“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 #6: Empowering Fertility: How Dr. Kudesia Champions Lifestyle Medicine in Reproductive Care
Today, you’re diving into the inspiring story of Dr. Rashmi Kudesia—a triple board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, OB-GYN, and lifestyle medicine physician—who is on a mission to reshape fertility care and women’s health through lifestyle-based interventions.
By the time you finish listening, you’ll gain valuable insights into how lifestyle medicine can empower patients facing infertility, the systemic shifts needed to make preventive care more accessible, and how personal well-being practices help clinicians show up as better caregivers.
This episode is packed with real-world advice, heartfelt stories, and a refreshing call to action for students, providers, and anyone passionate about advancing health through compassion, connection, and evidence-based lifestyle change.
Dr. Rashmi Kudesia is triple board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, OB/GYN, and Lifestyle Medicine. She has been caring for patients at CCRM Fertility Houston since 2018, where she has received multiple annual clinical recognition awards and serves as Director of Patient Education and Sugar Land Site Director, as well as Assistant Clinical Professor at the Houston Methodist Hospital. She is also author of the book, “Understanding Fertility Awareness Methods: Gaining Control of Your Fertility”, and a fierce public advocate for reproductive health.
About the Host: Kriti Devkota
Kriti Devkota is currently a second medical student at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. She graduated from Brown University in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Public Health. In the year before she began medical school, she worked in Healthcare Operations for a Medicare/Medicaid healthcare provider, Commonwealth Care Alliance, in Boston, MA. She is passionate about women’s health and lifestyle medicine and plans to pursue her medical career in Obstetrics/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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About the Host: Kriti Devkota
About the Host: Kriti Devkota