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Podcast: The Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast
Episode: E168: Lifestyle Medicine & Small Habits for Big Health Changes with Dr. D’Wan Carpenter
Description: Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by Dr. D’Wan Carpenter, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with board certification in lifestyle medicine. In this episode, we explore how small, sustainable habits can lead to powerful, lasting health improvements. Dr. Carpenter shares insights from her work in rehab medicine, explaining why patients often return after events like stroke and how lifestyle factors—such as nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and social connection—play a critical role in prevention. We also discuss the importance of starting small, overcoming barriers, and buildi...