I am an NTP (Nutritional Therapy Practitioner) and the owner of Nourish & Flourish, LLC. My health journey originally started in high school when my parents became more conscientious about nutrition. I was blessed to grow up in a home where my parents told the doctors “no” to excessive shots and unnecessary pills — really only taking me to the doctor when I really needed to. We were a questioning kind of family and made sure to do our research before we said yes to just about anything.

That didn’t necessarily mean that I had a perfect bill of health, though. Most people would assume that on paper I was quite normal, but that was far from the case. I remember one day when I was on the couch as a 25 year old…somehow I had zero energy, I was so unmotivated, still struggling with breakouts, constipated beyond all reason, debilitating period cramps that made me feel like I was on the verge of death, and anxiety so wild that I didn’t even know where it came from or when it would strike again. I was miserable…but hey! I was healthy on paper, right?

After mentally assessing my symptoms, I knew this wasn’t normal. At the time, my family was mashing paleo and keto together, just essentially making sure carbs were hardly consumed. But my curiosity got the better of me and thought this wasn’t it either.

Eventually I ran across this girl I had followed on Instagram that literally changed my life. I purchased her course and my eyes were opened to the world of simply eating in a way to support your metabolism. You mean I can eat ice cream and it can actually be considered a health food?! Fruit actually is good for us? Red meat is one of the most nutrient dense foods out there? After learning all of these things, it was almost like I got permission to live again! I implemented some of the things she talked about and lo and behold, I actually had energy again! I felt more motivated to do things. My anxiety felt so much more manageable. There were many periods where I barely even knew it was there! On top of that, I was sleeping better than I ever had in my life! I had found freedom in more ways than one, and it’s the same kind of hope and freedom I hope I can offer you too.

Now tell me, what’s your story?