E106: Creating Joy and Healthy Aging with Dr. Seetha Lakshmi

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Seetha Lakshmi, a physician specializing in infectious disease, functional medicine, and contemplative medicine. We discuss how to rewire the brain, create joy, and reverse aging through mindfulness, movement, and human connection. Dr. Lakshmi also shares practical tips on healthy aging and tools like biofeedback to improve focus and reduce stress. Tune in for simple, actionable steps to enhance your health and well-being!Dr. Seetha Lakshmi is a board-certified physician in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine with advanced fellowships in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, as well as Contemplative Medicine. As the founder of My Direct Physician, she integrates mind-body medicine and metabolic health to promote healthy aging.Dr. Lakshmi’s approach goes beyond traditional healthcare, focusing not only on the length of life but also on the breadth—cultivating joy and connection in a fast-paced, cortisol-driven culture. Her innovative practice incorporates tools like point-of-care EEG biofeedback, mindfulness techniques, and the measurement of inflammatory markers to rebalance the body, mind, and spirit.Outside of medicine, Dr. Lakshmi is an artist who works with acrylics, pastels, and alcohol ink. She is also a proud single mom of three boys, embodying resilience and creativity in every facet of her life.0:28 - Introduction to Dr. Seetha Lakshmi1:45 - Journey from Infectious Disease to Functional Medicine3:14 - What is Contemplative Medicine?5:24 - Rewiring the Brain for Healthy Aging8:24 - Tools for Stress Management: EEG and Biofeedback11:26 - The Role of Human Connection in Happiness17:43 - Promoting Healthy Aging: Body, Mind, and Society24:49 - Understanding Inflammatory Markers in Aging29:42 - Starting MyDirectPhysician and Patient-Centered Care33:14 - Final Takeaways: Creating Joy and Balance in LifeConnect with Dr. SeethaConnect with Dr. 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.