I'm a Colombian physician, a wife, and a mother who has been passionate about biology since I was a little girl. My true calling has always been to help others, which is exactly why I became a doctor.

However, when my son came into my life, my mind and body underwent an unexpected shift that led me to question the decisions I had made up to that point. That was the moment I decided to make a radical change and dedicate myself to my own mental, emotional, and physical care. I realized that for years I had focused so much on helping others that I had completely neglected my own well-being.

This is all too common among doctors. From our training onward, we are exposed to irregular meal times, sleep deprivation, and practically zero time for exercise—living in a state of constant stress that we eventually just get used to.

Today, after working in clinical research here in the United States, I have reclaimed my vocation: to educate others using evidence-based medicine rather than the misinformation and fads that are so prevalent right now.

My daily routine now revolves around nourishing my body, exercising (without becoming obsessive), and enjoying a peaceful family life. I am passionate about nutrition and sports, which is why my professional strength is built on these two pillars of preventive medicine—an approach that is gaining more and more traction with patients.