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 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 ...
Ep 70: Eating Disorders and Weight Stigma: Why Health Doesn’t Look the Same for Everyone with Dr. Erin Knopf
In this episode, we sit down with psychiatrist and eating disorder specialist Dr. Erin Knopf for a deeply thoughtful conversation about the realities of eating disorders, diet culture, and our relationship with food.We discuss why you ca...
Ep 69: The Future of Healthcare? Inside the Food Is Medicine Movement
In this episode, we sit down with Alison Gustafson, director of the Food as Health Alliance at the University of Kentucky to explore the growing “Food as Medicine” movement—and what the research actually shows so far.We break down the di...