
About this episode
Dr. Kimberly Albarran is a physician and thoughtful voice in modern medicine, known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to improving health outcomes beyond the exam room. With a background that blends clinical expertise and a deep understanding of lifestyle-driven health, she brings a nuanced perspective to topics like prevention, metabolic health, and sustainable behavior change. Dr. Albarran is passionate about empowering patients with practical tools and clear, evidence-based insights to take control of their well-being—making her a compelling and relatable voice in today's evolving healthcare landscape.
In this episode, Drs. Brian and Kimberly talk about…
- (00:00) Intro
- (04:17) The bio-psycho-social aspect of chronic pain
- (07:05) Cortisol and hormonal imbalance
- (10:00) Breath work, stress, and metabolic health
- (19:44) Meditation and re-centering
- (24:57) Adrenal fatigue and perimenopause
- (34:14) Exercise, gut health, and brain health
- (36:26) Over-medication
- (43:00) Adverse childhood events and lifespan
- (48:09) Massage and stress
- (51:17) Fear triggers
- (53:50) Trauma-release breath work and counseling
- (01:01:27) Calming the nervous system
- (01:03:18) Outro
For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Menopause Gut (book by Cynthia Thurlow): https://www.amazon.com/Menopause-Gut-Balance-Microbiome-Reclaim/dp/0593855191
- Jen Beyst on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-278-beyond-resolutions-jen-beyst/
Dr. Kimberly Albarran:
Dr. Brian Lenzkes:
- Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
- Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
HLTH Code:
- HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH
• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com
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