Healing Eyes and Saving Lives with Shilpi Pradhan, MD, DipABLM

In this episode of 'The Health Feast,' Dr. Rak is joined by Dr. Shilpi Pradhan, an ophthalmologist and an innovator in Lifestyle Medicine and publishing. Dr. Pradhan delves into her transformative journey into lifestyle medicine after a personal health scare, which not only led to significant improvements in her well-being but also the unexpected birth of her third child at age 40 after lifestyle changes corrected underlying hormonal issues. As a result, she has shifted in her medical practice towards embracing and educating patients on the principles of lifestyle medicine. Additionally, Dr. Pradhan offers a glimpse into the world of self-publishing with her project 'How Healers Heal,' a compilation of powerful healing stories from lifestyle medicine practitioners. This episode unveils the profound impact of nutrition, the therapeutic power of personal narratives in healing, and the unique ability of self-publishing to spread these essential messages of health and wellness. Timestamps: [00:00:28] Plant-based nutrition and lifestyle. [00:10:38] Lifestyle medicine origin stories. [00:13:30] Plant-based diet and fertility. [00:16:11] Impact of gluten on health. [00:22:49] Nutrition training in medical school. [00:25:11] Lifestyle medicine and dry eye. [00:30:05] Inspiring children's book publishing. [00:35:27] Mind muscle connection. [00:37:51] Memoir about pregnancy and loss. [00:43:56] Embracing mindset and life philosophy. [00:47:52] Gratitude and personal growth. [00:50:28] Health coaching and wellness programs. Books and Publications Mentioned: How to Beat the Heart Attack Gene How Healers Heal (Book) Goodbye Dry Eye (Book) Tara the Dolphin (Children's Book) Online Platforms: Dr. Shilpi Pradhan's Amazon Author Page Dr. Shilpi Pradhan's YouTube Channel Dr. Shilpi Pradhan’s Facebook Page Dr. Shilpi Pradhan’s Website Guest Bio Dr. Pradhan is a board-certified Ophthalmologist, dry eye specialist, board-certified Lifestyle Medicine doctor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a mom of four. Dr. Pradhan opened her solo private practice called Eye Doctor MD PC in Glen Allen, Virginia in 2015. She has been board-certified in Ophthalmology since 2009. She became a dry eye specialist to help herself and her patients with dry eye disease and she has published a book called “Goodbye, Dry Eye” and also has an online course on the topic. Her health challenges inspired her to learn about nutrition and ultimately become board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine (LM) in 2020. This shift in her health transformed her family and she shares her story in the compilation book “How Healers Heal” which also showcases the stories of 33 LM women physicians and their health struggles and transformations using LM. This book is a fundraiser for the HEAL scholarship through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Pradhan is a life-long learner who loves sharing her knowledge with patients, their families, and students. She is a devoted mother of four and wife to Dr. Kumar Abhishek. Follow @thehealthfeast on IG and YT for more. The Health Feast is available where you get podcasts and thehealthfeast.com. Have a question or comment for Dr. Rak and Po? You can submit them on our website https://www.thehealthfeast.com Disclaimer: The Health Feast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. As with any changes affecting your health, we recommend and encourage you to consult your medical doctor or other qualified healthcare professionals before making lifestyle changes. The opinions expressed are our own and do not necessarily reflect the views of our employers.