Gut, Food, Truth.

She has since developed and led weight management and allergy-friendly programs, taught cooking classes, and researched the links between processed food and pediatric obesity. Later, Susan added nursing to her credentials—graduating with top honors—and ultimately earned a second master’s degree in evidence-based nursing to deepen her clinical and research expertise. Her work in intensive care units allowed her to apply her combined knowledge of nutrition and medicine in high-stakes settings, contributing to published work in Hospital Practice.

Susan’s most personal and transformative work began when her young son was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Motivated by a mother’s love and a scientist’s determination, she began investigating environmental and foodborne toxins—especially mold toxins in food—and their potential connection to autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Her findings have been published on ProQuest, in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, and she recently published her first book, The Fungus Among Us, on the topic, which is a profoundly personal account of her family's journey looking for answers for her son. She continues to develop practical, science-based strategies to help families reduce exposure to these hidden threats.

Warm, approachable, and deeply committed to the health and safety of not just infants and children but adults as well, Susan is passionate about helping families find clean, safe food and empowering them with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive. Her message is simple: Let food be thy medicine—not thy poison.