Why healing can’t happen in fight-or-flight If you’ve ever wondered why your body won’t respond — even when you’re eating well, supporting digestion, and “doing everything right” — the answer often isn’t another protocol. It’s the nervous system. Healing doesn’t happen in a body that feels unsafe. And for many people, safety isn’t a given
Why digestion, blood sugar, sleep, and stress matter more than protocols If you’ve ever done “all the right things” — cleaned up your diet, addressed your gut, supported hormones, tried supplements or protocols — and still felt stuck, this is usually why. The foundations weren’t in place. Not because you didn’t care.Not because you didn’t
A grounded, non-obsessive approach to gut healing that actually supports long-term recovery Gut healing has become the place so many people start — and the place many quietly get stuck. If you’ve spent months or years focused on your gut, cycling through eliminations, supplements, protocols, and food rules, you’re not alone. And you’re not failing.
Every spring, we crave a fresh start — lighter meals, more movement, a clean slate. But too many “reset” programs leave women depleted, not renewed. Here’s how to reset your body without burning out. When “Reset” Means Restriction Every April, the internet fills with challenges: juice cleanses, 7-day detoxes, bootcamps. They sound refreshing, but in
Back in college, it took a lot to really fatigue my muscles. The trainer at UO could get me there, but on my own it usually meant 5–7 mile runs before I felt that satisfying soreness. These days? A half-mile run with a stroller can do me in. (The toddler likes speed.) Different body, different
For years I thought I was great at hydration. I carried my big water bottle everywhere, refilling that baby like I was winning at adulting — and then spent half my day running to the bathroom. Meanwhile, my skin looked dull and at some times sallow, my energy crashed mid-afternoon, and I was living in
If protein is the bricks of your body, fatty acids are the mortar. They’re what hold your hormones, brain, and cell membranes together. Without them, communication breaks down. Think of it like trying to run Wi-Fi on a frayed cable — the signal won’t hold. I’ve lived this. When I was eating “clean vegan” years