Sue Ansari seamlessly blends mind, body, and spirit concepts with conventional healthcare, drawing on more than 50 years as a registered nurse. She is also certified as a lymphatic and laughter therapist, vegan chef, and wellness/cancer coach. Sue developed and led food, movement, and laughter programs for breast cancer and lymphedema survivors for many years at Gilda’s Club in Grand Rapids and Royal Oak, Michigan, while also presenting wellness initiatives across the U.S. and internationally. JOYFOOD brings together the depth of her experience and insights from those programs.

No stranger to cancer, Sue’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 42, herself at 60, and her daughter at 39. Sue’s mother, also a polio survivor, endured lower limb lymphedema throughout her life. Currently, Sue’s daughter battles breast and chest wall lymphedema following lumpectomy and radiation therapy. In January 2023, Sue was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer with brain metastases. Despite these challenges, she remains committed to ensuring that every woman knows how to reduce her risk of breast cancer, lymphedema, and cancer recurrence. Sue’s life mission continues to passionately advocate for this cause. She is the author of the upcoming books,  "JOYFOOD" and " From OY to JOY, 50 Ways to Beat Those Breast Cancer Blues".​