Growing up, my understanding of health and nutrition was limited. Meals often consisted of processed foods like Kraft Dinner and Lipton Sidekicks, with vegetables rarely making an appearance. By my teens, I was battling immune challenges, painful periods, and other issues I didn’t yet connect to my lifestyle.

Through my twenties, I carried those habits with me. My diet was full of carbs, sugar, and processed food. I thought I was healthy because I wasn’t overweight, but stress, fatigue, and digestive problems kept creeping in. I stayed active but undid any progress with self-destructive habits like smoking and binge drinking. I pushed through it all—until I hit rock bottom.

The real change began in my late twenties when I experienced a spiritual renewal. This shift encouraged me to reevaluate my choices. I explored healthier eating and movement habits, but stress and an unhealthy relationship in my thirties caused my health to spiral.

By my early forties, I was depleted. Chronic insomnia, migraines, fatigue, and brain fog had become a daily battle. Doctors and medications didn’t offer real solutions, and I knew something had to change.

That’s when I turned to holistic care. A naturopathic doctor connected my stress and diet to my symptoms—finally giving me answers. This moment sparked a journey of discovery as I experimented with natural alternatives, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. Progress was slow, but I was learning to nurture my body instead of pushing through pain.