My long and windy road to Holistic Health Coaching...

I have done a lot with my undergraduate nursing degree– from working in a hospital, to prenatal education, to medical advertising. But none of it was what I was expecting. There was no time to connect to people, little time to educate them, and even less time to help them learn how to prevent future illnesses. It felt like I was not really helping. So, I left.

From leaving...

My husband and I packed up our NYC apartment (and dropped our cat at my Mom’s house) and began a journey around the world with just the bags on our backs. The time away allowed us to take a breath, have some fun, and try some of the things we swore we would do if “only we had the time”.

We ran a marathon (that, no joke, had wine tasting every 10k).
We learned to SCUBA (and I learned that I’d rather not).
We read a lot of classics.
We drank too much beer at Oktoberfest and
We tried (and failed) to climb Mt Fuji.

People thought we were crazy to do this at 30. And, looking back, it was a little risky but … spoiler alert… it all worked out

To confusion...

Once we returned, we quickly settled back into jobs and family life; we tried our best to find the elusive work-life balance as working parents. I ended up taking a few design classes which led to years of flexible work in the design world. It was fun and challenging in a different way.

And then there was Covid.

I noticed so many of us were WAY off track with our health & wellness.

I knew I needed to make some changes but

I wasn’t really sure what I “should” be doing.

To overwhelm...

There were so many different opinions - I was totally overwhelmed. I would try one thing and then just jump to the next. I’m sure you could guess that method didn’t really work out.

So, I started to dig into the research. I went back to the basics. (I know, once a nurse, always a nurse...) I decided to just start with a few basic changes.

And, as often happens, one small change led to another...

To small changes...

I started eating real, plant-based food. Yes… this still included some dark chocolate.
I stopped drinking alcohol. This was a lot harder than this one little sentence sounds… until it wasn’t.
I prioritized sleep. I have no idea how I used to function as a new mom or working nights with so little sleep. Seriously. Consistent sleep makes such a difference.
I started a daily meditation practice. I am still trying to figure out why it is so hard just to sit still but I also think it just might be the answer to everything.
I started lifting HEAVY weights. And I love it.

To (finally) coming home...

I’m not special. Anyone can do it.

Sometimes we just need to learn how to keep it simple and stick with the basics.

And, now, with certifications in coaching, peri/menopause health, personal training (especially for women in midlife), and sports nutrition, I am happy to support others.

Bypass the confusion and wellness overwhelm with a plan that leaves you feeling strong, confident & excited about the second half of life.

I have to say- it feels good to focus on holistic health ... even if I took the scenic route.

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