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Thrilled about this special episode with Dr. Gilliard. Dr. Gilliard has survived burnout in her career and has faced mental health battles, chronic health issues and financial fails. She now shares her story to inspire others. Dr. Gilliard is a board-certified Obstetrician Gynecologist and Founder of Cornerstone of Wellness LLC. She has over 20 years of expertise in health and wellness. She gained...

Dr. Lodhi shares secrets to increase intimacy in your marriage or relationship. This episode is spicy!  Thrilled to be chatting with Dr. Sadaf Lodhi about intimacy, pleasure, and tips you need to know to maintain a healthy marriage. As a result of her amazing advice, Dr. Lodhi has grown her following on Tiktok to over 118,000 people. Dr. Lodhi earned a degree in biochemistry and went on to at...

In a conversation from the archives, I am excited to chat with Dr. Amelia Bueche. Amelia Bueche (Bee-Kee) D.O. is a board-certified specialist in Neuromusculoskeletal & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine with experience as a Medical Director, Residency Program Director, group and private practice physician. She has lectured nationally on the osteopathic concept and is the founder of This Osteop...

I was so excited to talk about the importance of caring for your feet and in-office surgery options. Dr. Tea talks about resilience and shares tips for creating the life of your dreams. Dr. Nguyen is the owner of a direct care podiatry practice, Dr. Tea Nguyen is changing the landscape of podiatric medicine and surgery. She has an insurance-free practice focusing on prevention, minimally invasive...

What is direct specialty care, and why is this model changing healthcare? My guest is Dr. Pérez-Colón, who is on the cutting edge of this work in Puerto Rico. She is the first physician to bring this specialty care to the island. Dr. Sheila Pérez-Colón was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Biology at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus. H...

This episode from the archives features Dr. Mitra Ayazifar. Known by her patients as “Dr. Mitra,” she is an experienced eye physician and surgeon specializing in cataract surgery utilizing the most advanced specialty intraocular lenses (IOLs). Dr. Ayazifar holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Berkeley and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the George Washington Univer...

Have you ever felt worn out and completely burnt out? Or gained weight because you were so stressed?  If so, this episode is for you. Join me for a conversation with Dr. Brew Smith as we discuss some practical tips that can help. Dr. Tanielle Brew Smith is a family medicine and obesity medicine physician, life coach, and yoga teacher.  Dr. Brew Smith completed her medical education at Mo...

Are you a woman who has been so upset because of something? If so, this episode is with Dr. DePalma is for you! Arpita Gupta DePalma, MD, FAAP is a wife, mother, pediatrician, CEO/entrepreneur, practice administrator, and professional's mindset coach. She founded Thought Work, MD, to help professional women learn how to identify, manage, and then let go of what is not serving them through mindset...

Ever heard of people making money doing Airbnb? Or using real estate to build wealth, if so, then you don’t want to miss this conversation with Dr. Fawole about using real estate to generate significant wealth! Dr. Chiagozie Fawole is a pediatric anesthesiologist, founder of SavvyDocs in Real Estate, and host of the Short Term Revolution Bootcamp and Podcast. She began her journey as an investor d...

I am so excited to chat with Dr. Gigi Abdel-Samed about stepping into the fullness of who we are. Dr. Gigi is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 25 years in practice.  She is on a mission to empower physicians with the knowledge they didn't teach in medical school and change the conversation in healthcare. She helps physicians understand the ‘drive’ behind their ‘driven’...

Have you ever met a serial entrepreneur, or are you interested in innovation in healthcare? If so, then you want to check out this conversation with Dr. Terrell who helped to grow a company from $16M to $250M in revenue. Grace E. Terrell MD MMM is a national thought leader in health care innovation and delivery system reform, and a serial entrepreneur in population health outcomes driven through p...

Ever heard of body sculpting, laser skin rejuvenation, or anti-aging Botox? If you are curious, you want to watch this episode with Dr. Ngozi Ude-Oshiyoye! She is going to share some great information! Dr.  Ude-Oshiyoye is board certified family medicine physician who owns a full-service family practice and aesthetic treatment center which offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages. C...

This episode has audio issues, but the content is good, so I decided to publish it. E ver wondered about toxins in your life and getting to the root cause of illnesses? If so, this episode with Dr. Torres is for you.  Dr. Mariela Torres is a native of East Orange, NJ. She received her BS from Montclair State University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Biology major and a Chemistry...

Do you know anyone with allergies or an autoimmune disease? If so, you don’t want to miss this conversation with Dr. Wada aka the Crunchy Allergist! Kara Wada, MD is a board-certified adult and pediatric allergy, immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren's patient, certified life coach, and host of the Crunchy Allergist podcast. Dr. Wada’s works to break down barriers and build bridge...

Do you know someone battling cancer or a  long-term illness who is always in pain? You need to listen to this episode with Dr. Chiaramonte. We will talk about whole-person care for people with serious illnesses using all the tools that work. We will talk about why combining integrative and palliative medicine creates healing and reduces suffering for patients with serious illnesses so much be...

Have you heard a fat joke? I am sure you have. Somebody probably laughed even though a child was ashamed. These jokes start early and many people don’t have the tools to talk about weight in children. This is the reason that I am excited to chat with Dr. Polack. Dr. Polack is board-certified in pediatrics and she is passionate about advocating for healthy living in pre-teens and teens and helping...

Do you know anyone who is always anxious or someone who has trouble sleeping at night? If so, tell them about this episode. I am excited to chat with Dr. Reid! Jennifer Reid, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist and award-winning medical educator, caring for patients in the Philadelphia area in her private practice and teaching residents in her role as clinical faculty at the University of Penns...

Ever wondered how practicing mindfulness can help your life? Me too. This is one reason that  I am so excited to chat with Dr. Tsai. Dr. Cindy Tsai is a board-certified physician, bestselling author, mindfulness teacher, speaker, and life coach committed to helping high-achievers live their best lives with ease. As a physician, she saw the impacts of chronic stress on the body and wanted to d...

Have you ever had questions about your weight or your child’s weight? If so, then this episode is for you. Thrilled to talk with Dr. Wendy Schofer.  Dr. Schofer is a pediatrician, lifestyle physician, and certified life & health coach who specializes in helping parents worried about their kids’ weight cut through all the food and body drama to help their whole family at every weight. Cont...

Do you know any parents who are always anxious about their kids? I know a few. This is one reason I am so excited to chat with Dr. Rose Marie Thomas, who is an expert in this field and one of the most stylish physicians I know! Dr. Rose Marie Thomas has been a pediatrician for 25 years and counting, with a solo practice called Frontier Kids Care in the beautiful twin island of Trinidad and Tobago!...

I am so excited to talk with Dr. O’Driscoll about his 25 years of healing bodies and his recent path as a spiritual mentor to many. During his 25 years as an academically oriented emergency physician, Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll experienced phenomena that science couldn’t explain, such as seeing souls leave their bodies at death and communicating with them. There are some audio issues but the content is s...

Are my hormones out of whack? I get this question often from women. What is PCOS and why is it such a big deal for women? I am so excited to chat with Dr. Roelands about this topic and so much more. Dr. Jennifer Roelands is an integrative medicine trained OB/GYN with over a decade of women's health experience. She is the SHEO and founder of Well Woman MD, a virtual specialty clinic dedicated to a...

Many new moms ask me, how do I find the right doctor for my kids? I am so excited to chat with Dr. Obidi about this and support new mothers. Dr. Obidi is a board-certified pediatrician practicing for over 17 years in Western Maryland where he also lives with his wife and their three kids. He holds a Masters In Public Health from Columbia University’s School of Public Health, with a concentration i...

I am so excited to chat with Dr. Dolapo Babalola about reducing the burden of chronic diseases using the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Dolapo Babalola AKA Dr. Babs is a triple board-certified physician in Family, Lifestyle, and Obesity Medicine. She practices both Clinical and Academic Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine. She is also the Founder of her Holistic Wellness Company called Li...

There was a sound issue with this episode and some colorful language but it was so good! Dr. Arora aka the Glitter Practitioner will join me from the United Kingdom to talk about holistic care, burnout, self-worth, and the spiritual side of medicine. Dr. Arora will talk about her journey from burnout and practicing medicine on her own terms. She is a life coach and will share nuggets that we can u...