Dr. Allen Lycka was a leading cosmetic doctor for over 40 years, pioneering many modern cosmetic procedures that have become so routine today. His passion for his practice was apparent in the holistic approach he took to his patients and the many accolades he received throughout his career.

In 2003, everything changed when he began experiencing drop foot. After numerous doctors and tests, he was diagnosed with ALS and told to get his affairs in order.

Dr. Lycka, however, was not convinced. With his health declining, he continued to run his practice while trying to find answers for his mysterious ailment. He finally found a doctor who was able to confirm his suspicion – that he had been misdiagnosed. He is currently being treated for long-term Lyme disease and has turned his experience into a way to give back. He has written several books and now spends his time as a transformational speaker and coach.

Today, Dr. Lycka shares his experience of going through the five stages of grief after his ALS misdiagnosis.

We discuss the transformative power of choosing happiness and how living enthusiastically can impact your place in the world.

He shares his experience as a top cosmetic surgeon and why he felt that his role went beyond changing his patients’ aesthetics.

He offers some advice for allowing our grief to become gratitude and why it can be a powerful blessing. He also shares some of the “Golden Pearls” that he writes about in his book, The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life.

“It’s not what happens to you. It’s what you do with what happens.”

• How his illness changed his perspective and inspired him to give back
• The “Golden Pearls” that help us survive personal traumas and setbacks
• Why 2020 can be seen as a blessing if we choose to prioritise our non-negotiables
• Why moving from his role as a top cosmetic surgeon to an inspirational speaker and author felt like a natural transition
• The importance of consciously creating gratitude for the things and people who are important to you
• How being a cosmetic doctor was about more than changing physical appearances
• The power of choosing happiness and paying it forward every day
• How he transformed his grief into joy and thankfulness

• On Grief and Grieving by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
• Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz  

• Dr. Allen Lycka Website 
• Book: The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life
• Dr. Allen Lycka on LinkedIn 
• Dr. Allen Lycka on Instagram 
• Dr. Allen Lycka on Facebook 
• Dr. Allen Lycka on Twitter 
• Dr. Allen Lycka on YouTube 

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