The Starting Gate
Ready to take control of your health without feeling overwhelmed? Join Dr. Kitty Dotson and Dr. Sarah Schuetz, two internal medicine physicians, as they break down easy, science based lifestyle changes that really work. Whether it’s tweaking your nutrition, getting more active, sleeping better, or reducing stress, this podcast makes it simple. With bite-sized, practical tips and relatable advice, you'll learn how small, everyday habits can lead to big results. Tune in each week for a healthier, happier you!
Kentucky's Lifestyle Medicine Podcast - Bringing Better Health to the Bluegrass
The Starting Gate
Latest Episodes
Ep 75: Lifestyle Medicine Meets Orthopedics: Changing the Way We Treat Pain with Dr. Heidi Prather
In this episode of The Starting Gate, we talk with PM&R physician Dr. Heidi Prather, who founded the Lifestyle Medicine Program at Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Prather has seen firsthand how lifestyle changes can play an impor...
Ep 74: From Prevention to Survivorship: Lifestyle's Role in Cancer Care with Dr. Jasmin Hundal
Can lifestyle really reduce your risk of cancer? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jasmin Hundal, a hematologist-oncologist who also practices lifestyle medicine, about the evidence behind nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and othe...
Ep 73: Your Midlife Health Reboot: What Actually Works with Dr. Meredith Sweeney
What does it really take to feel better in midlife—and stay healthier for decades to come?In this episode, we sit down with longevity specialist and former bariatric surgeon Dr. Meredith Sweeney to talk about the habits that have ...
Ep 72: Real-Life Strategies for Better Blood Sugar: Practical Tips That Work- Diabetes Part 2
After learning the science behind insulin resistance and diabetes in Part 1 with Dr. Makhija, Drs. Kitty Dotson and Sarah Schuetz return to discuss how to put that knowledge into practice.In this practical follow-up episode, we share rea...
Ep 71: Understanding Diabetes and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Chhaya Makhija- Diabetes Part 1
Diabetes doesn't develop overnight. In this episode, we sit down with endocrinologist and lifestyle medicine physician Chhaya Makhija to unpack the science behind insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.We explore what insulin resistance ...