Inspiring Healthy Change
If I can do it, you can do it too!
How to Get Happy Fast
I don’t wake up every morning happy. When I was around twelve, I remember watching a friend who was naturally happy most of the time and thinking, “How does she do that?” “What’s wrong with me?” “I want to be happy!” When you’re in a joyful state, everything...
When Life Throws You Obstacles, Which Do You Choose?
As a pediatric physician and wellness expert, I’m blessed with helping others through health obstacles. Ideally, I guide the individual to see their obstacle as an opportunity if they haven’t already. But that’s not always easy! I do personal development...
What I Do When I Feel Stuck
Summer 2014, I felt stuck. I could clearly see my goal of helping millions of children systemize their nutrition and supplementation so they can live happier, healthier lives. Yet, I had already tried two distinct ways of achieving that goal and failed. As the saying...
I Was Born for This
During my morning meditation/reflection time, I read self-development books. Growing myself to serve others better is my highest need, second only to love and connection. I crave growth; without it, life feels stale. At first, growth feels exciting, but...
Why Giving Up Gluten & Dairy Seems So Hard
I was at Whole Foods this past weekend buying our weekly staples but had two extra items to find: a gluten-free flour tortilla and shredded dairy-free cheese. Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are on our Green Chef menu this week. I have a gluten-free daughter who’s tired of...
Our Two Greatest Fears May Surprise You
I was a 4th-year medical student on surgery radiology rounds when the attending physician pointed to an x-ray and said: “Sue, tell us the anatomical location.” My heart raced. My face flushed. Paralyzed, I voiced the answer in my head, but not out loud. ...
Two Ways to Make Dinner Easier
I’m always looking for ways to make dinner easier. I don’t enjoy cooking which makes me feel like a lackluster mama. As our daughters have grown up, one realized she loves crafting new creations in the kitchen as well as making our family favs. ...
How to Help You & Your Child Relax in Under a Minute
When I was a mom with an infant, toddler, and kindergartener, I wanted peaceful mornings. But getting all of us out the door and the oldest off to school was chaotic! I was overwhelmed and yelled, often. The girls would cry, and I’d feel like a bad mom. I know...
I Wish I Learned These 3 Words in Med School
I don’t remember everything about the first day of med school, but I absolutely recall the first lecture of Cell Biology. In that hour, the professor pummeled me with a water hose of information. Afterward, I walked out, beat up thinking, “How am I going...
How to Get Glowing Skin Naturally in 3 Steps
I was in high school wanting glowing skin but struggling with acne when I called my dermatologist’s office and asked: “When can I get off these antibiotics?” The nurse answered vaguely: “We have patients on antibiotics for years.” Infuriated, I hung up and thought:...
