In this episode, we sit down with orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Ajeya Joshi to explore what it looks like to bring lifestyle medicine into a surgical specialty. Practicing in San Antonio, Dr. Joshi shares how his journey into lifestyle medicine reshaped the way he thinks about patient care—both inside and far beyond the operating room. From spine surgery to population health, he offers a candid look at why lifestyle medicine matters in every field of medicine, not just primary care.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Joshi breaks down how lifestyle medicine can be integrated into a busy surgical practice, from counseling patients who don’t need procedures to optimizing surgical outcomes through nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management. He also reflects on the challenges of delivering behavior change in time-constrained clinical settings and shares real-world stories that highlight the impact of lifestyle-based interventions.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with practical insights on how trainees and clinicians can introduce lifestyle medicine conversations in respectful, effective ways—regardless of specialty. Whether you’re a medical student exploring career paths, a resident navigating clinical realities, or a practicing clinician interested in expanding your impact, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t start—or end—with a procedure.

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