Dawn Marie Plotts

19/05/2025

You’re not crazy, lazy, or broken.

If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, irritability, or emotional crashes—and the journaling, therapy, or mindset work still isn’t helping—your gut might be at the root of it.

Your gut isn’t just about digestion.

It’s a neurotransmitter factory, your immune control center, and the hotline to your brain.

🧠 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut
🦠 Dysbiosis = neuroinflammation that alters mood
🩸 Leaky gut = cytokine storms that hit your nervous system
🛑 Pathogens can block dopamine + GABA—the calm and motivation chemicals

Most of my clients never thought to look at gut health—until nothing else worked.
And once we addressed it?

✅ Their energy came back
✅ Their irritability faded
✅ They started waking up calm again
✅ They stopped blaming themselves for being “too sensitive”

If you’re waking up with a pit in your stomach, snapping at people you love, or crying over little things—it’s not a character flaw. It’s a pattern. And it’s traceable.

✨ You deserve to wake up clear, calm, and grounded again.

What symptom hit hardest for you on this list? 👇🏻

Mine used to be that wired-but-exhausted feeling every night

06/05/2025

Still blaming “age” for your brain fog?

Let’s set the record straight:

Brain fog isn’t a personality flaw or a productivity problem. It’s inflammation.

Your immune system may be lighting up your brain like a fire alarm—and no, it won’t show up on a standard lab panel. 🔥🧠

Here’s what no one’s telling you:

➡️ Brain fog is usually biological, not just psychological
➡️ Gut imbalances, stealth infections, and blood sugar crashes all mess with your mental clarity
➡️ Your symptoms aren’t random—they’re signals
➡️ This isn’t permanent (unless you ignore it)

⚡Mental fatigue
⚡Forgetfulness
⚡Low mood and no motivation

These aren’t just “life after 40.” They’re inflammation. And they’re reversible.

Save this for the next time you’re staring at your screen wondering where your brain went.

Your brain’s not broken. It’s asking for help.

Ever felt like your brain just checked out for the day? 
Drop a 💬 if this hits home, I read every comment.




30/03/2025

Curious, 🧐 about your thoughts on this one?

At Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Massachusetts, a startling cluster of brain tumor diagnoses has emerged among vaccinated nurses on the fifth-floor maternal care ward.

27/03/2025

✨ Behind the scenes as a Holistic Health Practitioner ✨

If you would’ve told me 10 years ago—while I was knee-deep in sales targets, training decks, and navigating burnout—that I’d one day be helping women, men and their families heal naturally through gut health, hormone balance, weight loss, and autoimmune recovery…

I wouldn’t have believed you.

But God had other plans. 🙌

This past week, I had the incredible honor of being a guest on the Integrative Health Practitioner Podcast with Julia Hayes (she's my girl!) Thank you to Dr. Stephen Cabral and the amazing IHP team—and it was a full-circle moment I’ll never forget.

Not only did I get to share my journey from corporate executive to virtual holistic health coach, I was also selected last year to be part of a Centurion Cohort Program—an exclusive circle inside the IHP community made up of mission-driven practitioners creating real impact.

In this episode, I opened up about:
🌿 My personal experience navigating the conventional health system as a mom and patient
💛 What finally opened my eyes to root-cause healing
👩‍👧‍👦 Why serving the “gatekeeper” of health in the family—usually the mom—often means helping entire families and communities heal
🔑 And how niching down is powerful… but word-of-mouth from real results is even more powerful

I’m sharing this with my community because someone out there needs to hear this:

👉 You are not stuck.
👉 It’s never too late to change paths.
👉 Your story can become someone else’s survival guide.

So if you’ve ever felt a nudge toward the wellness world—toward functional medicine, detox, herbal tea, supplements, or faith-led health coaching—this is your sign.

Drop a 💬 below or DM me the word IHP if you're curious how I made the leap and want support building something real in this space.

🎧 Here’s the podcast episode: https://IHP.Coach/377
🎥 YouTube Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icyqaml1MGw

Thank you first and foremost to ALL my clients for your belief in me from the start, to , Julia (and Bri too, she started it all), and the IHP team for pouring into this community and making space for stories like mine.

Building strong client relationships often starts with focusing on a particular client base.However, when you work with clients who influence others in their...

18/11/2024

When was the last time you felt truly calm—like your shoulders weren’t up to your ears and your brain wasn’t running a million miles a minute? If you’re anything like me or my clients, life’s stressors tend to pile up fast, and your body pays the price.

Here’s the real deal: stress isn’t just in your head. When life gets overwhelming, your body floods with cortisol, aka the “stress hormone.” It’s a lifesaver for short-term emergencies, but when cortisol stays elevated day after day? It’s like a car running on overdrive—you’ll burn out.

Let’s break it down:

🔥 Adrenal Fatigue
Your adrenal glands churn out cortisol to keep up with the stress, but they’re not built to work this hard forever. This can lead to:
* Exhaustion you can’t shake, even after sleep
* Feeling like you can’t handle even minor challenges
* Wild mood swings that leave you wondering, “What just happened?”

🔥 Hormonal Chaos
Stress doesn’t just mess with your mind—it throws your hormones into a tailspin. For women, high cortisol can lower estrogen and testosterone, leading to irregular periods, a dip in libido, and even fertility struggles. Men aren’t off the hook either; low testosterone linked to stress can cause fatigue, weight gain, and performance issues.

🔥 Blood Sugar Rollercoaster
Cortisol spikes make your body more resistant to insulin, which means higher blood sugar levels, stubborn weight gain (especially around the belly), and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

🔥 Thyroid Slowdown
Ever feel like you’re stuck in slow motion? Chronic stress impacts thyroid function, making you feel tired, sluggish, and prone to weight gain. And if that weren’t enough, it also messes with your happy hormones like serotonin, leading to anxiety and depression.

Here’s the bottom line: stress doesn’t just drain your energy—it impacts every part of your body. The good news? You can turn it around. Managing stress isn’t just “nice to have”; it’s essential for feeling your best. Comment “BREATHE” for my free guide and more tips to balancing your hormones.

01/11/2024

🇺🇸Duty Fulfilled🇺🇸
❤️One Nation Under GOD!!! 🙏🏻
❤️Freedom of Speech
❤️Right to Bear Arms
❤️ALL Constitutional Freedoms
❤️National Security
❤️Legal Immigration
❤️MAHA✨✨✨🙏🏻
❤️Energy Independence
❤️Economic Growth
❤️the ability for the average family to buy darn groceries… ✨✨✨
🔥this is not a personality contest this is the VOTE for future generations 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

2 Chronicles 7:14, “…if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their LAND.”

30/10/2024

Perimenopause doesn’t have to feel like a rollercoaster 🎢! With the right strategies for balancing your hormones, managing stress, and supporting gut health, you can thrive in this phase of life.

Schedule a FREE discovery call with me—because you deserve to feel your best. 💪🏼

27/09/2024

I have an important question for you… 👇

What would your life look like if you prioritized your health and well-being starting today?

Imagine waking up each morning feeling energized and ready to conquer the day. This vision can become your reality.

To make this change, you need to start by seeing yourself as someone who prioritizes their health. Visualize this new, healthier version of yourself clearly and let that image guide your daily choices.

18/09/2024

Want to know the real 🔑 to healing?

Shifting your identity.

As humans, we often tie our sense of identity to the external world—the people we interact with, the experiences we go through, and even our illnesses. We build a self-image based on these external factors, allowing them to define who we are. This can be especially true when it comes to health challenges.

For instance, a chronic illness or ongoing health issue might become a central part of how we see ourselves, shaping our:

💭 Thoughts
💗 Feelings
😣 And behaviors

👉🏼 We tend to weave our experiences into the fabric of our identity, creating a narrative that aligns with our current circumstances. If we’re facing health issues, it can be tempting to let these conditions dictate our self-worth and our place in the world.

👉🏼 But this only leads to a limiting self-concept, where our identity becomes entangled with our struggles rather than our potential! We’re essentially anchoring ourselves to old patterns, old pain, and old limitations.

👉🏼 These attachments can keep us trapped in cycles of frustration and stagnation. But when you start to reimagine who you are, you create space for new experiences and possibilities. This shift is not always easy; it can be challenging to let go of familiar roles and self-concepts that have defined us for so long. However, embracing a new identity allows you to rewrite your story and move forward with renewed purpose and clarity.

So, if you find yourself stuck in the past, remember that the key to unlocking a brighter, more fulfilling future lies in your willingness to redefine yourself and move forward with courage and optimism.

You cannot begin a new chapter in your life if you keep re-reading the last one.

Tag someone who needs this reminder. 🙏

13/03/2024

If you deal with food sensitivities ➡️READ THIS 👇👇

Just because you react to a food now does not mean you will never be able to eat that food again. 

You read that 🧐 right.

Some people are able to optimize their gut & immune health and then happily eat foods that used to trigger them—without a problem 🥳

To be clear: I am talking about food sensitivities and NOT true food allergies here. You can see my upcoming posts that describe the difference. So be sure to 📌 SAVE and FOLLOW!

Here are some ways to support your digestion & immune system to help calm reactivity:

✔️ Eat an “anti-inflammatory” diet, meaning whole foods that are rich in antioxidants
✔️ Support the gut microbiome with probiotic-rich foods
✔️ Chew your foods thoroughly and eat mindfully

This is only a tiny glimpse of all the things we can do to support people with food sensitivities because the solution is highly ✨individual✨

Curious about working on a root-cause approach to your health? 

Comment “FOODS” and I’ll send you next steps 💚

21/02/2024

Did you know that the vibrant colors in fruits and veggies aren’t just for show? They’re packed with phytonutrients, nature’s secret weapon for optimal health! 🍓🥦
From crushing inflammation to turbocharging your detox game, these plant superheroes are here to take your wellness game to the next level.

Phytonutrients are potent plant compounds that not only give fruits and veggies their beautiful hues but also provide incredible health benefits. 💪🏼

By incorporating a rainbow of fruits and veggies into your diet, you’re not just adding color to your plate; you’re fueling your body with the nutrients it craves for energy, vitality and overall wellness. 🌈

Say goodbye to sluggishness and hello to vibrant energy! 💥 Discover the transforming power of phytonutrients and unlock your body’s full potential. 🚀

What’s your favorite color?! 

Ready to take your health to the next level? 🌟 



19/02/2024

‼️ 6 foundational steps that will transform your metabolism over the next 6 months ✨

1️⃣📌 Regular Exercise:
Aim for at least 30 minutes of brisk walking per day. Light aerobic exercise can boost your metabolism, improve cardiovascular health, and contribute to weight management. 

-EXTRA TIP: Try to incorporate resistance/weight training into your routine 3-5 times per week. Building lean muscle mass can enhance your metabolism, as muscles burn more calories at rest than fat.

2️⃣📌 Adequate Sleep:
Ensure you get a full 8 hours of quality sleep each night. Sleep is crucial for overall health and plays a significant role in regulating hormones related to metabolism and appetite.

3️⃣📌 Hydration with Electrolytes:
Drink an adequate amount of water throughout the day. Staying hydrated is essential for metabolic processes. Consider adding minerals and electrolytes to your water, especially if you engage in regular physical activity, to maintain proper fluid balance.

4️⃣📌 Balanced Nutrition:
Consume 30+g of protein per meal. Protein is crucial for muscle repair and growth, and it also has a higher thermic effect, meaning your body burns more calories to digest it compared to fats or carbohydrates.

-EXTRA TIP: Focus on a well-rounded diet with a mix of lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats. Avoid excessive processed foods, sugars, and refined carbohydrates.

5️⃣📌 Sunlight Exposure:
Spend time 15-30 minutes outdoors in the morning and evening. Exposure to natural light helps regulate your circadian rhythm, which, in turn, influences your metabolism.

6️⃣📌 Stress Management:
Implement stress-reducing practices such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga. Chronic stress can negatively impact your metabolism, so finding effective ways to manage stress is essential.

Feel like you need more personalized guidance? This is where I come in. I help individuals just like you overcome their symptoms by creating step-by-step action plans. Curious to know more? Send me a DM!