“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 #3: Healing Through Nutrition: Dr. Laurie Marbas’s Insights on Plant-Based Medicine
Today, you’re diving into the transformative journey of Dr. Laurie Marbas and her expertise in plant-based medicine.
By the time you finish listening, you’ll discover how nutrition plays a pivotal role in healing and preventing chronic diseases, the power of plant-based diets in promoting long-term health, and practical tips for integrating plant-based principles into everyday life.
This episode is filled with inspiring insights, evidence-based guidance, and actionable steps for anyone looking to improve their health through the power of food.
Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA, DipABLM, is a board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician known for her work in plant-based nutrition and chronic disease prevention. She has been a strong advocate for lifestyle medicine, using whole-food, plant-based diets to help patients reverse and prevent chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
Dr. Marbas has been involved in various leadership roles in the lifestyle medicine community, including founding health-focused organizations and working with telemedicine platforms to expand access to plant-based medical care. She has also been a speaker, educator, and mentor in the field, promoting the integration of nutrition and lifestyle changes into primary care.
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