Living Real Change

Building Health at Every Stage: Prevention, Habits, and Lifelong Wellness

Dr. Belinda Antoinette Brown-Saddler, Primary Care Physician at Piedmont Healthcare, discusses how small, consistent habits can shape long-term health at every stage of life. From the importance of annual checkups and preventative screenings to building routines around nutrition, exercise, and sleep, she shares practical ways to take a more proactive approach to wellness. She also breaks down how health priorities evolve from your 20s through your 80s, including managing risk factors, staying active, maintaining community, and adapting habits to fit a busy lifestyle. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes that prevention is key and that it’s never too late to start making meaningful changes.

The Power of Organ Donation: Patient Care, Donor Impact, and the Transplant Journey

Dr. Sundus Amina Lodhi, Medical Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at Piedmont Healthcare, shares an inside look at the life-saving impact of organ transplantation and the journey patients experience from evaluation through recovery. In this episode, Dr. Lodhi explains how transplant programs work, from preparing patients for surgery to coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams. She discusses the science behind organ acceptance, the role of living and deceased donors, and the safeguards in place to ensure donor safety. The conversation also highlights common misconceptions about organ donation, the powerful ripple effect of living donor chains, and how one donor can save multiple lives. Dr. Lodhi also emphasizes the importance of community awareness, the impact of high-volume transplant centers, and why compassion remains central to delivering life-saving care.

Colon Cancer: Prevention, Screening, and Why Early Detection Matters

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers, but it is also one of the most preventable when detected early. In this conversation, Dr. Atallah explores how colon cancer develops, why screening is so important, and the warning signs people should never ignore. The discussion also covers new advances in treatment, how technology and data are improving outcomes for patients, and why awareness and early detection remain the most powerful tools in fighting the disease.

High Blood Pressure Explained: Risks, Measurement, and Modern Treatment

Dr. David Kandzari, Chief of the Piedmont Heart Institute and Chief Scientific Officer at Piedmont Healthcare, breaks down what high blood pressure really is, why nearly one in two adults in the United States are affected, and how even modest reductions can lead to meaningful decreases in the risk of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. He explains the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure, how genetics and lifestyle factors contribute to hypertension, and why the condition is often called a silent killer. The conversation also covers proper home monitoring, white coat hypertension, and the importance of tracking blood pressure over time rather than relying on single readings. Dr. Kandzari shares today’s treatment approaches, including lifestyle changes, medications, and newer therapies for resistant hypertension, and emphasizes why knowing and managing your numbers is one of the most important steps in preventing long term complications.

Wearable Technology in Healthcare: How Smart Devices Are Transforming Prevention and Chronic Care

Dr. Mabra, a primary care physician with Piedmont Healthcare, joins Living Real Change to discuss the growing role of wearable technology in modern healthcare. From activity trackers and smartwatches to medical grade tools like continuous glucose monitors, Dr. Mabra explains how wearables are helping patients and physicians gather meaningful data beyond the office visit. In this conversation, she shares how wearables support prevention, personalize treatment plans, and empower patients to better understand their health day to day. Dr. Mabra also offers practical guidance on setting realistic goals, avoiding anxiety around health metrics, and using data thoughtfully to improve long term outcomes.