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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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The Hormonal Shift No One Warned Us About

The Hormonal Shift No One Warned Us About
Let’s talk about something most of us were never prepared for:
As we enter perimenopause and menopause, our hormones don’t just impact mood swings or hot flashes — they also disrupt our metabolism and increase insulin resistance.

Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes:
🩸 Estrogen naturally supports insulin sensitivity.
So when estrogen levels drop, our cells don’t respond to insulin as effectively — making it harder to regulate blood sugar, store fat properly, and feel stable and energized.
At the same time, we often see a rise in cortisol, our main stress hormone.
Whether it’s from work, caregiving, poor sleep, or the emotional changes of this life stage — chronic stress can keep cortisol levels elevated.
And high cortisol? It spikes blood sugar, worsens insulin resistance, and makes weight loss (especially belly fat) feel nearly impossible.

Together, low estrogen and high cortisol create a perfect storm — one that impacts:
  • Weight gain, especially around the midsection
  • Cravings and energy crashes
  • Brain fog and mood dips
  • Disrupted sleep and restless legs
  • Elevated blood sugar and cholesterol
  • A general sense of “off”
We’re told it’s just “aging.”
But it’s not just that.
It’s hormonal — and it’s manageable.

💡 What You Can Do

You can’t stop the hormonal shifts — but you can reset your body’s response.
By supporting insulin sensitivity and managing cortisol, you can reduce symptoms and feel like yourself again.

Here’s what’s worked for me:
✅ Intermittent Fasting — to give the body time to rebalance hormones
✅ Fiber-first meals — to stabilize blood sugar
✅ Natural supplements — to support insulin and reduce inflammation
✅ Stress reduction — walking, journaling, nature, breathwork
✅ Consistent sleep — no screens, steady rhythms, magnesium if needed
Supportive movement — gentle strength training or walking daily

Because I followed this path, I’ve:
✨ Lost 30 lbs
✨ Lowered my blood sugar and cholesterol
✨ Eliminated hot flashes and restless leg
✨ Gained energy, clarity, and peace with my body again

If you’re navigating this season and feel like your body is fighting you — you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.
You just need different tools for a new chapter.

📩 Want to learn what worked for me? Just send me a message — I’ll walk you through it.

Or if you'd like an Intermittent Fasting Guide for Women (with or without a cycle), let me know — I'll send it to you.

Rachel xoxo



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What Happens When You Finally Listen to Your Body

What Happens When You Finally Listen to Your Body
Your body always knows. The question is: are you listening before it has to scream?

For years, I ignored the signs. The brain fog. The fatigue. The chronic hives and joint pain. I chalked it up to stress, age, hormones — all the usual suspects.

But my body was trying to tell me something deeper.

I was stuck in a loop of caring for everyone else — my patients, my family — while silently falling apart inside. It took me hitting a wall to realize: I couldn’t keep living this way.

What changed everything wasn’t some big overhaul. It was choosing to listen. To slow down. To support my body instead of ignoring it.

Unfortunately there were many years in between, trying to figure out why I was still feeling this way and seeing doctors who often made me feel like I wasn't seen or heard because my labs were "normal."

Four years later, I found a natural protocol with Yerba Maté extract, diverse plant fiber, and intermittent fasting. And within weeks, my body started responding:
  • My blood sugar normalized
  • My cholesterol came back into range
  • My restless leg, leg cramps and inflammation improved
  • My perimenopause symptoms faded - goodbye hot flashes
  • I lost 30 lbs without even trying
But more than the numbers — I felt like me again. Clear, energized, calm.

You don’t need to hit a crisis to start caring for yourself. Your body is already speaking. The Rooted Reset is about finally listening and getting to the root cause.

Take 5 quiet minutes today and ask: What has my body been trying to tell me lately? What have I brushed aside?

Then choose one small way to respond. Maybe it’s resting. Hydrating. Saying no. Moving. Asking for support.

Tiny acts of care create powerful shifts.

If you're ready to  start feeling better — I’d love to show you what worked for me.

No pressure. Just a real conversation about how I got my blood sugar, cholesterol, and symptoms back to balance — naturally, and without any diets or pills.

💛 This is just the beginning. Let’s get to the root of the matter and rebuild from the inside out.

Rachel xoxo

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This Is Just the Beginning

This Is Just the Beginning
Healing doesn’t always start with a diagnosis. Sometimes it starts with a whisper — a nudge that says, “Something has to change.”

This isn’t the end. It’s the beginning.

The beginning of paying attention. Of noticing what your body has been trying to tell you for years. Of honoring your energy, your desires, your dreams.

It’s the beginning of listening — maybe for the first time in a long time — to you.

I’ve been there. In the messy middle. Burned out. Sick. Trying to keep all the pieces of my life together while my body and soul were unraveling.

I had to come to terms with who I really was — outside of all the titles and roles. Nurse. Mom. Caregiver. Professional. I realized I was more than the job that was draining me. More than the identity I clung to. I needed to re-invent myself.

At 50, I finally did something I’d always dreamed of: I wrote a book. First, I collaborated with 26 incredible women in The Truth About Success. Then I published my own: Confessions of a Hospice Nurse — The Journey of Life and Death and the Lessons in Between.

That creative expression was part of my healing. So was slowing down. (Although, let’s be honest — my body forced me to slow down.)

I had ignored the signs: the chronic hives, the fatigue, the brain fog. I pushed through until I couldn’t anymore.

Walking away from my job wasn’t easy. But it was necessary. I realized the company I gave everything to would replace me in a heartbeat. They didn’t even honor a $600 bonus I had earned. That told me everything.

My health had suffered. My family had been impacted. My soul was tired.

So I chose me.

And five years later, I can say this: I feel better than I have in decades. My health is thriving. My energy is back. And I’m doing work that aligns with my purpose.

If you’re at a breaking point — or a beginning — I want you to know: it’s okay to re-invent yourself. It’s okay to start again. It’s okay to listen to the whisper.

This isn’t your end. It’s your beginning. And choosing you might just be the most powerful decision you ever make.

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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