Vital Source Nutrition

05/01/2024

Sam is officially onboarding today! She asked me to off load any health books that not using. She might regret this! 😆

07/12/2023

Ladies. It is ok to say NO!

Today, in coaching, multiple moms said they are overwhelmed with participating in Elf on the Shelf.

In my healthy holiday coaching session yesterday, we unpacked priorities during the holidays. We discussed that not everything has to be perfect and that we should choose the BIG things that matter.

To all the moms out there, it's OK to not engage in Elf on the Shelf, even if EVERYONE else is doing it.

You are still a great mom!

Prioritize what is worth the effort! I promise your kid(s) will remember you as either the stressed-out mom with "mom rage" or the mom who took that extra time for connection, love, and hugs.

To the moms, take care of yourself, and you'll take care of your kiddos for a lifetime! 🥰

06/12/2023

Today in my healthy holiday program we went over our 30-day gratitude challenge. I posted in our closed group about being grateful for my dogs and 60 degrees in December.

Colorado, you are amazing!

As we move through December and the stress of the holidays, remember to take micro breaks.

Go get that sunshine.

Do your breathing exercises.

And show gratitude to those around you that make your world a better place!

For those that have not met Ollie in the office, here he is!

He, and his sister, that refuses to be photographed, are my gratitude today.

Stay tuned, so many changes are coming to Vital Source Nutrition this New Year!

05/12/2023

Learning about hydroponic farming in shipping containers this morning!

26/11/2023

18/11/2023

Who says you can't go for a dinner picnic in November?

I'm getting my partner out of the house for some sunshine and connection. We are going to grill grass-fed steaks and veggies, and hang out by the fire.

16/11/2023

Motivation.

The one thing between where we are and where we want to be.

I hate being at the gym, and I really hate being at the gym alone.

But, I have goals and the only way I'll get there is through self-motivation and pushing myself beyond my comfort zone!

So here I go!

12/11/2023

Some of us show our love through food. My partner broke his femur/hip on Thursday while riding his bike. I've gone into full healing mode for him, and it starts with food. Next up a good chiropractor, lazer therapy, and PT. Good news, I have a team in place!

03/11/2023

Absorbing every once of sunshine and warmth! Go get some!

02/11/2023

Walking with my Clients Through Conventional Medicine

As a practitioner, there are always those clients who touch my heart in ways I do not expect, teach me as I teach them, and change me as a provider forever.

Today was a success in my practice.

Today, I got to sit with my client, celebrate her healing journey, and reflect on the work she and I have done over the past year.

To give a back story, I almost did not take on this client. It was a big case that required multiple medical doctors, an endocrinologist, and a cardiologist. As I reflected on my role in this case, I decided to take it on because I knew I could provide some help. I could help her eat better. I could improve her nutrient status, gut health, and overall mindset around her illness. So, I gave this client everything I had. I researched and learned. I connected with many of my mentors to provide guidance, and I tapped into and shared my own experience in helping my late husband with thyroid cancer.

As we worked, she began to heal; however, she also began reacting to the one medication that was allowing her not to have her thyroid surgically removed. She chose for herself to have the surgery because her quality of life was suffering. As a holistic provider, I never want my client's cases to end in surgery, but she knew she needed to do this, and I supported her.

At this point, my role in her care shifted, and I became her educator and advocate. We made a plan, and I referred her to the best general surgeon in Denver who specializes in removing thyroids (it is more complex than you think). I educated her on what was going to happen pre/post-surgery. We also discussed medication options, and I specifically guided her in talking to her surgical team and endocrinologist, requesting medication that is usually unavailable to patients. After much discussion, they allowed it. Then, I educated her on what to expect when going from a working thyroid gland (although not working well) to a synthetic medication, and I supported her through her recovery process.

Today, I saw her for the first time since her surgery, and she looked amazing! She was radiant, her weight was stable, her brain was clear, and she told me she had just returned from a trip with her husband, something she could not do before.

I bring this up not only to celebrate my client's healing but also to shed light on the issues between conventional and holistic practices. As a functional medicine practitioner, I always choose holistic care first. Still, I understand that there is a time and place for conventional practices, and this was one of those times. This client taught me to check my ego and understand that just because a client needs conventional medicine does not mean we fail in healing. She allowed me to use my voice and my experience to guide her, and she allowed me to walk the path of conventional medicine beside her. She has given me hope and understanding that healing can occur, but it might not always look like we want it to.

To this client, I am forever grateful for the opportunity to walk with you on your path through conventional medicine. ❤️

01/11/2023

It's official! I'm backed by science and ready to teach all of you! 🙌

31/10/2023

LAST CHANCE!! Today is the deadline and there are no late signups. This is going to be so informative and fun. I highly recommend investing in the gift of health for yourself this holiday season. You won’t regret it. I promise!!
Let me know if you have questions.

https://l.bttr.to/IdtfJ

16/10/2023

What are the four challenges that destroy our health progress during the holidays that you are not considering? 🤔

1. Peer temptation: Do you notice that your food intake changes based on who you are with? Do you eat healthier with certain friends or family and not so well with others? It is easy to fall into this, but it takes us away from our health goals.

2. Overwhelm/Stress: Let's face it, stress and overwhelm are inevitable during the holidays. We are all busy, money gets tight, and many added holiday functions are added to our already busy schedules. When we are overwhelmed, it is easy to turn to easy and quick foods that may not support our health.

3. Time management: When stress and overwhelm hit, we seek out quick meals and stop caring for ourselves. We might not prioritize our workouts; we schedule other people and events over our self-care, which takes us away from our health goals, promoting more stress.

4. Black-and-white thinking: The holidays present a time when black-and-white thinking becomes more of a problem. Some of us get more restrictive, while others do not control themselves enough. Black-and-white thinking causes guilt and shame ending in self-sabotage. The holidays are about living in the grey area and finding a balance, but this too, can be challenging to achieve.

If you want to choose you and your health this holiday season, join our Healing Through the Holiday Program. We will go beyond food and discuss all the factors that impede our health during the holidays, walking you through every aspect of health, while setting you up for a healthy 2024!

Give yourself the gift of health! We get started on November 1st!

Sign up today, and you will be entered to win one of our healthy gifts to start 2024 off right!

Want a hint? The gift might be a device to help you track your health!

To learn more and register, visit 👉 https://l.bttr.to/IdtfJ

Registration ends October 31st!

09/10/2023

Is it Too Soon to Bring Up the Holidays?

I know it is only the beginning of October, but have you considered your health plans for the holidays?

It is the time of year when we all struggle with our health. There are more opportunities for treats and candies as Halloween is approaching. The mindset games begin, "I have done so well, I can treat myself." But then this gets out of hand, and before you know it, you are eating half the bag of candy. Then, the following justification occurs, "Well, Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. I will get back on track after that!" Then you show up to your Thanksgiving meal without a plan, and your health goals go out the door! Before you know it, you mindlessly eat all the food and are three glasses of wine into the day! You wake up feeling inflamed, gross, and tired. You beat yourself up, pledge and commit to getting back on track. But then come the invites for the holiday parties, work potlucks, and evenings out, and you give in to the holidays, choosing indulgence over health.

I am sure this sounds familiar; we have all been there! But, this does not have to be your story! You get to choose how you care for yourself during the holidays.

Imagine how good it would feel to be in control of your health this holiday season.

Imagine how happy you will feel when you fit into your clothes on January 1st.

Think about how proud you will be when those around you notice you are disciplined and choosing your health over all the holiday treats.

If you want to commit to health this holiday season, join us for Healthy Holidays with Vital Source Nutrition! We have created a specific program to help you master all the holiday challenges. We will walk alongside you and coach you from November through January to support you through all the holiday obstacles and set you up for a healthy 2024!

All coaching sessions will be recorded for those that cannot attend live!
Registration ends October 31st!

28/07/2023

For my clients with chronic illness, mold or autoimmunity, I am running a chronic illness support group. This is in-person @ The Recovery Lounge and Spa and will also be streamed live for those that cannot make it or are out of state.

Last week we discussed topics of:

- Loneliness
- Invisible illness
- Grieving through chronic illness
- We discussed stress and chronic illness
- And, we even had a little bit of fun and laughter! 😍

Please join us on August 15th! Visit the link below. 👇

When: 8/15 at 7-8:30pm Where: Recovery Lounge RSVP OR SIGN UPAdditional Details Mold toxicity, Lyme disease & Auto-Immunity have a variety of overlapping symptoms and often even coexist. Being in community with others facing similar struggles is so important. Join us for 90 minutes of guided discuss...

18/07/2023

When was the last time you sat quietly in a park and ate a healthy meal? You should try it, it's good for you!