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What does it look like when lifestyle medicine works in real life?

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Schuetz interviews her patient, Kam, whose journey through lifestyle medicine led to a 50-pound weight loss, fewer medications, and a life filled with more energy, movement, and confidence.

Kam shares how she learned to truly understand nutrition, not just follow a guide, how she gradually built physical activity into her life through Pilates and weight training, and how she learned to navigate real-world challenges like large family gatherings without falling off track.

Dr. Schuetz reflects on how lifestyle medicine shifts the power back to the patient — providing tools instead of temporary fixes — and why this model creates lasting change.

This conversation is honest, hopeful, and deeply motivating for anyone who wants to believe that change is still possible.

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In this episode, we talk with a physician whose frustration with the health of Kentuckians — and the way our healthcare system responds to it — became the catalyst for real change. Instead of accepting a system that often waits until patients are critically ill, she began searching for solutions that focus on prevention and early intervention.

That journey led to the creation of Prevent Scripts, an innovative app designed to identify disease risk and support true behavior change through personalized, practical strategies. We discuss why upstream care matters, how small habit changes can lead to meaningful health improvements, and how technology can finally support — not replace — human-centered medicine.

This conversation is about moving from complaint to action, and about empowering patients to take control of their health one small step at a time.

Find out more about Prevent Scripts at www.preventscripts.com

and find Dr. Natalie Davis at NatalieDavismd.com

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In this episode, Dr. Kitty Dotson and Dr. Sarah Schuetz pause to reflect on the past year of The Starting Gate—and the clear themes that came up again and again, no matter the guest or topic.

From nutrition to mental health, menopause to dementia prevention, one message stood out: sustainable health is built through small, realistic habit changes—not massive life overhauls. Our guests consistently emphasized working changes into your existing routine to support long-term success.

We talk about what we learned about sleep (and why fearing a bad night may do more harm than good), the profound impact of exercise on brain health and quality of life, and the value of simple, whole-food nutrition—where B+ meals and a little prep go a long way.

We also reflect on stress, mood, and inflammation, the role of social connection, and how lifestyle medicine supported Sarah through a major life stressor this year. We discuss menopause, hormones, supplements, and why critical thinking matters more than chasing the latest trend on social media.

This episode is a reminder to stop collecting information—and start making small changes today.

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specific individual’s medical condition. No information provided in this podcast constitutes medical advice and is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This podcast does not create a physician- patient relationship and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please do not rely on this podcast for emergency medical treatment. Remember that everyone is different so make sure you consult your own healthcare professional before seeking any new treatment and before you alter, suspend, or initiate a new change in your routine.