E154: Dr. Sarah Kareem on Wellness + Aesthetics Together, Sleep, and Sustainable Weight Loss

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Sarah Kareem, a board-certified Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician and founder of ZenLife MD. In this episode, we talk about why aesthetics, wellness, and longevity should not be treated as separate lanes. Dr. Kareem shares how she approaches “inside-out” care by looking beyond the face and into sleep, stress, nutrition, hormones, and mental health—because all of it shows up in how we feel and how we age. We also discuss common misconceptions about aesthetics, the mindset shifts that can happen after significant weight loss, and practical habits that support confidence and healthy aging. Tune in for a grounded, physician-led perspective on looking better, feeling better, and living with more energy and balance.As founder of ZenLife MD in Tampa Florida, Dr. Kareem is an experienced Internist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine , Aesthetic and Regenerative medicine. She also has a technical background in non surgical beauty and wellness treatments that improve the over all appearance and health of the body. She strongly believes in a holistic and well rounded approach to the mind ,body and soul.A Strong healthcare service professional with a Doctor of Medicine – MD from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Family Medicine Program.00:28 – Welcome + introducing Dr. Sarah Kareem00:51 – Her background: family medicine, obesity medicine, and ZenLife MD01:43 – Why her “whole-body” approach was shaped by practicing overseas vs the U.S.03:08 – What “ZenLife” means: evidence-based, personal, proactive longevity04:29 – Why beauty and wellness should be synergistic (how her consults differ)05:57 – The mental health connection: skin, confidence, anxiety, and depression08:09 – Misconception: “Aesthetics is just vanity”08:47 – Patient story: weight loss + regenerative skin support + improved well-being11:02 – The other side: identity and mindset challenges after major weight loss20:43 – Practical habits that move the needle: sleep, routines, sunscreen, and strength trainingConnect with Dr. KareemEmail: [email protected]: Tampa: (813)510-6090, NewYork: (917)540-4215Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zenlifemd/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenlifemd_/%20Youtube: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zenlife-md/Connect with Dr. RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... LinkedIn: 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.