Inspiring Healthy Change
If I can do it, you can do it too!
Overwhelmed & Tired with a Massive To-Do List?
Do you ever feel life sticks post-it notes all over you? Preparing for a workshop I’m leading on 21st Century Health & Wealth, I stumbled upon the Top 5 Causes of Stress. Job Money Health Relationships Poor Nutrition Maybe you’re an...
A Lesson from Mom “Nurse Elaine”
Recently married and barely pregnant, I was home preparing to open my pediatric practice after just finishing residency. I was tired and overwhelmed. Mom was visiting and tending to one of my dying plants, when she said with a smile, “Susan, how can you...
Are You All-In: Wholeheartedly Committed so Your Investment Yields a Bountiful Harvest?
Last night I sat down with my daughter to talk about a decision I've been asking her to make for some time. Her repeated answer "I don't know" was frustrating because I wanted to check this item off my to-do list within 10 minutes. She wanted time with me...
Where’s My Tribe?
During my pediatric residency, every four nights for three years, I had night call in a hospital where I’d keep my body and brain functioning for 30 hours straight to help children. I wanted to cross the finish line for each call without crumbling so I...
I Love Ice Cream Too!
In middle school, I remember coming home after school and heading to the freezer for a couple of scoops of Breyers® Butter Pecan ice cream, my Dad’s favorite flavor. I craved sweets, and this combo seemed to do the trick. I still have sweet...
When Will You Make Your Should a Must?
Over these past 6 weeks, I worked my way through a Tony Robbins course to squeeze the best out of me so I can feel more joy as I grow myself to serve others. There are things I know I need to do to get my desired result for more vibrant health,...
3 Ways I Bulletproof My Mindset
Sitting with a friend as she received her chemo infusion, I soaked in all the joy as we recalled shared memories. But when I returned home, my thoughts shifted to the loss of losing someone I love, which made me feel incredibly sad. I immediately...
The Best Multivitamin for Our Family
I can’t remember if we were trying to conceive or I was newly pregnant with our first child, but I vividly remember the stomach pains I felt after trying a new prenatal multivitamin. I wanted to boost my nutrients to grow our little one and overcome my nutritional...
The Best Gluten-Free Bread
This past weekend we were at our friend's lake home with several families and brought some food staples, including our gluten-free bread. I prefer our children to eat gluten-free, but they eat everything: gluten and gluten-free. At one point I didn’t keep bread...
Add Fruit without the Sugar and Sneak in the Greens!
When our girls were infants transitioning to solid foods, I pureed homemade baby food and was so diligent about more veggies and less fruit sugar to ensure a healthy palate and nutritional foundation for our children. But they grew up (surprise!) and now make a lot of...
