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.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Setting Up for Success
• 00:01:06 Welcome to the Leadership and Mindset Podcast
• 00:01:10 Meet Kristin Martin: From Trauma Nurse to Wellness Coach
• 00:03:27 Lifestyle Medicine Explained
• 00:05:30 The Surprising Costs of Preventable Health Issues
• 00:06:50 Health Coaching: Tools for Sustainable Change
• 00:09:15 Kristin’s Own Lifestyle Changes: Sleep, Movement, and Balance
• 00:13:45 Balancing Wellness and Perfectionism
• 00:18:34 Mental Health Hygiene: Simple Steps for a Clearer Mind
• 00:22:10 The Role of Nature in Mental and Physical Health
• 00:25:37 How to Maintain Relationships in a Busy Life
• 00:28:52 Why Compassion Matters in Health and Wellness
• 00:31:52 Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways from Kristin Martin

Links and Resources:

• Kristin on LinkedIn
• Andrew on LinkedIn
• Andrew on Twitter/X

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