Welcome to The Selfish Project, an innovative online education platform designed to guide you on a transformative journey towards holistic health and resilience.
Built on the principles outlined in the groundbreaking book Selfish: A Cure for a Stressed Heart, this platform offers resources to empower you to live a life of purpose and vitality.



What Is Selfish?




Selfish is an acronym that represents the

essential pillars of health:


Spiritual: Cultivating inner peace and a sense of connection.
Exercise: Embracing physical activity to enhance well-being.
Love: Practicing forgiveness, gratitude, and volunteering to foster emotional health.
Food: Adopting a plant-based diet to nourish your body.
Intimacy: Building meaningful relationships and connections.
Sleep: Prioritizing restful sleep for recovery and rejuvenation.
Humor: Integrating joy and laughter into your daily life.



"Be Selfish"

Spirituality, Exercise, Love, Food, Intimacy, Sleep, Humor




- Dr. Columbus Batiste

Hello! I am Dr. Columbus Batiste, the Healthy Heart Doc.



I am a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist and a passionate advocate for lifestyle lecturing across the nation and internationally on the power of plant-based nutrition. My anticipated first book entitled Selfish: A Cardiologist Guide to Healing A Broken Heart is available for pre-order now and distributing in 2024.






What I offer


Dr. Columbus Batiste in the kitchen
1:1 Health Coaching


Coming Soon

Dr. Columbus Batiste Book Cover
Selfish: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Healing a Broken Heart

Available in paperback, hard cover and eBook.

Purchase your copy from Barnes&Noble, now!






Book Dr. Batiste to Speak


By inviting Dr. Columbus Batiste to speak, you are also supporting the Healthy Heart Nation non-profit.


Upcoming Events

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’s Annual Graduate Medical Education Symposium

October 11
During this session, Dr. Batiste will provide insight on how to manage
chronic disease with long-term solutions through nutrition, stress
reduction, and exercise.






Eat for the Earth - Food As Medicine


October 20

Santa Cruz brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, and experts from various fields to explore the latest scientific findings, clinical applications, and practical insights related to plant-based diets.

Spirit of the Heart
Health Symposium & Community Walk

November 16
Community walk to begin at 9:00 AM.
Health Symposium begins at 11:00 AM featuring Dr. Columbus Batiste and Rev. Kenneth Curry Jr.


Community Support

The Selfish Project fosters a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to holistic health. This "birds of a feather" mentality creates a supportive environment where you can share experiences, exchange ideas, and build lasting connections.