Dr. Erin Ellis (Ep.114) - Naturopathic Medical Doctor

<p>Episode 114 features Naturopathic Medical Doctor Dr. Erin Ellis and we speak with her about how getting and beating cancer sparked her drive to become a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and help others think differently about their health and wellness choices.</p><br><p><strong>Connect with Dr. Ellis Online:</strong></p><br><p>Website: <a href="http://www.drerinellis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drerinellis.com</a></p><p>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drerinellis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drerinellis/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd/</a></p><br><p><strong>About Dr. Ellis</strong></p><br><p>My pre-doctor work-life consisted of restaurant management, bartending, and serving for nearly 20 years, but life quickly changed in my early 30s.</p><br><p>In 2010 I was diagnosed with a rare form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 31. I never thought in a million years I would have been diagnosed with cancer at such a young age, but it was the turning point in my life. To say I was scared was an understatement, but it honestly was the defining moment in my life. I always wanted to be a doctor, but gave up on those dreams because I was sick of being in school, and instead worked in the bar and restaurants, but always knew I could do and be more. After 6 rounds of chemotherapy, a positive attitude with a side of determination, and sass I became a survivor.</p><br><p>Receiving this diagnosis and kicking its butt gave me the drive, the motivation and determination to get out of my own way and become that doctor that I always wanted to be. Not only did it give me my defining purpose in life, but I learned a lot about myself and really how strong I truly was. Having had a cancer diag