What happens when everything you’ve been taught about helping others no longer feels right? For Dr. Avi Charlton, unlearning medicine wasn’t rebellion—it was essential. This is the story of a doctor who dared to listen to her second voice… and prescribed a new way to heal.

Today we’re exploring what it takes to question the very system that shaped you—and find freedom on the other side. My guest is Dr Avi Charlton who is a GP, speaker, best-selling author, podcast host, and thought leader in lifestyle medicine. She is the founder of Melbourne Low Carb Clinic and Breathe in Health, where she helps people reverse chronic conditions and improve wellbeing through nutrition, functional breathing, and lifestyle interventions.

A passionate advocate for empowering individuals to take charge of their health, Dr. Charlton shares her expertise on stage, in the media, through her best-selling book *Prescribing Lifestyle: A Doctor’s Prescription to Lasting Weight Loss and Vibrant Health*, and as host of the *Prescribing Lifestyle* podcast.

Her work has been recognised nationally, receiving an **AusMumpreneur Honourable Mention for Wellness Business of the Year**. With over two decades of experience as a doctor, Dr. Charlton continues to inspire and guide people toward vibrant health, sustainable change, and a future where lifestyle is the first prescription.

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