In this episode of the What the Gut Podcast, Allison welcomes Dr. Donna Hutchinson, a UK-based medical doctor with 28 years in family medicine and advanced training in functional and sport/exercise medicine. Dr. Hutchinson shares her journey from a teen diagnosed with systemic lupus to becoming a doctor who integrates mind-body medicine into her practice. She emphasizes the importance of looking beyond diagnostic labels, empowering patients through education and personalized care. The discussion touches on the significance of therapeutic language, building patient-doctor relationships, and the transformative potential of mindset shifts in healing. Dr. Hutchinson's holistic approach aims to make herself 'redundant' by teaching patients to manage their health effectively.
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Donna Hutchinson
03:55 Donna's Journey into Medicine
04:38 Challenges and Triumphs with Lupus
08:07 Medical School and Early Career
11:24 Patient-Centered Approach
14:20 Transforming Patient Care
25:19 The Power of Mind-Body Connection
31:23 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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Connect with Dr. Donna Hutchinson:
- Website: www.drdonna.co.uk
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