From being exhausted trying to navigate the Healthcare industry to providing our readers with easy-to-understand resources.
Most “My Story” pages focus on how fantastic the teams are and list their professional accomplishments.
And don’t get me wrong – those are great stories.
But these stories don’t help you and your family save time, effort, and money.
I started Smart Living Now to share what I’ve learned as a Healthcare Professional, provide insights and research into common health issues, and save you the stress of the endless Dr. Google searches and sleepless nights I spent trying to find solutions for my family and close friends.
It all started with my career in Physical Therapy.
I saw firsthand the struggles that patients and their families go through as they navigate the Healthcare industry and try to find solutions for themselves and their families.
As time went on, this became more and more personal to me.
My family was growing, and I found myself in the same position as my patients when trying to find the best care and therapies for my kids – NICU stays, gastrointestinal challenges, and eye muscle surgeries (5 times!).
We also had to learn to care for aging members with coronary artery disease and early-onset Alzheimer’s.
And my friends were going through similar challenges in their lives, whether dealing with our suddenly aching backs or finding resources to help parents with degenerative and devastating diseases like Parkinson’s.
And I haven’t even mentioned COVID and the anxiety that it brought to so many families, including mine.
Reality comes at you fast!
It dawned on me that I was part of the sandwich generation – those of us raising young families and caring for elderly family members. We are so busy juggling responsibilities at work and caring for others at home that we neglect our well-being.
That’s when I started talking to friends, many of whom also have decades of experience in the Healthcare and wellness industries. It turned out that we were all going through the same challenges.
We started sharing our successes and failures in Google Docs – the latest therapeutics, intelligent technology products, and trending ideas.
All to help each other live happier, healthier, and more independent.
And slowly, we started getting better in many aspects of our lives. We continue using these resources to care for ourselves and each other today, and we wanted to share this with more people!
No Matter Where You Are, I Know You Can Do It Too.
My purpose is to share resources with you so that we learn together.
I realized that most popular content needs to be actionable, and the advice is generic or self-serving.
I want to change that by sharing what I have learned through my journey and professional Healthcare experience.
I appreciate the time you took to read this and truly value every reader of Smart Living Now. Please reach out and share your story with me through the Contact page.
I want to build a safe community where we can help each other, provide encouragement and work together to have happier lives.
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Wishing you the best,
Brittany