I AM YOU - Dale Dreps

The podcast I Am You is hosted by Dr. Nitza Alvarez, a board-certified cardiologist and bestselling author. Each episode is designed to empower women to take control of their well-being and become the CEO of their own health. In this episode, Dr. Alvarez speaks with Dale Dreps, a vibrant and committed health advocate who turned her family history of heart disease into motivation to take charge of her health—long before symptoms ever appeared.

Dale’s story is a powerful example of how prevention, persistence, and partnership with the right healthcare provider can change the course of a woman’s life. After losing her father to a heart attack at the same age she was approaching, Dale made it a priority to establish a cardiac baseline. That decision proved essential when she later experienced an episode of rapid heart rate—an event that was addressed quickly and confidently thanks to her existing care plan with Dr. Alvarez.

Dale shares how she navigated pressure from other doctors to take medications that didn’t feel right for her—and instead worked with Dr. Alvarez to explore lifestyle changes, monitor progress with patience, and reduce her medications safely. Her commitment to wellness, from eating clean to regular exercise (and yes, lentils!), not only improved her numbers but aligned with who she is at her core.

This episode underscores the value of advocating for yourself, asking questions, and finding a provider who will truly partner with you. Dale’s journey is an inspiration to any woman who wants to avoid unnecessary prescriptions, prioritize quality of life, and most importantly, become the “CEO of her own health.”