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Science | Story | Soul. Hosted by Dr. Victoria Lee, Seoul to Soul is where a wellbeing physician bridges ancient wisdom and modern science to empower you to thrive in mind, body, and spirit. 
 Through evidence-informed insights, lived narratives, and reflective prompts, this show offers practical tools and conversations with clinicians, scientists, healers, and culture-bearers for whole-person wellbeing. 
 Together we translate personal transformation into ripples of healing across communities. Educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

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10/15/2025

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April 22, 2026

Thin Outside, Fat Inside: The Hidden Metabolic Crisis

<p>Is it possible to look healthy on the outside while your internal organs are under metabolic stress? In this episode of Seoul to Soul, I sat down with Dr. Sue-Anne Toh, a leading endocrinologist and founder of Novi Health.Singapore has become a global laboratory for chronic disease. Despite having some of the wealthiest and most active populations, the nation faces a staggering rise in type 2 diabetes. Dr. Toh explains the &quot;Thin Outside, Fat Inside&quot; (TOFI) phenomenon: why Asian populations develop life-threatening metabolic damage at much lower BMI thresholds than Western populations.In this episode, we explore:- The BMI Blind Spot: Why standard metrics of health fail to detect visceral fat in lean individuals.- The APT-2D Study: Groundbreaking research into why insulin secretion defects, not just resistance, drive disease in Asian cohorts.- The Almond Milk Moment: How a &quot;healthy&quot; hospital snack spiked Dr. Toh&#39;s glucose- The Singapore Model: How urban design and policy can make the healthy choice the easy choice.- Precision Medicine: How Novi Health integrates AI and wearable data with human-centered coaching to reverse chronic disease.Three Takeaways for Your Week:- The 2-Minute Rule: Why moving immediately after your heaviest meal is the most effective way to crush glucose spikes.- Prioritize Sleep: How getting fewer than six hours of rest fundamentally breaks your body’s ability to regulate energy.- Food as Policy: Why the &quot;Food is Medicine&quot; movement requires a systemic shift in how we build our cities and markets.About Our Guest:Dr. Sue-Anne Toh is a clinical scientist, former healthcare executive at National University Hospital, and a pioneer in metabolic health technology. Through her clinic, Novi Health, she is redefining how we screen for, treat, and prevent the chronic diseases of the 21st century.Join the Conversation:If you could see your body’s real-time response to your daily choices, what would you be most afraid to find out? Share your reflections in the comments below.Seoul to Soul with Victoria Lee:Exploring the intersection of longevity science, cultural wisdom, and the human condition.Medical Disclaimer: This video is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare provider. The use of this information does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen in this video.#SeoulToSoul #metabolichealth #longevityscience #tofi #precisionmedicine #singapore #health #diabetes #bmi #wellness</p>

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March 22, 2026

Is Your "Chronological Age" Lying to You?

<p>In this episode of Seoul to Soul, we go inside one of Malaysia&#39;s leading longevity clinics to explore why the future of health isn&#39;t just about living longer, it’s about living better. We sit down with a panel of experts to discuss the shift from reactive medicine to proactive wellness, biohacking, and the &quot;Soul&quot; behind the science.In this episode, you’ll discover:</p><ul><li>The difference between lifespan and healthspan;</li><li>Why Malaysia is becoming a global destination for preventative care; and</li><li>Practical steps to start your own longevity journey today.The Chapters:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiilAKa3BY">0:00</a> - The &quot;Sick Care&quot; problem vs. Longevity <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiilAKa3BY&t=135s">2:15</a> - Welcome to the Seoul to Soul Podcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiilAKa3BY&t=340s">5:40</a> - Inside the Malaysia Longevity Clinic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiilAKa3BY&t=552s">9:12</a> - Why your DNA isn&#39;t your destiny <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiilAKa3BY&t=825s">13:45</a> - The Panel: Real stories of health transformation <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiilAKa3BY&t=1110s">18:30</a> - How to &quot;Biohack&quot; your daily routine <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiilAKa3BY&t=1450s">24:10</a> - The intersection of physical health and the Soul <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiilAKa3BY&t=1795s">29:55</a> - High-tech vs. High-touch: The future of clinics <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiilAKa3BY&t=2060s">34:20</a> - Is biological age reversal actually possible? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiilAKa3BY&t=2265s">37:45</a> - How to start your journey (The First Step) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiilAKa3BY&t=2363s">39:23</a> - Final thoughts: What’s next for Seoul to Soul?</li></ul><p>✨ Subscribe to Seoul to Soul for regular deep dives into culture, health, and purpose. </p><p>Read the full post <a href="https://seoultosoul.substack.com/p/be-happy-lessons-from-two-women-who" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/longevity">#Longevity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/biohacking">#Biohacking</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/seoultosoul">#SeoulToSoul</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthspan">#Healthspan</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/preventativemedicine">#PreventativeMedicine</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/malaysiahealth">#MalaysiaHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stemcells">#stemcells</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/travel">#travel</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/antiaging">#antiaging</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyaging">#healthyaging</a> Medical Disclaimer: This video is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare provider. The use of this information does not create a doctor-patient relationship.Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen in this video.Product Notice: The statements made about specific products throughout this video are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Is beauty an adversary we must fight, or an ally we can finally reclaim?

March 15, 2026

Is beauty an adversary we must fight, or an ally we can finally reclaim?

<p> As a well-being physician, I’ve spent decades exploring what it means to truly thrive, and I’ve learned that beauty is the central dimension of wellness. It&#39;s how we inhabit our bodies and show up in the world. In this episode of Seoul to Soul, I went back to the heart of Seoul to undergo a professional medical skin scan that revealed the hidden biological reality of my own skin health.I sat down with Dr. Inyoung Kim at Seoul’s Elite Switz Anti-Aging Center to decode the science of regenerative capacity. We explore why the biological clock shifts at age 23. The point where we stop producing new collagen and start losing 1% of it every single year. This isn&#39;t just about &#39;glass skin&#39; hype; it&#39;s about moving the conversation from fixing to thriving.In this episode:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJPZt026aw">00:00</a> – Seoul: The 1,000-Clinic Square Kilometer<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJPZt026aw&t=55s">00:55</a> – Why the World is Engineering Beauty in Korea<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJPZt026aw&t=131s">02:11</a> – The 3-Year Trend Lag (Seoul vs. The World)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJPZt026aw&t=150s">02:30</a> – 20s Skincare: The V-Line and Shaping<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJPZt026aw&t=190s">03:10</a> – 30s-50s: The Shift to Skin Quality and Tone<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJPZt026aw&t=237s">03:57</a> – The 1% Rule: Why Collagen Production Stops at 23<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJPZt026aw&t=255s">04:15</a> – Science of HIFU: Regenerative Damage<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJPZt026aw&t=355s">05:55</a> – Beyond &#39;Gangnam Style&#39;: The Return to Originality<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJPZt026aw&t=425s">07:05</a> – Bio-stimulation: Activating Your Fibroblasts<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJPZt026aw&t=495s">08:15</a> – The #1 Physician-Recommended Home Routine<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJPZt026aw&t=515s">08:35</a> – Stem Cells: The Future<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJPZt026aw&t=572s">09:32</a> – Self-Respect: The Ultimate Ritual of BeautyJoin the community: ✨ Subscribe for more insights on longevity and well-being. ✍️ Read the full breakdown on my <a href="https://seoultosoul.substack.com/p/not-enough-a-physicians-reckoning?r=5h7ghu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Substack</a>Medical Disclaimer: This video is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare provider. The use of this information does not create a doctor-patient relationship.Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen in this video.Product Notice: The statements made about specific products throughout this video are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/skincarescience">#SkincareScience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/antiaging">#AntiAging</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dermatology">#Dermatology</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/seoultosoul">#SeoulToSoul</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collagen">#collagen</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ultherapy">#ultherapy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ulthera">#ulthera</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hifutreatment">#hifutreatment</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/skin">#skin</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/longevity">#longevity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/regenerativemedicine">#regenerativemedicine</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/biostimulation">#BioStimulation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stemcells">#stemcells</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gangnam">#gangnam</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/beautystandards">#beautystandards</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellbeing">#wellbeing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#wellness</a></p>

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What is Seoul to Soul?

Science | Story | Soul.

Hosted by Dr. Victoria Lee, Seoul to Soul is where a wellbeing physician bridges ancient wisdom and modern science to empower you to thrive in mind, body, and spirit. 


Through evidence-informed insights, lived narratives, and reflective prompts, this show offers practical tools and conversations with clinicians, scientists, healers, and culture-bearers for whole-person wellbeing. 


Together we translate personal transformation into ripples of healing across communities.

Educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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