Next Gen LM: Mentorship in Medicine – Details, episodes & analysis

Today, you’re diving into the transformative power of lifestyle medicine and how it’s changing the future of healthcare.

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.

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.

Learn more about Dr. Motley's work:https://www.bethmotleymd.com/

Learn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: ⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/

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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 Next Gen LM podcast is for you.Mentorship in medicine is essential for personal and professional growth, guiding medical students, residents, and even seasoned professionals through the complexities of the field.In this podcast, each episode features an early-career lifestyle medicine professional in conversation with a seasoned expert, offering valuable insights into what it means to practice lifestyle medicine across generations—one conversation at a time.Get ready to be inspired and empowered as we explore these insightful discussions. Let’s dive in!

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable healthcare system. Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections—also provides effective prevention for these conditions.

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Sassy Weinstein, a physician whose career trajectory is a powerful blueprint for integrating specialties and prioritizing patient well-being. Dual board-certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, with a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine, Dr. Weinstein treated high-level athletes for the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets, yet found her true calling for holistic care while on maternity leave. It was then she discovered lifestyle medicine, realizing its six pillars perfectly resonated with her passion for using food and exercise as medicine.

Dr. Weinstein opens up about the frustration of working within traditional, high-volume systems that forced new patient visits into rushed 15-minute increments. Driven to offer the time and care her patients deserved, she took an entrepreneurial leap, launching her own Direct Specialty Care practice. She shares the challenges and rewards of building a clinic from the ground up, where her initial consults now run for a revolutionary 60 minutes.

Through her innovative model, Dr. Weinstein details how she blends injury treatment with deep lifestyle coaching. She explains her process of setting small, highly specific, and attainable goals—from pulling up a patient's gym schedule to mapping out exact classes—emphasizing that consistency and sustainable change are the ultimate goals. This approach shifts the patient from being a passive recipient of care to an empowered, proactive partner in their own health journey.

By the end of this conversation, you will be inspired by Dr. Weinstein’s practical model for success, learning how to leverage networking, community engagement, and independence to transform your practice. She delivers essential advice for trainees looking to confidently integrate the principles of lifestyle medicine into any specialty, proving that when compassion meets competence, it’s possible to deliver the high-quality care that both patients and physicians deserve.

Learn more about Dr. Sassy Weinstein: ⁠https://coresportsmedicine.com/

Learn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: ⁠⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/⁠⁠

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In this episode, discover the remarkable story of Dr. Charlie Ross, a triple board-certified physician whose 49-year medical career took a transformative turn from emergency medicine to lifestyle medicine. After decades of treating symptoms with prescriptions, a single documentary changed everything—sparking a personal experiment that would reverse his own health risks, reshape his practice, and inspire a movement in his community.

Through heartfelt reflection and decades of wisdom, Dr. Ross shares how “treating the root cause” became his life’s purpose. He opens up about the powerful moment he and his wife chose a whole food, plant-based lifestyle, the measurable impact it had on their health, and how that decision evolved into teaching free community classes now attended by hundreds.

From redefining the doctor–patient relationship to emphasizing education, motivation, and personal accountability, Dr. Ross challenges us to reimagine what true healing looks like. He explores how clinicians can shift from prescribing pills to guiding people toward sustainable behavior change—and how living in “a place called health” can be both a personal and professional revolution.

By the end of this episode, you’ll be inspired to view medicine through a new lens—one where compassion, evidence, and lifestyle converge to transform not only lives, but the very practice of healthcare itself.

Learn more about Dr. Charlie Ross: https://www.livelifestylemedicine.com/about

Learn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: ⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/⁠

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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.

Learn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: ⁠⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, hear the thoughtful and experience-rich perspective of Dr. Venkat Srinivasan—an internal and lifestyle medicine physician with over three decades of clinical practice—who shares his journey from conventional care to root cause healing and patient-centered lifestyle medicine.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll gain insight into Dr. Srinivasan’s philosophy on behavior change, the importance of listening deeply to patients, and how integrity, compassion, and cultural sensitivity shape his practice. You’ll also learn how he’s building an inclusive lifestyle medicine clinic while mentoring the next generation of health professionals.

This conversation offers meaningful takeaways for both seasoned clinicians and those just starting their medical journey, highlighting the power of whole-person care, the science of forgiveness, and the future of collaborative, values-driven healthcare.

Learn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: ⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/⁠⁠

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Visit lifestylemedicine.org: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, discover the insightful perspective of Dr. Melissa Mondala—a triple specialist in family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and integrative psychiatry—who shares her vision for the transformative power of lifestyle medicine and the future of medical education.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll understand Dr. Mondala's passion for optimizing health through lifestyle interventions, her innovative ideas for integrating lifestyle medicine into medical training, and the crucial role of preventative care and behavior change in patient well-being.

This conversation is filled with valuable insights, practical advice for aspiring and current healthcare professionals, and a compelling call to embrace lifestyle medicine as a cornerstone of effective patient care.

Learn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: ⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/⁠

Connect with ACLM Online!

Visit lifestylemedicine.org: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Find ACLM on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestylemed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, discover the insightful perspective of Dr. Jonathan Bonnett—a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine—who shares his vision for the transformative power of lifestyle medicine and the future of medical education.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll understand Dr. Bonnett's passion for optimizing health through lifestyle interventions, his innovative ideas for integrating lifestyle medicine into medical training, and the crucial role of preventative care and behavior change in patient well-being.

This conversation is filled with valuable insights, practical advice for aspiring and current healthcare professionals, and a compelling call to embrace lifestyle medicine as a cornerstone of effective and holistic patient care.

Learn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/

Connect with ACLM Online!

Visit lifestylemedicine.org: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Find ACLM on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestylemed/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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.

Learn more about Dr. Rashmi Kudesia:

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Learn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: ⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/

Connect with ACLM Online!

Visit lifestylemedicine.org: ⁠⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/⁠⁠⁠

Find ACLM on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestylemed/⁠⁠⁠

Find ACLM on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/ACLifeMed⁠⁠⁠

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Today, you’re diving into the inspiring story of Dr. Daniel Witkowski and Pamela Witkowski and their shared mission to transform women’s health and family well-being through lifestyle medicine.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll gain valuable insights into the power of preventive care, the role of lifestyle medicine in OB-GYN, and how partnering—both personally and professionally—can create lasting change in health outcomes.

This episode is filled with heartfelt stories, actionable tips, and inspiration for anyone passionate about redefining health through connection, compassion, and lifestyle-based care.

Learn more about The Witkowskis: https://www.directwomenshealth.com/

Learn more about the work ACLM is doing for the next generation of healthcare professionals: ⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/student/

Connect with ACLM Online!

Visit lifestylemedicine.org: ⁠⁠https://lifestylemedicine.org/⁠⁠

Find ACLM on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestylemed/⁠⁠

Find ACLM on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/ACLifeMed⁠⁠

Find ACLM on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aclifemed/⁠⁠

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