About

Someone once described me as a mix of jock, science nerd, nature boy & philosopher. It makes sense I suppose.

I was a personal trainer for 25 years. I still produce video-based workouts that have been used by millions all over the world. It is kinda crazy to think about that number. I have been really lucky to find publisher who knows how to produce and market great products.

I have a degree in biochemistry and I am a physician, although my friends give me a hard time for never referring to myself as "Doctor." I guess I always found it too formal, have grown past the need for accolades and, depending on who you ask, some don't consider me a doctor at all ;-) 

My degree is in a subset of medicine called naturopathic medicine. Think of your family doctor, but instead of using drugs and surgery first while knowing little to nothing about diet and exercise, I use drugs second and I happen to be an expert in nutrition, exercise and supplements. 

My specialty is "integrative endocrinology." It's the study of hormones & metabolism. That's probably why you may have heard about me in connection with weight loss. Most of my career has been helping the most difficult cases lose weight.

I have a license in California & Washington State and can prescribe all drugs except schedule I & II. I am not at all opposed to pharmaceuticals, I just prefer to use natural approaches first and drugs only if necessary. There is a time and a place for both.

I am also a psychology geek & student of philosophy (my favorites are stoicism & taoism). I started calling myself the "meathead philosopher" after being told repeatedly, "wow, you are really deep, I love your writings, but you also look like you could kick my ass?" hahaha!! I guess it is the bald head and linebacker build? 

What else can i tell you? I have more life coaching certifications than I can count, I did extra shifts in couples counseling in school (I am fascinated by romance and read research on the topic regularly). I also went through an affair and a divorce. I betrayed and was betrayed.

It was the best and worst experience of my life. You ever have an experience where you are so hurt, disappointed and embarrassed by your behavior that you become a new person as a result? Yeah, that's me. This is why I write so much on relationship and love.

I feel I have learned and earned both the intellectual knowledge and the hard-won, first-hand experience of loss from both sides.

I am a voracious reader of anything self development. My two favorite things are working out and reading. Some people like beers and ballgames. I love those too. But I much prefer books and barbells. 

Finally, I am author. In my field of medicine we have a principle called Docere, it means "doctor as teacher." That's what I spend most of my time doing now; teaching through writing. I write books, and create online educational products on metabolism, fitness & personal development; I call it mind, muscle and metabolism. 

Hope that helps you understand a little about me? I would love to know more about you as well. How can I help you?

Below you will find a link to get on my email list. I would love if you joined my community. I know it seems a bit confusing. Depending on where you first ran into me you may know me as a fitness guy, a weight loss guy, and natural medicine guy or personal development and relationship guy.

Take a look around the site and get on my list. You will learn more and we will have a chance to get to know each other better.

Thanks for being here. I genuinely appreciate your interest and support.

-- Jade