E102: Transforming Wellness Through Travel with Dr. Stacey Funt

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Stacey Funt, a radiologist, lifestyle medicine expert, and global adventure travel curator. In this episode, we dive into the pillars of lifestyle medicine and how they guide Dr. Funt’s transformative women’s wellness adventures. From the power of community to the healing potential of travel, Dr. Funt shares her personal journey, inspiring stories from her trips, and practical tips for bringing wellness and adventure into everyday life. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or looking for inspiration close to home, this episode will ignite your sense of purpose and connection!Dr. Stacey Funt is a physician, certified health coach, and the founder of LH Adventure Travel , a tour company specializing in women’s wellness adventures and private group trips around the globe. Combining her expertise in lifestyle medicine with her passion for travel, Dr. Funt curates itineraries that inspire personal transformation through moderate movement, whole foods,moments of relaxation, and the building of meaningful community.Her trips take participants to awe-inspiring natural settings and immerse them in diverse cultures, offering experiences that go beyond traditional tourism. From hiking in Tuscany to exploring the vibrant souks of Morocco, Dr. Funt’s wellness-focused journeys create space for connection, renewal, and growth.When she’s not leading adventures, Dr. Funt continues to practice medicine part-time and speaks on topics of wellness, lifestyle medicine, and self-care. She believes travel is a profound way to nourish the mind, body, and soul, and has the power to heal and transform.00:29 - Introduction to Dr. Stacey Funt01:32 - The Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine02:29 - The Power of Community in Wellness06:41 - Travel as a Path to Healing and Transformation10:22 - Designing Wellness-Focused Adventures13:36 - The Importance of Taking Vacation Time16:17 - Healthy Eating While Traveling19:26 - Discovering the Joy of Whole Foods23:28 - Life-Changing Stories from Adventure Travel27:57 - Everyday Ways to Embrace Wellness and AdventureConnect with Dr. Kerry RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermdClearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.