In this episode, integrative cardiologist and health coach Dr. Prarthana Shah joins the show to discuss the alarming new link between gut health and heart disease risk, explaining how imbalance in gut bacteria can lead to plaque build-up and cardiovascular issues over time. She provides practical advice to improve heart health including specific dietary changes to make, optimal exercise recommendations, the importance of regular check-ups, decoding cholesterol numbers, and powerful habit change techniques to build sustainable healthy lifestyles. Dr. Shah also shares her own inspirational story of transforming her health and mindset after a PCOS diagnosis scare while in medical school.
This enlightening conversation sheds light on the urgent need to optimize gut health in order to reduce risk of insidious cardiovascular disease. As an integrative cardiologist and health coach, Dr. Shah provides science-backed yet practical recommendations on exactly how to improve heart health starting today.
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00:00 – INTRO
01:00 – Who is Dr. Prarthana Shah?
03:34 – The Perception of Others and Self-Image
06:27 – The Decision to Specialize in Cardiovascular Medicine
06:50 – The Importance of Preventive Health
10:12 – Risk Factors for Heart Disease
11:04 – The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease
15:11 – Healthy Habits to Consider
19:12 – The Role of Patience in Health Transformation
21:52 – The Gut-Heart Connection
24:19 – Understanding the Role of Gut Bacteria in Health
25:17 – The Impact of Diet on Heart Health
28:16 – Decoding Cholesterol: Good vs Bad
29:12 – The Importance of Regular Health Check-ups
33:19 – The Importance of Self-Love in Health Transformation
39:40 – The Role of Mindset in Health Transformation
40:50 – The Power of Small Changes and Habit Stacking
42:24 – The Importance of Support and Accountability in Health Transformation
43:21 – Where do you find Dr. Prarthana Shah?
43:51 – What does it mean to be Unbroken?
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