Meet Susan
My career in the health and wellness field has now spanned almost 30 years, during which time I’ve created a successful platform which encompasses a health practice, trainings for medical and psychology professionals, and books on healthy eating.
I am a speaker, author, instructor and consultant. I love what I do, and my specialties include diabetes and endocrinology, gut issues (IBS, SIBO, GERD), weight management, PCOS, pregnancy, menopause, cancer and exercise nutrition.
My journey in helping clients with their health has led me to seek a collaborative way to listen and evoke someone’s own internal motivation for change since ambivalence with behavior change is more the norm. I discovered the language of Motivational Interviewing which is a person-centered, guiding method of communication and counseling to elicit and strengthen motivation for change.
Meet Susan
My career in the health and wellness field has now spanned almost 30 years, during which time I’ve created a successful platform which encompasses a health practice, trainings for medical and psychology professionals, and books on healthy eating.
I am a speaker, author, instructor and consultant. I love what I do, and my specialties include diabetes and endocrinology, gut issues (IBS, SIBO, GERD), weight management, PCOS, pregnancy, menopause, cancer and exercise nutrition.
My journey in helping clients with their health has led me to seek a collaborative way to listen and evoke someone’s own internal motivation for change since ambivalence with behavior change is more the norm. I discovered the language of Motivational Interviewing which is a person-centered, guiding method of communication and counseling to elicit and strengthen motivation for change.
Home Gym Post COVID
Although many of you are not gym rats, I happen to be have been a regular gym member and user for most of my adult life. COVID took that away in a moment and I was left for how to navigate on my own. The results of what I am sharing are even surprising to […]
COVID Comforts
I don’t know about you, but these last five months have not only been about figuring out the new path for health but also comforts to dial in self-care. Our summer highlights are as follows: Oregon Rain Soap – I blogged about this company previously but here’s the update. I heard about Oregon Rain from […]
Zooming in on Zinc
Besides the shortage on toilet paper, antibacterial wipes and paper towels, anything containing zinc, especially lozenges, was challenging to find since the beginning of COVID. Zinc has long been known for its positive effects on the immune system. It is an essential naturally occurring mineral present in every cell of the body and is a […]
Testing Nut Butters during COVID
We all remember our favorite peanut butter and jelly sandwich but nut butters have become more sophisticated and refined over the last decade. I was fascinated with the Goobers brand as a child with the strips of peanut butter and jelly running down the jar. What’s not to love about nut butters? Crunchy, creamy, salty, […]
Ricotta Zucchini Tart
Who doesn’t love a great tart? Here’s a gluten-free vegetarian zucchini tart made with fresh ricotta and zucchini from our garden. It can be easily doubled for a larger crowd. And it is even more delicious the second day after the flavors have melded together! Serves: 8 Prep Time: […]
Calming the Cytokine Storm during COVID
You are calmly driving down a steep incline and your shoelace catches in the accelerator and you instantly feel that tightening in your chest, and panic is your reality. You imagine the worst is to yet to come. This scenario is a metaphor for the immune system and our health. When we become exposed to […]
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