About

 

I work with people in midlife who are tired of pretending everything's fine - and are ready to feel strong,

mentally clear, and fully themselves again. Now I help people reset their mindset. I call it practical wisdom - the 411 so your life doesn't become a full-blown 911. Because let's be honest - midlife is wild, but you don't

have to lose yourself in it. 

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I am an "aging coach", helping people age gracefully through small steps using mental and physical fitness. 

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I am a lifelong learner, a dog mom, a wife, a music lover, an outdoor enthusiast, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and a Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).  With over 20 years of expertise, I have successfully supported individuals from various backgrounds by understanding and addressing their distinct health and wellness needs. 

I am a former family addictions therapist (CASAC), and former outdoor recreational experiential therapist (CTRS). My background includes over 20 years of experience working with students, families, couples, and at-risk youth.  Regardless of the setting, my objective has always been to mentor people through education, empower others, and help facilitate their growth and development. 
 

Thank you for visiting my website. I am thrilled that you are here.

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My mission is to empower you to unleash your inner greatness and achieve your dreams. I love to help people in mid-life transitions Feel ALIVE!

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I found myself in the middle of my life, struggling with tiredness, feeling lost, and unsure how to handle the emotional and physical changes.  I KNEW there was more out there waiting for me. However, my restlessness and stickler inner saboteurs had taken over me. I felt like life was passing me by.

 

I kept avoiding the uncomfortable feelings of stress, anxiety, weight gain, fatigue, anger, and feeling undervalued. 

I would often use the metaphor of a porcupine to describe myself, warning people not to touch me.

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It didn’t feel like a “mid-life breakdown”, 

but I can tell you that I DID NOT FEEL like myself. 

I was in a FUNK, not sleeping well, gaining weight, moody, and irritable. You name it. and I was NOT going to accept this.

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Then one day! My life changed. I had a routine colonoscopy, and a few days later, I was not feeling that great. I had abdominal pain and was very uncomfortable and before you knew it, I was in the E.R. ready for appendectomy.  Soon I found out I needed another surgery to address my endometriosis, and months later, I  had a medical hysterectomy. 

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It’s so funny, how we IGNORE the signs and symptoms of our health and well-being. Hot flashes, hormone crashes, the whole mess. 
Why is it that?
But as the story often goes. IT WAS THE BEST THING THAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO ME.

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So… I worked with a health & wellness coach and they blew my mind. It showed me to rethink everything: how I show up, how I recover, and how I rebuild. 

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Through skill stacking and my self-discovery, I needed to get back to my roots and my passion for helping others. (hence my 2nd career)

 

And became a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach and mental fitness (positive intelligence) facilitator. 

 

I have helped many people like yourself gain the perspective they need to propel their lives forward and get the aliveness back into their lives. 

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Let's embark on a journey through your inner landscape AND in connection with your environment that will lead you to the person you want to become. Walking, adventures, and spending time outside enriches me. I find the simple act of walking and becoming immersed in nature can positively impact our overall well-being. I bring warmth, wisdom, and laughter to our engagements, plus a wealth of experience in behavior change management, not to mention supporting life transitions, group/team development, and leadership.

 

My passion is to help others realize their full potential through the 411, build self-confidence, and find purpose.

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I can Anticipate, Create, and Help you through each step you take. 

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I understand from personal experience that it's not just your hormones that are making you feel so awful. I understand the complexity of our brains and bodies. I understand that YOU want to feel BETTER ASAP.

 

If I can do it, You can too! 

Now, it's time for your transition, you will become a MIDLIFE MARVEL, and the world is waiting for you!

Questions? I'm here for you!

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