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Listener Question Mini-Series:

This episode kicks off a mini-series where I’m answering your questions and talking about topics that you suggested. Today’s question is a great one and provides me with an opportunity to talk about what I do as an Integrative Women’s Health Coach and some of the biggest blessings of my job.

Hi friends! Today’s episode kicks off a mini-series of shorter podcast episodes where I’m answering your questions and talking about topics that you suggested. Today’s question is a great one and provides me with an opportunity to talk about what I do as an Integrative Women’s Health Coach and some of the biggest blessings of my job.

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A couple of weeks ago I asked you guys if there were topics you wanted me to talk about or questions that you’d like me to answer on the podcast, and I received great responses from you guys, so for the next few episodes, I’ll be covering those topics.

The first question I had was what would I consider the biggest blessing about my job to be. I love this question because it’s totally outside the box of what I was expecting you guys to ask about and it provides me with an opportunity to talk about aspects of my job that I don’t talk about a lot on the podcast.

So in case you aren’t aware, in addition to hosting this podcast, I am also an Integrative Women’s Health Coach. I work with women - usually in a one to one setting - to come alongside them and help support them with their health. This can look really general, with someone needing mainly support in strategizing or learning how to overcome obstacles that they’re facing with living a healthy lifestyle, or it can be more complex with someone dealing with chronic symptoms or a specific health issue - typically hormone or inflammation related.

I truly love what I do and I had no idea what this would look like when I started my business but I’ve had the opportunity to serve some wonderful clients.

I think the biggest blessing of my job is when I’m working with a client who experiences that “light bulb” moment when she’s able to connect the dots of something she’s been struggling with for a long time. Maybe it’s understanding that a lot of her symptoms are related and that there are things she can do to support healing in her body. Maybe it’s helping a client break free from some really toxic thoughts and beliefs she’s had about her body or her health. Maybe it’s empowering a mom in knowing how she can still take care of her own health and take care of her kids too. It can look very different depending on the client and what her personal obstacles are, but I just love that moment when she reaches a new level of understanding and confidence in how she cares for her health.

As a health coach, “success” with a client doesn’t always look like a certain amount of weight lost or a particular fitness goal reached, but rather in seeing a woman take ownership over her health and truly see her health and body as gifts to steward and be thankful for, rather than a negative thing that she has to endure in this life.

I’m so thankful for the opportunity that I have to pursue this dream that I had and what I feel God has called me to in this season. God has provided for me in so many ways to be able to do this work and to be in control of my time, especially when my daughter is young and at home with me. I’m just really thankful for all of it.

Thanks for this question. It was an excellent reminder of how much I love my job and am thankful for it. If you are interested in knowing more about becoming a client, you can find more information and schedule a free consult call with me here.

"My Endo Story": Rachel Daugherty and Cassie Lawson

In this episode, I'm sharing the stories of two more friends who also have Endometriosis. As they share their symptoms, experiences with various forms of treatment, and how their lives have been affected, you will hear many complexities of this common condition as well as what has helped them and brought them hope. #endometriosisawarenessmonth

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and in this episode, I'm sharing the stories of two more of my friends who also have Endometriosis. As they share their symptoms, experiences with various forms of treatment, and how their lives have been affected, you will hear many complexities of this common condition. Please help us in continuing to spread awareness by sharing this episode with your friends and family members who may also be affected by Endometriosis.

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Resources mentioned in this episode: Endometriosis episodes on the Health Forward Podcast; Nancy's Nook Education Facebook Page

Topics in this episode:

When did you first start experiencing symptoms and what were they?

In what way did these symptoms affect your life?

How did you realize it was endo?

What course of treatment did you decide to do?

Where are you on the journey now?

What do you wish more people knew about endo?

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"My Endo Story": Kellie Shortridge and Kayla Collins

In this episode, I'm sharing the stories of two of my friends who also have Endometriosis. As they share their symptoms, experiences with various forms of treatment, and how their lives have been affected, you will hear many complexities of this common condition. #endometriosisawarenessmonth

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and in this episode, I'm sharing the stories of two of my friends who also have Endometriosis. As they share their symptoms, experiences with various forms of treatment, and how their lives have been affected, you will hear many complexities of this common condition. Please help us in continuing to spread awareness by sharing this episode with your friends and family members who may also be affected by Endometriosis.