#160: Walking for Health and Community with Dr. David Sabgir
“I wish more people knew about the power of simple physical activity.” -Dr. David Sabgir, Walk With a Doc
I first heard of Walk with a Doc several years ago and felt inspired to start a local chapter. This incredible small non-profit has inspired over 550 communities to start their own chapters and get more people walking and connecting since it was founded 16 years ago. But it’s about way more than just walking.
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Dr. David Sabgir the cardiologist who founded Walk with a Doc and continues to inspire health and wellbeing in others.
We discuss:
His inspiration to start Walk With a Doc
Why walking is so health-promoting!
His favorite transformation story of one of his walkers
His vision for Walk With a Doc
What he has learned about building community and bringing people together in wellbeing through Walk with a Doc
The importance of healthy lifestyle habits such as nutrition and exercise with his patients
What the biggest barrier to healthy lifestyle change for people is
The humor behind the legendary Walk With a Doc Newsletter
What he wishes more people knew
What personal habit he is most proud of
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Dr. David Sabgir
More about my honored guest:
Dr. David Sabgir is a full-time cardiologist in Columbus, OH and the Founding CEO of Walk with a Doc, an international nonprofit with a mission to inspire communities through movement and conversation. Walk with a Doc started in 2005 as David realized how critical physical activity was for his patients and how much it was lacking. While the program has now spread to over 550 communities in 37 countries, Dr. Sabgir continues to personally invite his patients to walk alongside him as a local Walk with a Doc leader. David has been honored to be a CNN Hero and to see Walk with a Doc featured in print and broadcast media all over the world. The program has evolved to focus on not only physical activity but also education, nature, and social connectedness. He absolutely loves Walk with a Doc and sees it as a critical next step in the care of our communities. He is married to Kristin with 2 children and 2 poodles. Walkwithadoc.org
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