From New Zealand to the United States, Dr. Ngozi Ezinwa brings a global perspective to managing chronic disease. Beloved by her patients, Dr. Ezinwa’s disarming approach combines her gift for listening with practical wisdom gleaned from her unique experiences. To learn more, check out our website: http://lluh.org/podcast

0:00 – Intro
1:13 – growing up in New Zealand in the country and doing outdoor activities
2:28 – Her mom influence on her becoming a doctor
3:21 – Sky diving and serving family
5:19 – The boy who got her to the USA and the transition in medicine, experiences at Johns Hopkins
8:37 – time at the World Health Organization working in Geneva and the impact of working with their team
11:13 – Working as fellow at NIH, National Institutes of Health on neglected tropical diseases
12:10 – Working with the Red Cross after the Tsunami and the value of looking at things from a systems level
13:41 – Managing chronic disease and lifestyle medicine. Defines lifestyle medicine.
16:50 – time: the biggest community health barrier and how she tried to manage her time including the complex pregnancy that moved her to work towards balance in her life
20:27 – Chronic disease and time. Working with patients to make small improvements.
24:24 – Recharging and scheduling activities that are important but not urgent. Influence of family on her priorities.
27:28 – Dr. Ezinwa shares insight as the only provider with all five star ratings: meeting someone where they are and take time with patients. Challenges of family medicine and advocating for patients.
32:33 – patients with good outcomes
34:15 – mantra in life: peace of knowing that God has a plan and how God doesn’t give a spirit of fear but of love, power, and a sound mind
35:00 – overcoming shyness and the trip she and her mom took around the world
36:29 – Thank yous and evening rounds