The Lifestyle MD
The Lifestyle MD is a podcast for people navigating the complex, beautiful, and often overwhelming season of midlife and beyond. Hosted by Dr. Angela Andrews—a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Lifestyle Medicine—this show is for those ready to reclaim their energy, clarity, and strength without burning out or giving up what matters most.
Whether you're managing a busy career, caring for aging parents, raising children (or doing all three), this podcast will help you prioritize your health in a way that feels doable, not draining.
Join Dr. Angela—wife, mom, DPC physician, and former competitive bodybuilder—for honest conversations, root-cause insights, and practical strategies to support your physical and emotional well-being. Each episode helps you reconnect with your body, redefine success on your own terms, and build a lifestyle that honors both your goals and your values.
You don’t have to sacrifice your well-being to thrive in life or in your career. This podcast is your compass for finding strength, clarity, and balance in your next chapter.
Subscribe now and follow Dr. Angela on Instagram @angelalifestylemd.
Episodes
45 episodes
Soundbite Episode 005: The Silent Risk - Protecting Your Heart Through the Menopause Transition
Perimenopause and menopause are about more than hot flashes and mood changes—they’re also a critical time to assess long-term health risks. In this episode, Dr. Angela explains why cardiovascular disease risk rises during the menopause transiti...
Soundbite Episode 004: Updated Cholesterol Guidelines Explained
Dr. Angela breaks down the 2026 updated cholesterol guidelines in this essential episode for anyone concerned about heart health. Discover why these new guidelines represent a major shift toward precision prevention—moving beyond simple LDL num...
Soundbite Episode 003: No More Excuses: Your Guide to Colon Cancer Screening Options
Think colonoscopy is your only option for colon cancer screening? Think again. Dr. Angela breaks down all the screening methods available today—from at-home stool tests to simple blood draws—so you can finally stop putting off this life-saving ...
Episode 040: Faith in Business & Celebrating 2 Years in DPC
Dr. Angela opens the Lifestyle MD Podcast with an episode on “Faith and Business,” joined by operations manager Diamond to discuss delegation, trust, and knowing when to let go in entrepreneurship. They reflect on a sermon about Jesus delegatin...
Soundbite Episode 002: Reclaiming Agency, Transparency, and Relationship in Healthcare
Direct Primary Care: Reclaiming Agency, Transparency, and Relationship in HealthcareDr. Angela explains direct primary care (DPC) as a membership-based primary care model that is not insurance and does not replace insurance, but helps p...
Soundbite Introductory Episode 001: Picking My Brain About GLP-1s
Dr. Angela explores the nuanced question: "Are GLP-1 medications right for weight loss?" In this brief coffee break episode, she breaks down who should—and shouldn't—consider these medications. Learn why GLP-1s require lifelong commitment, who ...
Episode 038: Stress, Burnout & Health Transformation with Maria Zimmer
Stress, Burnout & Health Transformation with Maria ZimmerJoin Dr. Angela from Lifestyle MD for an inspiring conversation with Maria Zimmer, who shares her powerful journey from corporate burnout to complete health transformati...
Episode 037: New Year, New Moves - Cultivating Every Day Activity w/ Dr. Jim Walter
In this episode of The Lifestyle MD, Dr. Angela interviews Dr. Jim Walter, PhD—founder of the Institute for Preservation of Health and an expert in cardiovascular exercise physiology. Dr. Walter shares insights from more than a decade ...
Episode 036: Decision Fatigue: How to Stop Overthinking and Save Your Energy
In this episode of The Lifestyle MD, Dr. Angela explores one of the silent saboteurs of our well-being: decision fatigue. She breaks down how the constant stream of choices we make each day — from what to wear to how to respond to...
Episode 035: Insulin Resistance, Unlocked- Stop the Spiral Before It Starts
Understanding and Combating Insulin Resistance: Practical Tips and Lifestyle InterventionsIn this episode of The Lifestyle MD podcast, Dr. Angela delves into the often misunderstood topic of insulin resistance, explaining what it is, ho...
Episode 034: Marcie Hurlbutt - Move, Eat, Thrive with the Faster Way
Dr. Angela speaks with Marcie Hurlbutt — coach, mom, church elder, and Faster Way advocate — about her journey from chronic gut pain and menopausal weight gain to renewed energy, mental clarity, and sustainable habits. They discuss how a faith-...
Episode 033: HIIT Hype vs. Your Hormones: A Midlife Game Plan
Is more HIIT always better? Dr. Angela breaks down what the science really shows—and what it doesn’t—about high-intensity interval training after 40. Most trials that find big benefits use three sessions per week or fewer and consistentl...
Bonus Episode - Why I Chose Direct Primary Care: A Patient’s Story
Bonus Episode: Why Direct Primary Care Works — A Patient’s PerspectiveIn this special bonus episode, Dr. Angela shares an unexpected yet powerful outtake from a recent patient interview. Her guest, Tom, opens up about why he left ...
Episode 031-The Midlife Reset: Reframing Perimenopause & Menopause
Episode Description: In this kickoff to our perimenopause and menopause series, Dr. Angela and Dr. Carrie Denny dive into what these transitions mean. From hormone chaos to misunderstood symptoms, we break down the stages—reproductiv...
Episode 30: How He Beat Diabetes — Without A Ton of Meds
In this episode of The Lifestyle MD, Dr. Angela welcomes a special guest — one of her patients — who shares his powerful journey of transformation after receiving a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.Fac...
Episode 29: The Sustainable Path to Health: Breaking the Diet Cycle
Dr. Derek Alessi shares his journey from obese teenager to fitness expert, revealing sustainable strategies for long-term health transformation through consistent habits and practical nutrition.• Extreme diet approaches like keto fail b...
Episode 028 Sleep Deprivation: The Silent Saboteur of Weight Loss
Are you struggling with weight management despite your best efforts? You may want to consider the role of sleep in your wellness journey. In this episode, Dr. Angela dives deep into how adequate sleep supports healthy metabolism and regulates e...
Episode 027: From Clinical Expertise to Parenting Instincts
Extend your understanding of postpartum care for yourself, friends, family, and/or your patients. Discover the reality of postpartum challenges faced by high-achieving women in the medical field with Dr. Michelle Haggerty from the F...
Episode 026: What Is Wellness? Featuring Dr. Carrie Dennie ND
In this episode, Dr. Angela and Dr. Carrie explore the concept of wellness—going beyond the absence of disease or simply achieving balance. They discuss the need for prevention, a proactive approach to health, and the key pillars of lifestyle t...
Episode 025: MD Meets ND - Better Together in Patient Care
In this episode, Dr. Angela teams up with a licensed naturopathic doctor to dive into the power of collaboration between conventional and naturopathic medicine. Together, they discuss: - The influence of stress, sleep, and nutriti...
Episode 024: Cholesterol Part 2, From Grease to Greens
In this episode, we’re diving into Part 2 of our cholesterol topic, exploring the powerful lifestyle strategies to improve your lipoprotein profile. From adopting a whole-food, plant-forward eating pattern to getting your body moving with regul...
Episode 023: Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad, and the Buttery
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of cholesterol — the misunderstood fat we love to hate! We'll break down the latest evidence on what cholesterol does in your body, discuss the best cholesterol tests (hint: it's more than just LDL a...
Episode 022: "Fourth Trimester" Care, Integrative Medicine and More with Michelle Haggerty, DO
This episode is jam-packed with tons of great information. There is something here for expecting mothers, women doctors, momma doctors, women in general, or anyone partnered with a woman. Check out this episode to learn more about the fantastic...
Episode 021: Get Moving Again - How to Get Back to Exercising
This podcast episode offers a dynamic roadmap to reignite your workout routine, blending fitness insights from Dr. Angela Andrews with motivational strategies to help you reclaim your fitness journey.Email me at angelalifestylemd@gmail....
Episode 020: Becoming the Woman of Your Dreams w/ Cara-Michelle Nether
I had the pleasure of interviewing Cara-Michele Nether, founder of Strength & Vitality Wellness in Pikesville, MD. She encourages her clients to ask themselves: "If I could be the woman of my dreams, who would I be?" and then, "Who deserves...