Episode 107: The Veggies Over Pills Approach: How a Burnt-Out Pediatrician Rediscovered Wellness with Dr. Noemi Adame

Does your work or your family's busy schedules keep you from practicing the lifestyle changes you know will support your health?In this episode of the Becoming Immune Confident podcast, Dr. Kara Wada welcomes the Veggies Over Pills doctor, Dr. Noemi Adame. Dr. Adame is a passionate advocate for lifestyle medicine and a whole food plant-based approach to wellness. She shares her personal journey from burnout to rediscovering her passion for medicine and how she helps her patients create a healthier lifestyle.Learn actionable tips for incorporating wellness practices into your busy lifestyle. If you're ready to prioritize your health but need guidance and accountability, Dr. Adame offers resources, consultations, and a supportive community. Visit her website or find her on social media to start your journey!EPISODE IN A GLANCE02:20 Dr. Noemi Adame's Journey to Lifestyle Medicine04:50 Journey from burnt-out pediatrician to thriving in direct primary care and holistic wellness16:02 How to incorporate lifestyle changes amidst a demanding schedule19:04 The concept of reclaiming 'holistic' and 'wellness' as a physician20:54 Bluezones: The link between work environments and well-being26:55 How to Connect with Dr. AdameABOUT DR NOEMI ADAMEDr. Noemi Adame is a board-certified Pediatrician, whole-foods, plant-based (WFPB) home cook and baker, writer, public speaker, and holistic wellness expert. She is the owner of Culver Pediatrics Center and founder of Culver Wellness Center, a transformational holistic wellness clinic for women.Culver Pediatrics Center was voted one of the Best Physician Offices in Best of Marshall County 2023. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Texas—Medical Branch in Galveston and completed her pediatric residency training at the University of Utah, with most of her time spent at the nationally recognized Primary Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Adame has also completed additional education on holistic wellness for adults through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.Dr. Adame writes a bi-monthly column for The Culver Citizen, hosts “The Veggies Over Pills Radio Show” at local radio station WTCA Giant FM, and is the author of Metamorphosis Holistic Wellness Journal, her primary tool for guiding clients towards a holistic transformational journey. She speaks about Workforce Wellness and other wellness topics.Dr. Adame has over 20 years of experience as a physician and is now focusing on her proprietary team-based Veggies Over Pills approach to health because she believes healthy children start with healthy adults in their lives.CONNECT WITH DR NOEMI ADAMELinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiadamemd/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/CulverPeds/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CulverPeds ABOUT DR KARA WADAQuadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.CONNECT WITH DR WADAWebsite → https://www.drkarawada.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/karawadamd/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/immuneconfident/  Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KaraWadaMD Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy T