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I’m not going to pretend I woke up one day feeling amazing and decided to shout out my method from the rooftops.There ha...
07/24/2026

I’m not going to pretend I woke up one day feeling amazing and decided to shout out my method from the rooftops.

There has been a lot going on that has made the crawl back to healthy a slow trek.

Forgetting what I was saying mid-sentence. Wanting to crawl into bed the second I got out of it, then lying awake at night anyway. Stomach pain that didn’t change based on what I ate or didn’t eat. And tests that came back completely “fine” while I felt like a stranger in my own body.

I did what most desperate people do and I took matters into my own hands and used my own research to figure out what was actually going on, but not everyone has my background to do that.

“Fine” and “optimal” are two very different things, and we all know that one feels very different from the other.

That’s the whole reason I do this now. I don’t think it’s fair that we have to wait until we are “sick enough” for someone to pay attention.

Especially when it’s easier to fix earlier!!!

If you’re waiting to feel like yourself again, you’re probably not wanting to wait until your labs finally say you’re far enough along to qualify for care either.

If you’re anything like me, you want someone to actually look past your normal labs and tell you what’s real.

What’s your version of “man I feel like sh*t” right now? The fog, the sleep, the stomach stuff, the mood? Tell me below

07/23/2026

Can’t lose weight no matter what you do? Check your sleep before you change your diet.

Four hormones (ghrelin, leptin, cortisol, and insulin) go completely sideways when sleep architecture is disrupted.

And if you’re taking a sleep aid, it may be making all four worse.

Full breakdown in the latest Hijacked Hormones post. Link in bio. 🔗 or comment SLEEP below and I’ll send it to you.

07/23/2026

The healthcare system isn’t broken. It’s doing exactly what it was designed to do.

Insurance dictates your care before your doctor does. Appointments get cut to 7 minutes because that’s what gets reimbursed.

So don’t expect time, curiosity, or real answers from a system built for volume instead of your actual health.

That’s also why you can be told everything is “normal” and still leave you feeling exhausted, inflamed, or foggy. Normal ranges were built to catch disease, not to define optimal health.

But I have hope!

There is a gap is exactly where people like me are starting to work.

Doctors are leaving the insurance model. People are asking harder questions and being more involved in their own care. Preventative and functional medicine is finally having its moment. Hallelujah!

Maybe my hope is misguided, but I have it. Where do you think healthcare is headed? Tell me below.

Can’t lose weight no matter what you do? Check your sleep before you change your diet. Four hormones (ghrelin, leptin, c...
07/21/2026

Can’t lose weight no matter what you do? Check your sleep before you change your diet. Four hormones (ghrelin, leptin, cortisol, and insulin) go completely sideways when sleep architecture is disrupted. And if you’re taking a sleep aid, it may be making all four worse. Full breakdown in the latest Hijacked Hormones post. Link in bio. 🔗 or comment SLEEP below and I’ll send it to you.

07/20/2026

Sleeping eight hours and still exhausted? Your sleep aid might be why.

There is a significant difference between being sedated and actually sleeping.

Unfortunately, most people taking something to fall asleep have never been told what that difference costs them hormonally.

Full article linked in bio. Or comment below and I’ll send it to you directly

07/16/2026

I’m ready for the debate.

Tell me, would you rather sacrifice long term health for short term hotness…

Or

Sacrifice short term vanity for long term health?

Drop it in the comments 👇🏻

07/16/2026

Gotta love voting season in Arizona.

In my nearly 11 years here, I have not once voted based off a sign.

Welcome to the We Do Not Care Club. Hormone edition. As women get older, and their hormones start to shift, they begin t...
07/15/2026

Welcome to the We Do Not Care Club. Hormone edition.

As women get older, and their hormones start to shift, they begin to notice some major changes. Not just in their body, but in their mindset.

Honestly, I think this is the best part about aging (so far), so I wanted to share the shifts I’ve noticed the most and the hormonal cause behind it.

While we may be warned about increased body fat and hot flashes, nobody tells you about the things you stop tolerating as you get older.

Estrogen and progesterone regulate the fawn response. When they drop, so does the compulsion to over-justify, over-extend, and perform comfort for everyone else at your own expense.

Cortisol is already maxed by the time most of us hit midday. Your nervous system is making choices about where the energy goes. Surface level relationships and situations that cost more than they give are the first things it cuts.

This is not you becoming difficult. This is your body forcing you to get honest. And if others don’t like it, oh well.

I work in the vanity industry. I love skincare and getting dressed up and a good treatment on a random Tuesday. Every single thing I do is completely for me. That is a major change from my 20’s when I did everything I could to blend in. Now I could care less if someone stares at my outfit during school drop off.

Finally, people who get my time and energy are my ride or dies. Everyone else is going to have to be okay with that, because after my family and work, I don’t have much left to give.

Now I want to hear your “I don’t care anymore” moments. I am building a part 2 from the best ones, and I already know this community is going to deliver.

Follow me if nobody has ever explained your hormones like this.

07/14/2026

Anyone else?

Not proud of this one, but considering I finished my Master’s in Nutrition almost 18 years ago now, it doesn’t look like it’s something I’m going to eventually grow out of.

For other people like me, blocking out time for meals, setting alarms, and being intentional about eating in regular intervals is essential for when life gets stressful or busy.

Otherwise you end up on an insulin rollercoaster, dealing with unnecessary cortisol dumping into your system and sleep deregulation.

All of which impact your overall health and hormones!

If you find yourself struggling with energy, inconsistent meals may be part of the problem. Not sure? Well that’s what I’m here for. Shoot me a DM and let’s figure it out.

07/13/2026

If Monday morning feels harder than it should, your weekend sleep schedule is worth looking at before you blame your alarm.

Social jet lag is what happens when your sleep and wake times shift significantly between weekdays and weekends.

Your body processes that schedule change the same way it processes crossing time zones.

Cortisol rhythm disrupted.
Melatonin timing shifted.
Monday morning your brain is functionally jet lagged before the week even starts.

The fix that actually works is not an earlier bedtime. It is a consistent wake time.

Anchoring your wake time every single day, including weekends, stabilizes your cortisol curve, protects melatonin onset the following night, and stops the cycle that is making Monday feel so awful.

It is one of the least complicated things you can do for your hormones.

Full breakdown is on my Substack. Comment SUBSTACK, and I’ll send the article directly to you.

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