This week we are joined by Dotun Olubeko! Dotun Olubeko is a dynamic functional health expert, content creator, and winner of ABC’s The Bachelorette, where he got engaged to his now fiancée Charity Lawson. Blending clinical expertise with authentic storytelling, Dotun creates engaging, impactful content that resonates with diverse audiences.

Beyond his time on The Bachelorette, Dotun has showcased his charisma and on-camera presence on Dancing with the Stars, Celebrity Family Feud, and Live with Kelly and Mark. His journey continues to be widely covered by People Magazine, Variety, and US Weekly, with media outlets consistently following his career due to his Bachelor Nation prominence. Make sure to check him out!

In this episode, we discuss a range of topics including the importance of name pronunciation, the principles of functional medicine, personal health journeys, cultural identity, and the challenges of navigating dual cultures. Dotun shares his experiences with health optimization, his journey with back injuries, and the impact of his Nigerian upbringing on his life in America. He reflects on his experiences as a tall individual, the pressures of academic performance, and the challenges of being a minority in the science field. Dotun also discusses his journey through reality TV, the challenges of being in a predominantly white space, and the personal growth that comes from navigating these experiences. Dotun shares insights about his time on the Bachelorette, the community he found within Bachelor Nation, and how he plans to merge his personal and professional life moving forward. Give this episode a listen!

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