Category: Blog

Know your WHY?, Own your WHO?- Unleashing the power of YOU- by Toyin Falusi Nwafor, MD

Hello there, gorgeous. Yes YOU! My goal in writing, speaking and podcasting is to empower women of all ages to harness and unleash the power of YOU.  We all know it’s important to understand our WHY? Our purpose, our North Star! We know that when we understand our WHY we are able to strategize and […]

The “Covey 7 “and the college drop off that empties your nest- Toyin Falusi Nwafor, MD

I have re and re-read the Stephen Covey book -“The 7 habits of highly effective people” and find the habits broadly applicable. After college drop offs last week (2 daughters), this is my take on The “Covey 7 “and the college drop off that empties your nest. 1. Be proactive: Think ahead about what you will […]

Emptynestloading- How to prepare for the empty nest by channeling your retirement planning mojo- Toyin Falusi Nwafor, MD

Planning for the empty nest is just like retirement planning – you work hard daily and you know you will eventually get there ( retirement / empty nest). You sacrifice and save. You invest in the physical, emotional ,psychosocial, mental and spiritual health of the children. For retirement, you put things in place so it […]

#Emptynestloading- Accepting things I cannot Change- Toyin Falusi Nwafor, MD

As my babygirl leaves for college in 2 weeks (heartache), I know she will thrive but I will miss her terribly.  Just getting used to babygirl 1 being away and I know this will be MUCH harder. Change is difficult ( and there will be tears), but In the spirit of accepting things we cannot […]

Be Present in the Present: It’s where you are – Toyin Falusi Nwafor, MD

Living your best life requires balancing the past and the future with your feet firmly planted in the present. A balanced life makes the present the focal point, the fulcrum.  It is important to grow from our past experiences and to plan for the future,  however we have to live and thrive in the present. […]

Menopause happens : My take on the “The 7 habits”and menopause -Toyin Falusi Nwafor, MD

Menopause!!! No one likes to talk about it, but it happens whether we talk about it or not. We whisper about the “M” word and only feel comfortable when we are around another woman having a hot flash. Then we exhale, let our guard down and bond over our shared misery.  The “peri” aspect of […]

P.A.R.E.N.T.I.N.G- Life long learning -Toyin Falusi Nwafor, MD

Parenting is not a sprint. It’s a marathon with on the job training and growth potential. It is definitely not for the faint of heart and many times the “rewards”may seem elusive and not readily measurable. In my almost 3 decades as a parent, this is what P.A.R.E.N.T.I.N.G means to me. P- Praying for your […]