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The Starting Gate — 71 episodes

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Ep 70: Eating Disorders and Weight Stigma: Why Health Doesn’t Look the Same for Everyone with Dr. Erin Knopf

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Ep 69: The Future of Healthcare? Inside the Food Is Medicine Movement

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Ep 68: Equipping the Next Generation with Tools for Stress and Wellness with Ashley Hinton

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Ep 67: Aging Strong: What Master’s Athletes Get Right About Health with Dustin Jones, DPT

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Ep: 66 Precision Medicine: What Your DNA Can (and Can’t) Tell You About Your Health with Dr. Meghan Jones

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Ep 65: Train Your Heart for the Life You Want: Exercise, Longevity & Midlife with Dr. Kelly Waespe

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Ep 64: Before the Stent: How to Prevent Heart Disease with Cardiologist Dr. Kim Williams

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Ep 63: Scrolling, Numbing, and Losing Focus: How to Take Back Control from Screens with Dr. Mary Donohue

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Ep 62: From Exhausted to Empowered: A Patient’s Lifestyle Medicine Journey

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Ep 61: From Outrage to Action: Reimagining Healthcare and Prevention with Natalie Davis, MD

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Ep 60: What We Learned After a Year of Talking About Health

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Ep 59: 12 Healthy Habits to Get You Through the Holiday Season

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Ep 58: Beyond the Injury: How Integrative Sports Medicine Transforms Recovery with Dr. Srikanth Nithyanandam

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Ep 57: Understanding Chronic Pain: Why You Hurt & How to Heal with Andrea Moore, DPT

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Ep 56: Nutrition, Mindset, and Motivation: Your Base Camp for Better Health with Jessica Jackson of Jacked Nutrition

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Ep 55: Quieting the Food Noise: Obesity, GLP-1s, and Bariatric Surgery with Dr. Eric Smith

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Episode 54: Strong Women, Strong Habits: Fitness for the Menopause Transition

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Episode 53: Hormones, Identity, and Intimacy: Sexuality Through the Menopause Transition with Dr. Juliana Hauser

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Episode 52: From Screening to Treatment: Understanding Breast Cancer in 2025 with Dr. Veronica Jones

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Episode 51: What’s Happening in Perimenopause? Symptoms, Hormones, and Real Solutions with Dr. Elizabeth Elkinson

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Episode 50: Mood, Hormones, and Midlife: Navigating Emotional Health in Menopause with Dr. Jennifer Degler

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Episode 49: When the Same Habits Stop Working: Midlife Nutrition Explained with Amanda Nighbert, RD

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Episode 48: The Lifestyle Prescription for Dementia Prevention

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Episode 47: Stroke and the Brain: What You Need to Know for Prevention and Recovery with Dr. Theresa Sevilis

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Episode 46: Headaches Explained: From Tension to Migraine with Dr. Jaclyn Duvall

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Episode 45: Food Allergy or Intolerance? Sorting Out the Confusion with Dr. Shaunah Ritter

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Episode 44: Gut Check: Microbiome, IBS, Reflux, and More with Dr. Sunana Sohi

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Episode 43: The Fatty Liver Epidemic: Why It’s Rising and What You Can Do with Kyle Bloomfield

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Episode 42: Colon Cancer on the Rise: Why It's Hitting Younger Generations and How to Fight Back with Dr. Reema Patel

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Episode 41: The Healthy Gut Guide: Fiber, Food Sensitivities, and Microbiome with Emily McGlone

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Episode 40: From the Principal’s Desk: Setting Kids Up for a Great School Year

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Episode 39: Medicine Isn’t Black and White: Understanding How You Fit In the Gray

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Episode 38: Understanding Metabolic Health: From Insulin Resistance to Longevity with Dr. Meredith Sweeney

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Episode 37: Is It Your Thyroid? Hashimoto’s & Hypothyroidism Explained: What You Need to Know, with Dr. Kyle Rosenstein

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Episode 36: What Your Skin Really Needs: Routines, Sunscreen & Lifestyle with Dr. Brooke Jeffy

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Episode 35: Decoding Health Insurance: What You Need to Know Before You Enroll with Whitney Kline

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Episode 34: Sleep Smarter: The Science Behind Learning, Hormones, and Power Naps with Dr. Lauren Whitehurst

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Episode 33: When Sleep Becomes a Struggle- Real Solutions for Insomnia with sleep psychologist Dr. Ryan Wetzler

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Episode 32: Why Better Sleep Might Be the Best Medicine

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Episode 31: Boredom, Bikes, and Bedtimes: Navigating Summer with Kids featuring pediatrician Dr. Sarah O'Leary

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Episode 30: Beyond the Joint Pain: Understanding Autoimmune Arthritis & Fibromyalgia with Rheumatologist Dr. Olga Pinkston

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Episode 29: Hands-On Healing and Healthcare That Listens: DPC & Osteopathic Medicine Explained with Dr. Selena Raines

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Episode 28: From Diagnosis to Relief: Making Sense of Back Pain with Pain Specialist Dr. Shawn Milburn

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Episode 27: From Wear to Repair: Managing Osteoarthritis and Knee Pain with Dr. Kevin Denehy

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Episode 26: Life After the Fire: What I Learned About Loss, Insurance, and How Community Got me Through It

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Episode 25: Facing the Fire: Sarah’s Story and Expert Advice on Fire Safety from Chief Jason Wells

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Episode 24: Don’t Break It, Build It: How to Strengthen Your Bones & Reduce Fracture Risk with Dr. Nick Trubee

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Episode 23: The Menstrual Cycle: Your Fifth Vital Sign with Alexis McAnally, APRN

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Episode 22: Beyond Kegels: What You Should Know About Pelvic Floor Health with Kelsey Karnes, DPT

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Episode 21: PCOS Explained: From Symptoms to Solutions with Dr. Elizabeth Elkinson

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Episode 20: The Menopause Transition: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Feel Your Best with Dr. Deidra Beshear

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Episode 19: Beyond the Numbers: Cholesterol, Metabolic Health & Your Heart

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Episode 18: Blood Pressure 101: Expert Tips on Hypertension, Meds, and Lifestyle Changes with Nephrologist Dr. Katie Donaldson

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Episode 17: Taking Control of Your Heart Health with Dr. John Kotter

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Episode 16: Anxiety, Over-Scheduling, and Stress: What You’re Actually Dealing With – Expert Advice with Dr. Jennifer Degler

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Episode 15: Move Smart, Stay Strong: Injury Prevention & Recovery Tips with Sarah Martin, DPT

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Episode 14: Shedding Light on Seasonal Depression: Expert Advice with Dr. Leslie Aslam

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Episode 13: Stronger for Life: The Power of Movement at Any Age with Dustin Jones

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Episode 12: Eat Well, Live Better: Beth Kronenberg’s Recipe for Wellness

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Episode 11: Resolution Revolution: Setting Goals That Stick

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Episode 10: Lean Into Meal Prep: Expert Advice from LeanFeast’s Collins Youngblood

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Episode 9: From Gym to Joy: Staying Sane and Strong During the Holidays

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Episode 8: Holiday Stress Survival Guide: Focus on What Matters Most

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Episode 7: Real Talk on Nutrition: Top Advice for Weight Loss and Healthy Habits with Lauren Marshall, RD

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Episode 6: Building Better Food Habits for Kids: Tackling Additives, Dyes, and Processed Foods with Dr. Gina Labovitz

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Episode 5-Part 2: Nutrition 101: Navigating Nutrition Labels and Making Healthier Food Choices

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Episode 5- Part 1: Nutrition 101: Navigating Nutrition Labels and Making Healthier Food Choices

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Episode 4: Roadblocks To Results: How to Take Charge of Your Health Journey

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Episode 3: Small Steps, Big Rewards: The Power of Tiny Habits in Health

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Episode 2: The Starting Line: How to Take the First Steps Toward Better Health

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Episode 1: From Prescription Pads to Prevention: Our Journey to Lifestyle Medicine