Episode 291: Dr. Kimberly Albarran

Dr. Kimberly Albarran is a physician and thoughtful voice in modern medicine, known for her patient-centered approach and commitment to improving health outcomes beyond the exam room. With a background that blends clinical expertise and a deep understanding of lifestyle-driven health, she brings a nuanced perspective to topics like prevention, metabolic health, and sustainable behavior change. Dr. Albarran is passionate about empowering patients with practical tools and clear, evidence-based insights to take control of their well-being—making her a compelling and relatable voice in today's evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Drs. Brian and Kimberly talk about…

• (00:00) Intro
• (04:17) The bio-psycho-social aspect of chronic pain
• (07:05) Cortisol and hormonal imbalance
• (10:00) Breath work, stress, and metabolic health
• (19:44) Meditation and re-centering
• (24:57) Adrenal fatigue and perimenopause
• (34:14) Exercise, gut health, and brain health
• (36:26) Over-medication
• (43:00) Adverse childhood events and lifespan
• (48:09) Massage and stress
• (51:17) Fear triggers
• (53:50) Trauma-release breath work and counseling
• (01:01:27) Calming the nervous system
• (01:03:18) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Links:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Menopause Gut (book by Cynthia Thurlow): https://www.amazon.com/Menopause-Gut-Balance-Microbiome-Reclaim/dp/0593855191
• Jen Beyst on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-278-beyond-resolutions-jen-beyst/

Dr. Kimberly Albarran:

• Website: https://hope-health-healing.org
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/albarrankimberly/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/

HLTH Code:

• HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

• • HLTH Code Website: https://gethlth.com