When Ed handed me a little wooden starfish in the Bahamas, I didn’t expect to cry. But I did.
It wasn’t just a souvenir. It was a reminder — of my why.
If you’ve never heard the original starfish story, let me share it with you:
A young boy was walking along the beach, tossing starfish back into the ocean.The tide had gone out, and hundreds were stranded on the shore.A man walked up and said,
“Why are you doing this? You can’t save them all. What difference does it make?”The boy picked up another starfish, threw it into the ocean, and said:“It made a difference to that one.”
That story has lived in my heart for years.
But today, it means more than ever.
🍽️ I’ve Spent My Career in Healthcare
As a nurse — especially in hospice — I’ve watched what happens when we ignore the root causes of disease. When we numb symptoms with pills and patches, but never get to why the body is struggling in the first place.
It’s heartbreaking.
And it’s not always our fault — we were never taught to question how our food, stress, environment, and daily habits affect our cells. Our energy. Our long-term health.
But once you know — you can’t unknow.
🌿 In May 2024, I Found a Simpler Way
And everything changed.
Cholesterol normalized. Blood sugar stabilized. Less inflammation. More stable energy. Fewer sugar crashes.
And for the first time in a while… hope.
And for the first time in a while… hope.
Since then, I’ve walked beside dozens of others who’ve taken their first step too:
🧬 A1C levels dropping
🦴 Joint pain easing
💛 Sleep improving
🌟 And hope that something can actually work - returning
🦴 Joint pain easing
💛 Sleep improving
🌟 And hope that something can actually work - returning
It’s not magic.
It’s cellular healing.
It’s learning how to fuel your body with what it actually needs.
It’s listening to your habits.
It’s understanding insulin resistance.
And it’s believing that healing is possible.
And it’s believing that healing is possible.
✨ You Are My Starfish
I can’t reach everyone.
Not everyone is ready.
Not everyone is ready.
But if you’re here, reading this… maybe you are.
And that’s enough.
And that’s enough.
So if you feel tired, frustrated, or broken — I want you to know something:
You are not beyond repair.
You are not the exception.
And it’s not too late to turn things around.
You are not the exception.
And it’s not too late to turn things around.
Sometimes all it takes is one shift.
One story.
One starfish.
One story.
One starfish.
And one person willing to throw it back into the sea.
Ready to Take a Step?
💬 DM me or hit reply — I’ll share exactly what worked for me.
🧡 Or join us inside the Focus.Fiber.Fasting Facebook Group — a free space for encouragement and easy wins.
You're not alone.
And your healing matters.
To me — and to you.
🌿 Rachel xo
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We’re told to invest wisely.
Max out your 401k.
Buy real estate.
Play the long game.
But what if the most important asset in your life isn’t in your portfolio…
…it’s walking around in your shoes?
…it’s walking around in your shoes?
Your health is your greatest investment.
Because you can’t enjoy your wealth if you’ve lost your health.
You Can’t Build a Life You Love on a Body That’s Falling Apart
I’ve seen it firsthand — both personally and professionally.
We work hard.
We sacrifice sleep.
We skip meals or grab whatever’s convenient.
We pour into everything and everyone else…
…until our body starts waving the white flag.
We sacrifice sleep.
We skip meals or grab whatever’s convenient.
We pour into everything and everyone else…
…until our body starts waving the white flag.
What starts as “just being tired” or “a few extra pounds”
becomes inflammation, insulin resistance, burnout, hormone chaos, or mystery symptoms.
And by the time we notice it, we’re deep in the red —
not just in energy, but in joy, presence, and quality of life.
becomes inflammation, insulin resistance, burnout, hormone chaos, or mystery symptoms.
And by the time we notice it, we’re deep in the red —
not just in energy, but in joy, presence, and quality of life.
The Compound Interest of Your Choices
We think of health as “something we’ll get to” when life slows down.
But that’s like ignoring your retirement account until you’re 65.
The truth?
Every daily choice is casting a vote — for energy or depletion.
For healing or inflammation.
For vitality or dis-ease.
For healing or inflammation.
For vitality or dis-ease.
And like compound interest… it adds up.
- A fiber-first breakfast
- A 10-minute walk after meals
- Morning light before screen time
- Hydration before caffeine
- Boundaries that protect your rest
These aren’t minor acts.
They are deposits in your most valuable account.
This Is Why I Share What I Share
I don’t say this to overwhelm you.
I say it to empower you.
I say it to empower you.
Because I’ve learned that small, consistent shifts in your habits can change everything —
not just your lab work, but your life.
not just your lab work, but your life.
More energy to play with your kids or grandkids.
More mental clarity to show up at work.
More peace in your body, so you can actually enjoy the life you’re building.
More mental clarity to show up at work.
More peace in your body, so you can actually enjoy the life you’re building.
That’s why I do what I do.
That’s why I started the Rooted Reset.
To remind you: your body is worth investing in.
That’s why I started the Rooted Reset.
To remind you: your body is worth investing in.
Start Here
You don’t have to overhaul everything.
Start with one habit today that says:
“I am worth taking care of.”
“I am worth taking care of.”
Because at the end of the day, your health is the foundation.
It’s the one home you can’t sell or trade.
And it pays dividends — in energy, confidence, and longevity.
It’s the one home you can’t sell or trade.
And it pays dividends — in energy, confidence, and longevity.
You deserve to live well now.
Not just later.
Not just later.
🌿Rooting for you,
Rachel xo
Rachel xo
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