Dr. Anita Lwanga sits down with Dr. Dolapo Babalola, a Family Medicine physician from Atlanta and the founder of Living at Your Finest Wellness.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Lola shares her journey from academic medicine to building a holistic, integrative, and patient-centered Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. She opens up about her advanced training in lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine, and menopause care — and how these tools help her support patients beyond the traditional medical model.

Together, they unpack:

✨ Why personalized and holistic care matters

✨ The gaps in our current healthcare system

✨ Common myths about weight loss & obesity treatments

✨ How lifestyle medicine truly transforms health

✨ Practical tips for family nutrition and weight-related challenges

If you’re curious about a more compassionate, evidence-based approach to wellness — this episode is full of insights you won’t want to miss.

Tune in now and follow the podcast for more empowering conversations. 

🌟 Connect with Dr. Dolapo Babalola:

Website: layfwellness.com

Facebook: Living At Your Finest Wellness

Instagram: @livingatyourfinestwellness

YouTube: @LivingAtYourFinestWellness

Today, Dr. Anita Lwanga sits down with Dr. Dana Gibbs to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: thyroid function, metabolism, and adrenal health.

From the role of cortisol in slowing your metabolism… to how stress can trigger insulin resistance, Hashimoto’s, or even Graves’ Disease — this episode helps you finally understand what your body is trying to tell you.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why advocating for your own health matters

✨ How stress affects your thyroid

✨ Daily habits that improve energy + hormone balance

✨ What to eat (and avoid!) to support adrenal health

✨ Sleep, exercise, and lifestyle tips you can start tonight

Dr. Gibbs also shares the tools she’s created to help you dive deeper — including her podcast, website, and her upcoming thyroid health course.

If you’ve been feeling tired, wired, or out of balance… this episode is a must-listen.

Listen now and don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. 

🌟 Connect with Dr. Dana Gibbs:

Website: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/

Instagram: @danagibbsmd

TikTok @dana.gibbs.md

Podcast: Beyond the Thyroid

On this episode of Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga, Dr. Carolina Sueldo—Double Board Certified Fertility Specialist and founder of Ceibo Fertility Center—dives deep into the science and soul of fertility. From her experience helping women across the globe to her work advancing fertility care, Dr. Sueldo sheds light on how modern medicine and personal empowerment can coexist beautifully.

💡 From infertility struggles to breakthrough treatments, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope for every woman on her fertility journey.

🌟 Connect with Dr. Carolina Sueldo:

Website: ceibofertilitycenter.com

Instagram: @drcarolinasueldo

YouTube: @drcarolinasueldo

On this episode of Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga, Dr. Alicia Shelly, board certified internal medicine and obesity medicine physician, podcast host, and co-author of MADE FOR MORE, dives deep into the truth about effective weight management and overcoming weight bias in healthcare.

Through her work and platforms like Back on Track: Achieving Health Weight Loss Podcast and Thrive for Life YouTube Channel, Dr. Shelly empowers busy professional women to implement healthy habits that lead to lasting change.

💡 From redefining what “healthy” looks like to starting small and achieving big, this episode uncovers practical, compassionate strategies to help you reach your goals without restrictive diets or burnout.

🌟 Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly:

Podcast: drshellymd.com/podcast

Website: drshellymd.com

Instagram: @drshellymd

YouTube: @drshellymd

On this episode of Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga, Dr. Christine Gibson—family physician, trauma therapist, and author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit—explores how understanding trauma can transform the way we deliver and experience healthcare. Through her work with the Global Familymed Foundation and Safer Spaces Training, Dr. Gibson advocates for systems change, psychological safety, and a more compassionate approach to healing.

💡 From redefining resilience to promoting holistic care, this episode uncovers practical tools for both healthcare professionals and individuals seeking true wellness.

🌟 Connect with Dr. Christine Gibson:

Website: christinegibson.net

Book: The Modern Trauma Toolkit

TikTok: @tiktoktraumadoc 

YouTube: @dr.christinegibson

Confused by the overwhelming information surrounding autism? In this episode of Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga, we bring you Autism Demystified with Dr. Vladimir Barayev: What Every Family Should Know.

Back for his second appearance, Dr. Barayev—a board-certified pediatrician with deep expertise in developmental care—continues his mission to bring clarity to families navigating autism. From spotting early signs to choosing effective therapies, he explains why a whole-child approach and strong parent partnerships are key to helping children thrive.

This powerful follow-up conversation clears away the myths, focuses on evidence-based care, and equips parents and caregivers with the tools they truly need.

🌟 Connect with Dr. Vladimir Barayev:

Website: https://www.thebdpc.com/

YouTube: @thebdpc

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 917-819-5056

On this episode of Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga, Dr. Kim Tranquada—emergency physician, visionary leader, and founder of the Healthcare Alliance For An Equitable World—discusses how global telehealth is reshaping access to care. From leading crisis response during COVID-19 to launching sustainable tele-emergency networks, she shares how scalable innovations can bridge healthcare gaps and restore dignity to underserved communities.

🌟 Connect with Dr. Kim Tranquada:

Website: https://www.haew.org

Podcast: Voices of Healthcare Equity

On this episode of Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga, Dr. Stephen Derrington, expert in regenerative sports and spine medicine, shares how advanced treatments like PRP and stem cell injections can relieve joint, tendon, and back pain without surgery. Discover practical ways to stay active, recover faster, and enjoy lifelong mobility.

🌟 Connect with Dr. Stephen Derrington:

Website: https://derringtonortho.com/

Instagram: @socalstemcelldoc 

Email:  [email protected] 

Ready to finally achieve your health goals without the endless struggle? In this empowering episode of Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga, we're thrilled to welcome back Concita Thomas, a leading Food & Fitness Strategist.

🌟 Connect with Concita Thomas:

Website: concitathomas.com

Instagram: @concitathomas

Feeling stuck, stressed, or constantly running on empty? On this episode of Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga, I sit down with Dr. Tolulope Olabintan, Board-Certified Family Physician, Lifestyle Medicine expert, and CEO of Livingspring Family Medical Center.

Dr. Olabintan, also known as Dr. O, brings over 13 years of experience helping patients live longer, healthier, and more intentional lives by aligning their mindset with evidence-based lifestyle medicine.

We talk about:

✅ Why stress is a silent health risk

✅ How mindset shifts can transform your well-being

✅ Simple, sustainable changes that support energy, clarity, and longevity

🌟 Connect with Dr. Tolulope Olabintan:

Website: https://www.livingspringmedicals.com/ 

Instagram: @dr_olabintanmd

YouTube: @dr_olabintanmd