The Lifestyle Medicine Show Powered by My Viva

Episode Summary In this episode of The Lifestyle Medicine Show powered by My Viva , Loreen Wales and Dr. Eunice Jacob-Charly, DO join the conversation to unpack what lifestyle medicine really says about weight, obesity, food noise, GLP-1 medications, body composition, and why weight is not simply a willpower problem. Together, they explore how sleep, stress, hormones, food environment, nutrition,...

Back pain has a way of turning everyday life into a negotiation. Sitting at a desk, driving, standing up from the couch, lifting groceries, or picking something up from the floor can suddenly feel like a bigger deal than it should. In this episode of The Lifestyle Medicine Show Powered By My Viva, Michael Dargie brings that everyday frustration to Dr. Prerana, My Viva's Chief Medical Liaison, and...

With Dr. Prerana Rudrapatna and Shara Vigeant  ·  Hosted by Michael Dargie  ·  Approx. 28 minutes In this episode For the first time in nearly two decades, the American College of Sports Medicine has updated its strength training guidelines — and the headline isn't a new rep scheme or a fancier protocol. It's that we've been making this much harder than it needs to be. Michael sits down with Chief...

In this episode of The Lifestyle Medicine Show powered by My Viva Plan, the conversation centres around a deceptively simple idea: movement is medicine. Host Michael Dargie is joined by Dr. Prerana Rudrapatna and My Viva Plan Director of Fitness, Shara Vigeant, to unpack what that phrase really means and why it matters for everyday people trying to improve their health. The discussion begins with...

Loreen Wales and Dr. Prerana Rudrapatna tackle one of the most time-consuming problems in clinical nutrition: patients arriving armed with misinformation, strong emotions, and the wrong questions. The conversation covers why overly complex nutrition advice backfires, how to redirect patient energy toward evidence-based eating patterns, and what it actually looks like to use My Viva Plan as a clini...

"Awareness is one of the most powerful tools we have for prevention." In this episode, the conversation focuses on an important but often misunderstood topic: heart disease in women. For many years, heart disease has commonly been perceived as a men's health issue. That perception has shaped research, diagnosis, and even how symptoms are interpreted. But the reality tells a different story. Heart...

"When clinicians prioritize their own health, patients notice." In this episode, the conversation turns toward a group that rarely receives attention in discussions about health: clinicians themselves. While physicians and healthcare professionals spend their careers helping others manage disease and improve wellbeing, the demands of the profession often leave their own health overlooked. Michael...

Episode: The Power of Compliments Featuring: Loreen Wales & Dr. Prerana Rudrapatna Host: Michael Dargie Episode Summary What if one of the most powerful tools for better health, stronger relationships, and improved wellbeing costs absolutely nothing? In this episode of  The Lifestyle Medicine Show , host Michael Dargie sits down with Loreen Wales and Dr. Prerana Rudrapatna to explore the often-ove...

In this special Cervical Cancer Awareness Month episode, Dr. Prerana Rudrapatna and Loreen Wales bring much-needed clarity and compassion to a topic that too often goes unspoken. Dr. Rudrapatna, a Medical Health Liaison, shares insights into the clinical and systemic realities around HPV and cervical cancer—from gaps in screening and education to how stigma still prevents many people from seeking...

The holidays are supposed to be joyful… So why do so many of us end them exhausted, overextended, and quietly judging ourselves? In this episode,  host Michael Dargie is joined by Loreen Wales and Dr. Prerana Rudrapatna for a grounded, refreshingly human conversation about what actually creates holiday stress—and how to move through the season without white-knuckling it. This isn't about rigid rul...

Hosted by Michael Dargie, this episode of the Lifestyle Medicine Show powered by my viva, is a look back the Lifestyle Medicine Conference (ACLM);  Loreen and Dr. Prerana share the real behind-the-scenes experience—what surprised them, what lit them up, and what they're bringing home into the work they're doing at MyViva. This isn't a "conference highlights" episode. It's a  human recap of what it...

In this episode of the Lifestyle Medicine Show, host Michael Dargie is joined by dietitian and founder of My Viva Plan, Loreen Wales, and lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Prerana Rudrapatna to unpack one of the most pressing health topics today—Type 2 Diabetes. Timed with Diabetes Awareness Month, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who has been diagnosed, is considered pre-diabetic, or...

In this episode, Michael Dargie is joined by returning guests Loreen Wales and Dr. Prerana from My Viva Plan to explore a topic that's as vital as any prescription—friendship. Drawing on decades of experience in healthcare and real-life stories, the trio unpacks the profound impact social connection has on our mental and physical health. Friendship, it turns out, is more than just a nice-to-have;...

In this energizing and thoughtful episode, Michael Dargie is joined by Dr. Prerana and Loreen Wales, CEO of My Viva Plan and a registered dietitian with a psychology background. Together, they dive deep into what self-care truly means—and what it doesn't. From redefining indulgence to exploring the science behind rest and resilience, the conversation uncovers how to distinguish between genuine sel...

In this important episode of the Lifestyle Medicine Show, host Michael Dargie sits down with Dr. Prerana, Chief Medical Liaison at My Viva, and Laureen Wales, CEO of My Viva, to shed light on an often overlooked topic: men's mental and emotional health. June is Men's Health Month, but this isn't just about awareness—it's about action. The conversation tackles staggering stats like the fact that su...

In this episode, we examine a powerful truth: meaningful change in chronic disease care happens through behavior, not biomarkers. Host Michael Dargie is joined by Dr. Prerana and Loreen Wales for a candid conversation about why self-awareness, connection, and coaching are essential to lifestyle medicine. They explore how My Viva Plan™ blends data tracking and AI-powered reflection with evidence-ba...

In this episode of the MyVivaPlan Lifestyle Medicine Podcast, host Michael Dargie engages with experts Loreen Wales and Dr. Prerana Rudrapatna to discuss the operationalization of lifestyle medicine in clinical practice.   They explore the challenges of chronic disease management, the importance of patient-centered care, and how MyVivaPlan serves as a bridge between healthcare providers and patien...