Lifestyle Medicine: Where Culture Meets Wellness | Breaking Down Health Barriers

Join Dr. Judy Wright and Dr. Nana Wilmot-DeSouza for an enlightening conversation about transforming healthcare through lifestyle medicine and cultural competency. Learn how this innovative family physician combines medical expertise with culinary passion to create sustainable health solutions. Perfect for healthcare professionals, chronic disease patients, and anyone seeking a holistic approach to wellness.

🎯 Inside This Episode:
Understanding lifestyle medicine's five pillars
Cultural approaches to chronic disease management
Making whole foods accessible and practical
Building patient-provider relationships
Creating sustainable lifestyle changes
Innovative wellness programs including "Dine at the Doc's Table"

Featured Expert: Dr. Nana Wilmot-DeSouza - Family Physician, Founder of Arise Medical and Wellness

Resources:
Instagram: @DrNanaWDSouza
Facebook: Nana Wilmot D'Souza
YouTube: Arise Wellness Med
Quarterly "Dine at the Doc's Table" Events

Timeline: 
00:00 The Challenge of Sustainable Wellness 
03:13 Journey into Relationship-Based Medicine 
08:05 Cultural Competency in Healthcare 
10:24 Lifestyle Medicine Revolution 
17:30 The Five Pillars of Wellness 
22:03 Patient Empowerment Strategies 
31:28 Self-Care for Medical Professionals 
38:37 Gratitude in Medical Practice 
42:57 Food as Medicine: The Culinary Connection 
47:41 Making Healthy Eating Accessible 
54:42 Building Authentic Patient Relationships

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Key Insights:
Lifestyle medicine focuses on nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and social connection
Cultural competency is crucial for effective healthcare delivery
Patient empowerment starts with education and understanding
Sustainable health changes require cultural awareness
Whole food nutrition can be accessible and affordable
Provider wellness impacts patient care quality

Powerful Quotes: "You're the CEO of your own health." "Food is medicine." "Success goes beyond wealth - there's emotional, physical, and spiritual wealth."

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