Why work with a
health coach?
The American Medical Association is promoting health coaching as a way to help people “take charge of their health” and “improve health outcomes."
So what exactly is health coaching, and what could it mean for your health, your kids, and your future?
Has your physical or mental health never quite been the same since becoming a mom? Does “health” feel more complicated than ever? Yeah, me too.
When it comes to your health, you may have heard that your lifestyle is just as important - if not more important - than your genes. Which is great news! You actually have a say in how you feel, how you age, and how well you’ll keep up with your kids over time.
But you may be thinking, well then how come “health” feels so damn hard to achieve? And how come I kinda cringe when I hear someone utter the phrase “healthy lifestyle”?
Well maybe it’s the fact that…
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your time and brain are both packed full
of everyone’s schedules, needs, latest parenting advice for your child(ren)’s rapidly changing development - with your own work and responsibilities filling in any leftover space. Adding “get healthier” to your to-do list is not as easy as it sounds.
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your energy levels aren’t quite what they used to be
It’s not that you don’t want to exercise or look into some healthier meals… but you’re already relying on hits of caffeine, carbs & scrolling to keep up, let alone do more.
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your body is… different
You know you should be grateful for all that your body has accomplished! But if you’re honest, you don’t exactly appreciate the way it feels, looks, or functions. With everything else you have going on, trying to figure it all out is not your top priority.
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your symptoms are lingering
You know, the extra fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, acne, headaches, irritability, etc. you’ve dealt with ever since becoming a mom. The ones you’ve mentioned to your doctor, but only heard a “well, you’re a mom now” or “everything looks normal” response. And you’re certainly not a doctor… so what can you do?
In other words, you may not feel very in control of your lifestyle… let alone your health.
and your situation feels like one (or more) of the following:
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You struggle to be consistent with your healthy habits. Your motivation and willpower seem to come and go, and your changes don’t stick.
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You feel like you live a fairly healthy lifestyle, but you’re just not seeing significant or lasting results. You feel discouraged and frustrated by how difficult it all is.
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You’re unsure where to even start. You’re busy. There’s endless (often contradicting) info about health & wellness. Figuring it out is just another task for your long to-do list.
It's not because you're bad at being healthy. It's not because you don't want it enough. It's not because you have no discipline or self-control. And it’s not a sign you should just give up and live with it.
Building & maintaining a healthy lifestyle is an art… one that’s not really taught to us, or explored during a 10-minute doctor appt, or made any easier by motherhood.
But it’s one you can learn, practice, and integrate into your life.
Here’s where health coaching comes in.
“Health coaching helps patients build skills they need to take charge of their own health and provides a support system for the teachings to have a lasting impact." - American Medical Association
IMAGINE IF:
You had a partner.
Someone new to join your healthcare team, who doesn’t need to rush you out the door in 15 minutes - in fact, she offered you 10x that in just the first two conversations alone (and was even available to message as needed!) A partner who appreciated your desire to approach your health holistically. Who took the time to get to know the real YOU. Who compassionately listened to your concerns (probably relating to many), supported your goals, brainstormed solutions, celebrated your progress, and held you accountable along the way. Can you feel the difference it would make?
IMAGINE IF:
You had a clear, specific, customized plan
…but you didn’t have to spend months - even YEARS - distilling all of the research, books, articles, and saved Insta posts to come up with it. And you didn’t waste precious time chasing the next quick fix, or adopting the bizarre rules your favorite celebrity follows. No… this is a detailed, custom Action Plan that actually makes sense for you. That you helped co-create. That’s so aligned with your specific needs, your circumstances, and your life, that you can’t help but feel a bit more hopeful.
IMAGINE IF…
You could finally start noticing improvements in your physical and mental health
You’re making new changes to your diet or exercise. Maybe you start to feel lighter, have more energy to get through the day, or feel more present. Maybe your cravings are decreasing, and some of your symptoms start to fade a little. And with the added support, you find yourself able to think more clearly and problem-solve more efficiently. Overall, you feel this sense of forward movement that’s been missing from this chapter of life - and it feels good to be getting somewhere. It feels good to be prioritizing yourself again.
IMAGINE IF…
Your healthy habits felt more enjoyable
With the support of your coach, you’ve navigated through all the beginning hard stuff that causes so many to give up. You no longer believe living a healthy lifestyle has to be a daily - or even hourly - struggle to make the right choices. You no longer believe you need the discipline of an Olympic athlete just to stay on track. You’re dropping the all-or-nothing mentality that’s kept you stalled so many times. Now, your habits feel realistic, manageable, and intentional. And if/when they don’t, you don’t panic - you know what to do! You’ve learned the tools to realign.
IMAGINE IF…
You felt this incredible pride that comes from role modeling healthy habits to your child(ren)
Your efforts to take care of yourself, to eat and move with intention, to trust yourself, to set boundaries, to ditch the perfection and high-functioning, to speak your truth and ask for help, to go after what you want in life - it all becomes a real-life “How To” guide for them. Your health starts this ripple effect that makes its way through your family.
Can you feel the weight lifting off of your shoulders, and new possibilities opening up?
Health coaching is not
a replacement to your medical doctors
diagnosing health conditions
prescribing or recommending medications and/or supplements
healing trauma, eating disorders, or severe mental health concerns
providing you with exact plans, diets, or workouts that you must follow
rigidly pushing one single strategy
quick fixes and overnight results
Health coaching is
a collaborative partnership with an expert in lifestyle and behavior change
thinking more holistically about your well-being
becoming an active participant in your healthcare
creating a lifestyle that will give you the energy, clarity, fitness, mood, and symptom reduction you desire
understanding what makes your habits last
increasing motivation
expanding your support team
revealing any symptoms, behaviors, or beliefs that could be sabotaging your progress
helping you carry out prescribed treatments from your other healthcare professionals
And with me, we really get into all things motherhood, too.
Because I’m not just a Health Coach… I’m also a mom of two young kiddos. And if there’s anything these incredible roles have taught me, it’s this: a mother's wellness is very much entangled within her experience of motherhood.
Want to improve her health? Optimize her experience of motherhood. Want to improve her experience of motherhood? Optimize her physical and mental health.
Moms need people in their lives who actually understand and optimize this dynamic. And for that, I’m your girl.
