Ready to go deeper into your own wellness journey? Join Dr. Katie's free weekly webinar at https://go.drkatieto.center/register Nine years ago, Lewis Olvera drove from Austin to Houston to film a charity smile makeover. He didn't ask to be paid. He just knew that what Dr. Katie was doing for that young father, a man in pain, afraid he couldn't work, afraid for his kids, was something worth showing up for. That one decision started a friendship that has quietly shaped both of their lives ever since. In this episode, Dr. Katie sits down with Lewis for a long-overdue conversation about where they started, where they've both been, and what nine years of doing life alongside someone who lives and breathes wellness actually does to a person. Lewis is a filmmaker and storyteller who has documented Dr. Katie's seminars, conferences, and patient stories across three countries and counting. He's also a two-time cancer survivor who was diagnosed in 2009, relapsed in 2013, and spent years navigating the physical and psychological weight of post-treatment recovery. What brought him through wasn't one thing. It was a slow, steady shift in mindset, in community, and in the daily habits he's built around his health. This episode is honest, warm, and full of the kind of perspective that only comes from someone who has genuinely had to rebuild. What you'll take away from this conversation: Lewis's three daily wellness non-negotiables, ZMA for sleep and physical recovery, creatine for mental clarity and energy, and liposomal vitamin C to keep his immune system strong, especially when he's traveling or deep in a demanding project. The mindset shift that mattered more than any supplement. Lewis talks openly about what it actually took to stop accepting his post-treatment symptoms as his new normal, and why deciding you want to get better is the first move. Why the people around you are part of your wellness. Lewis shares how proximity to Dr. Katie's philosophy, sitting in on seminars, filming her courses, traveling to conferences, quietly changed the way he thinks about his health, his family, and what's possible. The passport story. Dr. Katie asked Lewis to document a dental retreat in Cancun. He didn't have a passport. She told him to go get one. That one moment opened a door that led to seven trips to Italy, four to Africa, and a marriage, a son, and a whole new chapter of life. What children in rural Africa taught him about gratitude and what wellness really means when you strip away everything that isn't essential. Why being ready before you feel ready is one of the most important things you can do for yourself, in life, in health, and in the relationships that shape both. About Lewis Olvera Lewis Olvera is a filmmaker, documentary storyteller, and nine-year collaborator with Dr. Katie To. He documents dental conferences, patient stories, and international mission trips, and has traveled with Dr. Katie across three countries. He's based in Austin, Texas, and you can follow his work on Instagram at @louis.olvera. In this episode you'll hear: How Louis rebuilt his identity and health after two cancer diagnosesThe mindset shift that mattered more than any single supplementWhy ZMA, creatine, and liposomal vitamin C are his three non-negotiables and what he actually noticed when he started taking themWhat kids in Africa with nothing taught him about gratitude and what real wellness looks likeWhy Dr. Katie asks every new team member if they have a passport, and what being ready actually meansYou'll walk away with Louis's three go-to supplements, a fresh perspective on what wellness actually requires beyond the physical, and a reminder that the people you let into your world are part of your health too. Ready to go deeper into your own wellness journey? Join Dr. Katie's free weekly webinar at https://go.drkatieto.center/register Connect With Dr. Katie To: 🌐 thewellnessdentist.com 📱 @drkatieto Subscribe and Leave a Review: If this conversation gave you something to think about or someone came to mind while you were listening, share it with them and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner. Before using any products mentioned or attempting methods discussed, please speak with a licensed healthcare provider. This podcast disclaims responsibility from any possible adverse reactions associated with products or methods discussed. Opinions from guests are their own, and this podcast does not condone or endorse opinions made by guests. We do not provide guarantees about the guests' qualifications or credibility. This podcast and its guests may have direct or indirect financial interests associated with products mentioned.
