“I promised myself during that moment when I wasn't really sure if I was going to make it or not. I thought to myself, you know, if I make this out alive, then I have to write a book about it.” – Dr. Momoko Uno Today’s featured author is a mom, certified functional medicine practitioner, acupuncturist, board-certified Chinese herbalist, and founder of Omni Wellness, Dr. Momoko Uno. Dr. Momoko and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, bouncing back from a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction during hotel quarantine, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Her journey to becoming a doctor and her inspiration for writing booksThe value of negative feedbackHow being raised with Christianity and Buddhism influence her moral codeWhat Dr. Momoko learned about herself through her book writingHow to live a more holistic lifeDr. Momoko’s Site: https://momokowrites.com/Dr. Momoko’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CFCJP6BY/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…160 - "Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice & Wisdom From the Warrior Princess" with Jenn Taylor (@MomOfEighteen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/160-chocolate-pumpkin-spice-wisdom-from-the-warrior-princess-with-jenn-taylor-momofeighteen/Ep. 798 – Mixing Business with Pleasure to Publish Pleasurable Reads with Liv Arnold (@liv_au): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-798-mixing-business-with-pleasure-to-publish-pleasurable-reads-with-liv-arnold-liv_au/Ep. 803 – How Embracing All Parts of Yourself Lead to True Wellness with Dr. Cody Golman (@DrCodyGolman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-803-how-embracing-all-parts-of-yourself-lead-to-true-wellness-with-dr-cody-golman-drcodygol/Ep. 812 – Empowering Children and Promoting Safety with Sabrina Osso (@OssoSabrina): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-812-empowering-children-and-promoting-safety-with-sabrina-osso-ossosabrina/Ep. 611 – “Optimizing Your Health” with Emily Gold Mears, JD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-611-optimizing-your-health-with-emily-gold-mears-jd/229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-655-restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart-mandycapehart/Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/Ep. 542 – “Recovering My True Self” with Dr. Melissa Mayer (@Melissa56449176): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-542-recovering-my-true-self-with-dr-melissa-mayer-melissa56449176/Ep. 557 – “A Pathway to Insight” with Ann Hince: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-557-a-pathway-to-insight-with-ann-hince/Ep. 297 – “Integrative Medicine” with Dr. Bonnie McLean (@BonnieMcLean11) #C2H: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-297-integrative-medicine-with-dr-bonnie-mclean-bonniemclean11/