Meet your host Dr. Vickie
Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper, M.D.
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Over the course of my twenty-year career as an obstetrician/gynecologist, I delivered precious babies at all hours of the day and night. Let tell you, nothing compares to the feel of newborn baby feet, except the look in a mother’s eyes when she touches them for the first time.
From my perch on my padded rolling stool, I doled out advice to women from all walks of life, treated illnesses, and gave doses of encouragement for living.
At the age of fifty, I was stronger and more fit than ever. Most weeks, I pedaled my bicycle over 100 miles. I lived the rest of my life in high gear too, neglecting sleep and rest. Then, a rare neuromuscular disease called myasthenia gravis brought my life to a screeching halt.
Suddenly, I struggled to walk more than a few feet. Becoming a patient, I gained new insight, perspective, and tested my own advice. After surgery and intense medical treatment, I regained my health.
Then I was diagnosed with borderline diabetes, so my doctor suggested radical changes in my eating. It helped me reverse my abnormal lab values completely back to normal and ignited a passion for the power of lifestyle changes.
But the pandemic highlighted that I needed more than a new menu to be healthy. For the first time in my life, I knew the misery of loneliness. With the intense void of social connection, I found myself night after night eating dinner for one at my table for ten.
While my Christian faith was a solid foundation in my journey to health, I had a lot to learn about eating, sleeping, and managing stress. Lifestyle medicine emphasizes the importance of taking care of the whole body.
I feel as energized and healthy as I ever did before!
Now, I help people adopt the six pillars of lifestyle medicine in their own lives
- Nutritional eating
- Restorative sleep
- Physical fitness
- Social connection
- Emotional well-being/stress management
- Avoiding the overuse of harmful substances
Whether you’re trying to prevent disease, treat a condition, or live with a chronic illness, lifestyle medicine can help you feel better.
Proven
In lifestyle medicine, changes in lifestyle are the prescription. They are evidence-based and proven by research.
Practical
I know firsthand that lifestyle change can be incredibly hard. I’ll never judge, and I promise to offer guidance that meets you right where you are.
Empowering
You can do hard things… even at times when you feel weak. I’m honored to be part of your journey and promise to offer encouragement at every step.
Healthy Looks Great on You
Welcome to “Healthy Looks Great on You” Podcast.
You can find your equilibrium through lifestyle medicine, but it’s so hard to sort through all the noise.
Your host, Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper, gives you information, along with inspiration and motivation to make changes that make a difference.
As a medical doctor, double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Vickie explains various medical conditions in easy-to-understand language to help you stay healthy, get healthy or manage chronic disease. You’ll learn a little bit of medicine and a whole lot of the benefits associated with lifestyle medicine that help you take control of your own health.
And healthy looks great on you!
New Episodes Weekly
Episodes are released every Friday. Different topics related to lifestyle medicine are discussed because knowledge is power when it comes to your health. Whether you’re interested in general recommendations or specific diseases, you’ll be educated and entertained.
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Read my book
As a surgeon, I made thousands of incisions and I can testify that even excruciatingly painful wounds heal. But they need proper care. The same is true for mental and emotional wounds. Have you been wounded?
“Dressing the Wound: Give Yourself the Gift of Forgiveness,” shows the benefits of forgiveness, warns of the dangers of unforgiveness, and gives you practical steps to finally be free.
“Medical studies confirm the physical and psychological benefits of forgiveness. Mayo Clinic cites people who forgive experience healthier relationships, greater spiritual and psychological well-being, less anxiety, stress, and hostility, lower blood pressure, fewer symptoms of depression, stronger immune systems, improved heart health, and higher self-esteem.” Reference to an online article: “Adult Health.” Forgiveness: Letting Go of Grudges and Bitterness. Web. 23 May 2016.
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Healthy Looks Great on You is a lifestyle medicine podcast. The six pillars of lifestyle medicine are nutrtional eating, physical fitness, restorative sleep, social connectedness, managing stress and minimizing harmful substances. Lifestyle modifications may help prevent, treat and sometimes even reverse disease. Learn more on weekly podcast episodes. You won’t want to miss out!
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Let’s laugh, cry, and take a new look at life together.
As an Ob/Gyn, I’ve listened to thousands of women share their innermost fears and struggles. With this rare peek into the soul, I now share life-giving advice that all women deserve to hear. I speak coast-to-coast at women’s ministry events and workshops for healthcare professionals.
Healthy Looks Great on You
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Change is never easy, but take it from me; it’s so worth it.
The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered to be a substitute for medical advice. You should continue to follow up with your physician or health care provider and take medications as prescribed. Though the information in this podcast is evidence-based, new research may develop, and recommendations may change.
