I recently had an insightful conversation with Dr. Ace Choksi, a pioneer in functional medicine and personalized healthcare. Dr. Ace’s approach combines cutting-edge DNA analysis with a holistic view of health that includes mind, body, and spirit. Our discussion opened my eyes to a new way of understanding health that goes far beyond traditional Western medicine. What Is Functional Medicine? When I first heard the term "functional medicine," I had to look it up. Dr. Ace expla

I had the incredible opportunity recently to reconnect with a dear longtime friend, Nate—who most know as Dr. Nathan Jones. Nate has had a fascinating journey as an educator and is well known in the education field, with a doctorate and ongoing work toward becoming a school administrator. But more than that, our conversation reminded me deeply about the value of lasting friendships and how connection sustains us through all of life’s ups and downs. How It All Began: College D

I recently had a great time catching up with my longtime friend Ben Lapp, someone I've known for about 20 years now. Ben and I share a friendship that's stood the test of time—even though we live far apart (I’m in Northern Utah and he’s near Portland, Oregon). Our connection flows effortlessly despite weeks or months apart, and when we catch up, it feels like no time has passed. This catch-up was a fun, natural flow of reminiscing, storytelling, and honest talk about life, bu