Catalyst Health Coaching

05/27/2026

Work has been crazy lately, but I am celebrating a huge promotion that has nothing to do with my professional life. So excited to welcome my first grandchild and be GoGo to this precious boy! 🩵🩵🩵

Post your favorite “go to” spoiling tips for me - both for your grandchildren and for their parents. I’m ready!

05/09/2026

I enjoyed Kevin Williamson’s speech at ECU commencement yesterday. I felt he was unusually honest and vulnerable in the message he shared. He also had great one liners throughout his talk - most of them taken from the scripts of his works.

And although I can remember all the lyrics to thousands of songs over a 50+ year span? I can’t tell you lines from movies or shows - even really famous ones - so it was fun to do a little searching this morning.

Turns out one of my favorites from yesterday “Dreams come true, not free.” is something Katie Holmes said to James Van Der Beek on Dawson’s Creek…

Chances are, not all of the dreams your 22 year old self had when you set out determined to change the world have come true. Just remember it is never too late - but you do have to put the work in. Maybe this is the week you make one small habit shift that moves you toward that dream? 💜

04/23/2026

My gym membership is my third largest monthly expense right behind my mortgage and groceries. And I’m worth every penny…

Invest in your health friends - and don’t forget that weight training. 💪🏻

PS Thanks to whoever shared their gorgeous peonies at the front desk. 💗

04/13/2026

Always an honor to give back to the cancer community.

Meet Renee Ward. Getting a surprise breast cancer diagnosis just after her 50th birthday, Renee refused to let cancer define her limits. She trained for a sprint triathlon during radiation, then ran a half marathon to celebrate her first cancerversary. Now a 9-year thriver, Renee is an award-winning health coach empowering exhausted midlife women through her MEND Method: Mindset, Exercise, Nutrition, and Daily Habits. Her collaborative, engaging style inspires audiences to make changes—not excuses. Renee has served as a Making Strides survivorship chair, American Cancer Society speaker, and Helene Foundation writer.

03/19/2026

“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they are still beautiful.” -Alice Walker

Perfection is a myth. Nature shines in its uniqueness. Yet people constantly pursue sameness and perfection. Then let social expectations dominate their inner thoughts, rather than having gratitude for where they are in life and living in the moment.

Be your amazing imperfect self. Show your bends and your twists and how you stand tall — different and beautiful because of them. In other words, be a tree. The world needs your authentic self.

03/17/2026

Ever feel like you’re working twice as hard just to be half as ‘seen’? ✋ Whether it’s in your career or your community, midlife can sometimes feel like a slow fade into the background. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to choose between being “nice” and being “powerful.”

PhD’s brilliant book, Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve is a great guide for reclaiming your energy and authority.
(Although it’s available on Amazon, consider buying it from your local bookstore. 📚)

The secret sauce? Assertive Warmth. 🔥
She shows us that when we combine being caring (warmth) with being capable (assertiveness), we gain status—the kind of respect that makes people actually want to listen to us and reward our contributions.

What you’ll find in my latest blog post:
💡 Why focusing on status is more effective than chasing power.
🗣 How to tell your own story without that “braggy” feeling.
✨ Why you need an army of “other-promoters” to advocate for you.
🎯 Practical “micro-resolutions” to start owning your worth TODAY.

Stop shrinking and start claiming the respect you’ve already earned. Your “second act” isn’t about fading out—it’s about becoming undeniable.

Head to TheCatalystHealthCoach.com to read more!

03/17/2026

Read on to learn how women get the success they deserve...

Isn't that a great term?

02/28/2026

You guys know I am a voracious reader - and especially love an actual book. (shoutout to my local fave for this one)

If you haven’t checked out “Likeable Badass” yet, I highly recommend it.

It is easy to read, relatable, and packed full of easy to try techniques. (spoiler alert… my next blog will highlight some of my fave hacks and takeaways from the book that are especially relevant for us women 50+)

Proof put her heart into this book and practices what she preaches? I had the chance to meet her at an event not long ago where she was a keynote speaker.

This week I received a lovely note from her, along with a personalization for my book. Now that’s a ! 💕

02/14/2026

Is it time to show yourself some love?

Let me guess what's on the Valentine's Day schedule this weekend: chocolate, flowers, and maybe a nice dinner with your favorite wine?

02/05/2026

This fall is a big health milestone for me, and I’m grateful for everyday.

That makes sharing my story super special this .

Head to my website or link in bio to read it all. And fellow survivors? I hope you will share a lesson learned below, so we can pay it forward. 💗