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Flip your Script

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A Vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping each guest reimagine the future of healthcare.

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Passing the Baton: The Leadership and Legacy Behind Lifestyle Medicine

37 min

Welcome to a special episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. In this episode, “Passing the Baton: The Legacy We Carry Forward,” Dr. Patel marks her final episode as host with a conversation with Susan Benigas, CEO Emeritus and Senior Advisor at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Benigas reflects on her journey with ACLM, from joining the organization when it had just 380 members and one part-time staff member to helping build a global community working to advance lifestyle medicine as the foundation of health and healthcare. Together, Dr. Patel and Benigas look back on the decisions, challenges, relationships, and shared sense of purpose that helped shape ACLM’s growth. They explore what it means to challenge a healthcare system largely built around managing disease, why lifestyle medicine must remain focused on addressing root causes and restoring health, and what it has taken to move the field toward greater recognition, clinical integration, and impact. The conversation also gets personal as Benigas reflects on leadership, sacrifice, connection, faith, and the people who helped make ACLM’s growth possible. As both leaders prepare to pass the baton, they discuss what the next generation of lifestyle medicine leaders must hold onto, what the field cannot afford to lose as it grows, and why staying true to the unique value proposition of lifestyle medicine will be critical to the work ahead. More than a look back, this episode is a conversation about what comes next and the responsibility that comes with growing momentum for lifestyle medicine. It is also a fitting close to Dr. Patel’s time as host of Flip Your Script and a reminder that while one chapter may be ending, the work to transform healthcare continues. If you're interested in lifestyl...

From Kitchen to Clinic: The Power of Culinary Medicine

20 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “From Kitchen to Clinic: The Power of Culinary Medicine,” features Dr. Jaclyn Albin, an associate professor of internal medicine, pediatrics, and public health at UT Southwestern and a certified culinary medicine specialist. Dr. Albin shares how her personal connection to food and experiences in clinical practice led her to integrate culinary medicine into patient care, medical education, and population health. The conversation explores how food can become part of the treatment plan rather than an afterthought—and how culinary medicine can empower patients and communities to make meaningful, sustainable changes. Dr. Albin discusses meeting patients where they are, understanding their relationship with food, building on existing strengths and habits, and creating care plans that reflect their culture, resources, relationships, and everyday lives. The episode also examines how culinary medicine can extend beyond the clinical setting through community partnerships, medical education, policy, schools, and teaching kitchens. Dr. Albin shares her perspective on creating lasting change, empowering the next generation of clinicians, and building healthier communities through nutrition, connection, and practical lifestyle interventions. If you're interested in lifestyle medicine, culinary medicine, food as medicine, nutrition, patient empowerment, behavior change, medical education, preventive medicine, community health, population health, health equity, or building healthier communities, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (...

Starting Early: Building Healthier Futures for Children and Families

34 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Starting Early: Building Healthier Futures for Children and Families,” features the leaders of the Child and Adolescent Member Interest Group. Dr. Erin Brackbill, Dr. Blakely Amanti, and Dr. Michelle Loy share their perspectives on the role of lifestyle medicine in supporting the health and well-being of children, adolescents, and their families. The conversation explores why caring for children often means caring for the whole family—and how family routines, relationships, environments, and social connections can shape health across generations. The guests discuss the importance of approaching lifestyle medicine through a family-centered lens and using the six pillars of lifestyle medicine to support children and families in practical, meaningful ways. If you're interested in lifestyle medicine, child and adolescent health, family-centered care, childhood obesity, chronic disease prevention, health equity, social drivers of health, motivational interviewing, behavior change, family health, preventive medicine, or building healthier communities, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Explore the "Early Childhood Lifestyle Medicine" Toolkit: https://lifestylemedicine.org/clinical-toolkits/ Sign up for the Pre LM2026 In-Person "Next Generation Lifestyle Medicine - Family-Based Care Across Practice Settings" Workshop: https://www.lmconference.org/agenda.asp?pfp=FullSchedule Join the "Child and Adolescent Health Member Interest Group": https://connect.lifestylemedicine.org/groups/mycommunities Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical profess...

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Passing the Baton: The Leadership and Legacy Behind Lifestyle Medicine

37 min

Welcome to a special episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. In this episode, “Passing the Baton: The Legacy We Carry Forward,” Dr. Patel marks her final episode as host with a conversation with Susan Benigas, CEO Emeritus and Senior Advisor at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Benigas reflects on her journey with ACLM, from joining the organization when it had just 380 members and one part-time staff member to helping build a global community working to advance lifestyle medicine as the foundation of health and healthcare. Together, Dr. Patel and Benigas look back on the decisions, challenges, relationships, and shared sense of purpose that helped shape ACLM’s growth. They explore what it means to challenge a healthcare system largely built around managing disease, why lifestyle medicine must remain focused on addressing root causes and restoring health, and what it has taken to move the field toward greater recognition, clinical integration, and impact. The conversation also gets personal as Benigas reflects on leadership, sacrifice, connection, faith, and the people who helped make ACLM’s growth possible. As both leaders prepare to pass the baton, they discuss what the next generation of lifestyle medicine leaders must hold onto, what the field cannot afford to lose as it grows, and why staying true to the unique value proposition of lifestyle medicine will be critical to the work ahead. More than a look back, this episode is a conversation about what comes next and the responsibility that comes with growing momentum for lifestyle medicine. It is also a fitting close to Dr. Patel’s time as host of Flip Your Script and a reminder that while one chapter may be ending, the work to transform healthcare continues. If you're interested in lifestyl...

From Kitchen to Clinic: The Power of Culinary Medicine

20 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “From Kitchen to Clinic: The Power of Culinary Medicine,” features Dr. Jaclyn Albin, an associate professor of internal medicine, pediatrics, and public health at UT Southwestern and a certified culinary medicine specialist. Dr. Albin shares how her personal connection to food and experiences in clinical practice led her to integrate culinary medicine into patient care, medical education, and population health. The conversation explores how food can become part of the treatment plan rather than an afterthought—and how culinary medicine can empower patients and communities to make meaningful, sustainable changes. Dr. Albin discusses meeting patients where they are, understanding their relationship with food, building on existing strengths and habits, and creating care plans that reflect their culture, resources, relationships, and everyday lives. The episode also examines how culinary medicine can extend beyond the clinical setting through community partnerships, medical education, policy, schools, and teaching kitchens. Dr. Albin shares her perspective on creating lasting change, empowering the next generation of clinicians, and building healthier communities through nutrition, connection, and practical lifestyle interventions. If you're interested in lifestyle medicine, culinary medicine, food as medicine, nutrition, patient empowerment, behavior change, medical education, preventive medicine, community health, population health, health equity, or building healthier communities, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (...

Starting Early: Building Healthier Futures for Children and Families

34 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Starting Early: Building Healthier Futures for Children and Families,” features the leaders of the Child and Adolescent Member Interest Group. Dr. Erin Brackbill, Dr. Blakely Amanti, and Dr. Michelle Loy share their perspectives on the role of lifestyle medicine in supporting the health and well-being of children, adolescents, and their families. The conversation explores why caring for children often means caring for the whole family—and how family routines, relationships, environments, and social connections can shape health across generations. The guests discuss the importance of approaching lifestyle medicine through a family-centered lens and using the six pillars of lifestyle medicine to support children and families in practical, meaningful ways. If you're interested in lifestyle medicine, child and adolescent health, family-centered care, childhood obesity, chronic disease prevention, health equity, social drivers of health, motivational interviewing, behavior change, family health, preventive medicine, or building healthier communities, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Explore the "Early Childhood Lifestyle Medicine" Toolkit: https://lifestylemedicine.org/clinical-toolkits/ Sign up for the Pre LM2026 In-Person "Next Generation Lifestyle Medicine - Family-Based Care Across Practice Settings" Workshop: https://www.lmconference.org/agenda.asp?pfp=FullSchedule Join the "Child and Adolescent Health Member Interest Group": https://connect.lifestylemedicine.org/groups/mycommunities Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical profess...

The Future of Workplace Health Is Lifestyle Medicine

25 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “The Future of Workplace Health Is Lifestyle Medicine,” features the leaders of the Lifestyle Medicine in the Workplace Member Interest Group. Together, they share their perspectives on bringing lifestyle medicine into the workplace and creating healthier environments where employees can thrive. The conversation explores why workplace health should extend beyond traditional wellness programs and become part of an organization's culture. The guests discuss how lifestyle medicine can help address the root causes of chronic conditions while supporting employee well-being, productivity, and organizational outcomes. They highlight the importance of creating psychologically safe workplaces, addressing workplace stress and burnout, making healthy behaviors easier and more accessible, and ensuring that employees have a voice in shaping health and well-being initiatives. The conversation also explores practical strategies for employers looking to get started, including conducting an organizational assessment, talking directly with workers and managers about their needs, identifying existing resources, and focusing on opportunities to address workplace stress and psychosocial risks. The guests emphasize that organizations don't need to reinvent the wheel and can begin by leveraging tools and resources that already exist, including the Lifestyle Medicine in the Workplace Guide. Together, they challenge the traditional approach to workplace wellness and emphasize that creating healthier workplaces requires a culture-driven, population-level approach. From leadership and management to frontline employees, everyone has a role to play in building workplaces that support health...

Beyond the Prescription: GLP-1s and Lifestyle Medicine

28 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Beyond the Prescription: GLP-1s and Lifestyle Medicine,” features Kate Cohen, a registered dietitian nutritionist with the Lifestyle Medicine Program at Hospital for Special Surgery, and Dr. Prasanthi Tondapu, a triple board-certified endocrinologist and lifestyle medicine specialist and founder and CEO of DFW Endocrinology. They share their perspectives on integrating obesity medications, including GLP-1 medications, with comprehensive lifestyle medicine care. The conversation explores why GLP-1 medications should be viewed as one tool within a broader obesity treatment plan—not a standalone solution—and why lifestyle medicine remains the foundation of sustainable care. They discuss the importance of patient education and support, addressing barriers and social determinants of health, setting realistic expectations, and helping patients build lasting habits around nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management. Kate also shares practical nutrition strategies for patients taking obesity medications, including prioritizing nutrient-dense foods and protein, managing reduced appetite and gastrointestinal side effects, and incorporating resistance training to help maintain muscle mass. Dr. Prasanthi discusses the importance of early follow-up, individualized care, hydration, side-effect management, and meeting patients where they are. If you're interested in lifestyle medicine, GLP-1 medications, obesity treatment, nutrition, chronic disease management, weight management, patient-centered care, behavior change, muscle preservation, resistance training, shared medical appointments, or whole-person care, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Learn more...

How Lifestyle Medicine Is Transforming Rural Healthcare

23 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, "How Lifestyle Medicine Is Transforming Rural Healthcare," features Dr. Kathleen Findlay, a triple board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, Chief of Staff at Western Wisconsin Health, and a leader in advancing innovative models of care in rural communities. Dr. Findlay shares how lifestyle medicine is helping redefine healthcare by empowering patients to make sustainable behavior changes, addressing the root causes of chronic disease, and creating systems of care that improve health for individuals and entire communities. The conversation explores how lifestyle medicine can transform healthcare through shared medical appointments, interdisciplinary collaboration, personalized care, and community partnerships. Dr. Findlay discusses why lifestyle medicine is "simple—but not easy," the importance of meeting patients where they are, and how small, sustainable changes can create lasting improvements in health. Together with Dr. Patel, she also highlights the unique opportunities and challenges of delivering lifestyle medicine in rural communities, addressing social determinants of health, and building healthcare systems that support both patients and clinicians. If you're interested in lifestyle medicine, rural healthcare, chronic disease prevention, shared medical appointments, social determinants of health, behavior change, preventive medicine, whole-person care, health equity, healthcare transformation, community health, patient-centered care, physician leadership, or innovative models of care, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Learn more about Dr. Findlay's program "Simple Health": https://connect.lifestylemedicine.org/viewdocument/simple-health-kat...

Reimagining Primary Care with Lifestyle Medicine

37 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, "Reimagining Primary Care with Lifestyle Medicine," features Dr. Akshra Verma, Dr. Heidi Benavides, and Dr. Nikhila Gandrakota, leaders of ACLM's Lifestyle Medicine in Primary Care Member Interest Group. Together, they share how lifestyle medicine is transforming primary care by addressing the root causes of chronic disease, empowering patients through sustainable behavior change, and equipping clinicians with practical strategies to deliver whole-person care. The conversation explores how lifestyle medicine can be integrated into even the busiest primary care practices through team-based care, shared medical appointments, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinician education, and community partnerships. They discuss the importance of asking different questions, treating the person—not just their lab values—and creating systems that make healthy choices easier for both patients and clinicians. Together with Dr. Patel, they share actionable insights for overcoming time constraints, reducing provider burnout, and making lifestyle medicine the standard of care in primary care settings. If you're interested in lifestyle medicine, primary care, chronic disease prevention, team-based care, shared medical appointments, culinary medicine, physician well-being, value-based care, preventive medicine, patient-centered care, behavior change, whole-person health, healthcare innovation, or transforming clinical practice, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Explore ACLM's Patient Facing Handouts: https://connect.lifestylemedicine.org/resources/aclm-resource-landing/six-pillar-resources Join ACLM's Lifestyle Medicine in Primary Care Member Interest Group: https://connect...

The Power Behind Lasting Change

18 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “The Power Behind Lasting Change,” features Dr. Jessica Matthews, a nationally recognized leader in health coaching, behavior change, and whole-person health. As a tenured professor at Point Loma Nazarene University and Founding Director of Health Coaching at UC San Diego Health, Dr. Matthews has spent her career helping clinicians and patients move beyond simply knowing what to do and toward creating meaningful, sustainable lifestyle change. The conversation explores why lasting behavior change is about more than willpower, the science of intrinsic motivation, and how coaching can empower patients to take an active role in their health. Dr. Matthews shares practical insights on self-determination theory, the importance of empathy and curiosity in clinical practice, the growing impact of group medical visits, and how technology can support behavior change without losing sight of the whole person. Together, she and Dr. Patel discuss how lifestyle medicine professionals can build stronger relationships with patients, foster lasting motivation, and create healthier communities through collaborative, person-centered care. If you're interested in lifestyle medicine, health coaching, behavior change, motivational interviewing, self-determination theory, patient empowerment, whole-person health, group medical visits, physician coaching, chronic disease prevention, healthcare innovation, or sustainable healthy habits, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and othe...

The Science of Happiness: Building Health Through Purpose, Gratitude, and Connection

26 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “The Science of Happiness: Building Health Through Purpose, Gratitude, and Connection,” features leaders from ACLM’s Happiness Science Member Interest Group who are exploring the powerful connection between well-being and long-term health. Drawing from the fields of lifestyle medicine, positive psychology, coaching, and behavioral science, the discussion highlights how happiness is more than a feeling—it’s a measurable contributor to better health outcomes and a key driver of sustainable lifestyle change. The conversation explores the science behind happiness and flourishing, the role of purpose and social connection in supporting healthy behaviors, and how cultivating gratitude, optimism, and personal strengths can improve both mental and physical well-being. The guests discuss how helping patients build a sense of agency can transform health outcomes, why positive emotions make healthy habits easier to sustain, and practical strategies anyone can use to improve their quality of life. If you're interested in lifestyle medicine, happiness science, positive psychology, behavior change, mental well-being, resilience, purpose, social connection, gratitude, stress management, chronic disease prevention, or human flourishing, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 00:00 Introduction 03:15 What Drew You to Lifestyle Medicine and Happiness Science 09:43 The Connection Between Lifestyle Medicine and Happiness 13:00 How Building Agency Helps People Create Lasting Change 16:01 Why Purpose and Relationships Matter for Sustainable Health Habits 20:02 Simple Practices to Improve Well-Being, Gratitude, and Joy 24:44 Closing Thoughts Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h...

The Missing Link in Healthcare: The Power of Health Coaching

31 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “The Missing Link in Healthcare: The Power of Health Coaching,” features leaders in the health and wellness coaching space who are helping transform how patients make and sustain meaningful lifestyle changes. Through evidence-based behavior change strategies, health coaches bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it—empowering patients to achieve lasting improvements in their health and well-being. The conversation explores the growing role of health and wellness coaches within healthcare teams, the science behind behavior change, and how coaching supports patients in building healthier habits around nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and other lifestyle factors. The guests discuss why coaching is becoming an increasingly valuable component of lifestyle medicine, how coaches collaborate with clinicians, and the measurable impact coaching can have on patient engagement and outcomes. If you're interested in lifestyle medicine, behavior change, patient engagement, health coaching, wellness programs, chronic disease prevention, team-based care, or helping patients create lasting healthy habits, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Access Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/lifestyle-medicine-for-coaches Read the Compendium of Health and Wellness Coaching: 2023 Addendum: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40152886/ Learn about the National Board of Certified Health and Wellness Coaches: https://nbhwc.org/ Access the Members-Only Health and Wellness Coaches Toolkit (become a member to access):...

The Future of Surgery Starts Before the OR

18 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “The Future of Surgery Starts Before the OR,” features Dr. Michael Suk, a nationally recognized orthopedic trauma surgeon, physician executive, and pioneer in integrating lifestyle medicine into surgical care. As co-founder of Blue Zone Surgeons and co-editor of the forthcoming textbook Lifestyle Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Suk is helping redefine how clinicians think about perioperative care, recovery, resilience, and long-term health outcomes. The conversation explores why surgery should no longer be viewed as a single isolated procedure, but instead as part of a broader, longitudinal journey of whole-person health. Dr. Suk discusses the role of orthopedic surgeons as unexpected “quarterbacks” of whole-person care, the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between surgeons and lifestyle medicine clinicians, and why surgical specialties are uniquely positioned to advance prevention-focused healthcare. If you’re interested in lifestyle medicine, surgery, orthopedic care, perioperative optimization, healthcare innovation, prevention, or the future of whole-person medicine, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases...

The Courage to Pivot: From Sick Care to Lifestyle Medicine

23 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “The Courage to Pivot: From Sick Care to Lifestyle Medicine,” features Dr. Alicia Craig Rodriguez, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, educator, and leader in integrative health innovation at Florida State University’s College of Nursing. With a career spanning bedside nursing, pharmaceutical drug development, executive leadership, and academic innovation, Dr. Alicia shares the deeply personal and professional journey that led her to rethink how healthcare should be practiced. The conversation explores what it means to step outside your comfort zone in pursuit of meaningful change. After years leading the development of life-saving medications, Dr. Alicia realized that treating chronic disease required more than prescriptions alone. She discusses why she pivoted back to direct patient care, how lifestyle medicine reshaped her understanding of prevention and healing, and why clinicians must move beyond the traditional “expert model” toward coaching and empowering patients. You’ll also hear how Dr. Alicia pioneered the nation’s first full academic pathway to lifestyle medicine certification for nurse practitioners, the resistance she encountered along the way, and how evidence, innovation, and persistence helped transform skepticism into momentum. From redesigning healthcare education to creating clinical environments that support disease reversal and whole-person care, this episode offers an inspiring look at what’s possible when clinicians are willing to challenge the status quo. If you’re interested in lifestyle medicine, nursing leadership, chronic disease prevention, healthcare innovation, or transforming the future workforce of healthcare, this is a...

Fixing the System: Making Value-Based Care Actually Work

32 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Fixing the System: Making Value-Based Care Actually Work,” features Dr. Vivek Garg, President and CEO of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). With a background spanning clinical care, health policy, and value-based care innovation, Dr. Garg brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective on what it will take to redesign healthcare systems to better serve patients—and the clinicians who care for them. The conversation dives into why value-based care, while promising in theory, often falls short in practice. Dr. Garg explores the structural barriers—misaligned incentives, fragmented measurement systems, and lack of care continuity—that prevent meaningful progress. He also shares why simply adding more metrics isn’t the answer, and how shifting toward aligned, patient-centered outcomes could unlock real change. You’ll hear thoughtful insights on the importance of prevention, the role of lifestyle medicine in slowing and reversing chronic disease, and the urgent need to rethink how we define and measure success in healthcare. From “a thousand lights pointing in different directions” to the vision of a more cohesive, outcomes-driven system, this episode offers a clear-eyed look at where we are—and what must come next. If you’re interested in value-based care, quality measurement, healthcare policy, or building systems that truly support whole-person health, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite pr...

From Buzzwords to Breakthroughs: Making High-Value Care a Reality

23 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “From Buzzwords to Breakthroughs: Making High-Value Care a Reality” features Dr. Samrina Marshall, a pediatrician and lifestyle medicine leader with deep expertise in value-based care and population health. With experience spanning Medicaid populations, health systems, and national strategy, she shares how lifestyle medicine can transform the way we define—and deliver—value in healthcare. The conversation unpacks why “high-value care” has become such a buzzword—and what it actually means in practice. Dr. Marshall explores how today’s healthcare system often falls short, and why a shift toward whole-person, patient-centered care is essential. She also breaks down how lifestyle medicine provides the missing “how”—offering sustainable, scalable solutions that address the root causes of chronic disease. You’ll hear powerful insights on aligning patients, providers, and systems, advancing health equity, and integrating lifestyle medicine across all points of care—from clinics to communities. If you’re interested in value-based care, healthcare transformation, or practical strategies to improve outcomes while reducing costs, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠ Lifestyle Medicine as a Framework for High-Value Care: A Position Statement From the American College of Lifestyle Medicine: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15598276251390437 ACLM's Innovator's Council: https://lifestylemedicine.org/potential-partner/innovators-council/ ACLM Resources: https://connect.lifestylemedicine.org/resources/aclm-resource-landing The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (AC...

Lifestyle Psychiatry: The Missing Tool in Mental Health Care

36 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Lifestyle Psychiatry: The Missing Tool in Mental Health Care” features two visionary leaders advancing the integration of lifestyle medicine into psychiatry: Drs. Gia Merlo and Ramaswamy Viswanathan. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, leadership within organized medicine, and global advocacy, they share how lifestyle interventions are transforming mental health care. The conversation explores the growing momentum behind lifestyle psychiatry and why it’s emerging as a critical “fourth tool” alongside psychotherapy, pharmacology, and somatic treatments. You’ll hear powerful personal stories that sparked their journeys, along with real-world examples of how addressing physical health, nutrition, movement, connection, and purpose can profoundly impact mental health outcomes. If you’re interested in mental health innovation, clinician well-being, patient-centered care, or how to bring lifestyle medicine into your practice or specialty, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.  Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifest...

How Physical & Occupational Therapists Are Leading Lifestyle Medicine Forward

25 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, "How Physical & Occupational Therapists Are Leading Lifestyle Medicine Forward," features three trailblazing leaders from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Member Interest Group (MIG): Drs. Wendy Price, Ginger Garner, and Nola Peacock. Drawing on their extensive clinical experience, these experts share how integrating lifestyle medicine into rehabilitation can break the cycle of "revolving door" care and treat the root causes of chronic conditions. The conversation dives into why physical and occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to deliver lifestyle medicine. You’ll hear a candid discussion about the role of a "coach approach" in reducing provider burnout. By empowering patients to take the driver’s seat in their own health journey, clinicians can shift from being the sole "fixers" to becoming collaborative partners in long-term well-being. The episode further explores the critical role of policy and advocacy in scaling these practices to a national level. If you’re interested in patient empowerment, trauma-informed care, health coaching, or how to advocate for lifestyle medicine within your own profession, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary m...

Beyond Pilots: Scaling Lifestyle Medicine in a Value-Based World

27 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Beyond Pilots: Scaling Lifestyle Medicine in a Value-Based World,” features Dr. Sachin Jain, CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan—one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Medicare Advantage plans. Drawing on his experience leading value-based organizations and advising at the federal level, Dr. Jain offers a practical roadmap for aligning lifestyle medicine with modern payment models. The conversation dives into why Medicare Advantage and capitation can create meaningful opportunities for prevention-focused care. Dr. Jain explains how taking accountability for total cost of care shifts the focus from volume to outcomes—and why reducing hospitalizations, delaying chronic disease progression, and investing in intensive management can be both clinically impactful and financially sustainable. You’ll also hear a candid discussion about scaling versus piloting, avoiding incrementalism, and building the financial sophistication needed to expand lifestyle medicine beyond niche programs. From measure alignment to advocacy strategy, this episode explores how clinicians can design models that reward health rather than utilization. If you’re interested in value-based care, Medicare Advantage, scaling prevention, or building sustainable business models for lifestyle medicine, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Fireside Chat with Dr. Jain at LM2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDMdLf8zgoU Learn More About SCAN Group: https://www.thescangroup.org/ Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals d...

Making Lifestyle Medicine Palatable: Getting Patients to Say Yes

11 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Making Lifestyle Medicine Palatable: Getting Patients to Say Yes,” features Dr. Ajay Joseph, an interventional cardiologist at Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He shares his journey to lifestyle medicine—from his own residency-related health struggles to launching Oklahoma’s first comprehensive lifestyle medicine program—and how that transformation reshaped his approach to cardiology. The conversation explores why lifestyle medicine is not an “extra,” but a core intervention in cardiovascular care. Dr. Joseph discusses compelling data on reducing atrial fibrillation recurrence, repeat procedures, and cardiac events through structured lifestyle interventions, and why cardiologists are often more receptive than we assume. You’ll also hear how he challenges the common belief that “patients won’t change.” Practicing in Oklahoma, he explains how giving clear, practical, and culturally relevant roadmaps—rather than vague advice—makes lifestyle medicine actionable and achievable. If you’re interested in cardiology, implementation, patient behavior change, or making lifestyle medicine stick in real-world practice, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. ACLM's Complimentary and Member-Only Resources: https://connect.lifestylemedicine.org/resources/aclm-resource-landing Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical spe...

Taking Back Control: Lifestyle Medicine Through the Cancer Journey

24 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, "Taking Back Control: Lifestyle Medicine Through the Cancer Journey" features Dr. Amy Commander, a breast oncologist and Medical Director at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, and Dr. Urvi Shah, a hematologist-oncologist and physician-scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Both leaders share their unique paths to lifestyle medicine—from Dr. Commander’s marathon-running inspiration to Dr. Shah’s personal battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma—and how those experiences transformed their approach to oncology. The conversation explores why nearly 40% of cancers are linked to modifiable risk factors and how lifestyle medicine can serve as an active therapeutic tool during and after treatment. Dr. Shah breaks down groundbreaking research on the gut microbiome, explaining how dietary fiber acts as a form of "original immunotherapy" to improve diversity and treatment outcomes. You’ll also hear insights into the rising "epidemic" of early-onset cancers, particularly colorectal cancer in adults under 50, and the critical role of the Western diet in this trend. Dr. Commander highlights how lifestyle medicine provides a sense of empowerment to patients facing a whirlwind of clinical protocols, giving them tangible ways to "take back control" of their health and long-term survivorship. If you’re interested in oncology, the science of the microbiome, patient empowerment, or how evidence-based nutrition can improve cancer outcomes, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and ot...

Changing Care from the Inside Out

20 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and leaders reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Changing Care from the Inside Out,” features Kaitlyn Pauly, Chief Integration Officer at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Kaitlyn shares her journey from bariatric and weight management care to national leadership in lifestyle medicine—and the pivotal lessons she’s learned about what it truly takes to create lasting healthcare change. The conversation explores why evidence and good outcomes alone aren’t enough to transform healthcare. Kaitlin breaks down the real drivers of sustainable change, including payment models, quality measures, clinician support, and system-wide alignment. From early resistance to growing national recognition, she reflects on how lifestyle medicine has evolved—and what still needs to happen for it to become standard care. You’ll also hear insights into national advocacy efforts, including progress with CMS and CMMI, emerging reimbursement pathways, and large-scale initiatives bringing lifestyle medicine into community health centers, rural health systems, and government programs. Kaitlin highlights why aligning incentives is essential to ensuring patients have access to lifestyle medicine—and clinicians can deliver it sustainably. If you’re interested in healthcare transformation, payment reform, implementation science, or scaling lifestyle medicine beyond passion and into practice, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty...

Strengthening Healthcare in the DOD with Lifestyle Medicine

18 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and innovators reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode "Strengthening Healthcare in the DOD with Lifestyle Medicine" features Dr. Mary Anne Kiel, a board-certified pediatrician and lifestyle medicine physician with over 21 years of service as a U.S. Air Force physician. Dr. Kiel shares her personal journey to lifestyle medicine—beginning with her own health challenges—and how discovering the power of whole-food, plant-based nutrition transformed her health, renewed her passion for medicine, and reshaped the way she cares for military families. The conversation explores how lifestyle medicine aligns seamlessly with the mission of military and veterans’ healthcare, supporting readiness, resilience, and long-term health for service members, their families, and the clinicians who care for them. Dr. Kiel discusses the unique opportunities within the Department of Defense to integrate lifestyle medicine at scale, including built-in healthcare access, leadership influence, and existing frameworks like Total Force Fitness. You’ll also learn how prioritizing the six pillars of lifestyle medicine can help prevent chronic disease, reduce burnout, and build resilience—especially in high-stress environments like military medicine. From supporting family health to strengthening the future military force, this episode highlights how lifestyle medicine truly flips the script on healthcare. If you’re interested in leadership, prevention, and creating healthier systems that support both patients and providers, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle...

Culinary Medicine: Bridging the Gap Between Nutrition Knowledge and Practice

25 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and innovators reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Culinary Medicine: Bridging the Gap Between Nutrition Knowledge and Practice,” features Drs. Colin Zhu and Melissa Mondala discussing how this evidence-based field combines the science of nutrition with the culinary arts to optimize health. The conversation explores how culinary medicine bridges the gap between knowing what to eat and actually doing it, making nutrition practical and hands-on. You'll learn about the evidence supporting culinary medicine, which has shown a positive impact on cardiovascular conditions and reducing diabetes risk, specifically blood sugar regulation. The practice leads to increased patient and provider satisfaction by making lessons learned in textbooks come to life through a hands-on experience. If you're interested in learning how to translate nutrition knowledge into real-world action and join the growing movement to reverse chronic disease through food, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Learn more about Food as Medicine: ⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/food-as-medicine/ Access ACLM's Free Culinary Medicine Program: https://connect.lifestylemedicine.org/culinarymedicineeducation/home Join the Food as Medicine/Culinary Medicine MIG: https://connect.lifestylemedicine.org/groups/aclm-groups-communityhomepage?CommunityKey=02feb043-8547-4dc8-a84e-018682879f77 The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary mod...

Building Lifestyle Medicine from the Ground Up with Strategy, Community & Impact

21 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and innovators reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Building Lifestyle Medicine from the Ground Up with Strategy, Community & Impact,” features Dr. Kristi Artz, Vice President of University Hospitals Connor Whole Health and a long-time leader in lifestyle medicine implementation. Dr. Artz joins us to share her journey from emergency medicine to lifestyle medicine leadership and the lessons she’s learned in building programs inside large health systems. She discusses what it takes to move from inspiration to execution—navigating strategy, aligning with organizational missions, collaborating across departments, and developing the operational skills clinicians aren’t traditionally taught. The conversation explores the essential role of community and mentorship within ACLM, highlighting how peer support, shared models, and collective learning accelerate progress and prevent clinicians from having to reinvent the wheel. Dr. Artz also reflects on how lifestyle medicine helps clinicians reconnect with purpose, find longevity in their careers, and create meaningful impact for patients and systems alike. Through this episode, you’ll see how lifestyle medicine continues to reshape the future of care—one relationship, one program, and one system-level shift at a time. If you’re interested in the real-world work behind bringing lifestyle medicine to life—and how leaders are driving change through strategy, collaboration, and community—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable heal...

Breaking the Stigma: Real Talk on Men’s Health

28 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping clinicians and innovators reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Breaking the Stigma: Real Talk on Men’s Health,” features leaders from ACLM’s Men’s Health Member Interest Group — Dr. Kevin Billups, Dr. Marc Paulos, and Dr. Scott Mirani — as they discuss how lifestyle medicine can address some of the most pressing and often unspoken issues in men’s health. Together, they explore the intersection of mental, metabolic, and sexual health, sharing how open conversations about erectile dysfunction, body image, and emotional well-being can create pathways to healing and connection. The discussion also highlights how lifestyle medicine interventions offer powerful tools to improve men’s overall quality of life and reduce chronic disease risk. Through this conversation, you’ll hear how these clinicians are flipping the script on traditional men’s health care by tackling stigma, empowering men to seek support, and redefining what strength and resilience truly mean. If you’re interested in how lifestyle medicine is reshaping men’s health through empathy, education, and evidence-based care—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.  Life...

Lifestyle Medicine Approach to Managing POTS 

30 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping each guest reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Lifestyle Medicine Approach to Managing POTS" features Dr. Jennifer Shalz, Medical Director of St. Luke’s Health System Lifestyle Medicine Department, and Molly Lynn, Nurse Practitioner and lifestyle medicine specialist. Together, they share how St. Luke’s is transforming care for patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) through a multidisciplinary, lifestyle-first model. Dr. Shalz and Molly discuss how this condition—often affecting young women and triggered by viral illness—has increased in prevalence since the COVID-19 pandemic. They outline how their team designed a structured 3–6 month intervention that empowers patients to manage symptoms through evidence-based lifestyle behaviors, from fluid and salt intake to graded physical activity, sleep, and stress management. Through this conversation, you’ll hear how St. Luke’s is redefining chronic condition management by combining lifestyle medicine principles with collaborative care pathways, and why validation, education, and patient empowerment are essential to improving quality of life for those living with POTS. If you’re interested in how lifestyle medicine can support complex, chronic conditions through personalized, integrative strategies—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dysautonomia International: https://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/ Utah ADaPT Protocol: Utah ADaPT Protocol (Provider Manual) 10.9.24 | Neurology Department | U of U School of Medicine The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other...

The Convergence of Care: Embedding Lifestyle Medicine in Health Systems

26 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping each guest reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “The Convergence of Care: Embedding Lifestyle Medicine in Health Systems,” features Todd LaPorte, CEO of HonorHealth, an integrated health system serving the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Under his leadership, HonorHealth has made significant investments in advancing whole-person care through community engagement, employee well-being, and systemwide lifestyle medicine integration. Todd shares how his personal health journey sparked a transformation in how HonorHealth approaches health—moving from sick care to well care. He discusses the organization’s collaboration with Blue Zones to improve community health outcomes, establish a worksite well-being certification, and launch a new Integrative Health and Lifestyle Medicine Institute. Through this conversation, you’ll hear how HonorHealth is redefining care delivery by converging community initiatives, workforce well-being, and clinical excellence—and why this model offers a roadmap for health systems across the country. If you’re interested in how healthcare leaders can champion system-level change and empower clinicians to deliver preventive, lifestyle-focused care, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Register now for the Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2025: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/aclm-conference/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ACLM Health System Council: https://lifestylemedicine.org/potential-partner/health-systems-council/ ACLM Innovators Council: ⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/potential-partner/innovators-council/⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society fo...

Driving Better Health Outcomes with Lifestyle Medicine and Value-Based Care

21 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping each guest reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Driving Better Health Outcomes with Lifestyle Medicine and Value-Based Care" features Dr. Alex Ding, Enterprise Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Humana. Dr. Ding is a board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologist and a clinical associate professor at the University of Louisville, where he also leads initiatives in physician engagement, clinician well-being, and value-based care strategy. The conversation explores how Humana’s partnership with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine is embedding lifestyle medicine into value-based care models across the country. Dr. Ding shares how lifestyle medicine addresses root causes of chronic disease while improving patient outcomes, reducing costs, and advancing health equity. He also highlights how Humana supports clinicians through training, certification, and system-level innovations that reduce burnout and create space for lifestyle-focused care. If you’re interested in how lifestyle medicine and value-based care can transform healthcare delivery for patients, clinicians, and communities alike, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Register now for the Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2025: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/aclm-conference/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lifestyle Medicine Supports Better Health Outcomes and Lower Costs by Kate Goodrich, MD, Humana Chief Medical Officer: https://news.humana.com/news/articles/lifestyle-medicine-supports-better-health-outcomes-and-lower-cos ACLM Innovators Council: https://lifestylemedicine.org/potential-partner/innovators-council/ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine...

Cleared for Takeoff: Navigating Lifestyle Change and Resilience

23 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping each guest reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, "Cleared for Takeoff: Navigating Lifestyle Change and Resilience," features Meryl Fury, MS, RN, and Jeff Nelson. Meryl is the president and CEO of the Plant-Based Nutrition Movement, a public health nurse with over 30 years of experience, and a Food for Life instructor. Her husband, Jeff, is a recreational pilot and entrepreneur who, after a life-altering heart attack in 2023, transformed his health through lifestyle changes and was back to flying within nine months. The conversation explores how a personal health crisis led to a broader mission to educate the piloting community, a group that has a lot to lose—including their career—if their health fails. Jeff shares his inspiring journey from being "invincible" to embracing a plant-based diet, thanks to Meryl's guidance. Meryl discusses the moment she realized the need to bring lifestyle medicine education to pilots after a close friend passed away from a heart attack, sparking a new initiative to help prevent similar tragedies within their tight-knit community. If you're ready to learn how lifestyle medicine can be a powerful motivator for change and how to bring this critical message to at-risk professional groups, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Use code RESILIENCE for $50 off ACLM's "Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Course" through October 17, 2025: https://portal.lifestylemedicine.org/ACLM/Education/Education-Event-Display/Event-Display-No-Shipping.aspx?EventKey=D2LMBR4_30&WebsiteKey=5caa7854-d0e3-44fc-a359-ef6857e8d551&_gl=1*1gjucv8*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NTY4NDU0NjkuQ2p3S0NBandxOXJGQmhBSUVpd0FHVkFaUDBQR3YxaXZURl90alBYUE1UOFNGUTBqS1dvZlhTcHY2Q09wSUVsNzdxSnJRWnFVeTlsQzF4b0MwSE1RQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*NzAyOTcwNTY5LjE3...

AI in Lifestyle Medicine: Harnessing Evidence for Better Care | Dr. Marcelo Fiszman

22 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping each guest reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “AI in Lifestyle Medicine: Harnessing Evidence for Better Care,” explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of personalized care and evidence-based practice. Dr. Marcelo Fiszman, an internal medicine physician, biomedical informatics expert, and lifestyle medicine leader, shares his journey from influencing NIH guidelines to leading groundbreaking research on AI-driven tools. The conversation dives into how AI can consolidate evidence on lifestyle-based interventions, strengthen clinical guidelines, expand interoperability and data standards, and support more personalized, whole-person health outcomes. Together, these insights reveal the powerful intersection of technology and lifestyle medicine in transforming patient care. If you’re ready to see how AI is elevating lifestyle medicine and shaping the future of healthcare, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Use code FUTURE10 for 10% off ACLM's "Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Course" through October 3, 2025: https://portal.lifestylemedicine.org/ACLM/Education/Education-Event-Display/Event-Display-No-Shipping.aspx?EventKey=D2LMBR4_30&WebsiteKey=5caa7854-d0e3-44fc-a359-ef6857e8d551&_gl=1*1gjucv8*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NTY4NDU0NjkuQ2p3S0NBandxOXJGQmhBSUVpd0FHVkFaUDBQR3YxaXZURl90alBYUE1UOFNGUTBqS1dvZlhTcHY2Q09wSUVsNzdxSnJRWnFVeTlsQzF4b0MwSE1RQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*NzAyOTcwNTY5LjE3NTM4MTM0Njg.*_ga*ODg5NzU0NjU0LjE3MzgyNTI4MTM.*_ga_PBBHNWPV2S*czE3NTY4NDU0NjkkbzU1NyRnMSR0MTc1Njg0NTQ4MiRqNDckbDAkaDA. The Ten Commandments of Ethical Medical AI: https://www.computer.org/csdl/magazine/co/2021/07/09473208/1uUtEAWNFOE Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Sleep as the Foundation: Lifestyle Prescriptions for Better Rest | Drs. Hasnaa Jalou, Michelle Jonelis and Hnin Lwin

25 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In each episode, we explore five key takeaways on how lifestyle medicine is helping each guest reimagine the future of healthcare. This episode, “Sleep as the Foundation: Lifestyle Prescriptions for Better Rest," features Drs. Hasnaa Jalou, Michelle Jonelis and Hnin Lwin — leaders of ACLM’s Sleep Medicine Interest Group. Together, they shed light on the foundational role of sleep in overall health and share practical strategies clinicians can use to better support patients. From clarifying what aspects of sleep we can and cannot control, to effective approaches for screening and diagnosing sleep apnea, the conversation dives deep into the realities of sleep disorders across ages. The experts discuss the impact of screen time on children, the benefits of weight management for sleep apnea, and how lifestyle factors directly shape sleep quality. Learn how personalized, lifestyle-centered guidance can empower patients to reclaim restorative rest, improve health outcomes, and reduce dependence on reactive interventions. If you’re ready to reframe sleep as the foundation of vitality and discover actionable ways to integrate sleep health into your practice, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Use code SLEEP10 for 10% off ACLM's Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Course: https://portal.lifestylemedicine.org/ACLM/Education/Education-Event-Display/Event-Display-No-Shipping.aspx?EventKey=D2LMBR4_30&WebsiteKey=5caa7854-d0e3-44fc-a359-ef6857e8d551&_gl=1*5lxjc7*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NTU1NDM5MzIuQ2owS0NRandub3ZGQmhEbkFSSXNBTzRWN21BZ0dXdkY3bHZmV2JEVnZ3NUZaM1lLQ2FEc1p5Nk4wRGNaOXFOQzlCaXk5S1U0alZaeHB3Z2FBa3lfRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*NzAyOTcwNTY5LjE3NTM4MTM0Njg.*_ga*ODg5NzU0NjU0LjE3MzgyNTI4MTM.*_ga_PBBHNWPV2S*czE3NTU1NDM5MzIkbzUyOCRnMCR0MTc1NTU0MzkzMiRqNjAkbDAkaDA. 00:00 Introduction 02:50 Why Sleep Health is Important 08:20 Diagnosing Sle...

Equitable Access to Lifestyle Medicine | Dr. Elizabeth Markle and Jacque Salmon

28 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we explore five key takeaways that highlight the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, “Equitable Access to Lifestyle Medicine," features Dr. Elizabeth Markle and Jacque Salmon—two trailblazers at the intersection of mental health, lifestyle medicine, and community-based care. They share how their lived experiences and professional insights have led them to develop holistic, equity-centered programs that reimagine healing beyond the confines of traditional clinical care. They explore the power of “community as medicine,” the significance of trauma-informed care, and how culturally rooted, joyful interventions can ignite transformation and resilience. Learn why scalable, system-level change begins with grassroots collaboration, how to engage trusted community leaders in delivering lifestyle medicine, and what it truly means to center vitality, vulnerability, and action in patient care. If you’re committed to reaching underserved populations and designing healing experiences that last, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Use code VITALITY10 for 10% off ACLM's Physician and Health Professional Well-being course through August 23, 2025: https://lifestylemedicine.org/project/physician-and-health-professional-well-being/ Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Register now for the Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2025: ⁠⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/aclm-conference/ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primar...

From Revolving Doors to Lasting Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Care | Dr. Heidi Prather

19 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we explore five key takeaways that highlight the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, "From Revolving Doors to Lasting Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Care," features Dr. Heidi Prather, a leading voice in physical medicine and rehabilitation who helped launch one of the nation’s first lifestyle medicine programs embedded in a musculoskeletal specialty setting. From patient overload and systemic limitations to mounting frustration over ineffective care, she shares what pushed her to redesign her practice and challenge the status quo. Learn how lifestyle medicine became the missing link in treating chronic pain, reducing surgical risk, and driving sustainable outcomes—and why aligning clinical strategy with whole-person care is essential for the future of musculoskeletal health. Use code PHYSICAL10 for 10% off ACLM's Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Course through 8/9/25: https://lifestylemedicine.org/project/foundations-of-lifestyle-medicine-board-review-ce-cme/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=ORGLI&utm_campaign=LMBR Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Register now for the Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2025: ⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/aclm-conference/Learn⁠⁠ more about The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.  Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based,...

The Heart of the Matter: Lifestyle Medicine’s Role in Cardiology | Drs. Svetlana Chamoun and Andrew Freeman

25 min

Welcome to another episode of Flip Your Script, a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we explore five key takeaways that highlight the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, "The Heart of the Matter: Lifestyle Medicine’s Role in Cardiology," features a powerful conversation with Dr. Svetlana Chamoun and Dr. Andrew Freeman—two pioneering cardiologists and leaders of ACLM’s Cardiology Member Interest Group. From burnout and chronic stress to system-wide inefficiencies in cardiac care, they share what led them to embrace a root-cause approach through evidence-based lifestyle medicine. Discover how behavioral cardiology is helping prevent disease, improve outcomes, and restore meaning in clinical practice—and why the future of heart health depends on flipping the script. Use code RECLAIM10 for 10% off ACLM's Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Course through July 25, 2025: 00:00 Introduction 02:50 Journey to Lifestyle Medicine 09:50 Physician Burnout and Cardiovascular Disease 14:05 Culture of Cardiac Care 17:55 Steps Cardiology Professional Lifestyle Medicine Integration 24:18 Outro Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Register now for the Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2025: ⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/aclm-conference/Learn⁠ more about The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.  Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescri...

Rethinking the Standard of Care with Lifestyle Medicine | Dr. Cate Collings

21 min

This episode, "Rethinking the Standard of Care with Lifestyle Medicine," features an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Cate Collings, a distinguished cardiologist who is reshaping the future of health from the inside out. From her early experience in exercise physiology to decades in invasive cardiology, and ultimately to pioneering programs that integrate evidence-based lifestyle interventions, this episode explores the evidence, urgency, and passion behind lifestyle medicine. She shares why, despite immense advancements in interventional and pharmaceutical care, her patients weren't getting healthier and how clinicians can reframe their approach to keep patients out of the hospital—and thriving. Use code INSPIRE10 for 10% off ACLM's Physician Health and Well-being course through July 18, 2025: https://lifestylemedicine.org/project/physician-and-health-professional-well-being/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=ORGLI&utm_campaign=PWB Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Register now for the Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2025: https://lifestylemedicine.org/aclm-conference/Learn more about The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.  Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoi...

Don't Meet Me in the Cath Lab: A New Approach to Heart Disease with Lifestyle Medicine | Dr. Koushik Reddy

19 min

Welcome to another episode of "Flip Your Script", a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we explore five key takeaways that highlight the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, "Don’t Meet Me in the Cath Lab: A New Approach to Heart Disease with Lifestyle Medicine," features an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Koushik Reddy, an interventional cardiologist who is reshaping the future of heart care from the inside out. From a pivotal moment in the cath lab to pioneering the first lifestyle-focused shared medical appointment for cardiology in the VA system, this episode explores the evidence, urgency, and passion behind integrating prevention into cardiovascular care. He shares why 80–85% of what’s treated in the cardiac ICU is preventable and how clinicians can reframe their approach to keep patients out of the hospital—and thriving. With practical insights on reversing risk, transforming clinical culture, and inspiring the next generation of cardiologists, this conversation is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the most impactful interventions don’t require a procedure—they require a paradigm shift. From the cath lab to carrots, this episode is a must-watch for clinicians, leaders, and changemakers dedicated to whole-person heart health. Use code HEART10 for 10% off ACLM's Board Review Course through July 4, 2025: https://lifestylemedicine.org/project/foundations-of-lifestyle-medicine-board-review-ce-cme/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22504778390&gbraid=0AAAAACxTjYS_B0haLow8xTa3aq-rOJ-gq&gclid=Cj0KCQjwucDBBhDxARIsANqFdr0zGs3Q8XEc3Bn1q0Wq2KJeXee_ROM23Oxd9BrgbMrvkzqn2f_qLN4aAs_cEALw_wcB Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Register now for the Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2025: https://lifestylemedicine.org/aclm-conference/Learn more about ACLM's Lifestyle Medicine Curriculum: https://lifestylemedicine.org/r...

From Risk Reduction to Recovery: Lifestyle Medicine’s Role in Cancer Care | Sami Mansfield, Dr. Nigel Brockton, and Kerry St.Pierre

23 min

Welcome to another episode of "Flip Your Script", a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we explore five key takeaways that highlight the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, "From Risk Reduction to Recovery: Lifestyle Medicine’s Role in Cancer Care," features leaders from ACLM’s Lifestyle Medicine for Cancer Member Interest Group: oncology wellness expert Sami Mansfield, cancer epidemiologist Dr. Nigel Brockton, and oncology nutrition specialist Kerry St-Pierre. Dr. Brockton shares how his personal experience with cancer led him into cancer prevention research, shedding light on the science behind risk reduction. Kerry highlights the complexity of nutrition during survivorship and the importance of meeting patients where they are. Sami discusses the power of exercise as a tool for equity, empowerment, and healing throughout the cancer journey. From clinical evidence to practical tools, this conversation offers essential insights for clinicians, patients, and advocates aiming to support whole-person cancer care through lifestyle medicine. Use code NOURISH10 for 10% off ACLM's FAM for Cancer Risk Reduction through June 15, 2025: https://lifestylemedicine.org/project/food-as-medicine-for-cancer-risk-reduction/ Lifestyle Medicine Toolkit for Cancer Risk Reduction & Survivorship: https://connect.lifestylemedicine.org/viewdocument/lifestyle-medicine-toolkit-for-canc *Member-only resource. Available for purchase for non-members. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a prim...

A New Era of Aging: Women's Well-Being Through Lifestyle Medicine | Dr. Cindy Geyer and Sally Duplantier

21 min

Welcome to another episode of "Flip Your Script", a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we explore five key takeaways that highlight the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, "A New Era of Aging: Women's Well-Being Through Lifestyle Medicine," features Dr. Cindy Geyer and Sally Duplantier, co-chairs of ACLM’s Women’s Healthy Aging Subcommittee. Dr. Geyer shares her clinical journey from traditional medicine to a lifestyle-focused, team-based model of care, while Sally reflects on her mission to bring health education to older adults globally, emphasizing health equity and vitality across the lifespan. From building meaningful patient relationships to prioritizing whole-person care, this conversation offers vital insights for clinicians, public health advocates, and anyone invested in aging well through lifestyle medicine. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.  Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections—also provides effective prevention for these conditions. Connect with ACLM Online!...

Personalizing Care Through Lifestyle Medicine | Dr. Aruna Nathan

17 min

Welcome to another episode of "Flip Your Script", a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we explore five key takeaways that highlight the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, "Personalizing Care Through Lifestyle Medicine," features Dr. Aruna Nathan. Dr. Nathan shares her journey from traditional internal medicine to a lifestyle-focused approach, highlighting the importance of personalized care, collaboration, and shared medical appointments in improving chronic disease outcomes. From addressing health disparities to making whole-person care a clinical reality, this episode offers valuable insights for clinicians, primary care providers, and anyone passionate about the future of healthcare delivery. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.  Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections—also provides effective prevention for these conditions. Connect with ACLM Online! Visit lifestylemedicine.org: ⁠⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/⁠⁠⁠ Find ACLM on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifest...

The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Endocrine Health | Dr. Gebre Nida

21 min

Welcome to another episode of "Flip Your Script", a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we explore five key takeaways that highlight the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, "The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Endocrine Health," features Dr. Gebre Nida. Dr. Nida shares his journey from conventional endocrinology to a lifestyle-focused approach, emphasizing the power of nutrition, movement, and stress management in diabetes care. From reducing reliance on insulin to inspiring community health initiatives, this episode offers valuable insights for clinicians, endocrinologists, and anyone passionate about the future of diabetes treatment. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.  Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections—also provides effective prevention for these conditions. Connect with ACLM Online! Visit lifestylemedicine.org: ⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/⁠⁠ Find ACLM on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestylemed/⁠⁠ Find ACLM on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/ACLifeMed⁠⁠ Find ACLM on Instag...

Integrating Lifestyle Medicine into Oncology | Dr. Nathalie McKenzie

17 min

Welcome to another episode of "Flip Your Script", a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we explore five key takeaways that highlight the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, "Integrating Lifestyle Medicine into Onologcy," features Dr. Nathalie McKenzie. She discusses how oncologists can integrate lifestyle medicine into cancer care, from patient treatment to survivorship programs. From redefining cancer care to empowering patients with sustainable health strategies, this episode offers valuable insights for clinicians, oncologists, and anyone interested in the future of healthcare. Subscribe to ACLM: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ⁠ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections—also provides effective prevention for these conditions. Connect with ACLM Online! Visit lifestylemedicine.org: ⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/⁠ Find ACLM on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestylemed/⁠ Find ACLM on X: ⁠https://x.com/ACLifeMed⁠ Find ACLM on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aclifemed/⁠ Find ACLM on LinkedIn: ⁠http...

Integrating Lifestyle Medicine into Pharmacy Practice | Drs. Brigette Serfaty and Beth Prier

20 min

Welcome to another episode of "Flip Your Script", a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we explore five key takeaways that highlight the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, "Integrating Lifestyle Medicine into Pharmacy Practice" features leaders from ACLM’s Pharmacist Member Interest Group—Dr. Brigette Serfaty and Dr. Beth Prior. They discuss how pharmacists are integrating lifestyle medicine into various practice settings, from clinical care to pharmacy operations. From reimagining pharmacy education to empowering patients with sustainable health strategies, this episode offers valuable insights for clinicians, pharmacists, and anyone interested in the future of healthcare. Subscribe to ACLM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections—also provides effective prevention for these conditions. Connect with ACLM Online! Visit lifestylemedicine.org: https://lifestylemedicine.org/ Find ACLM on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifestylemed/ Find ACLM on X: https://x.com/ACLifeMed Find...

Enhancing Brain Health with Lifestyle Medicine | Drs. Joshua Weaver, Ali Saad and Rachel Dolhun

23 min

Welcome to another episode of "Flip Your Script", a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we explore five key takeaways that highlight the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, "Enhancing Brain Health with Lifestyle Medicine", features leaders from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's Neurology Member Interest Group—Dr. Ali Saad, Dr. Rachel Dolhun, and Dr. Joshua Weaver. They share insights into the critical role lifestyle plays in cognitive function, neuroprotection, and overall brain health. They also discuss the latest evidence on how the six pillars of lifestyle medicine can help prevent and manage neurological conditions such as stroke, dementia, and cognitive decline. From optimizing brain function through whole-food, plant-predominant nutrition to understanding the impact of movement and social connection, this conversation offers actionable strategies for both clinicians and individuals looking to support lifelong brain health. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aclifemed Connect with ACLM Online! Visit lifestylemedicine.org: https://lifestylemedicine.org/ Find ACLM on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifestylemed/ Find ACLM on X: https://x.com/ACLifeMed Find ACLM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclifemed/ Find ACLM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-college-of-lifestyle-medicine/

Transforming Obesity Care with Lifestyle Medicine | Dr. Jonathan Bonnet

15 min

Welcome to another episode of "Flip Your Script", a vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President, Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we dive into five key takeaways focusing on the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, “Transforming Obesity Care with Lifestyle Medicine”, features guest Dr. Jonathan Bonnet. Board-certified in Sports Medicine, Obesity Medicine, Family Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Bonnet serves as an associate professor affiliate at Stanford University’s School of Medicine and as the program director of medical weight loss at the Palo Alto VA Hospital. From behavior change strategies and environmental influences on health to the role of GLP-1 medications in obesity management, Dr. Bonnet shares how clinicians can effectively support long-term lifestyle transformation. Whether it’s leveraging motivational interviewing, reshaping environments, or understanding the intersection of medication and lifestyle interventions, this conversation provides actionable insights for clinicians aiming to empower their patients. Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube to watch the episode: ‪⁠  / @aclifemed   The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management,...

Putting Lifestyle Medicine at the Heart of Healthcare | Dr. Michelle Thompson

19 min

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Flip Your Script," a Vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President, Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we dive into five key takeaways focusing on the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, "Putting Lifestyle Medicine at the Heart of Healthcare," features guest Dr. Michelle Thompson. She triple board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Osteopathic Family Medicine. From teaching kitchens and mindfulness workshops to interdisciplinary team collaborations, Dr. Thompson reveals how embedding lifestyle medicine at every level—medical education, primary care, and specialty care—can redefine healthcare outcomes. Watch the episode on YouTube The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections—also provides effective prevention for these conditions. Connect with ACLM Online! Find ACLM on Instagram Find ACLM on Facebook Find ACLM on X Find ACLM on LinkedIn

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