What happens when a physician at the height of her medical career chooses to defy the system and return to the heart of healing? In this moving episode of The Peakality Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Miriam Zylberglait—better known as Dr. Z—a triple board-certified physician, bestselling author, and founder of Virtual Well Being M.D. Dr. Z opens up about her personal and professional journey, sharing why she created her own holistic clinic and how she champions true patient-doctor connection in a healthcare world that too often reduces people to numbers.

We dive deep into the practical and emotional realities of healthcare burnout, meaningful patient advocacy, and how cutting-edge tech (like DNA-based personalization) is reshaping well-being. Whether you’re a physician, a patient, or simply passionate about living your healthiest, most purposeful life, this conversation is packed with tools, inspiration, and tangible hope.

 

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why authentic patient connections are the “vitamins for the soul” that doctors and patients desperately need

• The hidden emotional toll of modern healthcare—and how professionals cope with feeling lost in a profit-first system

• How patients can become powerful advocates for their own health, and why education is the key to empowerment

• The role of technology and DNA testing in crafting truly personalized care

• Dr. Z’s “3G Cycle” framework (Goals, Grit, Growth) for resilience, personal growth, and sustainable well-being

• The inspiring concept of “post-traumatic growth” and how to turn adversity into transformation

• What makes holistic retreats effective for lasting change—combining science, community, and heart

 

About Dr. Z

Dr. Z’s journey from serving Peru’s Navy to building a thriving, patient-centered clinic in the U.S. is a testament to the power of aligning professional ambition with personal values. Her story will inspire you to rethink your own health journey and embrace both the science and humanity of well-being.

 

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Timestamps for Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 – Dr. Z on the hidden costs of disconnected healthcare

• 03:00 – Her journey from Peru to the U.S. and why she founded her clinic

• 08:00 – The importance of patient-doctor connection & “vitamins for the soul”

• 13:30 – Empowering patients through education and new technology

• 16:20 – The “3G Cycle”: Goals, Grit, and Growth explained

• 24:15 – What is Post-Traumatic Growth and how can we achieve it?

• 27:45 – How retreats and community accelerate holistic transformation

• 29:50 – The science behind mind-body connection and the need for ethics in wellness

• 36:40 – Creating a movement of empowered women and lasting change

 

 

 

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