R E D E F I N E D Health + Wellness

R E D E F I N E D Health + Wellness Integrating Functional + Conventional approach
Amanda Merrell, MSN, FNP-BC, FMCP, NCMP

Nurse Practioner | 20+ yrs clinical experience
Hormone + metabolic health for midlife women
Protecting brain, heart + bone health through personalized, proactive care.

I had two women this morning—both in their 50s—look at me and say:“I feel pretty good… am I supposed to have complaints?...
04/24/2026

I had two women this morning—both in their 50s—look at me and say:

“I feel pretty good… am I supposed to have complaints?” (After we reviewed their initial list of concerns)

And I said:
No. That’s the goal!

Then both of them said some version of:
“I feel like I finally understand my body… and that helps me feel more in control.”

That’s it. That’s what my work is about.

Not just feeling better.
Not just better labs.

Understanding your body → so you feel in control again.

Because most women aren’t actually broken…They’ve just never been taught what’s going on. They haven’t learned how to read their body.

So they’re guessing.
Second-guessing.
Trying random things and hoping something sticks.

But when you understand:
– why your weight changed
– why your energy crashes
– why your body feels different now

…everything shifts.

Less frustration.
More clarity.
More control.

And that’s the goal.

INPUT WANTED. VOTE.  Drop your vote (South or West) in the comments! I just spent another incredible week in Iceland las...
04/17/2026

INPUT WANTED. VOTE. Drop your vote (South or West) in the comments!
I just spent another incredible week in Iceland last week. And now I cannot stop thinking about August and the next retreat.

But here's the thing...Iceland is NOT one experience. There are several sides to the island. I'm trying to decide which to do in August.

This is where I'd love your input. 2 choices.
1. South coast. --it's big, dramatic, iconic. Waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers, it's in your face in the best way possible. It's living out loud.

2. West/Northwest. --More remote, quieter, off the beaten path vibes. Fjords. Whales. Hidden hot springs. This is more of an exhale, less intensity outward. But you feel it deeply.

Honestly, I could totally go either way. So, if you were coming with me, which one are you choosing?? Drop your vote (South or West) in the comments!

This trip.Wild weather. Cold. Wind. Totally unpredictable.And yet…this is where the shift happens.My girls leaned in. Ra...
04/09/2026

This trip.

Wild weather. Cold. Wind. Totally unpredictable.

And yet…this is where the shift happens.

My girls leaned in. Ran behind waterfalls. Stood in the wind. Called it magical.

You can plan everything. Be in charge of everything.
Or you can step into something and let it change you.

That’s what these trips are.

Norway is next.
Closes April 15. 1–2 spots left

I’m booking flights for Norway (June)…and I have ONE spot left. Small group. FULLY planned. You just show up.This one is...
04/02/2026

I’m booking flights for Norway (June)…and I have ONE spot left.

Small group. FULLY planned. You just show up.

This one is different than Iceland—it’s quieter, slower, more of a deep exhale kind of trip.

If you’ve been craving space, this is it.

I’ll be closing registration April 15.

Also—curious what are your favorite airlines these days for international travel?

I feel like I’m looking for Cinderella!!Not in a fairytale way—but in a very real, hard-to-explain gut feeling kind of w...
03/25/2026

I feel like I’m looking for Cinderella!!

Not in a fairytale way—
but in a very real, hard-to-explain gut feeling kind of way.

There’s a woman missing from the Norway group. I can feel it.

What’s interesting is… I’ve learned to trust this.

Iceland came together quickly.
The group filled, and it felt complete—exactly who was meant to be there.

This one is different.

Yes, there are still a couple of spots left.
But this isn’t about filling numbers.

It’s this persistent feeling that there’s one particular woman
who is supposed to be on this trip…
and she hasn’t said yes yet.

Maybe she doesn’t realize this is for her.
Maybe she doesn’t realize this is exactly what she needs.

Not because she “needs a trip” but because there’s something about this experience that fits her in a way nothing else quite has.

So if you’ve been quietly watching…
feeling that pull…
or you keep thinking of someone who needs this, this might be your glass slipper moment.

This isn’t a girls trip.
It’s not just logistics and itineraries.

It’s space.
Quiet.
Stillness.
Clarity.
A deep exhale you didn’t know you needed.

I don’t know where she is yet; but I have a feeling someone out there does.

This is going to be a beautiful experience. An opportunity to breathe, soak in quiet and be still. I have ONE spot remai...
03/18/2026

This is going to be a beautiful experience. An opportunity to breathe, soak in quiet and be still.
I have ONE spot remaining.
If you have been thinking about it, I’d love to have you join us. Link in bio. DM with any questions.

Who else is struggling today? Sleep + circadian rhythms are kind of a big deal. Sharing all about sleep, circadian rhyth...
03/10/2026

Who else is struggling today? Sleep + circadian rhythms are kind of a big deal. Sharing all about sleep, circadian rhythms and our hormones this month over on the blog. link in comments.

I've had several people ask about the optional Lofoten Extension for the Norway retreat, so I'd thought I'd share a litt...
03/09/2026

I've had several people ask about the optional Lofoten Extension for the Norway retreat, so I'd thought I'd share a little more about it.

Lofoten is one of the most stunning places in the world! Dramatic mountains that rise straight out of the sea, tiny fishing villages with adroable red cabins and endless coastal views. It's remote. It's wild and untamed.

It's the adventurous add-on to the retreat.

After the main Norway journey (Finse-Flam-Bergen), a small group can continue north to explore this wild and breathtaking part of the country.

Hiking, kayaking, artic scenary that feels almost unreal.

The deadline for Lofoten is this Satruday, so I'm throwing out the reminder for anyone who has quietly been thinking about joining.

Sometimes the very best things happen when you simply say, "Yes" and jump in.

Last week my trainer and I walked. My system felt taxed before my trip, I could feel it, so we regulated. This week I'm ...
03/07/2026

Last week my trainer and I walked.
My system felt taxed before my trip, I could feel it, so we regulated.

This week I'm ready to lift heavy again.

Same commitment. Different intensity.

Midlife strength is built in cycles, NOT constant grind.

Day 3 skis were labelled "Killer Queen"...that felt pretty bold for someone relearning how to ski. I wasn't sure if that...
03/06/2026

Day 3 skis were labelled "Killer Queen"...that felt pretty bold for someone relearning how to ski.

I wasn't sure if that meant I'd dominate the mountain or become part of it.

But it made me laugh every time I looked down at them.

Midlife gift:
Taking life seriously, but not taking yourself too seriously.

The Snowbunny Queen lives. Slightly bruised (those chair lifts!) but very much amused.

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