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Episode 291: Dr. Kimberly Albarran
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- Life's Best Medicine Podcast
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- Apr 1, 2026
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Summary
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 C…