About Me
About Me: Just call me Dr. Denise THINKS! A young black woman, excited to turn 50 this year! She’s on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Armed with a passion for healing and an unyielding spirit, my story is one of transformation and resilience.
Academic Expertise: I am not just an ordinary scholar; I’m a Doctoral Graduate in Educational Psychology and Research with a laser focus on The Psychology of Eating, along with a background studying the Function of Food and how it affects our minds, bodies, and souls. My academic journey is a testament to my unwavering commitment to personal growth and helping others.
Healing Inspiration: My motivation is deeply personal. I embarked on my quest for holistic healing inspired by the desire to overcome ailments. When doctors told me to just “get surgery” or “that isn’t irreversible,” my Spidey-senses went off, so I decided to do my own research. I discovered Holistic Methodologies, which became a cornerstone of my journey to wellness. I embraced the philosophy of “Let Thy Food be Your Medicine” and became a Master in my kitchen. Not only did it help me reverse health challenges such as fibroids, excessive bleeding, anemia, acne, and more, but I also extended a helping hand to friends and family looking for a path to natural healing. The ones that listened are still healthy to this day!
Holistic Healing Reputation: Soon after, I began to gain a reputation as a holistic healer. Although steady, I realized that the clientele list was growing too slowly for my taste. Undeterred by this challenge, I decided to take a creative turn in my career.
Retraining the Brain: Transforming the Mind, Transforming the Body: While teaching Sport Science and Health & Fitness in higher education, my own health journey sparked a deeper curiosity—one that led me to earn a PhD in Educational Psychology and Research. During that time, I was so fascinated by what I was learning that I convinced my department chair to introduce a new course connecting psychology with health and wellness.
Because I noticed something most people overlook.
People don’t struggle with food because they lack knowledge.
They struggle because their thinking patterns, stress, and emotional habits are driving their choices—often unconsciously. And layered on top of that is what I call the psychological warfare of food marketing—engineered cravings, strategic colors, impulse cues, and messaging designed to keep us hooked without us even realizing it.
That realization became the foundation of my work.
At the core of what I teach is a concept I call Retraining the Brain: Transform the Mind, Transform the Body. It’s not just about changing what you eat—it’s about reshaping how you think, feel, and respond to food and life.
With nearly 15 years of experience in higher education, I’ve combined science, lived experience, and cultural insight to help people break cycles of self-sabotage, rewire emotional eating patterns, and build habits rooted in awareness—not willpower.
Through my signature 13-week framework, I guide individuals through the process of rewiring their internal patterns so they can create lasting change—from the inside out.
Because when you change the way you think, you don’t just change your habits…
you change your relationship with yourself—and that changes everything.
Unapologetic and Resilient: From a tradition Southern gal that was raised eating everything on the pig from the rooty to tha tooty, it’s beyond time for a revolution in the way we approach each other about nutrition and just be honest. It's time for transparency, for putting our health first, and for reclaiming our right to wholesome, clean food. The journey to truth begins with acknowledging the lies, and I’m dedicated to exposing these deceptions and leading us towards a healthier, more informed future.
In my pursuit of a healthier, more holistic world, focusing on my peeps, I will give it to you straight, no chaser! I will inform you with unbiased, peer-reviewed scholarly research. Just do me one favor. When I inform you of the real, you will know better. At that point, you’ll have just one job, DO BETTA!
