“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.
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.
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?”
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
✨ 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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
✅ 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
✨ 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.
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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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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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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“It’s just part of getting older.”If I had a dollar for every time a woman over 50 was told that… I could fill a whole clinic with women who deserve better answers.
You wake up tired, even after a full night’s sleep.
Your weight feels harder to manage, especially around the belly.
You’ve started craving sweets more — even when you’re not hungry.
And your brain? It just doesn’t feel as sharp as it used to.
Your weight feels harder to manage, especially around the belly.
You’ve started craving sweets more — even when you’re not hungry.
And your brain? It just doesn’t feel as sharp as it used to.
Sound familiar?
You might assume this is just aging.
But it could be something deeper — something that affects over 88% of adults and often goes undiagnosed.
But it could be something deeper — something that affects over 88% of adults and often goes undiagnosed.
Insulin resistance.
🧬 What Is Insulin Resistance?
Insulin resistance happens when your body stops responding properly to insulin — the hormone that helps your cells absorb glucose (sugar) from your bloodstream.
When your body becomes resistant, glucose builds up in your blood. Over time, this can lead to prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, fatigue, inflammation, and even brain fog or mood swings.
But here’s the part most people aren’t told:
👉 Insulin resistance is often reversible.
👉 It’s not “just aging.”
👉 And it’s not your fault.
👉 Insulin resistance is often reversible.
👉 It’s not “just aging.”
👉 And it’s not your fault.
🧠 Why It Gets Missed (Especially in Women 50+)
Many of the early signs of insulin resistance overlap with what we’ve been taught to expect as “normal” with aging or perimenopause:
- Low energy
- Slow metabolism
- Cravings
- Brain fog
- Trouble losing weight
- Sleep disruption
So instead of being told there’s a root cause we can address…
We’re often handed a prescription, told to "watch our diet," or brushed off entirely.
We’re often handed a prescription, told to "watch our diet," or brushed off entirely.
As a former hospice nurse, I saw the end stages of what happens when metabolic health is ignored. But I also believe — with my whole heart — that it doesn’t have to be this way.
🌿 The First Step? Awareness.
If you’re reading this and nodding your head, here’s the truth:
You’re not too late.
You’re not broken.
And your body isn’t failing you — it’s asking for support.
You’re not broken.
And your body isn’t failing you — it’s asking for support.
There are natural, sustainable ways to become more insulin sensitive again.
That’s exactly what I share inside the Feel Great System™ — a simple protocol using intermittent fasting, a plant-based fiber supplement, and Yerba Mate extract.
That’s exactly what I share inside the Feel Great System™ — a simple protocol using intermittent fasting, a plant-based fiber supplement, and Yerba Mate extract.
But even before we go there, I want you to have the education and tools I wish more women had from the start.
📥 Download Your Free Checklist:
“10 Subtle Signs of Insulin Resistance (That Are NOT Just Aging)”
A quick, printable guide to help you spot what’s been dismissed or ignored — and what you can do next.
In wellness,
Rachel
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