This episode of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series was recorded live at the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) 2019 annual conference and exhibition. Michael Traub, ND, DHANP, FABNO, discussed his path to the naturopathic profession. Traub is in practice at the Lokahi Health Center Inc. in Hawaii and a site director for the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). Dr. Traub discusses Hawaii’s reasons for being the healthiest state, including genetics, lifestyle, and eating habits, as well as the correlation of an active lifestyle and its positive effect on mood. To the next generation of naturopathic practitioners, Dr. Traub recommends confidence, fiscal responsibility, and living within one’s means.