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Jun 30
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From Personal Roots to Professional Prac...

American College of Lifestyle Medicine
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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.


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