E64: Paths to Healing and Empowerment Beyond Addiction with Sarah Nasir, DO

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week I am joined by Sarah Nasir, DO to discuss addiction medicine, the challenges of treating addiction, and the holistic approach to recovery and personal growth through Dr. Nasir's coaching service, "Transcendant You".Dr. Sarah Nasir is a dual board-certified Family Medicine physician sub-specializing in Addiction Medicine. An alumna of UC Davis, she majored in Biological Systems Engineering, later pursuing her passion for medicine at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr Nasir's dedication took her to UCSF Fresno for her Family Medicine internship, concluding her residency at Arnot Ogden Family Medicine Residency Program in NY. Her commitment to underserved communities is notable. Having served in DC's community clinics and homeless shelters predominantly within the marginalized African American community, she delved deep into addiction treatment, while fulfilling the National Health Service Corps service requirements. This mission continued in Santa Barbara, CA, where she extended her expertise to the underserved, including the underprivileged, immigrants, and undocumented populations, providing both primary care and addiction medicine. Currently, as the Medical Director at methadone clinic, Dr Sarah Nasir specializes in treating patients with opioid addiction. Beyond her clinical roles, she is a fervent advocate for holistic health solutions and founder of several holistic wellbeing-focused startups, including Tripti-v, Transcendant You, and the nonprofit Pacific Oasis Foundation. As a certified life, spirit, business and health coach, Dr Nasir's approach is both clinically profound and empathetically broad, making her a beacon of hope for many in the realms of recovery and treatment.0:00 - Introduction and Welcome0:28 - Background of Dr. Sarah Nasir1:17 - Entry into Addiction Medicine3:30 - Evolution of the Opioid Epidemic6:15 - Addressing Addiction's Challenges8:12 - Training in the "Opioid Belt"9:40 - Drug Use Motivations and Risks10:59 - Pain Management and Opioid Misuse13:50 - Overview of Medication-Assisted Treatment16:25 - Methadone Clinics' Importance18:40 - Transcendant You Coaching Explained21:26 - Advice for Healthcare ProfessionalsConnect with Dr. Nasir Linktree: bit.ly/transcendantFacebook: facebook.com/transcendantyouIG: @transcendantyouConnect with Dr. RellerMy linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy Website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwaterallergy/homeSubscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, iheartradio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.