Growing up in Romania, food was more than nourishment—it was comfort, tradition, and a connection to home. When I moved to the United States, I faced the excitement of a new life but also the ache of missing my roots. At first, I tried to fill that void with food, holding onto flavors and meals that reminded me of family and familiarity. Along the way, I was diagnosed with diabetes, which forced me to face not just my health but the deeper emotions tied to eating and self-care. That journey taught me resilience, self-awareness, and compassion for myself. I chose to become a health coach to help others navigate their own challenges, combining my personal experience, cultural sensitivity, and heart-centered guidance to create lasting, meaningful change.