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Stress, Burnout & Health Transformation with Maria Zimmer

Join Dr. Angela from Lifestyle MD for an inspiring conversation with Maria Zimmer, who shares her powerful journey from corporate burnout to complete health transformation.

In this episode, Maria opens up about her experience in high-stress corporate consulting, where despite doing "all the right things"—exercising regularly, eating well, and striving for success—she found herself gaining weight, developing new allergies, experiencing fainting episodes, and watching her health markers deteriorate. Her body was keeping score of the chronic internalized stress she didn't even realize was destroying her from the inside out.

What You'll Learn:

• How chronic stress manifests physically (weight gain, inflammation, immune dysfunction, panic attacks)
• Why symptoms often appear during rest periods, not peak stress times
• The power of somatic therapy and body awareness
• How to recognize when productivity culture is harming your health
• The importance of walking, nature connection, and slowing down
• Maria's dramatic health transformation: 50 pounds lost, normalized blood markers, and renewed vitality—all without intense workouts or restrictive diets

Maria's story is a wake-up call for high-achieving, career-driven individuals who are sacrificing their well-being for success. She reminds us that the body holds the map to healing, and sometimes the most radical act of self-care is doing less, not more.

Connect with Maria:
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Instagram: @fosterspaces
Website: fosterspaces.com

Connect with Dr. Angela:
Email: angelalifestylemd@gmail.com
Instagram: @angelalifestylemd

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In this episode of The Lifestyle MD, Dr. Angela interviews Dr. Jim Walter, PhD—founder of the Institute for Preservation of Health and an expert in cardiovascular exercise physiology. Dr. Walter shares insights from more than a decade of research on how meaningful health benefits can come from integrating small, intentional movements into daily life—without relying on traditional exercise routines.

Together, they explore the science behind “move more moments,” how incremental movement compares to structured exercise, and practical ways to re-engineer everyday activities for better long-term health. Dr. Walter also reflects on his personal motivation, shaped by the early loss of his father to heart disease, and how it continues to influence his work today.

Listeners are invited to share their own “move more moments” and connect with Dr. Walter at https://www.jimwalterspeaks.com, by email at jim@jimwalterspeaks.com, or on Instagram @jimwalterspeaks.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:59 Dr. Jim Walter's Background and Passion

01:46 The Importance of Movement Over Exercise

03:57 Practical Tips for Integrating Movement

07:14 Personal Stories and Motivation

11:51 Re-engineering Daily Routines

19:29 Tracking Progress and Staying Motivated

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In this episode of The Lifestyle MD, Dr. Angela explores one of the silent saboteurs of our well-being: decision fatigue. She breaks down how the constant stream of choices we make each day — from what to wear to how to respond to emails — slowly drains our mental energy and leads to poor decisions, overwhelm, and burnout.

Drawing from both personal and clinical insights, Dr. Angela explains:

• Why perfectionism makes decision fatigue worse
• How our brains get overloaded by too many minor choices
• Why it’s smart to schedule your most important decisions early in the day
• The power of delegating, automating, and simplifying your life

She also offers practical strategies to reclaim your focus and energy, from minimizing daily decisions to taking intentional rest breaks. Plus, she emphasizes the importance of preventive health — including options for colon cancer screening — and how simplifying your health choices can lead to better outcomes.

✨ Whether you're a busy professional, a caregiver, or simply tired of feeling overwhelmed, this episode offers the tools you need to create more space, clarity, and control in your life.

🙌 Mentioned in this episode:

• Tips for reducing decision fatigue
• Strategies for simplifying daily routines

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Tune in to learn how reducing decision fatigue can help you feel lighter, more focused, and more present for what truly matters.

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