Matthew Lederman
Physician and author integrating lifestyle medicine, nutrition, emotional awareness, and compassionate communication to support healing and whole-person health.
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Author & Co-Founder of Connection Docs
Professions: Author, Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, Nonviolent Communication Trainer, Physician
Specialties: Chronic Pain, Connection-Centered Care, Emotional Wellness, Lifestyle Medicine, Mind-Body Health, Nonviolent Communication, Plant-Based Nutrition
Dr. Matthew Lederman is a renowned physician, author, and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication whose work brings together lifestyle medicine, emotional awareness, and meaningful human connection. Featured in Forks Over Knives and formerly associated with Whole Foods Market, he has spent his career helping people understand the many factors that influence health and healing. His own experiences with chronic pain led him to study the relationship between emotional needs, communication, and physical well-being. Through Connection Docs, he and his wife, Dr. Alona Pulde, integrate nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and connection-centered approaches to support individuals facing complex health challenges. His work reflects the principles of regenerative living by emphasizing compassion, relationships, and the conditions that support human flourishing.