Dr. Portia Preston Shares Path to Inclusive Wellness on WAOK’s Wake Up with Dee
In a compelling conversation on today’s episode of Wake Up with Dee on News & Talk WAOK, Dr. Dee Dawkins-Haigler welcomes Dr. Portia Preston—acclaimed author, 2x TEDx speaker, public health expert, and wellness advocate. Known for her powerful message on navigating life with authenticity and balance, Dr. Preston brings a fresh and inclusive perspective to the ongoing dialogue about mental health, burnout, and collective well-being.
Dr. Preston is the author of the newly released and already Amazon bestselling book, “Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go?” (Revell, August 5, 2025), a bold exploration of how to break free from hustle culture and redefine success through intentional rest and holistic well-being. Drawing on her personal journey with chronic illness and AuDHD (Autism + ADHD), as well as decades of experience across government, healthcare, higher education, nonprofit, and entrepreneurship, she empowers readers and listeners alike to create sustainable lives—on their own terms.
As the CEO and Founder of Empowered to Exhale, Dr. Preston leads an organization focused on healing-centered, inclusive wellness practices that serve individuals, workplaces, and entire communities. Her evidence-based approach is deeply rooted in her research on stress, burnout, and resilience, and is shaped by her teaching as an Associate Professor of Public Health at California State University, Fullerton, where she specializes in stress management and health equity in diverse populations.
Her voice has resonated on major platforms including FOX 11 Los Angeles, Orange County Register, Authority Magazine, ADHD Rewired, and Mind Over Matter Podcast, earning her recognition as a leading voice in the wellness space.
Listeners of the show are encouraged to explore her transformative work and get their copy of “Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go?”—now available at www.portiapreston.com.
🎧 Don’t miss the full interview below to hear more about Dr. Preston’s journey, her powerful wellness philosophy, and the tools she offers to help others stop performing and start thriving.
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