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67. From Lupus Patient to Medical Doctor with Donna Hutchinson, M.D.

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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