Episode #10: From Personal Roots to Professional Practice: Dr. Anne Bingham on Women’s Health and Lifestyle Medicine

In this episode, hear the inspiring and experience-rich perspective of Dr. Anne Bingham—a board-certified OB-GYN and Lifestyle Medicine physician—who shares her journey of integrating plant-based nutrition, prevention-focused care, and compassionate patient connection into women’s health.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll gain insight into Dr. Bingham’s path from personal practice to professional purpose, her reflections on the complexity of patient behavior change, and why lifestyle medicine is essential at every stage of a woman’s life—from preconception through menopause. You’ll also learn how her family legacy, including the influence of her father-in-law, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, shaped her commitment to food as medicine.

This conversation provides valuable insights for both current and future clinicians, highlighting the practical challenges and tangible rewards of practicing lifestyle medicine within OB-GYN care. It’s a candid, hopeful look at what’s possible when we lead with evidence, empathy, and whole-person healing.

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Featured Guest: Dr. Anne Bingham

Dr. Anne S Bingham is a board-certified OBGYN and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She has been dovetailing her passion for women’s health and the pillars of a healthy lifestyle since 1995 in Middletown, CT. Dr. Bingham is the daughter-in-law of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, who has given her unique access to the science and the power of a whole-food, plant-based diet. She has spoken to numerous audiences about Lifestyle Medicine and Women’s Health, and contributed a chapter on exercise in pregnancy to the book “Improving Women’s Health Across the Lifespan,” which is part of the Lifestyle Medicine Series edited by Dr. James M. Rippe.

About the Host: Kriti Devkota

Kriti Devkota is currently a second-year medical student at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. She graduated from Brown University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Public Health. In the year preceding her entrance into medical school, she worked in Healthcare Operations for Commonwealth Care Alliance, a Medicare/Medicaid healthcare provider based in Boston, MA. She is passionate about women’s health and lifestyle medicine, and plans to pursue a medical career in obstetrics and gynecology. Her current research projects include: maternal mental health & infant health outcomes in women living with HIV in Malawi; exploring the escape room as a modality for medical student education of health insurance.

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.

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