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EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 54 MIN

Patient Empowerment, Prevention & Real Health — with Dr. Ann Hester

from Up Your Total Glow · host Ruth

What if you had more control over your health than you’ve ever been told?In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Ann Hester — a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine (a distinction held by fewer than 1% of doctors worldwide), with over 30 years of clinical experience.Dr. Hester is the Founder & CEO of Inspire Health, author of Patient Empowerment 101, and a passionate advocate for prevention, health literacy, and helping people take back ownership of their well-being.Together, we explore:✨ why so many people feel overwhelmed by conflicting health advice✨ the truth about prevention and lifestyle medicine✨ how simple daily habits can prevent and even reverse chronic disease✨ what patients are often not told — and why it matters✨ how to feel more confident navigating your health and the healthcare systemThis conversation is a beautiful blend of science, practicality, and true empowerment — reminding you that your health is not something outside of you… but something you can actively influence every single day.Dr. Hester’s work has been featured on CNN, TIME, and Newsweek, and through her teaching, writing, and courses, she continues to help thousands of people simplify health and create lasting change — without extremes.🌿 Learn more about Dr. Ann Hesterhttps://www.everydayhealth.com/authors/dr-ann-hester/ ✨ Start your own journeyTake my free Ayurvedic Imbalance Quiz:https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurvedic-dosha-quiz/🤍 Let’s connectBook your free 15-minute connection call:https://tidycal.com/ithrive/connection-call🔍 SEO Keywordslifestyle medicine, patient empowerment, preventative health, chronic disease prevention, holistic health, health education, functional wellness, mind body health, Ayurveda and lifestyle medicine, healthy habitsIf you send me her exact website + socials, I can plug them in cleanly so it’s fully ready to paste.

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What if you had more control over your health than you’ve ever been told? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Ann Hester — a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine (a distinction held by fewer than 1% of doctors worldwide), with over 30 years of clinical experience. Dr. Hester is the Founder & CEO of Inspire Health, author of Patient Empowerment 101, and a passionate advocate for prevention, health literacy, and helping pe...

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