My Story: From Struggle to Strength

Life rarely follows a straight path, and mine was no exception. From big dreams on a Finnish farm to heartbreak and love addiction in my thirties, I spent years searching for purpose and balance. It wasn’t until I discovered the power of our love hormones—dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin—that I truly began to heal and create a life filled with joy and meaning.
So how did my journey begin?
I was born on a serene Finnish farm by the sea, surrounded by nature, animals, and the warmth of loving parents. Their love was a story straight out of a fairy tale—my mother, captivated by the sight of my father riding bare-chested on a white horse, left everything behind to embrace a love that seemed boundless. This romantic beginning shaped my belief that love is life’s greatest treasure.
From an early age, I dreamed big. At just 13, I started my own bakery and used the profits to take my entire class on a skiing trip—proof that I’ve always been about spreading joy! But it wasn’t always clear where my path lay. I loved sports, dancing, and acting, alongside a passion for science and curiosity about biology and chemistry (and yes, maybe a little crush on George Clooney’s character in ER). That passion eventually led me to medical school. While I thrived academically, I often felt a void, a whisper that something important was missing.
How did love become my escape?
Even before I realized I was lost, I had started medicating with love. The excitement of new relationships gave me that fleeting dopamine high I craved. At the same time, I was trying to live up to the demands of being a traditional GP. My work often felt disconnected from true healing as I spent most of my time prescribing pills rather than addressing the root causes of my patients’ struggles. But it wasn’t just work—it was a growing sense that I had lost my direction in life.
In my 30s, love became my drug of choice. I sought out the rush that new relationships brought, but the inevitable crashes left me feeling more depleted than ever. My body began to protest—sleepless nights, chronic back pain, and mounting panic attacks were my constant companions. Even though doctors assured me nothing was wrong, I knew my emotional struggles were manifesting in my physical health.
That’s when I started asking myself the pivotal question: If losing love can make me this sick, could love also heal me?
When did I realize I was lost?
It wasn’t until a particularly humbling moment—standing in a grocery store parking lot with my 7-year-old daughter, unable to remember how to get home—that I truly realized how far I had drifted. My brain was fogged by exhaustion, and I felt completely disconnected from myself.
At that point, I decided something had to change. I stepped away from the traditional role of a GP and began focusing on creating online courses, writing books, giving talks, and advising holistic health companies. I wanted to help others in a way that felt more meaningful and connected to real healing. This shift allowed me to start creating tools that empower people to take charge of their own well-being.
How have sports shaped my journey?
Sports have been close to my heart for as long as I can remember. From sprinting as a teenager to co-owning a professional basketball team HELSINKI SEAGULLS, sports have taught me the importance of teamwork, resilience, and finding joy in the process.
Being part of a team has shown me how collaboration and trust can amplify individual strengths. Whether on the track or in a boardroom, the lessons from sports—perseverance, adaptability, and the ability to rise after failure—have always guided me.
When did everything start to change?
My pivotal question—If losing love can make me sick, could love also heal me?—led me to the fascinating world of love hormones: dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. I discovered that these weren’t just “romantic” hormones; they were powerful guides shaping how I lived, healed, and thrived.
Years of research revealed that balancing these hormones isn’t just about avoiding or recovering from heartbreak—it’s about creating a life filled with vitality, peace, and joy. Dopamine gave me direction and purpose, serotonin helped me feel safe within myself, and oxytocin reconnected me with my authentic self and the people around me.
How did finding balance change my life?
Healing my love hormones didn’t just restore me—it opened doors I never thought possible. At 41, I starred in a critically acclaimed romantic comedy, playing a bold, confident woman (think Samantha from Sex and the City). That experience reignited my creative spark and gave me the confidence to write The Healing Power of Hormones and close big international book deals.
More importantly, this journey helped me embrace a life of authenticity and creativity, proving that we don’t have to fit into a box. Instead, we can rewrite the rules and live in alignment with who we truly are.
What did I learn about love through this journey?
I stopped chasing love to fill a void and began nurturing love from within. Real love, I discovered, doesn’t exhaust you—it nourishes and uplifts you. Today, I live with a sense of wholeness and peace I never thought possible. That inner harmony now guides every part of my life.
What did I learn about love through this journey?
Why am I sharing this with you?
Because I know what it feels like to be stuck, lost, and disconnected. But I also know what it feels like to heal and come back stronger. My mission is to help you unlock the healing power of your own love hormones so you can create a life filled with joy, connection, and meaning.