Brenna’s Blog
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The Nervous System Is the Gatekeeper
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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…
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What the New Food Guidelines Get Right — and Why This Shift Matters
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For the first time in decades, U.S. food guidelines are moving in a direction that actually resembles how humans eat.…
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Foundations First
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Why digestion, blood sugar, sleep, and stress matter more than protocols If you’ve ever done “all the right things” —…
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How to Wash Merino (Without Ruining It)
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Merino doesn’t need complicated care — but it does need gentle handling. Most merino casualties aren’t fabric failures; they’re laundry…
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Merino Base Layers for Kids & Families
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A practical guide to base layers that actually work in real family life: snow days, school mornings, sensory kids, and…
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Branwyn Merino Review: Two Years In, Through Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Real Life
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I’ve been wearing Branwyn for nearly two years now — starting with the Essential Bralette during pregnancy — and I’ve…
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Classic Beef Stew
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Classic Beef Stew is one of those meals that earns its keep. It’s forgiving, deeply nourishing, and quietly does a…
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Why Foundations Change Outcomes
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This post is educational and reflects lived experience and nutrition-focused physiology. It is not medical advice. If something “didn’t work”…
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A2 Beef Stroganoff (Two Ways: Weeknight Ground Beef or Slow-Cooked Stew Beef)
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Creamy beef stroganoff made two ways: a fast, ground beef version for weeknights and a slower, stew beef version for…
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Repairing the Gut Without Getting Stuck There
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A grounded, non-obsessive approach to gut healing that actually supports long-term recovery Gut healing has become the place so many…