PODCAST: Healthy Living with Dr. Leah Fassinger: Preventive Care, Nutrition & Rest

Oct 14, 2025 at 09:33 am by WGNS News



PODCAST: On this week’s WGNS Action Line with host Scott Walker, local physician Dr. Leah Fassinger, M.D., from Murfreesboro Medical Clinic’s Internal and Family Medicine Department, joins the program to talk about preventive health, the importance of sleep, and making long-term lifestyle changes for better wellness.

Dr. Fassinger, a Middle Tennessee native and Vanderbilt graduate with degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Russian, shares her personal journey through medical school, where she met her husband Ben, a neurologist in training. She discusses her passion for developing lasting patient relationships and her experience leading a “teaching kitchen” to help patients make sustainable nutrition choices.

In recognition of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Fassinger at MMC also explains what women should know about breast cancer screenings, including when to begin mammograms and how early detection saves lives. Tune in for a thoughtful, encouraging conversation about health, family, and finding balance in everyday life.

Listen to the full 38-min. interview above this podcast description by clicking the play button. 

 

Visit Dr. Fassinger at MMC (Online HERE)
Phone: 615-893-4480
Address: 1272 Garrison Drive, Murfreesboro TN 37129

 

 

 

 

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