Steph Zee Exclusive Interview – Be Your Own Health Advocate And Listen To Your Body
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In the luminous constellation of boundary-defying artists, Steph Zee shines as a British-born singer-songwriter, award-winning author, and transformative health writer whose voice reaches from Southeast Asian cinema to groundbreaking medical literature. Once known as Steph Green, she co-wrote and performed “Gangsta Song” for the blockbuster Billa 2, claimed the AMTC Singer-Songwriter Award, and earned the Influential Women Award while collaborating with elite producers worldwide. Rising from ankylosing spondylitis and a catastrophic car accident that left her hip collapsed and wheelchair-bound for nearly two years—inspired by her interview with Marvel’s Jeremy Renner—she reclaimed her strength, danced in her own music videos, and turned adversity into a career guiding over three hundred medical professionals. Her forthcoming medical masterpiece Untangling the Web of Dysfunction and upcoming single “Muse,” alongside the poetry collection The Moon Hides, prepare to flood the world with the same lyrical fire that fueled her recovery. In this exclusive conversation with TheCelebrity.Online Magazine, Steph Zee reveals a life of extraordinary resilience, artistic brilliance, and the unbreakable belief that every setback is merely the overture to a greater symphony.

Here is the Q&A session we had with Steph Zee.

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How do you introduce yourself?

I’m Steph Zee (formerly Steph Green), a British-born singer-songwriter, author, and professional health writer based in Florida. I earned my degree in English Creative Writing with a minor in music. On the music side, I co-wrote and sang “Gangsta Song” for the blockbuster action film Billa 2 in Southeast Asia, collaborated with acclaimed producers and artists, and I’ve performed on stages ranging from weddings to larger events. Looking back, I’m happy to say I won the AMTC (Millie Lewis) Singer-Songwriter Award out of hundreds of contestants and recently, the Influential Women Award.

On the writing side, over the past 12 years, I’ve worked with more than 300 medical professionals and written health content for wellness companies, publications, scientists, and physicians. My biggest medical book, Untangling the Web of Dysfunction, will soon be ready for publishing.

Struggle, what hardships have you gone through in life?

I’ve dealt with loss and other struggles in life. One of my biggest challenges came when I was diagnosed with the painful autoimmune bone condition, ankylosing spondylitis, at a young age. Life threw me a major challenge, but it ignited another passion and pushed me to slow down, let my health take center stage, and change my lifestyle.

Another setback came when someone ran a red light, causing a car accident that seriously injured my left hip and left me in a wheelchair and on crutches for nearly two years. Over time, the tiny fractures in my bone restricted blood and nutrient supply, and one day, I woke up and discovered my hip had collapsed overnight, and I couldn’t walk. Through my research, I suspected what was happening within the first couple of months, but, unfortunately, I was misled and dismissed by multiple surgeons. Finally, I found my hero surgeon who assured me I’d be walking again after major surgery and months of physical therapy. 

As a writer, I interviewed leading Marvel movie actor Jeremy Renner on his journey to recovery after his Snowcat accident, where he also had to go through extensive major surgeries and learn to walk again. I was so inspired by his story and how he was running down his driveway by the end of it all, and I was determined that I would do the same. I would have my ‘driveway moment’. Maybe the universe gave me his interview for a reason: to encourage me to keep going.

When I started physical therapy, my left leg was noticeably smaller than my right, and my muscles and bones on my lower left side were extremely weak and atrophied. By the end of that turbulent time, I was weightlifting, walking up stairs, and running. Only days after finishing months of physical therapy to learn how to walk again, I danced in the music video for my original song “Christmas Secret” (link below).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFzkTUY1I48

What do people usually not know about you?

I’ve been sitting on an entire poetry book that I’m close to releasing into the universe called ‘The Moon Hides’. People are often surprised to hear that I never planned to become a health writer, just a writer in general. In an effort to improve my quality of life and prevent my bones from calcifying and fusing, my own health journey led me to spend thousands of hours studying nutrition, chronic illness, and integrative medicine. I’m not even sure where my brain has stored all of this information, but what started as a search for answers became a fulfilling career dedicated to helping others better understand their health and translating complex medical information into compelling, reader-friendly content. Science and creativity have complemented each other on my unexpected journey, and I’m happy reading medical journals, and when I’m in my zone writing songs and poems. 

What sets you apart from others?

I like to think we’re all a little different and unique, but I would say my personal health story gives me a more unusual perspective as a health writer, and probably as a singer-songwriter, too. I was on a quest to find answers for myself, amass a wealth of knowledge, and turn that passion into a career helping others as I continue to heal myself. Pain and illness are huge motivators, and once I started learning, I became endlessly curious to learn and understand even more.

I don’t just approach health through the lens of science and research; I also understand on a deeper level what it’s like to be that person looking for answers and trying to understand complex medical info. My background in music and creative writing allows me to infuse storytelling into everything I do, whether I’m writing a new song or poem, or writing a doctor’s book or website.

What are your upcoming major events?

I’m currently finishing my largest medical book project, Untangling the Web of Dysfunction, with Dr. Kirti Kalidas. The book is about the many threads of the web of chronic disease that often keep us sick and keep symptoms flaring. It’s written to help patients, medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone who picks it up.

It’s been worth writing every word because I’m so excited to share this inspiring and helpful health information that I wish I knew when I was first diagnosed with autoimmune disease 12 years ago. I became a health writer to help others when I was thrown in at the deep end with my own health.

I’m also going to be releasing new music with my upcoming single ‘Muse’ — a love ballad in 6/8 time that harmonizes acoustic and electric guitar with strings, bass, vocals, keys, and the heartbeat of the drums. I wanted to write a song in 6/8 time with a swaying, lullaby feel, and working with a multi-platinum producer to bring it to life was so much fun. There’s nothing like hearing a song you’ve been singing in your head or on your guitar for years bloom into a finished soundscape you can share with the world, so stay tuned for Muse, which is coming soon to major streaming platforms and Apple Music.

What expert advice would you like to give?

Be your own health advocate and listen to your body. Be more assertive, especially when something doesn’t feel right. There’s immense value in second and third opinions, especially when it comes to your wellness. 

Both in the music and the writing industry, I would encourage artists and writers to be yourself and enjoy honing your skill, passion, and craft. Don’t let the setbacks cause you to put down your pen or guitar. If you’ve been sitting on that poetry book or song for a while, maybe it’s time to get it out there and share your passion for music and words with others. 

I learned that music and creativity can be powerful parts of the healing process for mind, body, and soul. When I put down my guitar and my pen, my mental health suffered, and I felt even less like myself. When I started writing poetry and music again, it amplified my healing and helped me remember who I really am and what lights that fire in my soul. My health battle silenced my music for some time, but I rediscovered the power of music and creativity and found purpose through my greatest challenges.

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