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November 2025: Lessons From Chaos - Building, Growning & Giving Thanks

November has a way of reminding us about balance. On one hand, there’s Thanksgiving, built around gratitude, tradition, and slowing down with family. On the other hand, much earlier in the month is a lesser-known date: Chaos Never Ends Day on Nov. 9. And honestly that one feels just as true to life.

October 2025: Halloween in My Family

Ah, October! The weather is cooling off, fall is in the air, and at the end of the month, we have a pretty good excuse to eat candy without judgment.

September 2025: Rewired by Positivity - How Reflection, Mindset, and One App Have Made me Better

See, I’ve always been into rethinking and reevaluating how I approach life. I don’t just reserve it for New Year’s resolutions.

August 2025: When the Dream Takes a Decade

Never Give Up Day on Aug. 18 couldn’t be more fitting, especially this year...

July 2025: Supporting the Independent Woman - Moms, It's Okay to Put Yourself First

It’s that time of year again — the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is here!

June 2025: Fatherhood, 4 Kids, and the Power of a Well-Timed Dad Joke

Father’s Day always gives me a chance to pause and reflect — not just on my own dad,

May 2025: Laughter Bonds

Laughter is the glue that holds us all together. For me, humor has always been a huge part of my life.

April 2025: Sibling Shenanigans

Siblings are a special kind of chaos. They’re part best friends and part archnemesis and always the first people to remind you of that embarrassing thing you did 10 years ago.

March 2025: Books That Stick With You

There’s something magical about getting lost in a good book. Reading has a way of opening our minds to new ideas, experiences, and possibilities.

February 2025: Not Just Roses and Chocolate

When most people think about Valentine’s Day, they think of roses, chocolates, and romantic dinners. For me, the day has always been about celebrating the love in my life.

January 2025: Turning Dreams Into Action

Here we are — 2025 has officially arrived! As we leave the hustle and bustle of the holiday season behind, it’s the perfect time to embrace fresh starts and new beginnings.

December 2024: Santa Isn’t the Only One Getting Ready!

Do you feel that? Temperatures are dropping, everyone’s stockings are hung, and Santa’s elves are busy preparing for an amazing holiday season — it’s Christmas time! With Santa’s big night drawing closer, Mrs. Claus is preparing for the most magical evening of the year!

November 2024: Blessings Beyond the Table

In years past, you’ve heard me talk about my wife, who was raised to call stuffing “dressing,” and me, who was raised calling it plain old stuffing. I’m still wondering, and maybe you can help me clarify: is it stuffing or gravy?

October 2024: Facing Real-Life Fears, One Spooky Halloween at a Time!

Goblins, ghosts, and ghouls, oh my! Halloween is just around the corner — cue the spooky movies, scary costumes, silly decorations, and fun celebrations. It’s easily one of my favorite times of the year!

September 2024: The 1% Rule

As humans, there’s always room for improvement. While perfection might be out of reach, we can strive to better ourselves continuously. This month, we celebrate Self-Improvement Month...

August 2024: From Vision to Reality

When I opened the doors to Music City Plastic Surgery, I was largely focused on my “why.” I wanted to make a difference in the lives of others while doing something I loved and enjoyed. My dream was unfolding before my eyes as we welcomed our very first patients.

July 2024: Reflections and Realities

Ever since I was a teenager, I couldn’t resist checking my reflection in mirrors, reflective buildings, or car windows to make sure I looked okay. As I grew older, this habit became a running joke in my family. Embracing the humor, I continued doing it, partly as a joke and partly out of habit.

June 2024: The Bib That Changed Everything

Earning the title “dad” hit me like a ton of bricks. During my last year of residency, I experienced the best surprise of my life. My assignment was in New Orleans for three hours, and my wife came to visit. She brought a gift, and when I unwrapped it, I found a baby bib that read “Daddy’s Little Helper.”

May 2024: A Toast to All Moms

If my life were a book, my mom would certainly be the hero of its pages. Before she swapped her nurse’s scrubs for a mom superhero cape, she was assisting with miracles in the operating room.

April 2024: Seize the Day

“The biggest risk is not taking any risk... In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.” –Mark Zuckerberg Did you know that April 23 is National Take a Chance Day?

March 2024: Opening the Doors to Optimism

“Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward.” —Nelson Mandela As I sit down to write this, I’m hopeful that by the time this newsletter makes its way into your hands, our new surgery center will finally be open.

February 2024: Juggling Through Life

February is a time for winding down from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and the new year. But we also have Valentine’s Day — an occasion to celebrate and cherish our relationships.

January 2024: A Year of Gains

Can you believe we just began another year? This time of year, after the festivities have all calmed down, I sift through the blessings, check off achievements, and look at those goals I jotted down way back in January of 2023.

December 2023: Santa’s Holiday Transformation

With his rosy cheeks and his belly like a bowl full of jelly, Santa Claus is our guest of honor every Christmas Eve. After all, it wouldn’t be the most wonderful time of the year if we didn’t leave out a plate of cookies and some milk for our favorite man in the red suit.

November 2023: Counting My Blessings: A Heartfelt Thank You

As visions of turkey, stuffing, gravy, and apple pie dance in my head, it’s time to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the many blessings that enrich my life.

October 2023: Haunted by Fear?

Goblins and ghosts and ghouls, oh my! Halloween is just around the corner. I’ve already started to see some spooky decorations going up, and my kids are beginning to plan out their costumes. Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays...

September 2023: The Art of Gratitude: Cultivating a Thankful Heart

It’s often said that the more grateful you are, the more beauty you will see. On Sept. 21, we celebrate World Gratitude Day, which encourages us to focus on giving thanks and appreciating everything that has led us to where we are today — all the blessings in our lives...

August 2023: Achieve Great Heights

It’s often said that the best view comes after the hardest climb. Admittedly, I’m not much of a mountain climber — heights terrify me. I get woozy walking up in the Empire State Building or the Statue of Liberty,

July 2023: Behind Every Happy Child ...

When I think about parenting, I’m reminded of a quote from Mike Tyson. He said, “Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the mouth.” If I had a nickel for every time this saying proved to be true, I’d have some very full piggy banks.

June 2023: My Favorite People Call Me ‘Dad’

Of all the things I’ve been called in life, “dad” brings the biggest smile to my face. Hands down, being a dad has been the most rewarding, challenging,emotional, and amazing endeavor of my life.

May 2023: Cue Pomp and Circumstance!

Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon for changing the world.” This month, my oldest son, Parker, is graduating high school.

April 2023: Playing With God

Regeneration, renewal, rebirth — Easter has arrived. This time of year, when spring has rolled around and the flowers are blooming, I always take some time to step back and look at my life from the outside looking in. Through self-reflection and the support of God...

March 2023: The Luck of the Irish

To have been a part of Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish football was a dream come true — so, of course, St. Patrick’s Day always holds a special place in my heart. However, one thing I’m on the fence about is the luck of the Irish. I’m not quite sure I buy into all the hype.

February 2023: They Put Their Heart Into the Practice

Each year when Feb. 14 rolls around and cards, flowers, hugs, and small gifts are exchanged, my thoughts always turn to my valentines: those I love most.

January 2023: A Bursting Smile

At one point or another, you’ve likely heard the saying, “Laughter is the best medicine.” If you’ve ever had a true, deep, uncontrollable, gut-wrenching laugh on a difficult, gloomy day, then you likely know that it’s true — laughing is great therapy...

December 2022: Helping Mrs. Claus Get Christmas-Ready

Temperatures are continuing to drop, Santa’s elves are busy in the workshop, stockings are hung, and all is merry and bright — Christmas is just around the corner! As Santa’s big night draws closer, Mrs. Claus is also getting ready for the most magical night of the year! In fact, a few weeks ago, she made a surprise appearance at Music City Plastic Surgery...

November 2022: A Grateful Heart

It’s hard to believe it, but Thanksgiving time is here! As I’m sure many of you are aware, it’s an old-school tradition for the man of the house to carve the Thanksgiving turkey.

October 2022: Your Attitude Determines Your Direction

This motto encompasses my daily mindset. Thinking back to my days of playing football at Notre Dame and my experience playing under coach Lou Holtz, getting out there and kicking butt is the first thing that comes to mind.

September 2022: Juggling Can Be a Struggle

Sometimes, we need more hands — if only plastic surgery could make that a possibility! On Sept. 16, we celebrate National Working Parents Day...

August 2022: Time Is Precious — Don’t Waste It

It’s often said the only time a lazy person ever succeeds is when they aim to do nothing. This I agree with, hands down. Aug. 10 is National Lazy Day, and Aug. 15 is National Relaxation Day...

July 2022: The Summertime Grind

Last night, my daughter, who just finished second grade, asked a question that left me with such admiration for her innocence. She wanted to know why I don’t have the summer off of work...

June 2022: My Children: The Center of My World

Hands down, being a dad is both my greatest accomplishment and most difficult job. So far, raising my four children has been everything I dreamt it would be and more!

May 2022: Moving the Mothership

As many of you may know, Music City Plastic Surgery has something to be very excited about, due in early summer. Our office is moving from Green Hills, Tennessee, to Brentwood, Tennessee.

April 2022: National Take a Chance Day

I’m not a big risk taker. I take calculated risks, but I also don’t want to live my life with any regret for having missed out on certain things. April 23 is National Take a Chance Day, a day set aside for encouraging us to break out of our comfort zones and take some leaps of faith.

March 2022: Certified Great Reads

Books are powerful magic. They are enlightening, helping to guide us to be the best versions of ourselves. This month is Read Across America Day, a day dedicated to reading and the opportunity that each book provides to us.

February 2022: My Daughter, My Valentine

As you know, I am so blessed to have three sons, and it wasn’t until I first held my niece about 17 years ago that I knew I needed a daughter

January 2022: The Year of Refinement

The new year is all about reflecting, resetting, and planning for the year ahead. Each year, around this time, I take the opportunity to check in on the goals I made for last year...

December 2021: Santa Claus Gets a Makeover

After ensuring I won’t end up on the Naughty List if I tell, it is with full permission that I’ll share a patient story here.

November 2021: Stuffed With Thanks

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. When I was fairly young, my parents got divorced. Being that Thanksgiving is the holiday to eat, as a teenage boy with a bottomless pit for a stomach, I made the most of it. I would kick off the day at my mom’s and then have a whole other meal at my dad’s house. I’d even get to eat a third meal at my girlfriend’s house — it was awesome!

October 2021: Facing Those Fears

Every Halloween, all of the witches, werewolves, and zombies come out to play. Haunted houses, creepy decorations, and scary costumes can elicit fear in many, but it wouldn’t be Halloween if it didn’t, right?

September 2021: Pancakes With Bacon?!

I’m the oddball in my family because, for me, breakfast is a must. It is my absolute favorite meal of the day, so I was happy to learn that September is Better Breakfast month. My family could skip it and just jump right to lunch without thinking twice. My love for breakfast likely goes back to growing up and attending college.

August 2021: Don’t Leave The Middle Child Behind

Growing up, I went to a high school that was closer to my dad’s place than my mom’s. Whenever I had school while I was at my mom’s house, she had to drive half an hour. Yet, those drives contain some of the best memories I have with my mom.

July 2021: No, The Other July Holiday!

When June rolls over into July, everyone starts getting excited for the Fourth — if they weren’t already! But as important as that holiday is, it also is over very soon after the first of the month. July ends up feeling a little unbalanced as a result, because once we hit week two, there are no more days to look forward to.

June 2021: Father's Day

You know by now I’m a firm believer in always trying to do better tomorrow than we did today. I know it doesn’t always happen, but it’s always possible to try — and there’s no way to get the best results if we don’t! Is there any area of life that’s more important than fatherhood and raising children?

May 2021: Happy Mother's Day!

I’ve spoken before about the influence my mother had on me growing up. She was a huge figure in my life and played a big part in how I ended up going into medicine in the first place — after all, she was a registered nurse before my sister and I came along. Mom had stories about working in the operating room, and I knew that was an experience I wanted as well — and I had a strange feeling I might be pretty good at it.

April 2021: Happy (Bad) Hair Day!

At the beginning of the month is April Fools’ Day, and I talk about that a bit in this newsletter. But right now, I want to discuss another great April holiday, and this one comes at the end of the month. I’m talking, of course, about Hairstyle Appreciation Day!

March 2021: Music City Plastic Surgery Celebrates 9 Years of Service!

Time is flying with our practice. That’s all that I can think of when I consider that it’s been nine whole years since I first rolled the dice and opened the doors of this office. It’s been a tremendous experience, which I attribute to amazing patients like you understanding what my team and I have been trying to do and helping us build that vision together. After all, that vision is why I opened Music City Plastic Surgery...

February 2021: Be Our Valentine?

I love Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday all about showing love to the people in your life who matter, and my practice is all about “loving on” our patients, to show them they matter. We don’t just want you to come in and walk right back out the door after your treatment.

January 2021: Why 2021 Is My ‘Year Of Rrelationships’

Well, folks, it’s time to put 2020 behind us and look forward to a brand-new year at last. It’d be easy enough to say that 2021 will be a better year than the one that came before, and I certainly hope that will be the case. In truth, that’s all most people want from this year! But I’m gonna try to get more out of it than ever, and I encourage you to do the same.

December 2020: WHY 2020 WAS A PRETTY GREAT YEAR AFTER ALL

The resounding practice many people have resigned themselves to during 2020 is to hunker down and just wait for the new year and forget that 2020 ever happened. People have all but given up on 2020 as a viable year on the timeline of life, and I can understand why that is...

November 2020: CREATING A MINDSET OF GRATITUDE

The world has been in a tough spot for quite some time now, and I’ll be the first to admit that at times, it gets me down. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way, but often, it can be easier to assume that when we do feel down about something, we just have to suffer through it alone, and that there’s no way to get through it except to just endure. But I’ve come to realize that’s not true. Our outlook is ours to control. We have the power to do something about it.

October 2020: GETTING IN THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT

Even though Halloween celebrations will likely look a little different this year than they traditionally do, when October rolls around, how can you not get excited just the same? I’ve always loved Halloween, and no matter what ours looks like this year, you can bet we’ll find a way to celebrate in style.

September 2020: SELF-IMPROVEMENT IS ALL ABOUT DISCOVERING WAYS TO LOVE YOURSELF

September is National Self-Improvement Month, and although I’ll be the first to admit I always have things I’m improving on, I wanted to give Awndria, our patient coordinator, the spotlight to talk about a recent journey on her own road to self‐improvement.

August 2020: LIFE NEEDS LAUGHTER

There seems to be a proclaimed holiday for everything these days, and I’m blissfully unaware of most of them. But this month, there’s one I just can’t overlook. Aug. 16 is National Tell a Joke Day, and I can think of no better way to celebrate life...

July 2020: KEEPING THE SPIRIT OF TRADITION ALIVE

Every family has some type of tradition they adhere to. We do these repetitive activities because they bring meaning to our lives and contribute to who we are or help define our families. During a time when world events threaten to change or eliminate so much family tradition, I find it even more important to hold onto traditions.

June 2020: THE GIFT OF THE 19TH SUMMER

As many of you already know, Music City Plastic Surgery was closed for elective surgeries for nearly two months. Like many other businesses during this time, we’ve had our own share of struggles and changes, but we were thrilled to open our doors again in early May and to start seeing our patients whom we’ve missed...

May 2020: RIDING OUT THE STORM WITH CASSIQUE

The first week of May is National Pet Week, and even though he’s not with us anymore, I’d like to honor our English Yellow Lab, Cassique. My wife and I used to joke that he was our first born. I wanted to get a dog right away after we got married, but my wife wasn’t ready for the commitment yet. When we went to see Cassique’s litter, though, he climbed up on my wife, put his little head on her shoulder, and the rest was history.

April 2020: WHAT LEGACY DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE?

Between Easter and Plan Your Own Epitaph Day on April 6, this is a good time of year to think about the legacy you want to leave when you’re gone. For me, the Tim McGraw song “Live Like You Were Dying” pretty much sums it up.

March 2020: HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

March 8 is International Women’s Day, and, of course, the first two women I think of are my wife and my mother, two inspirational women I’ve written about before. But in my life, I’ve been lucky to be surrounded by more inspirational women than I can count, starting with my grandmother.

February 2020: 20 YEARS OF DEEPENING LOVE

My wife and I have been married almost 20 years. We got married back in 2001, and every winter, we have a tradition of sitting down and sharing 10 things we love about each other.

January 2019: BEAUTY IS BUILT FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Music City Plastic Surgery is excited to announce 2020 as the year of Build Your Beautiful! After months of careful planning, prepping, and some well-deserved celebration, we launched our new campaign late last year, and we think it’s the most important mission...

December 2019: SOME TRADITIONS ARE MEANT TO CHANGE

The exciting thing about family traditions is that no matter where you are, how old you get, or what might change, the traditions still hold meaning. Traditions inspire us as we look forward to them, but we can also look back on them fondly and feel happiness and gratitude.

November 2019: SOUTHERN-FRIED THANKSGIVING LESSONS

After living in New Orleans during medical school, I’ve become a self-proclaimed foodie. My wife and I spent much of our time in the Big Easy taste testing every type of food we could find, and, since our move to Nashville, we’ve only fallen further in love with adventurous restaurant experiences.

October 2019: WHAT’S EVEN SCARIER THAN FREDDY AND JASON?

The other night, my wife and I were tucking in our youngest child and only daughter in her bed. After saying goodnight, we went to flip off the light switch when her little voice asked us not to. After all, she logically reasoned, monsters come out when it’s dark. Like most kids her age, while she’s afraid there are monsters hiding in her closet or holed up under her bed right now, she will have forgotten about that fear entirely by next week.

September 2019: THE BEST ADVENTURES OF MY CHILDHOOD

Few people know I was named after my grandfather on my mom’s side, Michael. While he and my grandma Amelia (Millie) have since passed, both have been on my mind a lot lately. My grandfather was one of nine kids, and I recently saw his youngest sister at a family wedding.

August 2019: DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY

Louis Armstrong, famous American trumpeter, composer, and vocalist and one of the most influential figures in jazz, once said, “There are only two kinds of music; the good and the bad. I play the good kind.” In honor of the celebration of Great Satchmo’s birthday this month...

July 2019: DON’T BE VANILLA!

Picture this: It’s late afternoon, and you just got off work. The temperature is so high that you can see those wavy heat lines steaming off the sidewalk in front of you, and the sun blares down on you, causing you to squint from the brightness...

June 2019: THE MOST IMPORTANT FATHERLY LESSONS

I always say that the best thing I’ve ever done in life is become a father. My kids are the lights of my life, and while they continually bring me joy beyond measure, being a parent is still the hardest job in the world. I say that as a board-certified surgeon who holds patients’ futures in my hands on a daily basis. Being a parent is harder.

May 2019: IN HONOR OF MOTHER’S DAY

All my life, I’ve had a huge amount of respect for mothers, and I give ample credit to my own mom, Regina, for laying the groundwork of my life. My mother has always been a constant and guiding presence. She cheered me on daily. She sacrificed a significant portion of her day to get me to a school near my father’s house so I could get a good education and maintain a relationship with him.

April 2019: BUILT-IN BEST FRIENDS

April 10 is National Siblings Day. Since I have eight siblings, I wanted to highlight how great it was growing up with brothers and sisters. I’ll start by saying that my parents are divorced, so several of my siblings might be considered by law to be half siblings or stepsiblings.

March 2019: IF I HAD THE ABILITY TO TRAVEL BACK IN TIME ...

During these post-holiday months, life slows down and people have a lot more time for personal reflection. Lately, I’ve found myself thinking back on some of the most inspirational and gripping experiences I’ve had, and I can’t help but wish I had the power of time travel.

February 2019: IN HONOR OF VALENTINE’S DAY

As the hype from Christmas and New Year’s festivities starts winding down, we turn our sights on the next big holiday celebration: Valentine’s Day. While this day, centered on love and relationships, might not be as widely acknowledged as other holidays...

January 2019: NEW YEAR, NEW FEAR

With the start of the new year, people are taking on all types of new tasks and experiences. While the prospect of goal setting is beneficial, the process of starting something new can frankly be daunting.