In this episode, Shivaun Conn is joined by Roni Beauchamp, CEO of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM), to explore the principles of lifestyle medicine, the importance of multidisciplinary care, and why health coaching has such an important role to play in supporting sustainable behaviour change. Roni shares her journey from government and public policy into preventative health and lifestyle medicine, and explains how ASLM brings together health professionals from a wide range of disciplines around a common goal: helping people get well and stay well. We explore the six pillars of lifestyle medicine; healthy eating, movement, sleep, stress management, avoiding risky substances and behaviours, and social connection, and why these foundations need to sit alongside conventional medicine as part of a more holistic approach to health and chronic disease. The conversation also examines the critical gap between knowing what to do and actually making lasting change. While clinicians can diagnose, prescribe and recommend lifestyle changes, health coaches bring a different skill set to the healthcare team, using behaviour change strategies, motivational interviewing, goal setting, accountability and ongoing support to help people turn health advice into meaningful action. Roni discusses the opportunities for greater integration of health coaches within multidisciplinary healthcare teams, what Australia can learn from New Zealand's approach, and why stronger connections between accredited health coaches and organisations such as ASLM can help build understanding of the profession and its value within healthcare. For health coaches, clinicians and other health professionals interested in prevention, behaviour change and collaborative care, this episode offers an insightful look at how lifestyle medicine and health coaching can work together to help people create healthier lives, and sustain those changes over time. Guest Bio: Roni Beauchamp is CEO of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM), a role she has held since July 2022. Prior to joining ASLM, Roni was Director of Operations, Heart Health, with the National Heart Foundation of Australia, having worked in several roles with the Heart Foundation over eight years. Her professional interests include public policy, strategy and leadership, as well as a deep interest in the human psyche and its impact on behaviour change for health reasons. Originally from the NSW Snowy Mountains and then the Victorian Alps, she maintains a strong interest in improving health outcomes for people outside the major metropolitan areas, and for those who are disadvantaged in any way. Prior to moving to the not for profit sector in 2013, Roni worked in a range of senior and executive roles in local and state government across Victoria. She holds a Master of Public Policy and Strategic Management. How to get in touch with HCANZA Facebook HCANZA Exclusive Group: www.facebook.com/groups/hcanzaexclusiveaccess Facebook HCANZA Page: https://www.facebook.com/HCANZA/ Linkedin HCANZA PAge: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hcanza Youtube HCANZA Page: https://www.youtube.com/@HCANZA Instagram HCANZA Page: https://www.instagram.com/hcanza.healthcoaches Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hcanza How to get in touch with the guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roni-beauchamp-92846b8/ Website: https://lifestylemedicine.org.au