About Me

The journey of reaching my dreams left me burnt out. I couldn’t even enjoy what I had worked hard for. The joy I used to feel helping people felt distant. For years, I followed someone else’s map for success. One that looked great on paper but didn’t feel good in my body or soul. I wanted to help others live healthier, fuller lives, but I didn’t feel that way myself.

At first, I thought the problem was me. I thought that I still wasn’t doing it right or doing enough. But I learned so much from the burnout. Eventually, I realized the problem wasn’t me. It was the system I was trying to fit into.

And then came one of the biggest realizations of my life. At 39 years old, I learned that I’m autistic. That diagnosis helped me understand even more about myself. I had been masking for too long, pushing through in ways that weren’t natural for me. At the same time, I was trying to fit into a professional mold that didn’t align with my cultural identity. I unknowingly suppressed parts of myself, trying to meet a standard that never quite felt like my own. I was following someone else’s prescription for success, and it left me feeling disconnected from my true self.

These growing pains hurt, but they also led me to something better. I found the space to rebuild, to ask deeper questions, and to figure out what truly matters.

As I started unlearning the rigid prescriptions and societal rules I had internalized, I began designing a life that works for me. I now follow my own map. I’ve defined success on my terms and actually have fun while doing it. Slowing down wasn’t the end of ambition, it just made space for a more compassionate pursuit of my big dreams. There are seasons when I do more and seasons when I need more rest. And like my hometown of Chicago, all the seasons can show up in one week and I’ve learned to meet each one with grace.

I was raised by hard working parents who taught me the value of a strong work ethic. But what I didn’t grow up learning was when to rest. How to slow down. How to trust my own pace. Or how to live a life that is authentically mine. My parents didn’t have that luxury, so they couldn’t teach me. That part I had to figure out for myself. 

I’m a proud Latina and first-generation college graduate, the first in my immediate family to enter healthcare. I’ve had to navigate spaces where I was often the first or the only.

There's still a lot I'm unlearning. It takes time and practice. But this shift isn't just for me; it's also for my son, Max. I want him to grow up understanding the power of embracing his uniqueness, the importance of rest, and the joy of play. It feels freeing to know we're not just surviving. We're truly living. Together, we're creating a life that goes beyond just getting by. It's about thriving, living authentically, and finding balance along the way.

I created Playscriptive to help people live healthier lives and rediscover how to find joy in life again.

These days, naps are actually part of my creative process. I've even fallen in love with roller skating again, something I hadn't done in years. There's something about putting on music and skating that instantly brings me joy. When I'm working, I'm surrounded by colorful pens, stickers, and anything else that adds a little playfulness to the process. They turn work into a playground because sometimes, it's the little things that bring the most joy.

Now I feel joy in my self-designed role as a Playscriptive Wellness Practitioner (PWP). As a PWP, I support individuals in rediscovering their own path to success and wellbeing. I believe everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life, one where they feel healthy and whole. This isn't about toxic positivity. It's about embracing the real stuff, messy days, small wins, and the magic of finding fulfillment.

Often, what feels like being lost or stuck is really just a sign we've drifted from what our hearts truly need. I created this role to align my work with my values and passions. It lets me bring in my training as a nurse practitioner, educator, and coach to support others on their journey to find joy in life and create better work life balance.

Instead of following rigid prescriptions, I help people reconnect with themselves through creativity, rest, self-care, and a little bit of play. A Playscriptive life is about curiosity, joy, and fully living your heart's desires in a way that feels true to you.

I’ve made room for more joy, play, fun, and rest in my life.

Together, we’ll create your

Playscrip tive Life.

Here’s to creating a life that’s true to you. I’m cheering you on!
Dr. Lupe DNP, MSN, MBA, FNP-BC