It's Never Too Late: Lessons in Lifestyle Medicine from Dr. John Rodis
In this episode, discover the inspiring journey of Dr. John Rodis, an obstetrician-gynecologist, healthcare leader, and advocate for prevention-focused care, whose personal transformation ignited a lifelong commitment to lifestyle medicine. From serving as president of Saint Francis Hospital to founding Arista Health, Dr. Rodis shares how simple behavior changes—like “just changing one thing”—can ripple outward to transform individuals, families, and communities.Through candid reflections, Dr. Rodis reveals how his own health wake-up call reshaped not only his habits but also his approach to medicine. He discusses the vital role of women’s health providers in promoting prevention, the untapped potential of medical education to teach behavior change, and why our current system must evolve from “sick care” to true healthcare.By the end of this episode, you’ll gain powerful insights into how prevention can start with a single decision, how clinicians can lead by example, and why lifestyle medicine offers the foundation for a more compassionate, effective, and sustainable future in health care.Learn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/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/ACLifeMedFind ACLM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclifemed/Find ACLM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-college-of-lifestyle-medicine/Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ
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Lifestyle First: Redefining Kidney and Obesity Care with Dr. Sean Hashmi
In this episode, explore the inspiring perspective of Dr. Sean Hashmi, a nephrologist, obesity medicine specialist, and leader in lifestyle medicine, who is reshaping how healthcare systems approach chronic disease. From building a lifestyle and obesity medicine division at Kaiser Permanente to guiding patients through transformative journeys, Dr. Hashmi emphasizes compassion, evidence, and problem-solving over quick fixes.Throughout the conversation, Dr. Hashmi shares candid insights on why diets and medications alone often fall short, the importance of replacing harmful habits with healthier “friends,” and how operational and quality-driven thinking can overcome systemic barriers. He highlights the power of focusing on the whole person—where movement, food, sleep, and mindset become tools for healing, not punishment.By the end of this episode, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for how lifestyle medicine can be integrated into large health systems, learn practical strategies for patient engagement and sustainability, and hear inspiring stories of patients finding strength, hope, and joy in their health journeys. Dr. Hashmi’s story underscores how being the example—living the principles you teach—can transform not only patients’ lives but the future of medicine itself.Learn more about Dr. Sean Hashmi:ACLM Story Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSKUQeT-hLo&t=16sSELF Principle: https://www.selfprinciple.org/Learn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/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/ACLifeMedFind ACLM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclifemed/Find ACLM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-college-of-lifestyle-medicine/Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ
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Direct Primary Care & Lifestyle Medicine: The Future of Primary Care with Dr. Natalie Gentile
In this episode, discover the empowering journey of Dr. Natalie Gentile, a family and lifestyle medicine physician redefining what primary care can look like. From her early career at Mayo Clinic to founding Gentile Family Direct Primary Care and Rebel Wellness in Pittsburgh, Dr. Gentile shares how she has built a model of medicine centered on access, trust, and authentic relationships.Throughout the conversation, Dr. Gentile reflects on the barriers physicians and patients face in the traditional system and how the direct primary care model creates space for true continuity, transparency, and lifestyle-focused care. She offers candid insights into balancing entrepreneurship, family, and personal well-being while leading innovative solutions in healthcare.By the end of this episode, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how direct primary care and lifestyle medicine intersect, learn practical approaches for patient engagement, and hear how creativity and compassion can transform the future of primary care. Dr. Gentile’s story underscores the power of vision, courage, and community in reimagining healthcare.Learn more about Dr. Natalie Gentile: https://www.directcarepgh.com/md/natalie-gentileLearn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/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/ACLifeMedFind ACLM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclifemed/Find ACLM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-college-of-lifestyle-medicine/Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ
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Connecting Mind and Body in Cardiology: The Path of Dr. Kimberly Parks
In this episode, explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Kimberly Parks, a Harvard-trained heart transplant specialist dedicated to redefining cardiology through lifestyle medicine. From her early work in academic medicine to founding Synergy Private Health, Dr. Parks shares how she reimagined patient care by integrating specialty medicine with a holistic, patient-centered approach.Throughout the conversation, Dr. Parks reflects on the barriers patients face in traditional healthcare and the innovative strategies that can make lifestyle medicine both impactful and sustainable. She offers candid insights into her own path and the broader vision of personalized, preventative care.By the end of this episode, you’ll gain practical takeaways on how to apply evidence-based practices, hear real stories of patient success, and understand how a mind-body approach can change the future of cardiology. Dr. Parks’ journey highlights the power of persistence, creativity, and compassion in creating a new model of heart health.Learn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/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/ACLifeMedFind ACLM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclifemed/Find ACLM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-college-of-lifestyle-medicine/Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ
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Empowering Underserved Communities Through Lifestyle Medicine: Will Koopal's Journey
In this episode, explore the inspiring journey of Will Koopal, PA-C, a lifestyle medicine clinician dedicated to transforming care in rural and underserved communities. From his early work in psychiatry and internal medicine to recognizing the critical role of lifestyle factors in chronic disease, Will shares how he reimagined patient care through shared medical appointments and community-centered approaches.Throughout the conversation, Will reflects on the barriers patients face in accessing healthy lifestyles and the innovative strategies that can make lifestyle medicine both impactful and sustainable. He offers candid insights into his own path — from navigating burnout to finding renewed purpose in lifestyle medicine — and the broader vision of expanding these models nationwide.By the end of this episode, you’ll gain practical takeaways on implementing lifestyle medicine in resource-limited settings, hear real stories of patient success, and understand how collaborative care models can change the future of healthcare. Will’s journey highlights the power of persistence, creativity, and compassion in bringing lifestyle medicine where it’s needed most.Learn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/Resources mentioned in the episode:ACLM and NACHC launch partnership to improve health outcomes for 32.5 million CHC patients: https://lifestylemedicine.org/aclm-and-nachc-launch-partnership-to-improve-health-outcomes-32-5-million-chc-patients/Bridging Health Gaps: A Collaborative Effort to Combat Chronic Disease Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMGrCwvKHjM&t=1876sLifestyle Medicine National Training Initiative Scholarship (NTI): https://lifestylemedicine.org/education-certification/national-training-initiative/Full Plate Living (ACLM Certified Education Program): https://www.fullplateliving.org/shareLM Payment Summit 2025 Registration: https://portal.lifestylemedicine.org/Portal/ACLM/Education/Education-Event-Display/Event-Display-No-Shipping.aspx?EventKey=PMT_SMT25ACLM's Annual Conference Registration: https://lifestylemedicine.org/conference-events/lm2025/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/ACLifeMedFind ACLM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclifemed/Find ACLM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-college-of-lifestyle-medicine/Subscribe to ACLM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjJsNjWtUf30LiofumGRfQ
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