{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Navigating the world of \u2018wellness products\u2019, the importance of muscle for longevity, with Dr. Swathi Varanasi-Diaz","description":"  Dr. Swathi Varanasi-Diaz, also known as Dr. Swathi, is an award-winning pharmacist passionate about the intersection of personalized medicine and healthcare innovation.   With experience spanning patient care, biotech, clinical research, academia, and CPG, Dr. Swathi has paved the way for healthcare professionals to pursue non-traditional career paths through creating postdoctoral training programs, industry internships, and online educational programs.   Dr. Swathi founded and runs Varanasi &amp;amp; company, a full-service consulting and advisory group for healthtech and CPG companies. She has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals and featured in Yahoo, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Self, Men's Health, Entrepreneur, Forbes Health, and more. In 2023, Dr. Swathi was voted one of the 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy.   Dr. Swathi received her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at the Medical University of South Carolina and Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Carleton College. She is the first pharmacist in the United States with formal postdoctoral residency training specializing in integrative medicine and preventative health. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Medical Affairs in biotech and a nutrition certificate from Cornell University.   We discuss:&amp;nbsp;   Her unique career path at the intersection of integrative medicine, pharmacy and entrepreneurship and how you can follow your curiosity to find work that fits your passions and skills  How she manages her time working with so many different companies  The value of integrative medicine and the importance of creating your own definition of what health and wellness means  The many lifestyle factors that can be tested before supplements or medication if we really look at the whole person  The work she does with CPG companies, how she decides what type of companies she works with and what YOU should look for when choosing supplements, snacks and other wellness products to ensure they\u2019re safe and meet efficacy standards  Why she keeps her wellness practices simple, how to pick the ones that work for you and that Instagram isn\u2019t reality  The critical role of muscle for longevity and quality of life but the recognition that it\u2019s part of a multi-faceted approach that includes nutrition, movement and mindfulness.&amp;nbsp;  Common misconceptions about health including nutrition, supplements, and exercise  Practical tips for everyday life and how you can take charge of your health by understanding, asking questions and the science to make informed choices that work for you.  &amp;nbsp;  Follow Dr. Swathi on Instagram  Follow Me on Instagram&amp;nbsp;  Find all of my favorites in my shop ","author_name":"Figuring It Out","author_url":"http:\/\/howwelllive.libsyn.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34500350\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/182469325"}