04/06/2026
In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Esra Shermadou, a board-certified Family and Obesity Medicine physician who is redefining what "wellness" looks like through her practice, Sakinah Health.
Dr. Esra’s perspective is deeply personal. After navigating a cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy at just 21 years old, she didn’t just recover, she rebuilt. That journey sparked a lifelong passion for strength training, not for aesthetics, but for survival and long-term vitality.
We also explore the Direct Primary Care model—a way of practicing medicine that allows us to slow down, listen, and treat the whole person rather than just the symptoms.
Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ZmQ_8e4LOgI
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WGefh8HJpcUqB8Xnilasd?si=EFMAfE3dQh2dvw90mRM6yw
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-strength-training-can-transform-your-longevity/id1819239903?i=1000759042735