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

Curious about what truly helps children with autism thrive? On this episode of Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga, I’m joined by Dr. Vladimir Barayev, a board-certified pediatrician with deep expertise in developmental care and a passion for helping families navigate the autism journey.

Dr. Barayev shares how a whole-child approach—one that combines evidence-based strategies, personalized care, and strong parent partnerships—can create meaningful progress. From recognizing early signs to implementing effective therapies, you’ll gain clarity on how to support children on the spectrum and why debunking long-standing myths is essential to their well-being.

🌟 Connect with Dr. Vladimir Barayev:

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

YouTube: @thebdpc

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 917-819-5056

Struggling to build muscle, lose fat, or feel energized? This week on Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga, I sit down with fitness coach Jorge Tapias, known as Coach JT, to explore the essential role protein plays in transforming your body and boosting your health.

With years of experience coaching fitness enthusiasts, Coach JT breaks down the science behind protein intake, debunks common myths, and shares practical strategies to optimize muscle growth, fat loss, and sustained energy. This episode reveals how understanding protein can unlock your full fitness potential.

🌟 Connect with Jorge Tapias:

Website: https://emptyyourbucketplan.com/ 

Instagram: @coachjttapias @emptyyourbucketplan

YouTube: @coachjttapias 

Feeling constantly tired, foggy, or out of sync? This week on Empowered Wellness with Dr. Lwanga, I sit down with Dr. Dana Gibbs, a board-certified otolaryngologist and thyroid specialist, to talk about how thyroid and hormonal imbalances may be the hidden culprits behind your symptoms.

As the founder of Consultants in Metabolism, Dr. Gibbs blends conventional and holistic medicine to treat complex conditions like Hashimoto’s disease, Graves’ disease, and other thyroid-related metabolic disorders. In this episode, she shares her personal journey and clinical breakthroughs that have helped countless patients go from exhausted to energized.

🌟 Connect with Dr. Dana Gibbs:

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

Instagram: @danagibbsmd

TikTok @dana.gibbs.md

Podcast: Beyond the Thyroid

In this episode, Dr. Stombaugh discusses the science behind obesity, debunks common weight loss myths, and provides actionable tips for sustainable health. As the founder of a private weight loss clinic in Charlottesville, Virginia, she empowers patients through personalized in-person and telemedicine care.

🌟 Connect with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh:

Website: sarahstombaughmd.com   

Instagram: @sarahstombaughmd 

Conquer Your Weight Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2duhhZpHxXwr71S7LBZPwf  

Online Course: The GLP Guide - https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/glp 

Are you constantly juggling responsibilities and feeling like burnout is inevitable? In this episode, Dr. Beckford shares her proven tools for reducing stress, restoring mental health, and creating a high-value life filled with joy and meaning.

🌟 Connect with Dr. Tamara Beckford:

Website: https://www.urcaringdocs.com/

Instagram: @drtamarabeckford 

YouTube:  ⁨@drtamarabeckford⁩ 

How does pre-pregnancy health shape fertility and maternal outcomes? In this episode, Dr. Heather dives into the transformative role of pre-pregnancy care, her expertise in navigating complex reproductive challenges, and how genetics and maternal-fetal medicine intersect to empower women in their health journeys.

🌟 Connect with Dr. Heather Stanley-Christian:

Website: https://unitymfm.com/