Putting Lifestyle Medicine at the Heart of Healthcare | Dr. Michelle Thompson

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Flip Your Script," a Vodcast by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, hosted by ACLM President, Dr. Padmaja Patel. In just about 15 minutes, we dive into five key takeaways focusing on the how of lifestyle medicine. This episode, "Putting Lifestyle Medicine at the Heart of Healthcare," features guest Dr. Michelle Thompson. She triple board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Osteopathic Family Medicine. From teaching kitchens and mindfulness workshops to interdisciplinary team collaborations, Dr. Thompson reveals how embedding lifestyle medicine at every level—medical education, primary care, and specialty care—can redefine healthcare outcomes. Watch the episode on YouTube The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections—also provides effective prevention for these conditions. Connect with ACLM Online! Find ACLM on Instagram Find ACLM on Facebook Find ACLM on X Find ACLM on LinkedIn