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Doctor Turned Health Coach
Most people leave the doctor's office with a plan but little guidance on putting it into practice. Doctor Turned Health Coach bridges that gap. Family physician Dr. Mohammad Ashori MD turns medical recommendations into clear next steps for adults who want to age well. Expect evidence-based answers to follow-up questions, realistic lifestyle strategies, and success stories from listeners.
Episodes
- Doctor Turned Health Coach
Why An Online Medical Practice Is Often Better Than a Physical Clinic
Our US healthcare system has optoins for everyone. An online clinic has the advantage of being avaialble to busy people no matter where they are in the world…
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How to Use AI to Improve Your Health - Simple Methods
AI can be many things and while it has its limitations it can be your ally in improving your health. It can help you track habits and goals and give you useful…
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Don't Change Your Diet - Just Add Fiber! Here's How to Make it Work
The benefits of fiber are hard to argue with but maybe you've not been able to get your fiber plan to stick. Here are the tricks I've learned from my patients…
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How Affordable Concierge Medicine is Changing Healthcare
In the US, we are familiar with the insurance-based practice where our health is in the hands of a health insurance company. In the concierge model, the doctor…
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It's Time for the Annual 'Chemical Spring Cleaning' - Getting Rid of Unnecessary Household Chemicals
Most chemicals that we come into contact with are quite safe. They're not ideal to have but don't cause problems for most of us. That said, just like too much…
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The One-Meal Plan That Actually Sticks - Stopping the Lunch Chaos
Today I show you how to start meal planning without burnout. We target the hardest slot, usually lunch at work. I walk through a simple build: pick one grain…
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Stop Food Chaos: A Simple Meal Plan That Works
In this short episode I explain the real purpose of meal planning: control in a world of constant food options, steady energy without long gaps between meals…
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GLP-1s Explained: Why They Reduce "Food Noise"
In this episode I explain how GLP-1 medicines work and why they help some people lose weight. I clarify my coaching role and what I do not do. I break down the…
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Why Am I So Tired When My Labs Are "Normal"?
In this episode I explain why you can feel exhausted even when your labs look "normal." I show you how I define fatigue with each client, how I track symptoms…
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Why More Fiber Could Make All The Difference Not Just for Your Gut But Weight & Mood
Today we'll discuss fiber and how it can help with so many aspects of your health, not just your gut. Maybe you're getting enough and maybe you need more -…
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Confused by All The Health News Headlines? My 3-Step Approach to Sanity
Turn down the noise on all the news Create a system for obtaining your health information Tease out the nuance of your health decision These are the 3 topics…
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Why Does More Exercise Sometimes Lead to More Weight Gain? No, It's Not Muscle
In today's episode on the Doctor Turned Health Coach podcast I will explain to you why your weight keeps going up even though you've started a new exercise…
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Never Get Another Cavity - The Evidece-Based Approach to Good Dental Health
Dental health is expensive in the US. Many of us undergo unnecessary dental interventions. In this podcast episode we'll talk about all the evidence-based oral…
- Doctor Turned Health Coach
11 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally - New Research Published!
The JNC-8 is one of the most important published papers that guides our blood pressure management. The most recent one was published in 2025, and the last one…
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Health Coaching Bridges the Gap Between Your Doctor Appointment & Your Implementation
I'll explain what a health coach does and doesn't do. We'll discuss the importance of a health coach espcially for those of you who've never worked with one…
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So Many Health Tests, Which is Right For You?
Many of us feel pressure to order more labs and scans, whether for reassurance or curiosity. But testing isn't always the answer. In this episode, I walk…
- Doctor Turned Health Coach
Why Do Good Doctors Disagree on Care Plans & Treatments?
2 different doctors can be great at what they do but completely disagree on the treatment plan for the same patient. There are so many reasons for this and if…
- Doctor Turned Health Coach
Setting Healthy Boundaries is the Key to Healthy Aging
In this episode, I share why setting healthy boundaries is not just about relationships or time management — it's a core part of protecting your health as you…
- Doctor Turned Health Coach
The Decision to Start Medication - A Doctor's Perspective
In this episode, I break down one of the most common questions I get: When should I start taking meds? For many people in their 30s and 40s, the first…
- Doctor Turned Health Coach
Your Mindset & Beliefs in Your 30s and 40s Can Add Years to Your Life
In this episode, I explore the powerful role of mindset and beliefs in shaping our health as we age. Many of us in our 30s and 40s are starting to notice…
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Why Our Sedentary Lives Are Aging Us Faster
Most of us spend the majority of our day sitting at our desks, in the car, or in front of a screen. This sedentary lifestyle makes us stiff, tired, and it…
- Doctor Turned Health Coach
'Longevity' May Only Deliver an Extra 5-7 Years
When it comes to overall health and living well, Longevity medicine is a hot field that promises more life years tacked on to your final decade. The consensus…
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'Downtime' is a Must For Proper Tissue Healing - Preventing Cancer & Inflammation
The TREND framework has 'D' for 'Downtime. T - Testing R - Relationships E - Exercise N - Nutrition D - Downtime Rest, recovery, sleep are all encapsulated in…
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Should You Start Hormone Therapy? Here's How to Decide
I want to lay out a framework when it comes to hormone replacement for men or women. When should you start? What can you try before starting? How do you know…
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3 Habits of My Most Motivated Clients
We all have our own unique skills. Some people can seemingly get themselves to do anything with some motivation, habit stacking, and sticking to their plan…
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The Modern Style of Primary Care Medicine in the US
Primary care medicine has had a few evolutions over the years. Currently, it's a short amount of time a patient has with their assigned primary care doctor…
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A Client's Easy Solution to High Blood Pressure - Health Coaching Behind the Scenes
In this episode, I examine a client's unexpected high blood pressure journey and the lifestyle factors at play. Despite a history of good health, the…
- Doctor Turned Health Coach
Why Healthy Aging is Not Longevity
0:04 Introduction to Healthy Aging 2:00 The Importance of Health Decisions 4:11 Understanding Healthy Aging vs. Longevity 5:52 The Practical Approach to…
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Back Pain Rarely Needs Surgery
0:09 Introduction to Back Pain 5:05 Understanding Pain Types 9:11 Self-Management Techniques 13:03 Treatment Options Explored 16:15 Final Thoughts on Back Pain…
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For Good Health, Don't Ignore Relationships
The relationships we have with ourselves, loved ones, and the environment dictate the health of our mental wellbeing. While Western medicine has come up with…
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Why Movement Is Often Better Than 'Exercise'
It's a subtle difference but exercise is structured and requires some commitment which is very easy for some and impossible for others. Movement is our daily…
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A New Way To Think About Nutrition, Diet, & Food
In this episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach, I want to give you guys a framework I use to think about nutrition. My patients and health coaching clients…
- Doctor Turned Health Coach
The TREND Framework for Healthy Aging & Wellbeing
There are lots of different Frameworks that healthcare professionals use to communicate how to achieve long-lasting health. What they all have in common is…
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Welcome to the 'Doctor Turned Health Coach' Podcast - First Episode
This is the first episode of the podcast, thank you for joining me. As a family medicine physician turned health coach I'll tell you why I became a health…