Dr. Leybelis Padilla
As a mom to 2, wife to a former NFL player, Latina, & practicing Gastroenterologist, I understand full well that life is a marathon (actually a few marathons!), & not a 100M race.
After hearing from many of my patients, family & friends just how crazy it can be to find reliable & accurate health & wellness information, I decided to begin my social media adventure & web presence to be a resource and better serve my patients.
Making healthy lifestyle choices, optimizing wellness and overall health can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be!
I am here to help!
Can’t wait to work with you.
So, this really all started for a few reasons. At only 4 years after finishing my fellowship in Gastroenterology, I was already feeling burnout & that wasn't the life I had sought out to live. And certainly not one I wanted to sustain or have my girls see everyday.
On top of that, the possibility that my husband could be at risk for CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) made us set out to incorporate lifestyle changes with the goal of optimizing our well-being, living a life of joy, and living with intention.
So now, you can find me here, sharing what I know in easily digestible (pun intended!) ways so that you can regain control of your health & wellbeing.
My superpower is helping empower patients with IBD transform their health & wellness so they can go on to be super-humans in their families lives.
I BELIEVE IN:
Straight talk, good food, short emails, live music, a good beat drop, art, and dancing!
I'm NOT ABOUT:
Passive aggressive or small talk. Or turning down a challenge or a game of Taboo. Or starting the day without coffee.
YOU CAN FIND ME:
Eating, cooking, or both! Let's be honest, I am no chef! I am usually on the beach playing in the sand with my girls or at the farmers market feasting with my eyes.
daily rituals
I am always on a mission to learn or improve whether it's my mindset, health, or overall wellness.
watching:
DRINKING:
READING:
CRAVING:
Beef
Water with lemon
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*CK
Vegetarian Ramen
Currently
My Favorite Things
Dancing like no one's watching!
my happy place!
The Beach! I am originally from Puerto Rico and grew up on the water. And I am excited that we are raising our girls to love the beach!
Yoga and all things athleisure wear. And...I'm pretty sure my 4 year old has only seen me in the same 5 outfits.
My Favorite Things
Sunshine. Wayfarers kickstarter semiotics, quinoa godard dreamcatcher hexagon pop-up hoodie.
my guilty pleasure
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Ice cream. Microdosing gochujang keffiyeh salvia. Hoodie knausgaard art party.
Photos! Hashtag fashion axe palo santo fanny pack, ramps cornhole messenger bag asymmetrical direct trade slow-carb everyday carry chartreuse tofu godard.
This That
coffee
BEACH
EARLY BIRD
TOPSheet
POPCORN
cake
Juice
or
TEA
mountains
night owl
no topsheet
CHOCOLATE
popsicles
Smoothie
Where I stand on the super important stuff... Agree / disagree?