The Lifestyle MD

Dr. Angela Andrews
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The Lifestyle MD is a podcast for people navigating the complex, beautiful, and often overwhelming season of midlife and beyond. Hosted by Dr. Angela Andrews—a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Lifestyle Medicine—this show is for those ready to reclaim their energy, clarity, and strength without burning out or giving up what matters most. Whether you're managing a busy career, caring for aging parents, raising children (or doing all three), this podcast will help you prioritize your health in a way that feels doable, not draining. Join Dr. Angela—wife, mom, DPC physician, and former competitive bodybuilder—for honest conversations, root-cause insights, and practical strategies to support your physical and emotional well-being. Each episode helps you reconnect with your body, redefine success on your own terms, and build a lifestyle that honors both your goals and your values. You don’t have to sacrifice your well-being to thrive in life or in your career. This podcast is your compass for finding strength, clarity, and balance in your next chapter. Subscribe now and follow Dr. Angela on Instagram @angelalifestylemd.

  1. May 28

    Soundbite Episode 006: How to Stop Overpaying for Prescriptions: Cash Pricing, Coupons, and Smarter Pharmacy Shopping

    Send us Fan Mail How to Stop Overpaying for Prescriptions: Cash Pricing, Coupons, and Smarter Pharmacy Shopping Dr. Angela explains why prescription costs can spike even with insurance, emphasizing that coverage depends on insurer formularies shaped by contracts among insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, and manufacturers, which can change midyear and trigger denials, step therapy, and prior authorizations. She offers practical strategies to lower costs: start with manufacturer websites for brand-name drugs to find savings cards, copay assistance, or direct-to-consumer cash programs (not typically for Medicare/Medicaid); use generics when possible and compare transparent cash options like Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs and GoodRx; ask direct primary care practices about at-cost dispensing; price-shop across pharmacies and ask pharmacists for the best cash price; and request a 90-day supply when stable, noting stricter rules for controlled medications but potential cash-pay options.  For a list of websites for medication discounts, see the companion blog post: https://www.dpcwestmi.com/blog/why-your-medication-costs-so-much----and-7-ways-to-save-money-on-prescriptions 00:00 Stop Overpaying Intro 01:30 Why Insurance Denies 02:54 Prior Auth Chaos 03:45 Pricing Disclaimer 04:15 Manufacturer Savings 05:54 Generics And Cash 07:21 Direct Primary Care 07:47 Compare Pharmacy Prices 09:30 Ask For 90 Days 11:27 Final Checklist Support the show Follow me on Instagram @angelalifestylemd and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast & SHARE this episode.

    12 min

  2. May 13

    Episode 043: Midlife, Menopause & Motivation: Staying Consistent with Healthy Habits When Life Gets Busy

    Send us Fan Mail Why does staying consistent suddenly feel so much harder in midlife and menopause — especially when life already feels overwhelming? f you’ve ever thought, “I know what I should be doing… I just can’t seem to stay consistent,” — this episode is for you. In this episode of The Lifestyle MD, Dr. Angela Andrews sits down with returning guest and midlife consistency consultant Cara Michelle to explore why so many women struggle with consistency in midlife, especially when balancing careers, family, changing hormones, stress, and the demands of everyday life. Together, they discuss a refreshing, realistic approach to self-care that moves away from perfection and focuses on building sustainable habits that actually fit your life. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, burnout, changing energy levels, sleep struggles, or simply feeling unlike yourself, this conversation offers practical encouragement and a framework for moving forward. In this episode, we discuss: ✔ Why consistency matters more than perfection  ✔ The role of vision and identity in lasting behavior change  ✔ Why healthy habits feel harder in midlife  ✔ Menopause, hormones, and changing energy levels  ✔ Creating realistic nutrition, movement, and sleep routines  ✔ Building a “bounce back” plan when life gets overwhelming  ✔ How women can redefine self-care without guilt Cara shares her Midlife Consistency Framework, which focuses on:  Anchoring your vision  Creating a realistic journey  Building an environment that promotes success  Developing a sustainable bounce-back plan This episode is a reminder that thriving in midlife isn’t about doing everything perfectly — it’s about finding a sustainable path that works for your life. Connect with Cara Michelle: Website: strengthvitalitywellness.com Webinar: strengthvitalitywellness.com/msvwebinar Email: caramichelle@strengthvitalitywellness.com,  🎙️ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who may benefit from this conversation. Support the show Follow me on Instagram @angelalifestylemd and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast & SHARE this episode.

    46 min

  3. Apr 25

    Soundbite Episode 005:   The Silent Risk - Protecting Your Heart Through the Menopause Transition

    Send us Fan Mail Perimenopause and menopause are about more than hot flashes and mood changes—they’re also a critical time to assess long-term health risks. In this episode, Dr. Angela explains why cardiovascular disease risk rises during the menopause transition, often silently, and why women should know their blood pressure, cholesterol, ApoB, Lipoprotein(a), and overall metabolic health. She also shares practical prevention steps and why the most important intervention may sometimes be reducing heart attack or stroke risk—not just treating symptoms. Support the show Follow me on Instagram @angelalifestylemd and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast & SHARE this episode.

    2 min

  4. Mar 28

    Soundbite Episode 004: Updated Cholesterol Guidelines Explained

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. Angela breaks down the 2026 updated cholesterol guidelines in this essential episode for anyone concerned about heart health. Discover why these new guidelines represent a major shift toward precision prevention—moving beyond simple LDL numbers to give you a complete picture of your cardiovascular risk. What You'll Learn: Why everyone should get their Lipoprotein A (LP(a)) tested at least once—it reveals genetic risk independent of lifestyleThe importance of Apo B testing and the "Mini Coopers vs Escalades" analogy that hopefully makes it crystal clearWhen coronary calcium scoring can be the "tiebreaker test" for starting medicationHow the new PREVENT risk calculator improves on the outdated ASCVD calculator with expanded age ranges and social determinantsKey Takeaway: We're finally moving toward precision prevention—understanding what's behind your risk, not just treating numbers. This is the direction medicine needs to go. Perfect for patients who want to understand their heart health and healthcare providers looking to stay current with the latest evidence-based guidelines. Episode Chapters: 0:24 - Introduction to New Cholesterol Guidelines0:46 - Lipoprotein A (LP(a)) Testing2:11 - Apolipoprotein B Testing4:14 - Coronary Calcium Scoring6:00 - New PREVENT Risk Calculator7:21 - Risk Categories & Personal Experience8:22 - Key Takeaways & SummarySupport the show Follow me on Instagram @angelalifestylemd and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast & SHARE this episode.

    9 min

  5. Mar 14

    Soundbite Episode 003: No More Excuses: Your Guide to Colon Cancer Screening Options

    Send us Fan Mail Think colonoscopy is your only option for colon cancer screening? Think again. Dr. Angela breaks down all the screening methods available today—from at-home stool tests to simple blood draws—so you can finally stop putting off this life-saving preventive measure. Learn about FIT tests, Cologuard, Shield blood tests, and colonoscopy, including the pros, cons, sensitivity, and specificity of each. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., yet it's one of the most preventable. Find out which screening option is right for you and why the best test is the one that actually gets done. If you're over 45 and haven't been screened yet, this episode is your sign to take action. Support the show Follow me on Instagram @angelalifestylemd and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast & SHARE this episode.

    9 min

  6. Mar 12

    Episode 040: Faith in Business & Celebrating 2 Years in DPC

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. Angela opens the Lifestyle MD Podcast with an episode on “Faith and Business,” joined by operations manager Diamond to discuss delegation, trust, and knowing when to let go in entrepreneurship. They reflect on a sermon about Jesus delegating to disciples, applying it to hiring help with intimate business tasks like finances, and using a simple filter—whether you’re good at something and enjoy it—to decide what to keep or delegate. Dr. Angela describes praying over major decisions, obedience, and turning down financially attractive opportunities that didn’t align with her purpose. She recounts leaving a draining job, learning entrepreneurship through a coaching program, researching local direct primary care practices, and ultimately purchasing Dr. Amat’s practice after a prayer-led exchange. Key milestones include her first hire, outsourcing branding and marketing, and evolving from “doer” to business owner as the practice approaches its two-year anniversary. Support the show Follow me on Instagram @angelalifestylemd and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast & SHARE this episode.

    23 min

  7. Mar 6 ·  Bonus

    Soundbite Episode 002: Reclaiming Agency, Transparency, and Relationship in Healthcare

    Send us Fan Mail Direct Primary Care: Reclaiming Agency, Transparency, and Relationship in Healthcare Dr. Angela explains direct primary care (DPC) as a membership-based primary care model that is not insurance and does not replace insurance, but helps people step outside the mindset that care is only accessible if covered. She argues insurance has shaped how patients and clinicians think, often prioritizing “is this covered?” over “is this what I need?” while hiding prices and delaying prevention. In DPC, patients pay a predictable monthly fee for access, time, relationship, visits, preventive care, chronic disease management, and often some labs without copays or surprise bills, with support navigating transparent cash pricing for imaging and services. DPC does not cover emergencies, hospitalizations, or major surgeries, where catastrophic coverage is needed, and it may not replace specialist care for complex conditions, though it can help coordinate it. 00:00 Welcome and premise 00:12 Matrix mindset shift 00:46 Why DPC matters 02:06 Insurance shapes decisions 03:14 What DPC is and isnt 04:08 No insurance use cases 04:41 Transparent pricing examples 05:30 Emergencies and insurance role 06:24 Specialists and chronic care 07:29 Empowerment and wrap up Support the show Follow me on Instagram @angelalifestylemd and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast & SHARE this episode.

    8 min

  8. Mar 4 ·  Bonus

    Soundbite Introductory Episode 001: Picking My Brain About GLP-1s

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. Angela explores the nuanced question: "Are GLP-1 medications right for weight loss?" In this brief coffee break episode, she breaks down who should—and shouldn't—consider these medications. Learn why GLP-1s require lifelong commitment, who benefits most (hint: those with chronic inflammatory conditions, addiction issues, or complex health challenges), and why lifestyle modifications remain essential. Dr. Angela shares insights from her clinical experience with patients managing conditions from colitis to MCAS, and explains why this decision requires an in-depth conversation with your doctor rather than a simple yes or no answer.  Support the show Follow me on Instagram @angelalifestylemd and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast & SHARE this episode.

    8 min
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The Lifestyle MD is a podcast for people navigating the complex, beautiful, and often overwhelming season of midlife and beyond. Hosted by Dr. Angela Andrews—a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Lifestyle Medicine—this show is for those ready to reclaim their energy, clarity, and strength without burning out or giving up what matters most. Whether you're managing a busy career, caring for aging parents, raising children (or doing all three), this podcast will help you prioritize your health in a way that feels doable, not draining. Join Dr. Angela—wife, mom, DPC physician, and former competitive bodybuilder—for honest conversations, root-cause insights, and practical strategies to support your physical and emotional well-being. Each episode helps you reconnect with your body, redefine success on your own terms, and build a lifestyle that honors both your goals and your values. You don’t have to sacrifice your well-being to thrive in life or in your career. This podcast is your compass for finding strength, clarity, and balance in your next chapter. Subscribe now and follow Dr. Angela on Instagram @angelalifestylemd.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Angela Andrews
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Lifestyle MD
  • Show Website
    The Lifestyle MD