In this revealing, soul-centered conversation, reconstructive surgeon and integrative health expert Dr. Cheri Ong shares how a devastating triathlon crash became the catalyst for a complete life transformation—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
From growing up in Malaysia and questioning generational patterns to breaking her face in a 40 mph wipeout, Dr. Cheri opens up about what it means to take radical ownership of your health, your mindset, and your future. She discusses healing, personal sovereignty, metabolic resilience, and the power of vision-driven living, with vulnerability and wisdom in equal measure.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever hit rock bottom, questioned the path, or wondered: Can I start over?
🎯 Key Takeaways & Timings
00:00 – No one escapes life—on second chances after trauma
01:15 – The triathlon crash that changed Dr. Sheree’s relationship with her body
04:40 – Why surrender and curiosity matter more than proving yourself
07:00 – What recovery really taught her: slow down and listen
09:25 – The truth about food, seed oils, and the crisis in American health
12:36 – Why most diets fail and what real health looks like today
16:50 – Cravings, emotional eating, and how to rewire your desires
20:55 – From processed food to real energy: a metabolic awakening
27:10 – The illusion of quick fixes: why habits beat hacks
30:00 – The role of vision and micro-wins in sustainable change
34:30 – Radical ownership: how to take your power back
40:15 – From Malaysia to America: a life remade through courage
46:00 – “Fear is peeing your pants. Courage is doing it anyway.”
52:00 – How being present transforms discomfort into growth
01:06:00 – Consistency, clarity, and conscious living
01:14:45 – Speak your truth—and let others help you rise
“You can’t get help for a dream you haven’t spoken out loud.” – Dr. Cheri
🔗 Connect with Dr. Cheri Ong
Instagram: @drcheriong
YouTube: @drcheriong
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