The Cholesterol Coach

The Cholesterol Coach Hi, I’m Dr Kirstyn Norman - The Cholesterol Coach. I help people lower their cholesterol naturally, without restrictive diets or overwhelm.

Dr Kirstyn l Doctor-turned-Health Coach | The Cholesterol Coach
Personalised, sustainable, mindset-first support

Helping you lower cholesterol naturally - with science, support and zero judgement. After working as a hospital doctor, I saw just how many people were reaching crisis point with their health - when earlier support could have made all the difference. Now I specialise in prevention. I bridge the gap between medical advice and everyday life, using science-backed strategies and personalised coaching that actually works in the real world. If you’ve recently been told you have high cholesterol (or you’re simply ready to prioritise your long-term heart health), you’re in the right place.

💛 My approach is:
✔️ Rooted in medical science
✔️ Grounded in behaviour change
✔️ Tailored to you
✔️ Kind, realistic and empowering

I’ve helped clients reduce total cholesterol by up to 42%, avoid starting medication, and improve key markers like HbA1c - without fad diets, guilt or burnout.

✨ Let’s add more healthy, happy years to your life, together.
📩 Message me to book a free discovery call or find out more about 1:1 coaching.

The last month has been nothing short of chaotic. We found our dream next home.Put our house on the market.Juggled const...
14/04/2026

The last month has been nothing short of chaotic.

We found our dream next home.
Put our house on the market.
Juggled constant viewings.
Booked in trades to get everything ready for its next owners.

All whilst spending most waking moments worried that I had breast cancer.

Yesterday afternoon, I thankfully got the all clear at the breast clinic.

And then when I came home I saw this double rainbow, and it felt like a full stop and a fresh start.

Through all of the stress of the past month, my habits have slipped.

I’m up half a stone.
I’ve not been as consistent with the gym.
I’ve leaned on comfort food more often than usual.

But one thing I won’t do is beat myself up for that.
I can acknowledge it, without staying stuck in it.

Life is full of different seasons. It's not static. And expecting ourselves to show up in exactly the same way, no matter what’s going on just isn’t realistic.

What matters isn’t never slipping.

It’s coming back when you can.

Coming back to the habits that support you.
Coming back to the routines that ground you.
Coming back to the anchors that make you feel like yourself.

So that’s what I’m doing. From today.

Not Monday.
Not next month.
Not once we've moved and everything settles down.

Today.

It might not look perfect. It might not be full capacity.

But something is ALWAYS better than nothing.

And starting now will always beat waiting for the “perfect” time.


P.S. If you’re ever worried something isn’t right, please get it checked. It’s always better to be reassured than to sit with the worry 🧡

"Good all week" then feel like you've undone it by Sunday? It's not you. It's the all-or-nothing approach.Consistency be...
14/04/2026

"Good all week" then feel like you've undone it by Sunday?

It's not you. It's the all-or-nothing approach.

Consistency beats perfection. Every time!

DM or comment 'COURSE' if you want help making that shift.

A diagnosis of high cholesterol is not a life sentence to cutting out every food you've ever loved. Could you imagine an...
11/04/2026

A diagnosis of high cholesterol is not a life sentence to cutting out every food you've ever loved.

Could you imagine an entire lifetime without a cream tea? No, me neither!

And you don't have to. Sure foods higher in saturated fat will need to be streamlined if you've got high cholesterol, but they don't need to disappear altogether. They can co-exist in a balanced diet packed full of the foods which help support healthy cholesterol levels and heart health.

It's exactly what my 12-week Heart-Healthy Living Course teaches you to do.

So if you'd like to learn how to lower cholesterol naturally whilst still enjoying the foods you love... comment or DM 'COURSE' and I'll send you the info!

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For some people, going to Smyth's and purchasing presents for children of varying ages and genders is the easiest thing ...
08/04/2026

For some people, going to Smyth's and purchasing presents for children of varying ages and genders is the easiest thing in the world.

For me, it's one of the hardest things to do. I wander round for an hour pulling my hair out.

Often when I'm working with clients, they'll say things like "That makes so much sense, it's actually quite simple, why didn't I know that and why wasn't I already doing that?"

But none of my clients are qualified PT's, Nutrition Coaches or Behaviour Change Specialists. The whole reason they come to work with me is because this is my area of expertise. Breaking down the science and translating it into everyday habits which fit real life.

We all have our different strengths, and for our weaknesses, there's professionals we can work with. (Though I've yet to find a present buying service for clueless 30-somethings 😅)

My point is, never feel ashamed to admit you're struggling to figure things out on your own.

If you need support making lifestyle changes to achieve your goals of lowering cholesterol, protecting heart health, or losing weight, my DM's are always open!

01/04/2026

Seeking comfort in food is completely normal.

But if it feels out of your control, or is getting in the way of your health goals, it probably needs some attention.

I often find with clients that this tends to be the case when they don't have a list of other activities to turn to in times of need.

Which is why I created them a resource of tools to manage emotional eating, including creating a dopamine toolkit.

If you'd like a copy, comment or DM 'DOPAMINE' and i will send the link 😊

Improving your health shouldn't come from fear or guilt.It should feel supportive, realistic and doable. DM or comment '...
31/03/2026

Improving your health shouldn't come from fear or guilt.

It should feel supportive, realistic and doable.

DM or comment 'COURSE' if that's your kind of approach and you'd like more information 😊

Three months since I felt like a celebrity for a day 😅In early December, I was sat in the waiting room for a therapy app...
22/03/2026

Three months since I felt like a celebrity for a day 😅

In early December, I was sat in the waiting room for a therapy appointment when a WhatsApp came through from a health reporter asking if I could help with a piece on cholesterol.

I thought it would be a quick expert comment. But it quickly escalated!

It turned into a full article… and then on the 18th of December I got a call to say the editor LOVED it and wanted it as the front cover of the health section, and could they send hair, make-up and a photography team to my house.

So on 22nd December… that’s exactly what happened.

A full photoshoot. In my house. For a national newspaper.

Still feels a bit mad saying that out loud.

But absolutely none of this happened because I was perfect, or because I felt motivated all the time.

It happened because I kept showing up.

Some days that looked like a lot. Some days it really didn’t. But I kept going anyway.

Because the results you’re hoping for don’t come from perfect days. They come from the days you nearly didn’t bother… but did something anyway.

And those are the days that can change everything.

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“I have high cholesterol… now what?”It’s one of the most common questions I hear.Because getting the result is one thing...
18/03/2026

“I have high cholesterol… now what?”

It’s one of the most common questions I hear.

Because getting the result is one thing.
Knowing what to actually do with it is something else entirely.

And alongside that question… often comes the worry of:
- What happens if I don’t get this right?
- What if it stays high?

So you try to figure it out.

You Google.
You make a few changes.
You tell yourself you’ll be “good” this time.

But a few weeks later… it feels confusing, life gets busy, and things slip.

Not because you don’t care.
But because no one has shown you how to make it work in real life.

This is the gap I saw every day as a doctor.

And it’s the reason I created a structured, step-by-step course to help you go from:

“I know something needs to change…”

to:

“I know exactly what to do, and I can actually stick to it.”

Because lowering your cholesterol isn’t about being perfect.

It’s about having a plan that fits your life.

If you’re currently in that “now what?” stage, message me or comment 'NOW WHAT' and I’ll point you in the right direction.

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17/03/2026

We went from “we should probably move at some point”…

to finding a house on Friday...

and having a viewing, mortgage advisor and valuation sorted by Monday.

Same people. Same lives.

Just one difference.

Clarity.

I see this all the time with cholesterol.

People don’t lack motivation.

They lack a clear, structured plan.

And without that, everything stays in the “I should…” phase.

That’s exactly why I created the 12-week Heart-Healthy Living Course.

A simple, step-by-step approach to help you actually implement the cholesterol-lowering changes that matter.

If you’re ready to move from “I should” to “I’m doing this”...

Comment or DM 'COURSE' and I'll send you more details.

Many people think lowering cholesterol requires strict diets or cutting out entire food groups.In reality, the biggest i...
16/03/2026

Many people think lowering cholesterol requires strict diets or cutting out entire food groups.

In reality, the biggest improvements usually come from consistent, balanced meals built around:

• fibre
• whole foods
• healthy fats
• protein

Meals like these support cholesterol, energy levels and long-term heart health.

If you're looking for more ideas, I've created a Heart-Healthy Recipe Book with over 100 recipes designed to support cholesterol and heart health in real life.

Comment or DM 'RECIPES' for the link.

15/03/2026

When you’re told your cholesterol is high, the first thing many people do is start searching for answers.

And within minutes you’re faced with completely conflicting advice.

“Cut out carbs.”
“No, it’s sugar.”
“Actually it’s seed oils.”
“Never eat eggs again.”
“Bread is the problem.”

It’s no wonder so many people end up feeling overwhelmed.

As a doctor, personal trainer, nutrition coach and behaviour change specialist, I’ve spent years helping people make sense of all this noise.

The truth is, lowering cholesterol doesn’t require extreme diets, cutting out entire food groups, or trying to follow ten different rules at once.

What most people actually need is clear, evidence-based guidance they can trust, and a way to turn that guidance into realistic habits that fit around everyday life.

Small changes, done consistently, really do add up.

And when you understand the why behind those changes, everything suddenly feels a lot calmer and more manageable.

If you’ve recently been told your cholesterol is high and you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone.

That’s exactly why I created my Heart-Healthy Living Course - to help people cut through the noise and focus on what actually works.

Comment or DM 'HEART' and I’ll send you the details

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Last night was one of those moments that makes you stop and reflect for a second.I had the honour of being shortlisted f...
12/03/2026

Last night was one of those moments that makes you stop and reflect for a second.

I had the honour of being shortlisted for Female Entrepreneur of the Year at the South West Business & Community Awards.

I didn’t win, but seeing my name on that finalist list felt pretty special.

Four years ago I left the NHS without a clear plan for what would come next. All I knew was that I still had a strong desire to make a positive difference in the world.

Since then, that decision has led me down a path I could never have predicted. Building this business has stretched me, challenged me, and taught me more about myself than I ever expected.

And the biggest privilege of all has been the people I’ve met along the way. The clients who trust me with their health. The collaborators who share ideas and opportunities. The people who send messages of encouragement or simply cheer from the sidelines.

This nomination felt like a moment to pause and recognise that journey.

So if you’ve supported me in any way along the way, thank you. It truly means more than you know.

And a huge congratulations to the winners and all the other finalists.

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