If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling smaller, drained, or somehow less yourself, you’ve likely encountered a toxic person. Many people think wellness begins and ends with diet, exercise, or sleep—and yes, those things absolutely matter. But true wellness runs deeper. It’s not only about what you put into your body but also what—and who—you allow into your emotional space. As a physician and wellness coach, I’ve witnessed how toxic people can quietly dismantl

As a physician and coach, I’ve spent thousands of hours listening to patients and clients tell their stories. Some come with test results in hand, others arrive with a diagnosis already, and many sit down with nothing more than fatigue, pain, or the haunting words: “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” Our healthcare system conditions us to treat symptoms rather than address the root cause. Do you have high blood pressure? Here’s a pill. Trouble sleeping? Try this. Feeling down

By Dr. Tomi Mitchell Let me start with this: I’m not in the business of handing out Band-Aids. Yes, I’m a physician. I’m grounded in...

By Dr. Tomi Mitchell Let’s talk about the  pause. Not the polite pause you take before replying to a snarky comment. Not the deep breath...

By Dr. Tomi Mitchell I remember a time—not too long ago—when life was simpler, safer, and dare I say, saner. Children rode their bikes...

By Dr. Tomi Mitchell Growing up, I was the chubbiest of my siblings. The only girl in a house full of boys, I stood out—and not in the...

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By Dr. Tomi Mitchell Let’s be honest—most of us have been what I call “tire kickers.” You know the type. You’re standing in the showroom...

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By Dr. Tomi Mitchell Serena Williams just did something that shook the internet: she opened up about using a GLP-1 medication to support...

By Dr. Tomi Mitchell You know your Zodiac sign. Your rising sign, too. Maybe even your Mercury retrograde behaviour profile. You’ve got...

By Dr. Tomi Mitchell We’ve all heard it: “Just take small steps.” “Progress is progress.” “Be consistent—it all adds up.” And yes,...

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By Dr. Tomi Mitchell Let’s clear something up immediately: menopause is not the beginning of your decline. It’s not your expiration date,...

By Dr. Tomi Mitchell Let’s talk about a word often tossed around in boardrooms and government meetings but rarely receives the real-world...

I’m a walking contradiction—at least by traditional standards. I embody both the warmth of femininity and the strength of masculinity. I...

If there's one lesson life has given me, through every twist, turn, and unexpected detour, it’s this: relationships matter . More than...

We live in a time when AI-powered chatbots hold conversations, virtual assistants anticipate our needs, and automation is embedded into...