Lifestyle Medicine and the Future of Chronic Disease Prevention with Kristin Martin

Kristin Martin, a registered nurse and certified health and wellness coach, shares her journey from trauma nursing to lifestyle medicine. She explains how lifestyle medicine focuses on preventing and managing chronic diseases through everyday choices like sleep, movement, and nutrition. Kristin also talks about the challenges of balancing her own health, family, and life as a military spouse. She also points out the importance of understanding where each person is in their health journey and helping them make sustainable changes.Chapters00:00:00 Setting Up for Success00:01:06 Welcome to the Leadership and Mindset Podcast00:01:10 Meet Kristin Martin: From Trauma Nurse to Wellness Coach00:03:27 Lifestyle Medicine Explained00:05:30 The Surprising Costs of Preventable Health Issues00:06:50 Health Coaching: Tools for Sustainable Change00:09:15 Kristin’s Own Lifestyle Changes: Sleep, Movement, and Balance00:13:45 Balancing Wellness and Perfectionism00:18:34 Mental Health Hygiene: Simple Steps for a Clearer Mind00:22:10 The Role of Nature in Mental and Physical Health00:25:37 How to Maintain Relationships in a Busy Life00:28:52 Why Compassion Matters in Health and Wellness00:31:52 Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways from Kristin MartinLinks and Resources:Kristin on LinkedInAndrew on LinkedIn Andrew on Twitter/XThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Leadership & Mindset? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube to leave us a review!