Life is precious and every moment we have on this earth is a blessing. I recently had the opportunity to chat with America’s Pharmacist Ms. Peggy Riggins. Peggy has served as a licensed pharmacist for over 30 years on Chicago’s southside at Walgreen’s pharmacy. She has taken her passion for helping to treat the community into becoming a world-renowned speaker and champion for lifestyle coaching.
Riggins is regarded as one of the original pioneers of the self-care movement while changing the lives of everyone she meets. Almost a year ago Peggy had a near-death experience that would change her life forever. This experience put Peggy on a path to a new soul purpose, one that improved the baseline of health by embracing practices that include prevention and self-care.
BDO: Tell me who is Peggy Riggins?
PR: I am a mother, a grandmother, and a warrior! I was born to inspire the world and to change lives for the better.
BDO: You experienced a traumatic event last year, exactly what happened?
PR: In 2017 I experienced a health scare. I was found unresponsive on the floor in my home they believe for a few days, which ultimately lead to a coma and life support. After about 7 days something amazing happened I woke up to a full recovery.
BDO: How did this experience change your life?
PR: Seriously realizing that was indeed a
very close call, I am grateful for life! I truly appreciate and I’m thankful for my friends and family who was right by my side. This experience has also allowed me to go after my purpose even harder. I don’t make excuses and I live life to the fullest. God kept me here for a reason and I want to do his work and help people avoid what happened to me.
BDO: What do you want others to learn from this experience? Has this experience shifted your purpose?
PR: I want other people to know how important self-care is. I practice self-care on a regular basis and I am very intentional about doing what it takes to decrease stress. Before I got sick I was taking these amazing multi-vitamins and mineral complex by Youngevity and I truly believed that’s what allowed me to come back stronger than ever before. I want people to know they must take care of themselves first before they can take care of anyone else.
Yes, my purpose has shifted because, I was already educating people about health, but I am now educating from a place of experience. As a healthcare professional, I can tell people what they need to do, but my own personal experience is what people will relate to. My purpose is working to improve the quality of life in some of the most vulnerable and fragile populations. I want to see my people live a long and healthy disease free.
BDO: What in the future for Peggy Riggins?
PR: My future is bright, I am going to continuing educating, training, coaching, and changing lives. I won’t rest until I cheer everyone toward vibrant and radiant health.
BDO: How can people connect with you and learn more about you?
PR: I can be reached at 708 695-4325 (HEAL) and at www.peggyriggins.com
As you can see Peggy Riggins is all about purposeful living and taking care of you. Her story is one of resiliency and empowerment. This proves that no matter what health challenge or illness you find yourself up against, there is still hope.
Riggins is the author of a new book, entitled, “You Taking Care of You – 21 Day Fearless
Priscilla Q. Williams, RN: Author, Speaker, Certified Life Coach, Global Nurse Educator www.priscillaqwilliams.com
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