What happens when prevention is more than an idea—and becomes a lived practice for entire families? In this episode of The Prevention Prescription Podcast, Dr. Natalie Davis speaks with Dr. Mai-Linh Tran, a family physician triple-boarded in family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and obesity medicine. Dr. Tran shares her journey from global mission work to serving patients in federally qualified health centers, where she sees firsthand the challenges of food access, health literacy, and chronic disease management. She tells the story of a patient whose journey toward lifestyle change eventually brought in her whole family, highlighting both the barriers and breakthroughs that make prevention work at its best. Together, Dr. Davis and Dr. Tran explore: Why knowledge gaps—not just resource gaps—keep families from healthy change How family medicine opens the door to multi-generational impact The role of care teams and remote monitoring in sustaining prevention Why the most powerful prescription isn’t a pill, but a daily habit If you believe prevention is the future of healthcare—or want to see how it can work in the present—this episode will inspire you with stories, science, and systems thinking from the frontlines.

We know the science. We know prevention saves lives—and money. So why does it still feel so hard to make it real inside healthcare systems? In this episode, Brandi Harless talks with Brian Paradis and Brian Spisak of C-Suite Growth Advisors about the frustrating truth behind why prevention hasn't stuck—and what needs to change. From clinical workflows to leadership accountability, personal stories to organizational psychology, this conversation goes deep into the systems, behaviors, and beliefs that keep us stuck. Brian Paradis shares his lived experience managing genetic heart disease and what one cardiologist told him that changed everything. Brian Spisak breaks down the science of self-determination theory and why we need to stop asking people to swim upstream in environments designed for failure. If you’ve ever felt like prevention should be easier by now, this episode will leave you nodding—and ready to redesign the path forward.

In this episode of The Prevention Prescription Podcast, host Brandi Harless sits down with Dr. Rene Roberts, a board-certified family medicine physician at Oak Street Health in Chicago with over 13 years of experience and a Castle Connolly 2024 & 2025 Top Doctor. Together they discuss Dr. Roberts inspiring journey to medicine, the vital role of primary care in preventive healthcare, and the importance of patient advocacy, health literacy, and relationship-building in medical care.

In this insightful episode of The Prevention Prescription, host Brandi Harless is joined by Dr. Jenny Yu, Chief Medical Officer at RVO Health, to explore how prevention can reshape the healthcare landscape. Dr. Yu shares her journey from academic medicine to leading innovative solutions at RVO Health, emphasizing the critical role of upstream strategies and consumer-focused care. Together, they discuss the challenges in preventive medicine, the cultural shift in primary care, and the importance of empowering patients to take charge of their health. Dr. Yu also delves into the impact of lifestyle modifications on chronic conditions like thyroid eye disease, the untapped potential of primary care as a cornerstone for preventive care, and how technology can enhance—but never replace—the human connection in healthcare.

In this episode of The Prevention Prescription podcast, Brandi Harless speaks with Patrick Howell, CEO of HealthWorks Medical, about innovative healthcare solutions tailored to the workplace. They discuss how employers can navigate the complexities of occupational medicine, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance worker health outcomes by implementing proactive healthcare strategies. Patrick shares insights into the importance of customized healthcare solutions for various industries, including maritime and manufacturing, and how his company's telehealth and on-site programs have created major cost savings. Tune in to learn how HealthWorks Medical is shaping the future of occupational medicine and empowering employers to support their workforce more effectively.