Vitals & Values

Science Over Hype.

Values Over Virality.

Vitals & Values is where evidence-based health meets unapologetic truth. Hosted by Dr. Lara (@lbaat), a concierge MD reshaping modern medicine, and David Roden (@Fit_DRock), a transformation coach who lost over 200 pounds and lived to tell the tale, this podcast isn’t here to go viral—it’s here to tell the truth.

Every episode dives deep into:

🧬 Medicine & Metabolic Health
🥦 Nutrition & Sustainable Weight Loss
🏋️‍♂️ Fitness & Habit Formation
✝ Christian Faith & Spiritual Stewardship
💭 Mental Health & Lifestyle Resets

📅 Weekly Format:

Vitals Check – Clinical clarity from Dr. Lara
Values in Focus – Real-world forces behind health: mindset, faith, emotions, relationships, identity, and environment
The Honest Table – Candid convos & unfiltered guests
The Real Takeaway – A lifestyle or mindset challenge for the week

This isn’t wellness theater. It’s not guru culture. It’s a movement for people who want to think critically, live intentionally, and take their health personally.

🎧 New episodes every Friday

📲 Follow @lbaat & @Fit_DRock on Instagram/TikTok

💼 Brought to you by Concierge Medicine of West Michigan – @cmwestmichigan

The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your personal physician before making changes to your health routine.

Host

David Roden

David Roden (@Fit_DRock) is a transformation coach, speaker, and co-host of Vitals & Values. Once a 400-pound teenager facing prediabetes and hypertension, David lost over 200 pounds and has kept it off for more than a decade. His journey—from hopelessness to health—fuels his mission to help others break free from diet culture and discover sustainable change. As the creator of the Anti-Diet Diet Club documentary, he shares real, raw stories that challenge mainstream wellness narratives. On the podcast, David leads “Values in Focus,” where he unpacks the real-life forces behind lasting health: mindset, faith, identity, and struggle. Bold, unfiltered, and grounded in truth, David is redefining what it means to transform—from the inside out.