🌿 Rooted Reset — with Rachel

It's Not Just About Losing Weight - It's About Gaining Life

It's Not Just About Losing Weight - It's About Gaining Life

Let’s be honest:
For a lot of people, weight loss is the thing that finally gets their attention.

The number on the scale changes.
Clothes don’t fit like they used to.
A photo feels uncomfortable.
And suddenly, there’s this deep desire to do something.

And while there’s nothing wrong with wanting to lose weight — I’ve been there, too — it’s only part of the story.

Because the real question is this:
👉 What are you hoping to gain by losing weight?

🧠 The “Elephant in the Room” That No One Talks About

The truth is, weight is often just the symptom.

The real issue?
Your health. Your energy. Your freedom. Your quality of life.

I learned this firsthand while working in hospice.
So many of the people I cared for had once believed they were fine. They didn’t realize how long their bodies had been trying to get their attention.

And I heard the same thing over and over again:
“How did I end up here?”
Not because they didn’t care — but because they didn’t realize how much their everyday habits and stress and inflammation and blood sugar were affecting the body they’d be living in for the rest of their life.

🌱 What You Actually Gain When You Take Care of Your Health

Weight loss might get you started — but it’s not the finish line.

Because when you nourish your body and support your health, you gain:
  • 💪 Energy to do what you love
  • 🧠 Mental clarity and fewer mood swings
  • 😴 Better sleep
  • 💃 Confidence in your own skin
  • 🩺 Stronger immunity and hormone balance
  • 💛 A sense of peace in your body instead of constant frustration
This isn’t about chasing “thin.”
It’s about reclaiming your life.

💡 This Week’s Rooted Reset

Take 5 minutes today and ask yourself:
  • Beyond the number on the scale… what do I want more of in my life?
  • How would better health change the way I live, move, feel, and connect with others?
  • What’s one small choice I can make today to support my whole life — not just my weight?

📩 If you're ready to feel better in your body — not just lighter, but stronger, clearer, calmer — I’d love to show you what helped me.

No pressure. No diets. Just real support that helps you gain energy, confidence, and the health to live the life you actually want.

Just reply or reach out. I'm here when you're ready.

Rachel xo

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Life Isn’t Meant to Be Easy — But It Can Still Be Beautiful

Life Isn’t Meant to Be Easy — But It Can Still Be Beautiful

At some point, many of us quietly wonder:

“Shouldn’t this be easier by now?”
Whether it’s health, relationships, work, family, or simply making it through the week — there’s often a subtle belief that life should feel smoother than it does.
But here’s something I’ve learned over the years:

I’ve never met a single person who’s had an easy life.

🎢 We All Have Our Seasons

Sure, some people seem to glide through with fewer storms — less loss, less grief, less chaos.

But when you really sit with someone, ask the deeper questions, and listen without judgment… you quickly learn:
Everyone has walked through something hard.

Some just hide it better. Others carry it quietly. But it’s there.

So maybe life isn’t meant to be easy.

Maybe it’s meant to grow us, shape us, stretch us — even when we didn’t ask for it.

💭 How Do You Handle the Hard Seasons?

The real difference I’ve noticed isn’t in how many hard things people face.
It’s in how they respond to those seasons.

Do we let the grief, the change, the setbacks define us?
Or do we allow them to refine us?

It doesn’t mean ignoring pain or pushing past it.

You’re absolutely entitled to feel the weight of it all — fully, deeply, and honestly.

But there’s also power in asking:
What is this season teaching me?
Who am I becoming through this?
Sometimes the shift is subtle — but it can change everything.

👁 A Change in Perspective

What if we stopped expecting life to be easy?

Not in a negative or defeated way — but in a way that releases the pressure of perfection and “shoulds.”

What if we could meet life as it is — with all its hills and valleys, and find meaning in the mess?

When we stop chasing ease and start embracing growth, we become more resilient, more grounded, and more compassionate.

💡 This Week’s Rooted Reset

Take 5 minutes today and ask yourself:
  • What’s one hard season I’ve been through — and what did it teach me?
  • What part of life do I keep wishing was “easier,” and how might that belief be holding me back?
  • What would it look like to grow through this instead of just survive it?
You are not weak for struggling.

You are human for feeling.

And you are strong for choosing to grow through what life throws your way.

📩 If you’re walking through something hard right now — I see you.

You’re not alone. And you don’t have to navigate it without support.

If you’re ready to take small steps toward healing, clarity, or just feeling better in your body — I’d love to talk.

Just reply or reach out. I’m here.

Rachel xo

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Your One Wild and Precious Life — and the Body That Carries It

Your One Wild and Precious Life — and the Body That Carries It

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
Mary Oliver

It’s one of those quotes that stops you in your tracks.
Big, beautiful. A little intimidating.
It makes you think about dreams, purpose, passion, and legacy.

But today, I want to bring it back to something more basic.
Your body. Your health.

Because what you do with your one precious life… depends on the health of your one precious body.

🩺 “How Did I End Up Here?”

During my time working in hospice, there was one question I heard more than any other:
“How did I end up here?”

And it wasn’t about location.
It was about regret.
A quiet, aching question rooted in surprise… and sometimes helplessness.

No one ever expects their health to decline.
No one sees it coming until it’s already here.
And often, the decline starts long before we notice — slow, invisible, and unspoken.

🧠 Why Don’t We Act Sooner?

Here’s what I’ve learned from both personal experience and years of supporting others:
We delay taking care of ourselves because we think we have time.
Because we’re busy.
Because we feel fine — for now.
Or because deep down… we don’t feel worthy of prioritizing our health until it’s urgent.

But your body?
It’s not waiting for a crisis to start showing signs.
Fatigue. Brain fog. Cravings. Inflammation. Mood swings. Restless sleep.

These aren’t nuisances. They’re whispers. Warnings. Invitations.

🛑 The Truth That Changed Everything for Me

If you don’t take care of your body — the only one you get —
it will eventually take control of your life.

Your energy, your choices, your freedom, your joy…
They all depend on your health.
This isn’t about fear.
It’s about empowerment.

Because here’s what I believe — and why I advocate for people the way I do:
✨ You are worth living a vibrant, joyful, fully present life.
✨ You are allowed to feel good in your body.
✨ You can start now — without waiting for a diagnosis or a breakdown.

💡 This Week’s Rooted Reset

Take 5 minutes today and ask yourself:
  • What would “taking care of my precious body” look like today?
  • Is there one area I’ve been ignoring — that I can gently begin to support?
Start small.
Start with love.
But start.

Because you only get one body. And one wild and precious life.

📩 If you're ready to take better care of your body — naturally, gently, and sustainably — I’d love to walk with you.

No pressure. No programs. Just real support and tools that helped me feel better than I have in years.

Just reply or message me. I’m here for you.

Rachel xo

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Your Body Isn't Broken - It's Communicating

Your Body Isn't Broken - It's Communicating

How often have you said or thought…

“Something’s wrong with me.”
“Why am I so tired all the time?”
“I just don’t feel like myself lately.”
We’re taught to see symptoms as something to suppress or fix.
But what if — instead — they’re your body trying to speak?
Your fatigue, cravings, mood swings, inflammation, weight changes, and restless sleep aren’t signs that you’re broken.
They’re signals. They’re communication.
And once I started listening, everything changed.

📉 The Trap of “Pushing Through”

For years, I pushed through my symptoms.
Tired? Drink more coffee.
Bloated? Try a new supplement.
Low energy? Blame it on aging.
I thought being “strong” meant ignoring my body.
But eventually, my body got louder — until I had no choice but to listen.
And when I finally did, I realized:
My body wasn’t failing me. It was fighting for me.

🩸 What Your Body Might Be Telling You

Here are just a few ways your body tries to communicate:
  • Fatigue: Maybe your blood sugar is swinging too much — or your cortisol is stuck on high
  • Cravings: You might be undernourished, overstressed, or inflamed
  • Bloating or discomfort: Your gut might be asking for rest, hydration, or fewer stress triggers
  • Mood swings: Could be hormone shifts, poor sleep, or nutrient gaps
  • Weight gain in midlife: Often tied to insulin resistance, not willpower
These aren’t moral failings.
They’re invitations.
To pause. To ask. To listen.

🪞 From Judgment to Curiosity

What changed everything for me wasn’t a magic protocol (though yes, I use one that works).
It was shifting from self-judgment to self-curiosity.
Instead of:
“Why can’t I get it together?”
Try:
“What is my body asking for right now?”
That’s where healing begins.

💡 This Week’s Rooted Reset

Take 5 minutes and ask:
  • What’s one symptom I’ve been ignoring or pushing through?
  • What might it be trying to tell me?
  • What would support look like today — not punishment, but partnership?
You are not broken.
You are responsive.
And your body wants to work with you — not against you.

📩 Want to learn the exact approach that helped me reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, have more energy, and feel like myself again?
Just hit reply or message me — I’d love to share what helped me gently reset.

Rachel xo

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When the Universe Derails You — Do You Listen?

When the Universe Derails You — Do You Listen?
Ever feel like there’s a dark cloud hanging over someone’s head?
Not just a bad day or a rough week… but one thing after another?
Lately, I’ve seen a couple people in my life walking through exactly that.
Setback after setback.
Disappointment after disappointment.
And despite it all, they just keep pushing forward — heads down, trying to outrun the storm.
And it’s reminded me so much of myself in 2020.

🚨 When Life Keeps Yelling “Slow Down”

Back then, I didn’t listen.
I ignored the small nudges, brushed off the red flags, and kept moving forward — even when I knew something felt off.
And then, like clockwork:
❌ My body gave out
❌ Things started falling apart
❌ One roadblock after another showed up
Looking back, it wasn’t just bad luck.
It was life trying to get my attention.
I was pushing past my limits. Living out of alignment. Staying in places and patterns that weren’t healthy. And eventually, the universe forced me to stop.

💭 Why Don’t We Listen Sooner?

Why is it that we keep going — even when everything in us (and around us) is telling us to pause?
Is it fear of change?
Is it the belief that we’re not worthy of something better?
Or maybe it’s just the comfort of the familiar, even when the familiar is exhausting.
Sometimes I wonder:
Are we afraid of what’s on the other side of the slowdown?
What we’ll have to face… or leave behind?
Because here’s what I learned when I was finally still enough to listen:
I was on the wrong track.
I had outgrown the old version of my life.
And the people, places, and roles that once felt safe were now keeping me small.
It wasn’t until I stopped that I could hear what life had been trying to tell me all along.

🌱 The Redirection Might Be a Rescue

If you’re in a season where everything feels heavy, where things keep falling apart no matter how hard you try — maybe it’s not punishment.
Maybe it’s protection.
Maybe it’s a holy pause.
Maybe the universe has your back… and it’s trying to redirect you toward something better.
But the question is:
Are you willing to listen?

💡 Try This for Your Reset

Take 5 minutes today and ask yourself:
  • What’s not working that I’ve been trying to force?
  • Where might I be out of alignment?
  • If I slowed down, what truth might finally rise to the surface?
You don’t need to figure it all out today.
But awareness is the first step toward realignment.

📩 If you’re navigating a season of redirection, burnout, or uncertainty — I’ve been there.

I’d love to share what helped me reset my health, my mindset, and my path — naturally and sustainably.
Just reply or reach out. You don’t have to do this alone.

Rachel xoxo

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Meet Rachel

 
Hi, I’m Rachel — a nurse, author, Reiki Master, and holistic health educator.

I’m also a daughter, a mother,  a caregiver, and a woman who believes that healing is possible — at any age, and especially after 50.

After years working in hospice care, I saw what happens when chronic illness is treated with pills instead of root-cause solutions. That experience lit a fire in me — to advocate, educate, and empower women to take their health back naturally.

Today, I help women understand the real cause behind symptoms like fatigue, belly weight, brain fog, and cravings — and how they’re often signs of insulin resistance, not just aging.

Through science-backed protocols, mindset shifts, and deep energetic healing, I guide women back to the vibrant, purposeful life they were always meant to live.

You were never meant to “manage” your way through life.

You were meant to heal, rise, and live rooted in who you truly are.


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