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The holidays are here—you are overflowing with to-do lists, traditions, and the endless stream of calories you’ll probably regret (but not really). Amidst the frenzy, you dream of time to yourself but rarely make it happen. Here’s the kicker: Americans average over five hours of free time a day. Yet, much of this time is […]

When you think of learning, does a classroom come to mind? What about the experiential kind of learning? The often brief moments that happen without any formality, tuition, or a walk to school. If you want to make the most out of life as it unfolds every day, what mindset do you need to adopt […]

What would you say if I told you that a long-lasting impression is formed in a matter of seconds? And that no matter what you say or do, the person you’re meeting is making eleven decisions based on this brief moment? ⏰ If you’re like me, your immediate response is “Tell me what I need […]

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 clutch wins, and the celebrated moments. Michael Jordan comes to […]

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 reason you made it this […]

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 number of years you […]

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 back to the Roman Empire. Maybe that’s why […]

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 got something to tell […]

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 healthy choices (especially from […]

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 purple at one time, […]