About this episode

Dr. Kelly Casperson interviews Dr. Lucy McBride about bridging the gap between the medical system and the wellness industry.

In this episode 387, I sit down with Dr. Lucy McBride to talk about the widening gap between the traditional medical system and the wellness industry, and how patients can find solid ground in between. Lucy makes the case for evidence-based advice, realistic expectations, and actually engaging with your healthcare system instead of trying to DIY your way to health. What We Cover The gap between the medical system and the wellness industry Why evidence-based health advice matters more than ever The risks of wellness products and influencers overpromising certainty How patients can better engage with (not opt out of) the healthcare system Supplements, vitamins, and gadgets — what's worth your money and what isn't The wellness industry often overpromises certainty and results it can't back up. Living in the "middle ground" means engaging with the healthcare system effectively rather than avoiding it. Dr. McBride's book, Beyond the Prescription , is a practical guide for navigating health choices. About Dr. Lucy McBride Dr. Lucy McBride is a practicing internist and the author of Beyond the Prescription: How to Contextualize Your Health and Break Free from a Lifetime of Fatigue…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly Casperson, MD

Guest: Dr. Lucy McBride

Topics covered

• medical system
• wellness industry
• evidence-based health advice
• patient engagement
• health supplements
• wellness products

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instagram, Substack, https://www.lucymcbride.com/

Books & works: Beyond the Prescription

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