Joy Health and Wellness

04/21/2026

This season feels like a lot.

End-of-year emotions, big transitions, and trying to take care of myself in the middle of it all.

I’m learning something simple but important:
➡️ I can feel overwhelmed and still choose something that helps.

Sharing more (including a very unexpected workout win 😄):

Choosing fun in a season that feels like a lot

04/03/2026

I left last week’s gathering feeling really hopeful.

We brought together a group of people from across Central Minnesota who care deeply about the health and wellbeing of our community—and the conversation was honest, thoughtful, and needed.

One thing became really clear:

So many people aren’t accessing support until they are already in crisis. And even when help exists, it can feel hard to find, overwhelming, or disconnected.

Instead of trying to fix everything, we’re starting with something simple:

✨ How can we support people earlier—before they reach crisis?

That’s what we’ll be focusing on at our next Central MN Wellness Exchange gathering.

📅 Thursday, May 7
🕘 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Bethlehem Lutheran Church
💻 Online option available

We’ll be talking about:
• Where people are getting stuck
• What’s already working
• Small, shared next steps we can take together

This isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about listening, connecting, and beginning to move forward together.

If you’re someone who works in health, wellness, education, ministry, or simply cares about this community—you are welcome.

And if someone comes to mind who should be part of this, feel free to share this with them 💛

04/02/2026

I recently completed a training on supporting people who are using or considering GLP-1 medications, and it really confirmed something I’ve been noticing in my work…

There’s a big gap between getting the prescription and actually knowing how to live day-to-day in a way that feels good and sustainable.

So many people are left wondering:
• What should I be eating?
• Why do I feel this way?
• How do I make this work long-term?

This is where I see coaching making a meaningful difference—not by adding more rules, but by helping you understand your body, your habits, and what actually works in your real life.

This is something I’m starting to lean into more, alongside the work I already do helping people get clear on their health.

If you’ve been navigating this yourself, or even just feeling stuck in your health and wanting a clearer path forward, I’d love to support you.

I offer Health Clarity Sessions where we look at your full picture and create simple, realistic next steps that actually fit your life.

Feel free to message me or reach out if you’re curious 💛

03/31/2026

March was about noticing for me.

Not fixing.
Not starting over.
Just paying attention.

And honestly… I’m kind of surprised by what I found.

Even with stress, healing, and life feeling full—I didn’t spiral like I normally might have in the past.

I felt aware.
And even a little proud.

That feels new.

Now April is here, and my word is:

Choose.

Not from pressure.
Not from “I should be doing better.”
But from a place of understanding what I actually need.

Already, it’s looking like:
💧 Drinking more water
☀️ Getting outside more
🚶‍♀️ Moving my body again
🤝 Letting myself have support

Nothing extreme… but it feels real this time.

So this month, I’m trying something different.

Less pressure.
More presence.
Less all-or-nothing.
More small, intentional choices.

I wrote a little more about this shift (and what I’m learning) over on Substack—and I included a simple tool I’ve been using to help me move from noticing → choosing.

If you want to follow along or try it for yourself, I’d love to have you there 💛

👉 https://substack.com//note/p-192629413?r=79jaj7&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

If this month feels like a fresh start for you too…

What’s one thing you want to choose differently?

A shift is happening—and I’m inviting you to be part of it

03/27/2026

I’m still reflecting on our first Central MN Wellness Exchange… and honestly, I’m just really grateful.

There’s something powerful about getting people in a room who care deeply about the well-being of this community—and giving them space to connect, listen, and share what they’re seeing.

We had people from different organizations, different roles, and different perspectives… and yet there was such a clear thread:

👉 A desire to support people more holistically
👉 A recognition that no one organization can do it alone
👉 And a shared openness to collaborate in new ways

What stood out to me most wasn’t just what was said—but how people showed up. Thoughtful. Curious. Willing to listen.

It reminded me that so much of this work starts with simply creating the space.

This feels like just the beginning, and I’m excited to see where it leads.

My only regret is not getting a group photo! So sorry to all of those who attended and left before I remembered! 🙃

If you’re in the Central MN area and are passionate about health, wellness, and community connection—I’d love to have you be part of future conversations 🤍

03/23/2026

Today marks 3 years of coaching with BetterUp 🤍

When I started, I thought coaching was about helping people set goals, stay accountable, and make progress.

And while that’s part of it… what I’ve learned has been so much deeper.

After 1,800+ conversations, one thing stands out:

Most people don’t need a better plan.
They need support that actually fits their real life.

They need space to pause, notice what’s going on, and take one small step that feels doable.

This work—along with my MA studies—has shifted how I see health and growth.

Less about pushing.
More about listening.
Less about fixing.
More about working with what’s already there.

I’ve been leaning more into my role as a *practitioner*—bringing together body, mind, and real life in a way that feels sustainable and honest.

And honestly… it feels really aligned.

If you’ve been feeling a little out of sync lately—low energy, overwhelmed, or just off—I’ve been opening up a few simple “Health Clarity Sessions” as a place to pause and check in.

Nothing complicated. Just a conversation to help you reconnect and figure out a small next step.

Message me if you’re curious 😊

https://open.substack.com/pub/rhythmsofpresence/p/what-1800-corporate-coaching-conversations?r=79jaj7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

03/20/2026

This week I’m not noticing big wins… I’m noticing connections.

Things starting to click.
A little more clarity.
A little more hope.

Even a tiny bit of motivation to move my body again—which, let’s be honest, hasn’t always been there 😅

It’s not perfect, but it feels like forward momentum.

Anyone else feeling that lately? Like something is shifting, even if you can’t fully explain it yet?

(And if you’re in a season of trying to figure things out, I have a few Health Clarity Sessions open this month 💛)

Health Clarity Session – A 60-minute coaching conversation to understand the patterns influencing your health, stress, energy, and daily rhythms. Gain practical next steps for meaningful change.

03/16/2026

This week I’ve been reflecting on something simple but powerful:

How often do we actually pause long enough to celebrate the wins?

Not the big milestones everyone sees.

But the quieter ones.

Watching old childhood videos of my kids this week could have easily made me sad about how quickly time has passed. But instead, I felt something unexpected — pride.

Pride in my kids.
Pride in the life we built.
And even pride in the younger version of myself who was doing her best while figuring things out.

It reminded me how easy it is to overlook the quiet evidence that we are growing.

This week I noticed wins like:

✨ small but encouraging improvements in my health
✨ clarity forming around my work and calling
✨ staying consistent with spiritual and life rhythms that support me
✨ shifts in my thinking and perspective

Sometimes change doesn’t arrive as a dramatic breakthrough.

Sometimes it shows up as small signs that something good is unfolding.

That reflection led me to create a simple tool called the Rhythm Review — a gentle check-in to help notice the rhythms shaping our health, work, relationships, and well-being.

If you'd like to try it, you can download it here:
https://open.substack.com/pub/rhythmsofpresence/p/celebrating-the-wins-we-almost-miss?r=79jaj7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

03/11/2026

Lately I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to move through our days without ever stepping back to look at the bigger picture of our well-being.

When something feels off, we usually try to fix the one thing in front of us.

Drink more coffee.
Push through the stress.
Hope tomorrow’s sleep is better.

But sometimes the more helpful question is simply:

What patterns are showing up in my life right now?

As a health and wellness coach, I often help people slow down and explore questions like:

• Where does my energy feel steady — and where does it feel drained?
• What parts of life are supporting me right now?
• What feels a little out of rhythm?

That kind of curiosity can open the door to really meaningful shifts.

This month inside my Rhythms of Presence community, I shared a short video about a simple practice I use called The Monthly Rhythm Review — a gentle way to step back and reflect on your health and life as a whole.

If you are interested, check it out here.
https://open.substack.com/pub/rhythmsofpresence/p/the-rhythm-review?r=79jaj7&utm_medium=ios

Sometimes awareness is the first step toward alignment.

I’d love to hear:

What’s one area of life that’s been asking for your attention lately?

A guided matrix reflection to explore how this month’s word is showing up in your body, life, and well-being.

03/09/2026

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the practice of slowing down long enough to pay attention.

To small shifts.
To energy.
To what feels in rhythm… and what doesn’t.

One of the tools I use in coaching is a simple matrix that looks at a few different areas of life — body, mind, relationships, work, and faith. When people step back and look at the bigger picture, patterns often start to emerge.

Sometimes we realize we’re doing better than we thought.

Sometimes we see an area that needs a little care or attention.

Either way, having space to reflect can be incredibly helpful.

Over the past year I’ve also been rethinking how I offer coaching so it can support people in different seasons of life. Because sometimes you just need a single conversation, and other times you want ongoing support as you work toward deeper change.

So I recently introduced three coaching options:

✨ A single session for clarity around a specific question or situation with pricing based on tired need.
✨ A monthly coaching rhythm for ongoing support and accountability
✨ The Health Alignment Journey for people who want to go deeper over time

At the heart of it, coaching simply creates space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.

If you’ve been feeling a little out of rhythm lately, I’d love to connect.

You can explore the coaching options here:

Session Rates I offer tiered pricing to keep this work sustainable while ensuring access to care. Please choose the rate that feels right for you. $50 — Access Rate This rate is offered to support access to a safe, non-judgmental listening space for those navigating financial constraints. Everyone...

03/05/2026

Love this! 🎉💕👏

07/02/2025

Let’s talk about aging. 💬

Not as something to fix, but something to honor.

Week 1 of Restore and Simplify is all about Aging with Intention and Compassion — and it sets the tone for everything else.

If you’re looking for a space to reconnect with your body, your rhythms, and your real life… you belong here.

We start July 17.
✨ https://courses.joyhealthandwellnessnow.com/offers/c71b39be-e1c0-4e60-8944-27df6e347265