#302: How Faith and Spirituality Can Support Your Pursuit of Health and Wellbeing
“I really wanted to see, what more you with you are about. And so it actually just keeps them motivated because I find that it's not necessarily that they don't know what to do, its just staying on track.” — Dr. Amanda Adkins
I'm thrilled to share this powerful episode with you, and I'm certain you'll come away moved and motivated. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Amanda Adkins, a double board-certified physician in internal and lifestyle medicine, and a health coach passionate about helping women combat chronic illnesses through plant-based diets and lifestyle changes. Dr. Adkins shares her expertise on how our personal health is not determined by our family history. Listen in as we unravel the significance of conscious lifestyle choices, particularly a whole food, plant-based diet, in preventing and reversing chronic illnesses. Dr. Adkins further illuminates the integration of faith and spirituality into her health coaching practice, offering four tenets that guide her work. Be inspired by the real-life stories from her clients who have taken control of their well-being, proving that a healthy lifestyle is indeed within our grasp.
Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD is a double board-certified Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine Physician, health coach/owner of Enlightenment Health and Wealth. She has a deep passion for ensuring that everyone has a chance at a healthy and happy life. Her most recent focus has been to help women who are overweight prevent and possibly reverse chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Both through her medical and personal experience she knows how our lifestyle can lead to remarkable changes in our health and our ability to fulfill God's will for our lives.
Discussion points:
Dr. Adkins intro and background
Becoming a vegetarian at 16
Self-care for caregivers
Wellness beyond genetics
Dietary choices as an extension of faith and values
4 core tenets of Dr. Adkins
Holistic health coaching - blending spirituality and lifestyle improvements
Patient success stories
Vision for a future healthcare system focused on preventive care
Adding fruits and vegetables for initial health improvements
The role of community and financial health in overall wellness
Dr. Adkins' aspirations for a middle-income health clinic
Creating a new family health legacy
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Dr. Amanda Adkins
Board-certified Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine Physician and health coach/owner.
Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD is a double board-certified Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine Physician, health coach/owner of Enlightenment Health and Wealth. She has a deep passion for ensuring that everyone has a chance at a healthy and happy life. Her most recent focus has been to help women who are overweight prevent and possibly reverse chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Both through her medical and personal experience she knows how our lifestyle can lead to remarkable changes in our health and our ability to fulfill God's will for our lives.
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