“Next Gen LM: Mentorship in Medicine,” hosted by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, brings generations of healthcare leaders together, one conversation at a time. Inspiration starts with learning from those who paved the way. Growth starts with sharing insights across generations. Leadership starts with embracing the power of lifestyle medicine. If you’re passionate about transforming healthcare, redefining leadership, and advancing the practice of lifestyle medicine, this podcast is for you.
Episode #1: Plant-Based Medicine: Dr. Beth Motley’s Journey to Lifestyle Medicine
Today, you’re diving into the transformative power of lifestyle medicine and how it’s changing the future of healthcare.
By the time you finish listening, you’ll gain valuable insights into how lifestyle medicine can revolutionize healthcare—and how small, intentional changes can lead to big health transformations.
This episode is packed with practical advice, inspiration, and leadership insights for anyone passionate about health and well-being.
Dr. Beth Motley, a dual board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, is here to share her inspiring journey into plant-based care and preventive medicine. From her roots as a figure skater exploring the connection between nutrition and performance to her current work in Greenville, South Carolina, Dr. Motley has dedicated her career to leveraging evidence-based lifestyle interventions to prevent and reverse chronic diseases.
About the Host: Dr. Megan Alexander
Megan Alexander is a resident doctor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine. Originally from Las Vegas, NV, she completed her undergraduate degree at Stanford University and her Masters in Community Health and Prevention Research at Stanford School of Medicine. She earned her medical doctorate from Boston University School of Medicine, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society and graduated cum laude. Her passion for lifestyle medicine began in high school. Upon understanding the extent to which common, debilitating conditions can be improved and prevented through lifestyle, she made lasting personal changes and gains immense fulfillment from sharing the power of these changes with others. Her mission is to support others in maintaining their greatest asset–their health. Over the years, this has taken the form of working to reform undergraduate medical education through the addition of peer-reviewed lifestyle medicine graduation competencies–a set of lifestyle medicine competencies that all doctors must demonstrate upon graduation, contributing to the Lifestyle Medicine: Improving Women’s Health Across the Lifespan textbook, and leading nutrition cooking workshops.
Disclaimer:The Next Gen LM: Mentorship in Medicine Podcast is presented by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of ACLM. This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should seek guidance from qualified healthcare professionals for any medical concerns.
About the Host: Dr. Megan Alexander
About the Host: Dr. Megan Alexander