocktail". The trio discusses the critical distinction between medical antibiotics and consumer biocides, advocating for a shift from a "war on microbes" to a system that prioritizes planetary and human health.Key Topics:Defining biocides and distinguishing them from regulated medical antibioticsThe concept of "microbiotoxicity" and the impact of disinfectants on oral and gut healthThe environmental consequences of biocide runoff and the rise of antimicrobial resistanceWhy we need systemic regulation rather than relying solely on individual consumer choicesYou can find out more about the Women's Environmental Network at https://www.wen.org.uk/This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.Disclaimer:The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.

The panel debates salt needs, fruit's role in healing, and shares tools like supplements and lifestyle shifts for reversing type 2 diabetes. #SaltDebate #DiabetesReversal #FruitControversy #HealthTalks

This episode is brought to you by Nutrafol, the #1-selling hair growth supplement brand. Start from within to see thicker, fuller hair in 3-6 months. Use code VALERIA for $10 off your first month at https://nutrafol.com In this episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with board-certified dermatologist and lifestyle medicine expert Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd for an eye-opening conversation about hair health, supplements, stress, and what it means to take a whole-body approach to hair thinning. From postpartum shedding to perimenopausal thinning, Dr. Heather breaks down why hair changes and why it takes time to see results. She also helps break down why so many women feel confused by the supplement space. She shares what to really look for in your supplements - from clinical trials and randomized controlled studies to third-party certifications like NSF.  Valeria opens up about her own postpartum hair experience, and the women discuss the emotional toll hair changes can take. Dr. Heather also shares simple, actionable shifts, like five-minute meditation, daily walks, and realistic habit-building, that make wellness feel less overwhelming and more sustainable. Learn more about Nutrafol: https://nutrafol.com Dr. Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drheathermd/Dr. Heather's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drheathermd Valeria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/Valeria's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notalonepod/Not Alone's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notalone.pod Shop my look from this episode: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/3551713 What We Talked About: 0:34 – Valentine's Day, stress & post-holiday burnout 1:45 – Getting Motivated for 2026 2:45 – Meet Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd 5:38 – Why she chose dermatology 6:50 – What is lifestyle medicine? 9:05 – The truth about supplements (and doctor skepticism) 10:29 – Why hair takes 3–6 months to respond 12:30 – Stress, sleep & actionable daily habits 15:00 – Why baby steps beat perfection 17:30 – How to read a supplement label (efficacy + safety) 18:55 – What NSF certification actually means 20:25 – Counterfeit supplements & buying safely 23:09 – The importance of randomized controlled trials 25:20 – Types of Hair Thinning 26:07 – Active Ingredients in Nutrafol 28:22 – Supplement stacking: helpful or harmful? 30:00 – Should you be getting blood work? 35:24 – Dr. Heather's 3 supplement rules 37:10 – The psychological impact of hair thinning 38:38 – How can supplements fail us? 40:58 – Gray hair: is innovation coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Klaper opens by challenging the myth that chronic diseases are permanent, sharing real-world examples from his plant-based clinical work. #DiseaseReversal #PlantBasedHealing #ChronicIllness #HealthTalks

The panel opens with credentials clarification and personal stories highlighting how U.S. medicine prioritizes drugs over lifestyle solutions. #MedicalReform #PillCulture #LifestyleMedicine #HealthTalks

Dr. Youngberg introduces a precision medicine approach to Alzheimer's and explains why identifying multiple personal risk factors brings hope for true reversal. #AlzheimersPrevention #PrecisionMedicine #BrainHealth #HealthTalks

Cancer is striking younger generations faster. Dr. Fuhrman explains how dietary shifts—from G-BOMBS to industrialization—are key to prevention. #CancerPrevention #NutritionScience #GBOMBS #HealthTalks

Heart attacks aren't inevitable. Dr. Esselstyn shows how diet—not age—drives disease, and how plaque starts forming by age 17. #HeartReversal #PlantBasedHealing #PreventHeartAttacks #HealthTalks

Do the Health Impacts of Ultra-Processed Foods Apply to Plant-Based Meat Alternatives? If the only ultra-processed food that appears to be killing people is meat, then plant-based meats may be the solution to the ultra-processed foods problem. Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #Plantbasednutrition #upf #plantbasedmeat #processedfood #processedmeat  ===================== Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/do-the-health-impacts-of-ultra-processed-foods-apply-to-plant-based-meat-alternatives/  ====================== Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. He founded NUTRITIONFACTS.ORG is a non-profit, non-commercial, science-based public service provided by Dr. Michael Greger, providing free updates on the latest in nutrition research via bite-sized videos. There are more than a thousand videos on nearly every aspect of healthy eating, with new videos and articles uploaded every day.   His latest books —How Not to Die, the How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet — became instant New York Times Best Sellers. His two latest books, How to Survive a Pandemic and the How Not to Diet Cookbook were released in 2020.  100% of all proceeds he has ever received from his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements have always and will always be donated to charity.   FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantbasedbriefing     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GONW0q2EDJMzqhuwuxdCF?si=2a20c247461d4ad7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-based-briefing/id1562925866 Your podcast app of choice: https://pod.link/1562925866 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plant-based-briefing/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedbriefing/     

In this week's nugget, Plant-Based Health Professionals' founder, Dr Shireen Kassam takes us through two recently published papers exploring what oncologists may and may not know about diet and cancer, the reasons for this, and what they tell their patients.Kassam S, Kassam Z, Nemirovsky D, et al. Oncologists Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Providing Dietary Guidance to Patients With Cancer. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2026;0(0). doi:10.1177/15598276251414349Patel A, Kassam S, Shah UA. Food for Thought: Addressing a Research Gap for Dietary Trials in Hematologic Malignancies. Blood Cancer Discov. 2025 Sep 3;6(5):406-411. doi: 10.1158/2643-3230.BCD-25-0141. PMID: 40778663; PMCID: PMC12405862.And please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast, and share this episode with one other person today.If you'd like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below:https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membershipYou don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you're not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.

Short Bio:Scott Fulton is an internationally recognized redefiner in the positive aging space. A researcher, author, and adult educator, he teaches at three prominent universities on healthspan and aging. He's a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, sits on the prestigious True Health Initiative Council, and is past president of the National Aging in Place Council.Coming from a diverse engineering research background, he's known for translating complex science into applied, evidence-based preventive lifestyle medicine for aging well. He's the Author of WHEALTHSPAN, and his latest book, FUNCTION, challenges some of the messaging around healthspan. It turns out that what we actually “DO” in everyday daily life is the most reliable predictor of healthspan. Links:Connect with Scott at Whealthspan and LinkedIn. Purchase his book FUNCTION: Turn Your Blind Spots into Strengths

Risk analysis rarely shows up in wellness conversations—but it should. Emma Tekstra brings an actuary's eye to health, questioning why modern medicine excels at intervention yet struggles with prevention. From pharmaceutical incentives to lifestyle tradeoffs we'd rather ignore, this conversation strips wellness down to first principles: data over dogma, accountability over convenience, and long-term human flourishing over short-term fixes. A pragmatic, sometimes uncomfortable rethink of what it actually means to be healthy.GET SOCIAL WITH US!

Cardiologist's Mission to Prevent Heart Attacks; Patient Case: Fit 55-Year-Old With Severe Heart Disease; Early Signs of Atherosclerosis in Patient History; When and Why to Check Cholesterol Levels; How Cholesterol Moves Through the Body; Lipoprotein Classes and Size-Based Risk; Exogenous vs. Endogenous Cholesterol Pathways; Triglycerides Reflect Dietary Intake; Understanding HDL and Reverse Cholesterol Transport; LDL Density and Misleading Cholesterol Tests; Cholesterol Panel Limitations and Calculations #HeartHealth #Cholesterol #LifestyleMedicine #HealthTalks

Send us a textThe longevity boom is full of supplements, hacks, and expensive routines, but most of it ignores the simplest lever we already know works. If movement is the most studied “drug” for healthy aging, why are so many people still stuck on the sidelines?Dr. Jordan Metzl, Author of The Athlete's Book of Home Remedies joins CareTalk host John Driscoll, Chairman of UConn Health, to discuss why exercise is the most powerful prescription for healthspan, how motivation can be built through practical behavior change, and how strength and community can help prevent chronic disease over the long run.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Amy Comander, an expert I've been wanting to bring onto the podcast for a long time.Amy is a breast oncologist, lifestyle medicine physician, and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner based at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is, quite honestly, many people's dream oncologist — someone who truly understands that surviving cancer is about far more than getting through treatment.In this conversation, we start with menopause and ask an important question: what drove a breast oncologist to skill up so deeply in menopause and lifestyle medicine?We explore lifestyle medicine through a menopause-after-cancer lens, discussing what is genuinely supportive, what needs to be personalised, and how to talk about health without placing unrealistic pressure back onto patients.Amy also shares more about the PAVING the Path to Wellness for breast cancer survivors. This program is designed to support breast cancer survivors and those navigating menopause with practical, evidence-based tools.I promise you will walk away loving Amy just as much as I do! Listen and be inspired!Resources & links mentioned in this episode:PAVING a Woman's Path Through Menopause and Beyond

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Amy Comander on The Breast Cancer Podcast 

"...we sell hope, because lots of times patients will come to us, they've got the med list this long, and they just think it's going to keep getting longer. We let them know that this is not what it has to continue being. We can actually make changes, and lifestyle medicine providers will, as appropriate, de-prescribe or decrease the dose on these medications. And from the Nursing perspective, it's about being very specific, so making the recommendations instead of saying, you know, eat more fruits and vegetables. You know, well, what's realistic for you at this time? What are you ready to do? So Nurse Coaches are the best at this because we're already used to being able to assess where the client is and what they're ready to make a move on." ~Karen Laing DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, DipACLM, HWMC-BC, CHES, FPCNAAh-Ha MomentsExplore how Lifestyle Nursing and Integrative Nurse Coaching blend the art and science of Nursing to prevent, and even help reverse chronic disease with evidence-based lifestyle interventions.Learn the six pillars of lifestyle medicine:  sleep, stress, movement, nutrition, social connection, and avoiding risky substance, and how Lifestyle Nursing makes them practical and doable for real patients and real Nurses.Hear how Nurses can use a Lifestyle Nursing framework to “sell hope,” collaborate with patients, and confidently stay within scope while talking about food, movement, and behavior change.Discover how Integrative Nurse Coaching + Lifestyle Nursing give Nurses structure, language, and heart-centered tools to support patients, communities, and themselves.Feel inspired as Karen reminds us that Nurses are powerful, trusted advocates who can model lifestyle change and help transform a broken healthcare system from the inside out.Links and ResourcesIntegrative Nurse Coaches in ACTION! podcastLifestyle Nursing: A Lifestyle Medicine Framework for Nurses courseFunctional Nursing: A Functional Medicine Framework for Nurses courseFunctional Nursing + Lifestyle Nursing Dual Certificate PathwayLifestyle Nursing bookHealth Promotion and Disease Prevention for Advanced Practice bookKaren's emailIntegrative Nurse Coach Academy I Integrative Nurse Coach FoundationWe provide nurses with a global community for learning, networking, and reconnecting. Thank you for listening. We LOVE Nurses! Please leave us a 5 star rating and a positive comment about an episode you love! Follow Integrative Nurse Coach Academy on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Learn more about our programs at the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy Schedule a free call with one of our awesome admissions specialists here>> and get your questions answered! Use the code 'ACTION' at checkout and get $100 off the Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate Program (Parts 1 & 2 Bundle).