Nobody really wants to talk about colorectal health but it’s important, nonetheless.

This episode is important to me, personally, after losing my mom to colon Cancer 13 years ago.

I’m joined by colorectal surgeon, Dr. Ritha Belizaire, to talk about not just what you can do to keep you insides healthy, but also how to advocate for yourself at the doctor (no matter what the issue), and how to make leaps of faith to start creating a life you love.

Dr. Ritha Belizaire is a dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon and the owner of Houston Community Surgical, a solo private practice in the Houston Heights neighborhood. She is passionate about providing accessible and equitable surgical care to the Greater Houston

community. She understands many colorectal related issues are sensitive or embarrassing for patients to discuss, even with their doctors. She aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment for patients to talk about all factors of their colorectal health to ensure the best outcomes for her patients. When she is not working in or on her practice, she loves to spend

time with her two daughters, Amelia and Raffaela.

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rithabelizairemd

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IG – @rithabelizairemd

TikTok – @rithabelizairemd

Website – https://www.houstoncommunitysurgical.com

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Esther Avant is a health industry veteran with over 17 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness related roles. She is a certified sports nutritionist, personal trainer, wellness coach, and owner of EA Coaching, which has provided holistic health & lifestyle coaching since 2015.

Her mission is to help women live their happiest, healthiest, and most confident lives and to change the fact that the majority of women are so preoccupied with their weight and bodies that they never fully pursue their passions. She knows that if more women prioritized their health, they’d be able to unleash the confidence and focus they all need to leave their mark on the world

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