Have you ever stood underneath a cherry tree that is at its peak bloom? Boy howdy! It really is something to behold! Every spring I make a point to walk...

The Energized Woman Podcast by Tanja Woitasczyk

A few years ago I committed myself to finding people on a like-minded quest to help people build lives of purpose and meaning. One of those people are right here...

Legacy and Longevity: How to Practice Medicine without Burnout

Two days ago, I was given the opportunity to stand on the shoulder of giants and pioneers in Lifestyle Medicine as a room of us discussed Legacy and Longevity: How...

VIA Institute on Character Workplaces at Their Best Certified Consultant

The VIA Institute on Character promotes well-being by helping people thrive. They do this by teaching people how to harness the 24 character strengths that are universal across all cultures....

My week started with a string of night shifts. For various reasons, I made the transition from practicing at a local hospital to one that is up the road over...

Wellcoaches Insider with Erika Jackson

When I first started Candid, I had a heck of a time explaining to people what I was doing. I had a strong, visceral push of a feeling on the...

My phone has been ringing off the hook again. This time related to PeaceHealth firing the local Emergency Department physicians at Riverbend Hospital.  Before we analyze the article, let’s breakdown...

It’s the new year. The new year brings renewed hopes, aspirations and resolutions. Alongside these resolutions can come some judgement, truth bombs and proclamations. One thing I’ve noticed about proclamations...

You CAN with Candid combines one year of coaching with Dr. Joe with 1 year of lifestyle medicine!

One of the greatest gifts is to have a life full of purpose and meaning along with the health to enjoy that life. Choosing to take care of ourselves is...

a picture of a blue plate with letter tiles on it that spell the words weight loss

I’ve been discussing nutrition and weight loss for over 20 years now. During my conversations I have covered a range of strategies: paleo, the Zone, Atkins, vegan, whole food plant...