I'm thrilled to share this powerful episode with you, and I'm certain you'll come away moved and motivated. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Amanda Adkins, a double board-certified physician in internal and lifestyle medicine, and a health coach passionate about helping women combat chronic illnesses through plant-based diets and lifestyle changes. Dr. Adkins shares her expertise on how our personal health is not determined by our family history. Listen in as we unravel the significance of conscious lifestyle choices, particularly a whole food, plant-based diet, in preventing and reversing chronic illnesses. Dr. Adkins further illuminates the integration of faith and spirituality into her health coaching practice, offering four tenets that guide her work. Be inspired by the real-life stories from her clients who have taken control of their well-being, proving that a healthy lifestyle is indeed within our grasp. Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD is a double board-certified Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine Physician, health coach/owner of Enlightenment Health and Wealth. She has a deep passion for ensuring that everyone has a chance at a healthy and happy life. Her most recent focus has been to help women who are overweight prevent and possibly reverse chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Both through her medical and personal experience she knows how our lifestyle can lead to remarkable changes in our health and our ability to fulfill God's will for our lives.  Discussion points:  ● Dr. Adkins intro and background  ● Becoming a vegetarian at 16  ● Self-care for caregivers  ● Wellness beyond genetics   ● Dietary choices as an extension of faith and values  ● 4 core tenets of Dr. Adkins  ● Holistic health coaching - blending spirituality and lifestyle improvements  ● Patient success stories  ● Vision for a future healthcare system focused on preventive care  ● Adding fruits and vegetables for initial health improvements  ● The role of community and financial health in overall wellness  ● Dr. Adkins' aspirations for a middle-income health clinic  ● Creating a new family health legacy  ● Please subscribe, and reach out to us with your comments, questions, and feedback  Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional. The I AM HUMAN podcast explores topics such as plant-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, personal development, and spirituality to promote health, well-being, longevity, and joy and help you craft your best life yet. Subscribe today, and send your feedback to [email protected] Dr. Yami is a board-certified pediatrician, certified lifestyle medicine physician, national board-certified health and wellness coach, author and international speaker. She is a passionate promoter of healthy lifestyles, especially the power of plant-based diets for the prevention of chronic disease. She hosts the popular podcast I AM HUMAN (formerly Veggie Doctor Radio) which boasts listeners from 98 countries and more than a million downloads to date. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, has a certificate in plant-based nutrition and is a certified Food for Life Instructor. Dr. Yami owns Nourish Wellness, a pediatric practice in Yakima, Washington where she lives with her husband and two sons. Her book is called “A Parent’s Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy”. You can learn more about Dr. Yami at DoctorYami.com.  Resources:  Dr. Amanda Adkins FB Dr. Amanda Adkins IG   Dr. Amanda Adkins website and coaching     More From Dr. Yami:  Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast  TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMIT