Six months ago, in December 2024, I began a personal experiment. One rooted in curiosity, healing, and a desire for something deeper. I wasn’t drinking every day, and I would never have called it a problem. But alcohol had become a social norm in my life - something I turned to out of habit, routine, or simply to fit in. And somewhere along the way, it stopped feeling aligned with the version of myself I was working hard to become.

Travel season is upon us, and while hitting the road can be exciting, it often throws our healthy habits off track. Rest stops, airport kiosks, and roadside diners rarely offer food that leaves you feeling your best.

Fueling your body right while traveling takes intentional effort, but with a little planning ahead, it’s totally doable. In my latest blog post, I’m sharing a real moment I had on the road (hello, fast food overload) and the steps I took to stay nourished and avoid the regret that often follows those quick-fix meal.

Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, the simpler you keep it, the easier it is to make healthy choices that fit into your lifestyle. Here are five practical tips to help you stay on track and make better food choices without overthinking it.

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is one of Europe’s most influential doctors with more than two decades of treating patients as a General Practitioner in the UK. In addition to hosting a successful podcast and widely viewed TED Talk, he has authored 5 Sunday Times bestsellers including The 4 Pillar Plan where he explains that simple small changes can have significant impact on health and happiness. At @Well, we couldn’t agree more! Chatterjee believes there are 4 focus areas that are as important to your health as any medication and encourages his patients to choose one area to begin improving their health and happiness:  Food, Sleep, Movement, Relaxation.

I was diagnosed with PCOS in January 2024. I had done enough research beforehand to suspect this might be the case, but hearing it from my doctor still hit me like a ton of bricks. Within minutes of our first meeting, after reviewing my bloodwork, she handed me a sheet with "PCOS" written across the top. I knew things were about to change.

So here I am: 30 years old and sober-curious. Have you heard this term? It’s the cool, new-age way of saying, “I’m interested in seeing what life is like without alcohol,” but without fully declaring yourself sober. (At least, that’s my take on it.) Today marks 39 days of being sober-curious for me, and I thought it’d be the perfect time to reflect on what this journey has been like so far.