302: How Faith and Spirituality Can Support Your Pursuit of Health and Wellbeing with 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.
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Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional.
The I AM HUMAN podcast explores topics such as plant-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, personal development, and spirituality to promote health, well-being, longevity, and joy and help you craft your best life yet. Subscribe today, and send your feedback to podcast@doctoryami.com
Dr. Yami is a board-certified pediatrician, certified lifestyle medicine physician, national board-certified health and wellness coach, author and international speaker. She is a passionate promoter of healthy lifestyles, especially the power of plant-based diets for the prevention of chronic disease. She hosts the popular podcast I AM HUMAN (formerly Veggie Doctor Radio) which boasts listeners from 98 countries and more than a million downloads to date. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, has a certificate in plant-based nutrition and is a certified Food for Life Instructor. Dr. Yami owns Nourish Wellness, a pediatric practice in Yakima, Washington where she lives with her husband and two sons. Her book is called “A Parent’s Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy”. You can learn more about Dr. Yami at DoctorYami.com.
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Dr. Amanda Adkins website and coaching
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