S1 · Ep 18: Prevention In Health Care — Listening To What Your Body Needs | Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng | The MindSpa Podcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most powerful medicine does not come from a pill bottle, but from the daily choices that shape our health long before illness appears?In this episode of The MindSpa Podcast, hosts Tina Wilston and Michelle Massunken speak with critical care physician Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, author of Prevention Over Prescription. Drawing from years of experience in intensive care medicine, he reflects on how his frontline work during the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced a clear message: many of the conditions that lead people to hospital are deeply connected to preventable risk factors.Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng shares how this realization shifted his focus toward prevention and long-term wellbeing. Rather than relying only on treatment after illness appears, he discusses the role of everyday habits that support health earlier in life. The conversation explores practical approaches to nutrition, including his “protein first” strategy, as well as the role supplements, sleep, movement, and metabolic awareness can play in supporting overall health.Beyond physical health, the discussion also touches on the emotional realities of practising medicine during the pandemic. Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng speaks openly about physician burnout and the importance of reconnecting with personal purpose during periods of intense pressure. His reflections offer insight into how healthcare professionals maintain compassion and resilience while working within a demanding system.The conversation also explores broader questions about public health decision-making and the impact of prolonged uncertainty on families and children’s wellbeing. As both a physician and a father, Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng shares a perspective shaped by clinical experience as well as everyday life.Together, Tina Wilston, Michelle Massunken, and Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng reflect on what prevention can mean in real life, and how small, consistent choices may shape long-term health outcomes.Connect With Dr. Kwadwo KyeremantengWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn The MindSpa PodcastThoughtful conversations about mental health, relationships, identity, healing, grounded in clinical expertise and steady human insight.HostsTina Wilston, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health CentreLinkedIn, Instagram, FacebookMichelle Massunken, MSW, RSWCo-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health CentreLinkedIn, Instagram, FacebookMindSpa Mental Health CentreOttawa - Kanata & Gloucesterthemindspa.caLinkedIn, instagramListen onApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube