Hosted by Michael Dargie, this episode of the Lifestyle Medicine Show powered by my viva, is a look back the Lifestyle Medicine Conference (ACLM); Loreen and Dr. Prerana share the real behind-the-scenes experience—what surprised them, what lit them up, and what they're bringing home into the work they're doing at MyViva.

This isn't a "conference highlights" episode. It's a human recap of what it feels like to be in a room full of people who actually get lifestyle medicine, and who are trying to make it real inside healthcare systems—without burning out the people delivering it.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why ACLM felt like finding their people (and why that matters when you're building in healthcare)

• The kind of conversations that happen when everyone's asking: "Okay… but how do we make this work in the real world?"

• Why ACLM certification matters for credibility and trust

• Why SOC 2 Type II compliance is a big deal in digital health (even if most people never talk about it)

• A practical, in-the-wild example of lifestyle medicine programming built around the six pillars

• The truth about scaling: you can't grow lifestyle medicine without a system that supports it

• One of the most unexpectedly inspiring themes: clinicians reclaiming purpose (and yes… even finding space for creativity)

Key moments:

• 00:00:56 Loreen + Dr. Prerana join the conversation

• 00:03:05 "I found my tribe" — the ACLM vibe

• 00:04:15 MyViva becomes ACLM certified

• 00:05:38 SOC 2 Type II — what it is and why it matters

• 00:09:55 Six sessions, six pillars: a standout program structure

• 00:11:09 Scaling lifestyle medicine needs a system

• 00:14:06 Most surprising conversations at ACLM

• 00:17:36 Purpose, identity, and the "watercolor" moment

• 00:23:07 Where to learn more

Links mentioned:

• https://lifestylemedicine.org

• https://discover.myvivaplan.com