Welcome to the Brown Women Health Podcast, where we dive deep into wellness, lifestyle medicine, and women's health. In this episode, your host Ritika, a prospective medical student, sits down with Dr. Supriya Rao, a quadruple board-certified physician in internal medicine, gastroenterology, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Rao brings her wealth of knowledge as a managing partner at Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants, Director of Medical Weight Loss at Lowell General Hospital, and clinical adjunct professor at Tufts University. Together, they explore the essentials of gut health, the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, and the importance of supporting women in the medical field.

From Dr. Rao's inspiring medical journey to breaking down diet myths, and highlighting the small daily habits that make a big impact, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to improve their health. They also discuss challenges women face in medicine, particularly in gastroenterology, and how Dr. Rao balances her demanding career with personal wellness.

Stay tuned until the end for practical advice for aspiring medical students and insights into how Dr. Rao keeps everything balanced in her life. Don’t miss this enlightening and empowering conversation!

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