#26 - Roots of Resilience: Overcoming the Weight of the Past

This week on Thrive on Plants, host Dr. Daphne Bascom welcomes OBGYN and women’s health advocate Dr. Teresa Diaz for an honest, courageous, and deeply personal conversation.

Dr. Diaz’s journey began in the South Bronx, navigating childhood adversity, family instability, and trauma – experiences that fueled her lifelong mission to heal herself and empower others. Her path through single motherhood, loss, medical school, and a life-changing health transformation is a testament to resilience and the power of hope.

In this episode, Dr. Diaz shares:

• Growing up in a challenging environment and breaking generational cycles

 • The impact of trauma, emotional eating, and body image struggles

 • Her route to medicine, the obstacles faced as a nontraditional student, and the realities of medical training

 • Honest reflections on motherhood, grief, and reclaiming her own health

 • Why she’s passionate about women’s health, empowerment, and supporting others through their own healing journeys

Dr. Diaz embodies what it means to rise above the odds. Whether you’re healing from your past, striving to change your health, or supporting others through difficult times, her story will inspire you to find your strength and embrace the possibility of renewal.

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