Tan Diets, How To Do College Well In A Mad World & Self Boundaries | Solomon Cole

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In this special episode, I sit down with my son, Solomon Cole, host of the Wax On Wax Off podcast, for an honest conversation about navigating health, wellness, and identity during his first year of college.

From overcoming gut flare-ups tied to stress, to figuring out how to stock a dorm mini fridge with healthier options, Solomon shares what it’s really like to pursue wellness on campus. We talk about food choices in the caf, lessons learned from experimenting with foods that didn’t love him back, the role of meditation and community in mental health, and the challenges of staying authentic in environments that often push conformity.

This father–son conversation is close to my heart, and I hope it offers practical advice for students, parents, and anyone trying to align wellness with real life.

To hear more from Solomon, check out his show, the Wax On Wax Off podcast, and don’t miss his most recent episode. You can also connect with him on Instagram @solomoncolee.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

•  From homeschooling to navigating a massive university - Solomon’s first year college experience.
• Gut issues, stress, and how anxiety flares impacted his digestion.
• Learning to eat clean on a college meal plan - the “caf,” burger patties, rice, and creative hacks.
• Stocking a dorm room for wellness: mini fridge staples, supplements, teas, and snack swaps.
• Experimenting with foods that don’t love you back (fried chicken, gluten, dairy) → reframing it as self-respect, not restriction.
• Sleep struggles, FOMO, and learning to say “no” to maintain balance.
• Peer pressure, tolerance, and navigating judgment around being “different.”
• Mental health tools: meditation, Peloton sessions, acupuncture, and the importance of community.
• College culture around alcohol, nicotine, and weed - and how Solomon chose differently.
• Lessons on spiritual health, community, and staying true to yourself despite societal pressure.
• Solomon’s vision for healthier, accessible fast-food alternatives.

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Happy listening and we hope you learned a little bit more on the art of being well!

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole