Most mornings, I wake up feeling grounded, energized, and deeply connected—to nature, to my body, and to the people I love. I savor nourishing food, meaningful work, and the simple beauty of being present. But life didn’t always feel this way.

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Fifteen years ago, I was running on empty. Caffeine, sugar, and wine got me through the day—every. single. day. I was burned out, anxious, and constantly overwhelmed. My body was screaming for rest, my mind was clouded, and I was stuck in a painful cycle of disordered eating and self-criticism.

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Despite having three incredible daughters, I wasn’t truly there—not for them, and not for myself.

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I measured my worth by how much I gave, how much I got done, and how little I needed. That inner voice telling me I wasn’t enough never let up. I looked fine on the outside, but inside, I was unraveling.

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Then one day, something shifted—and everything began to change.

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I was sitting in a sterile doctor’s office, wearing one of those crinkly paper gowns, my legs dangling from the exam table. My joints had become so inflamed that I could barely lift my arms or play with my girls. The doctor looked at me and casually handed me a prescription for Vioxx, telling me it was the only option to help with the pain. But in that moment, something in me said no.

 

I didn’t want to mask the pain—I wanted to understand it. I wanted to heal.

 

Later that night, I stood in front of the bathroom mirror, holding that unopened prescription. I didn’t recognize the woman staring back, and I said out loud, “There has to be another way.”

 

That whisper became a turning point.

 

I began researching holistic healing and enrolled in an integrative nutrition program. I joined a women’s meditation group. I experimented with whole, nourishing foods, spent more time in nature, and slowly began to rebuild my energy and trust in my body. I started meditating, studying neuroplasticity, and—most importantly—letting go of the need to be everything for everyone.

 

It wasn’t instant or easy. There were setbacks and doubts. But over time, the inflammation eased, my mood lifted, and I began to feel like me again. A wiser, more joyful version of me.

 

Now, I help other women reclaim peace around food and their body. If you're feeling stuck, exhausted, or out of alignment, know that you’re not alone. You have the power to break through what’s holding you back. I’d be honored to support you on the path to healing, balance, and self-compassion.