In this episode of the Healing Steps to Wellness podcast, we share a powerful real life story of diagnosis, lifestyle change, and renewed health. Guest Steve Thompson discusses how a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis shortly before retirement became a turning point rather than an endpoint. Facing strong family history and rising health risks, he explains […]

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In this episode of “Healing Step to Wellness,” Dr. Jengyu Lai and Mei Liu sit down with Dr. Robert Kornfeld, a pioneer in functional podiatric medicine, to explore how treating the whole person—not just the foot—can radically change outcomes for chronic foot and ankle pain. Dr. Kornfeld shares his unconventional journey from aspiring rock star […]

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Breathing is something we do all day without thinking about it—but what if changing how you breathe could support your brain, your mood, and even your long‑term risk for dementia? In this episode of Healing Step 2 Wellness, Dr. J and Mei sit down with Dr. Paul Min, a Mayo Clinic neuroscientist who spends his […]

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Many professionals feel they “don’t have time” for regular workouts, yet they worry about losing muscle, strength, and energy. This live session with Dr. J explores the concept of “Zero‑Time Fitness” — integrating brief, strength‑supporting movements into your existing day so you can build and maintain muscle without extra gym time. Using a lifestyle medicine […]

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In this episode of Healing Step to Wellness, Mei & Dr J explore why gentle, sustainable movement can be more healing than high‑intensity workouts. They explain how over‑exercise can lead to muscle breakdown, inflammation, free radicals, hormone disruption and immune imbalance, and why movement should create energy, not exhaustion. You’ll learn about: Hand‑swing Qigong (Pin […]

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Discover how to rethink fitness beyond six-pack abs and step into a lifestyle that protects your brain, strengthens your body, and supports long-term vitality. In this Healing Steps to Wellness episode, Dr. J and Mei unpack how movement, daily habits, and whole-person health choices can prevent chronic disease, improve circulation, support skin and foot health, […]

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In this episode, Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner Dawn Ritter joins Mei and Dr. J to break down one of the most misunderstood health challenges today: the connection between hormones, thyroid function, stress, and unexplained weight gain. Dawn explains why so many women are told their labs are “normal” even when they feel anything but normal—fatigue, […]

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In this Healing Steps to Wellness episode, Dr. J and Mei explore how everyday choices around food, movement, sleep, stress, social support, and passion shape the way your feet feel and how you move through life. Instead of focusing on medications or procedures, they talk about practical lifestyle shifts that can ease nagging foot and […]

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When it comes to reclaiming our health, many of us start by looking for external solutions—new medications, trendy supplements, or quick-fix detox plans. But as this week’s conversation on Giving Staff to Wellness revealed, the most powerful medicine often comes from the simplest source: whole, natural food. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. J and Mei […]

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