Our Story: Meet Dr Ros, Founder of WHiL
From Studying Pharmacy, Medicine, and My Determination To Become a Doctor
I’m Dr Ros, and my journey to creating WHiL is rooted in a passion for making people feel good and the belief that the impossible does not exist.
After years of pharmaceutical and medical practice, alongside the ups and downs of running businesses and raising a family. There have been many learnings I’ve made.
What has made me more determined than ever is seeing the living proof of the positive health improvements my patients and I have personally experienced from following the Seven Principles.
During my early career as a pharmacist, my path took a pivotal turn. I’ve always felt guilty being a working mother, wanting to provide for my family. During those early years, my home life was strained. I faced criticism in my semi-arranged first marriage for not wanting to be a "traditional" stay-at-home mum, called a “bad woman and a bad wife.”
Everything changed when my eldest son was diagnosed with severe autism. I left my Pharmacy role to care for him and my daughter, Yasmin, full-time.
Stepping away from the Pharmacy gave me the chance to reflect. That was when I decided to pursue a medical degree at 35
The Moment Everything Changed
“I knew I had to follow my dream of becoming a doctor, and I refused to let societal expectations or personal struggles stop me.”
I found a way to fund my studies and support my family, doing something unconventional: I opened a cafe called Jabar’s Hut. To my delight, it was a success and gave me the funds I needed to fight for my dream.
There were always those who underestimated me. I was taking care of everyone, whilst running the cafe, studying, and navigating through the breakdown of my marriage. I think people were all expecting a little, quiet, gentle Asian lady, with not much fire behind her.
“What they got was a Maheena Thalijara Pathan, as we say in my culture.
Maheena means smooth, Thalijara means noble, and Pathan means warrior.”
The Birth of WHiL
As a Doctor, I’ve spent my life in overdrive, working long hours, juggling motherhood, and navigating chaotic schedules within hospitals. My body was constantly drained, my sleep was disrupted, and stress was my constant companion. I knew that if I was going to thrive, I needed a system that worked in the trenches of real life, not just in a textbook.
I created and battle-tested the WHiL principles on myself.
I didn't need magic pills or quick-fix injections. I built sustainable habits that restored my energy, helped me lose nearly 2 stone for fertility treatment, and strengthened my mind.
This system, forged through my real-world struggles as a pharmacist, a doctor, a mother, and an entrepreneur, is what I now share with you.
Our Seven Guiding Principles
Each of the WHiL principles is evidence-based and designed to fit into your life, not the other way around.
Habits: Small, consistent actions that stick, making health effortless, not overwhelming.
Effective Hydration: The surprising science of how proper hydration can boost your energy, focus, and overall vitality.
Sleep & Circadian Rhythm: Protect your rest to restore your body and mind.
Solar Supplementation: Understand how light—not just supplements—impacts your body's natural clock and overall vitality.
Nutrition: Nutrient-dense meals that fuel, not deprive.
Movement: Find an activity that you enjoy and your body loves—building resistance strength to feel powerful and capable.
Breathing for Stress Management: Your ultimate tool for managing stress and improving your overall well-being, no matter how chaotic your life gets.
“WHiL is more than a set of rules; it’s a testament to what’s possible when grit meets science. I hope by sharing my journey, as a busy working mother, managing life’s curveballs, I inspire you to take back control of your health as I did, with these easy-to-follow steps.”
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