Doctor Turned Health Coach

Dr. Ashori MD
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Most people leave the doctor's office with a plan but little guidance on putting it into practice. Doctor Turned Health Coach bridges that gap. Family physician Dr. Mohammad Ashori MD turns medical recommendations into clear next steps for adults who want to age well. Expect evidence-based answers to follow-up questions, realistic lifestyle strategies, and success stories from listeners.

  1. 6d ago

    How to Gain Weight Without Just Adding Body Fat

    Everyone talks about losing weight. But what if you're struggling to gain it? As a physician and health coach, I care about what that weight is made of. In this episode, I explain how muscle, fat, bone, and water contribute to the number on your scale. We talk about a modest calorie surplus, protein and fiber, and how resistance training fits into healthy weight gain. I also cover options for training at home or in the gym, keeping aerobic activity in your routine, and giving your body time to change. Download my free 6 Healthy-Aging Habits ebook: https://www.healthyaging.drashori.com/ebook/ Looking to improve your health with physician-led health coaching? https://drashori.com/dr-ashori-assessment/ Subscribe to my Health Optimization newsletter: https://newsletter.drashori.com/ Curious how well you're aging? Take the healthy aging quiz to get your score: https://drashori.com/healthy-aging-score/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrAshoriMD Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAshoriMD Join me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAshoriMD Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. Disclaimer: I care about each listener and want you to receive care that fits your life and medical needs. Always speak with your own licensed clinician before starting, stopping, or changing any health plan, medication, or routine. The information in this podcast is for general education. It is not medical advice. Listening does not create a patient–doctor relationship with me. -Mohammad Ashori MD

  2. Oct 22

    3 Beliefs That Are Holding Your Health Back

    Do you believe your genetics make your health goals impossible? That getting healthy requires major sacrifices? Or that there's one secret you haven't discovered yet? As a family medicine physician and health coach, I've seen these three beliefs come up repeatedly. In this episode, I explain how they can keep you stuck trying extreme diets, starting unsustainable exercise routines, or searching endlessly for another answer. We talk about small habits, realistic changes, and why trying, learning, and adjusting can help you make progress toward better health. Download my free 6 Healthy-Aging Habits ebook: https://www.healthyaging.drashori.com/ebook/ Looking to improve your health with physician-led health coaching? https://drashori.com/dr-ashori-assessment/ Subscribe to my Health Optimization newsletter: https://newsletter.drashori.com/ Curious how well you're aging? Take the healthy aging quiz to get your score: https://drashori.com/healthy-aging-score/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrAshoriMD Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAshoriMD Join me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAshoriMD Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. Disclaimer: I care about each listener and want you to receive care that fits your life and medical needs. Always speak with your own licensed clinician before starting, stopping, or changing any health plan, medication, or routine. The information in this podcast is for general education. It is not medical advice. Listening does not create a patient–doctor relationship with me. -Mohammad Ashori MD

  3. Oct 22

    I'm a Doctor. Here's Why I Put Health Coaching First

    What does a physician health coach actually do and how is that different from seeing your doctor? I explain why I put health coaching first, who my practice is for, and what working together looks like. We cover monthly versus weekly coaching, communication between sessions, costs, and the distinction between health coaching and becoming my patient in California. I also introduce my TREND framework: testing, relationships, exercise, nutrition, and downtime—and explain how we use it to work toward lasting changes in your health. Interested in working together? Start with my health coaching assessment: https://drashori.com/dr-ashori-assessment/ Download my free 6 Healthy-Aging Habits ebook: https://www.healthyaging.drashori.com/ebook/ Curious how well you're aging? Take the healthy aging quiz: https://drashori.com/healthy-aging-score/ Explore my guides on brain fog and fatty liver: https://drashori.com/brain-fog/ https://drashori.com/fatty-liver-fix/ Subscribe to my Health Optimization newsletter: https://newsletter.drashori.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrAshoriMD Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAshoriMD Join me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAshoriMD Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. Disclaimer: I care about each listener and want you to receive care that fits your life and medical needs. Always speak with your own licensed clinician before starting, stopping, or changing any health plan, medication, or routine. The information in this podcast is for general education. It is not medical advice. Listening does not create a patient–doctor relationship with me. –Mohammad Ashori MD

  4. Oct 1

    The Blood Pressure Readings You Never See

    Your blood pressure can look perfectly normal whenever you check it and still rise significantly at other times of the day or night. In this episode, I explain how stress, poor sleep, sleep apnea, salt intake, and other factors can create blood pressure patterns that occasional office or home readings may miss. I also share the case of a client whose daytime readings appeared reassuring while his nighttime blood pressure was reaching the 150s over nearly 100. We discuss ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, why a 24-hour average can be more informative than an isolated reading, the limitations of cuffless wearables, and who may benefit from looking more closely at their nighttime blood pressure. Huawei D2 Watch https://consumer.huawei.com/en/wearables/watch-d2/  Download my free 6 Healthy-Aging Habits ebook: https://www.healthyaging.drashori.com/ebook/ Looking to improve your health with physician-led health coaching: https://drashori.com/dr-ashori-assessment/ Subscribe to my Health Optimization newsletter: https://newsletter.drashori.com/ Curious how well you're aging? Take the healthy aging quiz here to get your score: https://drashori.com/healthy-aging-score/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrAshoriMD Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAshoriMD  --------------------------- Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. Disclaimer: I care about each listener and want you to receive care that fits your life and medical needs. Always speak with your own licensed clinician before starting, stopping, or changing any health plan, medication, or routine. The information in this podcast is for general education. It is not medical advice. Listening does not create a patient–doctor relationship with me.  -Mohammad Ashori MD

  5. Sep 24

    How to Reverse Fatty Liver Disease Without Medication

    Fatty liver disease is often discovered by accident. Maybe your ALT or AST is mildly elevated, or an ultrasound shows fat accumulating in your liver. The good news is that fatty liver is often reversible, especially when you address it early. In this episode, I explain why fat builds up in the liver and share four practical ways to reduce it: eliminating liquid sugar and fructose, creating a sustainable eating window, eating more cruciferous vegetables and choline-rich foods, and adding moderate-intensity Zone 2 exercise. You do not necessarily need an extreme diet, aggressive fasting, or medication. You need a consistent plan that helps your body use and clear the excess energy being stored in your liver. Download my free Fatty Liver Fix Guide: https://www.healthyaging.drashori.com/fatty-liver-guide Looking to improve your health with physician-led health coaching: https://drashori.com/dr-ashori-assessment/ Subscribe to my Health Optimization newsletter: https://newsletter.drashori.com/ Curious how well you're aging? Take the healthy aging quiz here to get your score: https://drashori.com/healthy-aging-score/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrAshoriMD Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAshoriMD  --------------------------- Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. Disclaimer: I care about each listener and want you to receive care that fits your life and medical needs. Always speak with your own licensed clinician before starting, stopping, or changing any health plan, medication, or routine. The information in this podcast is for general education. It is not medical advice. Listening does not create a patient–doctor relationship with me.  -Mohammad Ashori MD

  6. Sep 17

    More Protein, More Exercise, Worse Results?

    What do you do when you believe you're eating well and exercising consistently, but the results tell a very different story? In this episode, I share the case of a health coaching client whose DEXA scan showed far more visceral fat and far less muscle than he expected. His instinct was to eat more protein, cut more carbohydrates, and lift even harder. But those were simply more extreme versions of the same strategies that had not been working. We discuss why effort alone doesn't guarantee results, how healthy habits can become counterproductive when pushed too far, and why sometimes the most important step is to stop, reassess, and try a genuinely different approach. -------------------------------------------------- Download my free 6 Healthy-Aging Habits ebook: https://www.healthyaging.drashori.com/ebook/ Looking to improve your health with physician-led health coaching: https://drashori.com/dr-ashori-assessment/ Subscribe to my Health Optimization newsletter: https://newsletter.drashori.com/ Curious how well you're aging? Take the healthy aging quiz here to get your score: https://drashori.com/healthy-aging-score/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrAshoriMD Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAshoriMD  --------------------------- Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. Disclaimer: I care about each listener and want you to receive care that fits your life and medical needs. Always speak with your own licensed clinician before starting, stopping, or changing any health plan, medication, or routine. The information in this podcast is for general education. It is not medical advice. Listening does not create a patient–doctor relationship with me.  -Mohammad Ashori MD

  7. Sep 10

    Are Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Making You Healthier?

    Continuous glucose monitors can show you how your blood sugar responds to food, exercise, sleep, and stress. But more data does not always lead to better decisions. In this episode, I explain why a glucose spike is not automatically harmful, why ice cream can appear "better" than a banana on a CGM, and how focusing on individual readings can distract you from the bigger picture. We'll also discuss when a CGM may be useful, when an inexpensive glucose meter could be enough, and the question that matters most: Does lowering the number on your screen actually make you healthier? ------------------------- Download my free 6 Healthy-Aging Habits ebook: https://www.healthyaging.drashori.com/ebook/ Looking to improve your health with physician-led health coaching: https://drashori.com/dr-ashori-assessment/ Subscribe to my Health Optimization newsletter: https://newsletter.drashori.com/ Curious how well you're aging? Take the healthy aging quiz here to get your score: https://drashori.com/healthy-aging-score/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrAshoriMD Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAshoriMD  Join me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAshoriMD --------------------------- Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app. Disclaimer: I care about each listener and want you to receive care that fits your life and medical needs. Always speak with your own licensed clinician before starting, stopping, or changing any health plan, medication, or routine. The information in this podcast is for general education. It is not medical advice. Listening does not create a patient–doctor relationship with me.  -Mohammad Ashori MD

  8. Sep 3

    Why Poor Sleep Makes Weight Loss So Much Harder

    Most people know sleep is important. But I don't think we fully appreciate how quickly poor sleep can start changing our metabolism. In this episode, I explain what happens when you consistently lose even a couple of hours of sleep. We get into blood sugar, insulin, cortisol, cravings, visceral fat, and why poor sleep can make weight loss much harder even when you're exercising and eating reasonably well. I also explain what happens to hormones like leptin and ghrelin, why deep sleep and REM both matter, and the practical things I focus on with my health coaching clients: morning light, meal timing, caffeine, and keeping the bedroom cool. If you're over 30 and dealing with weight gain, fatigue, cravings, brain fog, or metabolic problems, I would put sleep very high on the list of things to address first. ------------------------------------- Download my free 6 Healthy-Aging Habits ebook: https://www.healthyaging.drashori.com/ebook/ Looking to improve your health with physician-led health coaching: https://drashori.com/dr-ashori-assessment/  Subscribe to my Health Optimization newsletter: https://newsletter.drashori.com/ Curious how well you're aging? Take the healthy aging quiz here to get your score: https://drashori.com/healthy-aging-score/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrAshoriMD Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAshoriMD  Join me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAshoriMD --------------------------- Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Doctor Turned Health Coach by Mohammad Ashori MD. I would love your support by subscribing to this podcast, sharing it with someone you love, and leaving me a review on your favorite podcast app.  Disclaimer: I care about each listener and want you to receive care that fits your life and medical needs. Always speak with your own licensed clinician before starting, stopping, or changing any health plan, medication, or routine. The information in this podcast is for general education. It is not medical advice. Listening does not create a patient–doctor relationship with me.  -Mohammad Ashori MD

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Most people leave the doctor's office with a plan but little guidance on putting it into practice. Doctor Turned Health Coach bridges that gap. Family physician Dr. Mohammad Ashori MD turns medical recommendations into clear next steps for adults who want to age well. Expect evidence-based answers to follow-up questions, realistic lifestyle strategies, and success stories from listeners.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Ashori MD
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Mohammad Ashori MD. All rights reserved.
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    Doctor Turned Health Coach