Natured Balance

07/29/2025

Making a place on my page for this beautiful hike to the Timpanogos Peak as a reminder of the strength of my body and mind. 🏔️

14.72 miles, 8 hours, 11,753’

07/22/2025

Thich Nhat Hanh's "Peace Is Every Step" was a pivotal read for me in my twenties, introducing me to the beauty of mindfulness. Last night, I revisited a section on "Action to Love," which resonates deeply with my work in guiding individuals toward mindful living, presence, and intention.

05/02/2025

This is not just a workshop—it’s a gathering of women stepping into their power.

Menopause is a sacred transition—a threshold into a wiser, deeper version of yourself. It’s a time to reconnect with your body, reframe your story, and reclaim your strength. Thriving Through Menopause is a supportive and empowering space designed to help you navigate this transition with clarity, confidence, and a sense of community.

With the right tools and support, menopause can become a time of powerful transformation—not something to endure, but something to embrace.

Together, we’ll explore five core pillars that nourish and uplift women during this phase:
🌿 Hormones – Understand the shifting hormonal landscape and how to work with your body, not against it.
 🥦 Nutrition – Learn how to fuel your body for energy, balance, and vitality during and after the transition.
 🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness – Cultivate presence, calm, and emotional resilience through grounding practices.
 💪 Strength – Rebuild and maintain physical and inner strength—because this phase is not about fading, but rising.
 🌙 Sleep – Restore deep rest and healing with tools to support better, more nourishing sleep.

Whether you’re just beginning your perimenopause journey, deep in the shift, or finding your new rhythm on the other side, this circle is your space to be seen, supported, and empowered.

Sign up at www.naturedbalance.com or directly through Brook or Ariel. 💫 * link in bio

Personal investment $45-

Location will be at a South Ogden residence.

Let’s not just navigate this change—let’s thrive through it. Together.

01/07/2025

🌟 Chickpeas: Small But Mighty for Your Health! 🌟

Did you know chickpeas work double-time to support your health? 🌱 The fiber they contain slows digestion, helping regulate blood sugar and support gut health by feeding your beneficial bacteria. 🦠 Meanwhile, their protein helps repair and build muscle tissue while keeping you feeling fuller for longer, making them great for weight management and sustained energy. 💪 Add them to your meals—salads, soups, or even roasted for a crunchy snack—to harness these benefits! 🥗

Enjoy this delicious Chickpea recipe as is, with crackers or on a slice of sourdough bread.

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11/23/2024

Four years ago, I started over in my career and, let’s say, in life. After my demanding corporate career of 15 years came to a halt, my physical health was once again in dire need of nourishment, and my personal life had me emotionally and mentally drained; I was in desperate need of change.

I needed to give to myself, so I returned to school and embarked on Holistic Health and healing through nutrition, movement, and mindfulness.

As I reflect on my journey through years of learning and teaching others, I am filled with awe. When I began this new path, my intention was to work as a Health Coach in a Functional Medicine Clinic focused on root-cause health to help people heal (at the time, there wasn’t a clinic near me)—and now I am doing just that. I also envisioned a facility that offered various healing modalities, such as yoga, sound therapy, health and wellness classes, workshops, and breathwork. Interestingly, someone else shared a similar vision and created a space for our community.

This place is . I am grateful for the opportunity to work with a clinic that seeks to identify root causes and provides an environment that supports each individual’s health journey through nutrition, movement, and mindfulness. It is a center that educates and encourages lifestyle changes, one with a deep passion for helping people feel better and heal.

I do still see individuals through my personal practice i. Person or virtual for anyone who doesn’t go to this clinic.💛

Reach out if you have any questions or are ready for a lifestyle change to better your health and well being.

09/16/2024

07/25/2024

Maintaining balanced blood sugar levels is key for steady energy, mental clarity, and overall health. It supports optimal brain function, prevents energy crashes, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

Practicing the 3 P’s method when eating offer provides blood sugar regulation.

1. How food is Prepared.
2. How food is Paired.
3. How you set up your food portions.

06/07/2024

I am posting this Hormone/Immune supportive Brazil nut/Pumpkin seed Mylk to my page after so much response to it in my stories. Now, it has a home for you to save and refer back to!

Make:
Soak (4 hours to overnight) 1/2 C each of Brazil nuts and Pumpkin seeds
Strain and rinse the nut/seed mix
Add the following to a blender and blend for 1-2 minutes:
Nuts/Seeds
4 C water
2 pitted dates
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt

Strain pulp out and add Mylk to a glass container. Store in the fridge for 5-7 days.

Pumpkin seeds contain zinc, providing immune support and estrogen/progesterone balance.

Brazil nuts are high in Selenium, offering support to the thyroid.

Enjoy my friends!

04/10/2024

The foods we eat instruct our body on a cellular level and act as precursors in providing instructions to create and regulate hormones and neurotransmitters, which directly affect, balance, and support our moods.

These 6 examples listed are just a few ways food creates our moods and develops or diminishes cell growth and neuropathways (such as excitotoxins).

If you want to support your brain, feed your gut through whole foods.

04/10/2024

The foods we eat instruct our body on a cellular level and act as precursors in providing instructions to create and regulate hormones and neurotransmitters, which directly affect, balance, and support our moods.

These 6 examples listed are just a few ways food creates our moods and develops or diminishes cell growth and neuropathways (such as excitotoxins).

If you want to support your brain, feed your gut through whole foods.

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