Sharon Chen – SC Health Coaching

Eat Well, Celebrate Well: Your Ultimate Guide to a Guilt-Free, Joy-Filled Holiday Season

December 15, 2025

Reindeer headbands on and Christmas tree twinkling, my partner Sarah (a Registered Dietitian) and I recently hosted a joyful community call tackling the big question: how do we enjoy the holidays without the guilt?

We shared laughs, real struggles, and practical strategies for packed party calendars and festive feasts. But the real secret we uncovered? Thriving this season isn’t just about the food on your plate—it’s about how movement, stress, sleep, and social energy all fit together.

Read the full post for our complete guide, and grab your free download to take the strategy with you.

Sharon sitting on a rock looking out at the ocean

An Ode to Gratitude

November 28, 2025November 27, 2025

When I asked my six-year-old son what he was thankful for, he didn’t hesitate. He delivered a full, unfiltered list—from the people he loves to the building he doesn’t. His natural wisdom was a powerful reminder of how we often overcomplicate gratitude. Science confirms its profound benefits, from better sleep to a healthier heart, but the practice itself is beautifully simple. Inspired by his honesty, I’ve listed 12 things that I’m grateful for with small stories of thanks, and prompts to help you rediscover the abundance already woven into your days. Let’s practice gratitude together.

Eat Wise, Glow Arise: A Day of Community, Cooking, and Hope for CKD Families

November 21, 2025September 3, 2025

It’s a profound privilege to host the “Eat Wise, Glow Arise” workshop, supported by the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Kidney Fund. Seeing over 30 attendees—14 brave families—reminded me why this work is so vital. It’s a story that began not in a conference room, but in the depths of a mother’s heart.

When a Turtle Taught Us Grief: Holding Space for Childhood’s First Heartbreak

July 21, 2025July 20, 2025

Rain slicked the pier boards as I rushed toward summer camp, heart leaden. My son’s red-eared slider, Jack—his four-year companion—had died that morning. I pulled Marcus aside, droplets clinging to his hair. “Sweetheart, sad news… Jack died today.”

“Why?” he asked—then pivoted to sand bottle making. I let him.

At home, he cradled his turtle’s still body. “Why isn’t he moving?” Silence. Then quiet sobs shook us both.

Under the Chinese Banyan, he buried Jack where he’d once dug earthworms for him. Tears mixed with rain.

Grief isn’t a solo journey. It’s an echo between souls.

From Paralysis to Purpose: Fear as Your Compass

June 19, 2025June 18, 2025

What if the very thing holding you back is actually pointing you toward what matters most? Discover a transformative framework for turning scarcity into fuel: Befriend fear’s language, let community mirror your courage, and let real-world action rewrite your nervous system’s response to uncertainty. Because courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s fear walking. And sometimes, the bravest step is simply clicking “send.”

How My Orchid Taught Me About Thriving (And What It Means for You)

June 18, 2025May 8, 2025

Three years ago, a gifted orchid taught me a lesson I never saw coming: thriving isn’t about surviving on autopilot. After years of nurturing my finicky plant (and myself) with bare-minimum care, I learned that both of us needed more than water and light—we needed intentional nourishment, a supportive environment, and patience. Just as orchids thrive in biodiverse ecosystems, our bodies depend on a balanced gut microbiome (think of it as your internal rainforest). Spoiler: My orchid finally flowered… and you? Let’s dig into the full story. 🌸

Reason, Season, or A Lifetime: What Every Relationship Teaches Us About Growth and Gratitude

July 14, 2025April 10, 2025

I came cross this poem titled Reason, Season, or A Lifetime by Brian A. “Drew” Chalker during the most challenging time of my life. Back then, I heard only the ache of endings. Now, I see the poem as a love letter to impermanence—and a reminder that every person who crosses our path leaves us with a gift, even if it takes years to unwrap. In this article, I broke down each category–reason relationship, season relationship, and lifetime relationship, weave in my messy (and hopeful) stories, and explore how to find gratitude in all of them.

11 Lessons from 2024

June 18, 2025January 7, 2025

The dawn of 2025 finds me in a quiet house, finally alone with my thoughts. My son has returned to school, my mother to Shanghai, and the hum of solitude feels like an old friend. This is my #MeTime—a sacred space to reflect on a year that, by all traditional measures, should have been a failure. I missed 80% of my 2024 goals. Yet, in the quiet aftermath, I uncovered something far richer: the hidden alchemy of showing up.