34. LM Week 2025 Day 1: Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Jonathan Bonnet

In this episode, host Melissa welcomes Dr. Jonathan Bonnet to kick off Lifestyle Medicine Week, hosted by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Bonnet, a board-certified family, sports, obesity, and lifestyle medicine physician, provides an in-depth overview of lifestyle medicine, its six pillars, and its impact on health and well-being. The discussion covers practical insights and strategies for implementing lifestyle changes, overcoming challenges, and the importance of maintaining a sustainable approach to health. Listeners are introduced to the core elements of lifestyle medicine and the significance of integrating healthy habits into daily routines. Dr. Bonnet also shares resources and tools for those starting their lifestyle medicine journey and emphasizes the benefits of focusing on long-term health rather than short-term fixes.

• 00:00 Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine Week
• 00:39 Meet Dr. Jon Bonnet: A Lifestyle Medicine Pioneer
• 02:50 Dr. Bonnet's Journey into Lifestyle Medicine
• 05:20 Understanding Lifestyle Medicine
• 09:54 Empowering Lifestyle Changes
• 15:24 Resources and Support for Lifestyle Changes
• 20:18 The Benefits of Healthy Living
• 26:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement