Episode 30: The Life-Changing Power of Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Iris Schrijver Office Visits with Dr. V

Join us for an engaging and inspiring conversation with Dr. Ira Schreiber as she discusses the power of lifestyle medicine to restore health and vitality, and create a ripple of positive effects for her patients, family, and her community. Dr. Ira explores the concept of fulfillment - one dimension of happiness which is composed of positive emotions that come and go with a broader sense of purpose and well-being. She also shares how her book, “On the Path to Health, Wellbeing, and Fulfillment”, serves to empower people with the knowledge needed to reach their health goals by introducing them to positive psychology, digital detoxing, counting your blessings, and positive health practices. 
 
[00:01 - 08:26] Opening Segment
Introducing Dr. Iris Schrijver
Stepping away from employment to explore new directions
Empowering people through her book, “On the Path to Health, Wellbeing, and Fulfillment”
 
[08:27 - 17:03] Unlocking the Power of Fulfillment: How Happiness and Health are Connected 
Fulfillment is one dimension of happiness and is a broader, more grounded sense of purpose and wellbeing
Success should be measured by how happy we are
Happiness and health are connected
Soul searching to determine what is important in life is the first step to finding fulfillment
Lifestyle medicine has six pillars: whole foods plant-based diet, physical activity, restful sleep, social connections, quitting smoking/substances, and managing stress with healthy coping strategies

 
[17:04 - 24:08] Taking Small Steps to Thrive in a Busy Culture
Difference between resilience and thriving
Thriving in a culture not designed for it requires small steps away from the standard American diet and lifestyle
Taking five minutes of pause to evaluate health can make a difference
Self-care and asking for help is not a sign of weakness
Practical steps to well-being include setting a time for dinner with family and getting a pet
 
[24:09 - 30:23] Digital Detox and Positive Psychology
Digital detox: turning off the phone from time to time, or a day each week
Positive psychology: focusing on building what's strong instead of fixing what's wrong
Positive health: combining the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine with positive psychology

[30:24 - 31:06] When You Take Care of Patients, Who Takes Care of You?
Dr. V takes care of the healthcare provider that takes care of everybody elseGo to  https://officevisitswithdrv.com and click on the coaching tab to schedule a free discovery interview

[31:07 - 37:00000] Closing Segment
Our happiness is in part the way we interpret our world and perceive our lives
See the link below to connect with Dr. Iris
 
Quotes:
 
“We should measure success as how happy we are.” - Dr. Iris Schrijver
 
“Any move away from standard American diet and lifestyle is important to your thriving.” - Dr. Iris Schrijver
 
“To do well, you have to be well.” - Dr. Iris Schrijver
 
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Connect with Dr. Iris Schrijver, MD
Website: www.LifestyleforHealthandWellness.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Path-Health-Wellbeing-Fulfilment-Your-ebook/dp/B0B7X269S5 
 
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