Do you want to be an overnight success? When we think of overnight successes, we never imagine the sleepless nights, the anxiety to perform, the investment of time and energy, or the lean years before someone’s discovered. We just think of their big moments, the...
You might recall that August 27 was a big milestone for me. This year marked TEN YEARS since I had my last chemo treatment. My team decided that I should answer three important questions that might help you. Here they are: 1. What do you think was the most important...
How are you feeling? No, really. How are you feeling? That’s a question I ask every patient when I walk in the room. I want to help my patients feel as good as humanly possible. My goal is to help them have a long *healthspan* versus lifespan. Your healthspan is the...
I’m sure you’ve heard of art imitating life, but what about life imitating dogs? It just so happens that we’re in the middle of the dog days of summer—officially the hot and humid season between the Fourth of July holiday and August 11. This forty-day season dates...
I have a new friend named Larry Celano. He and I met on the golf course in Arizona, but that isn’t the amazing part of my story. Meeting Larry was a special occasion because not only was his attitude an inspiration, but he also hit golf balls while sitting down. I’ve...
Do you love going to the dentist? … Do I hear crickets? Research says that more than 60 percent of people fear going to the dentist. That’s a lot of unnecessary anxiety in the world! Many of you know that I like to talk about the power of perception and navigating...
If I asked you what your favorite color is, what would you say? It’s a simple question, but I’m sure it conjures a perception, an emotion, or a memory. Maybe it’s blue or green, which causes you to think about the ocean or recall a vacation. Mine is orange. It was...
In a survey about sex, the three most common barriers to discussing it with partners is that “it’s embarrassing,” “life is too busy,” or “my partner doesn’t like to bring up the subject.” As a doctor, I love to talk about sexual health on stage so I can challenge...
According to research, two in five of us find it too awkward to talk to our partners about sex, so I love to normalize the conversation from the stage. It’s a great start to encouraging more healthy one-on-one interactions at home. As a doctor, I love to talk about...
People always ask me how I was able to stay positive during my walk through cancer. It’s a question I would ask especially if I hadn’t gone through it myself. We all have setbacks—some huge and others insignificant–but knowing what you’re made of when the chips are...