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Stress & Emotional HealthPublished May 3, 20261 min read

My Struggles Built My Impact

by Ali Novitsky, MD

There’s a new kid in town… literally.

And this one feels deeply personal.

I was overweight as a kid.So I dedicated my free time to becoming an expert in nutrition and exercise… which ultimately led me to become a board-certified obesity medicine specialist.

In college, I experienced daily psychological abuse from my softball coach.So I created a distress framework to better understand the patterns that can feel so debilitating — and to help others navigate them.

Then came postpartum depression.I found my way to CBT therapy… and it changed my life. So I became certified as a coach using a CBT-based model to help others do the same.

Then COVID.And with it, some very real, very unfiltered family dynamics. As a family, we found DBT — and truly learned what emotional regulation means.

Then perimenopause.So I crafted a protocol to support and optimize health during that stage of life.

And now… full circle.

What about the kids?

Where can I have the biggest impact?

For me, that meant going back to my pediatrician roots — with my child psychiatrist husband by my side — and creating something that brings it all together.

You may notice a theme.

My struggles become my impact.

And this one… is going to be our biggest yet.

So big that it has its own website.Its own social media.And a whole lot coming your way, so keep your eyes on your inbox.

Introducing The FIT Kid Method™: a first-of-its-kind approach bringing whole health to kids and teens.

We’re spending time curating content that is engaging, practical, and truly useful — for both kids and families.

And don’t worry — The FIT Collective® isn’t going anywhere.If anything, it’s only getting better.

Wishing you an incredible week.

Ali

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