I have been into self improvement since I read my first "Kids Survival Guides" on how to clean your room, earn money, and how to put on makeup. As a GenX product I sought out "how to" books never stoped learning about the science of self improve. My wellness journey (weight struggles) started after my child was born around 13 years ago. A lot happened that year including the loss of my Sole parent, an unimaginable rift with my sister which caused distance with my nephews and basically my entire life changed. I gained a new identity and walked fearlessly into the unknown terrain of wife and motherhood. Three years later I journeyed into Solo parenting. Grateful to be apart of GenX for the strength and resilience it taught me!!

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My desire to help coupled with my love of self-improvement led me into my nursing career 18 years ago. Originally a CNA working in an elder care facility, I was uncertain about going back to school for a nursing degree. The catastrophic events of 9/11 solidified my decision. I was on a plane on my way to NYC on 9/11, when our plane got detoured to Ohio. That time period showed me there are beautiful hero's that help in the face of atrocity and I knew I would become a Registered Nursing. I wouldn't have to feel helpless in the face of such tragedy, next time I would be ready!!

 

Nursing took me into the Intensive Care Unit where I was exposed to some extreme examples of what chronic conditions can do to humans, not just their body, but their mental health and families as well. As a busy professional and parent, my lifestyle choices often matched my time constraints and energy level. And there I was, in the same position as so many of the patients I cared for: stressed, sleep deprived, unhealthy eating, and drinking. Years passed and I worked and parented and nothing changed except the physical/emotional pain and my weight increased. 

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In 2019 I was jogging in the rain with my 9 year old and slipped and fell HARD on the concrete. He was so scared!! I felt my stomach almost hit the ground separately. Like there was me then a whole other entity that bounced afterward. It was a wake up call for me and I decided to reinvest in myself. What had happened to me? Why did it happen? What was the story I believed about myself? I began rewriting my vision of myself, exercising and eating healthy and feeling great! I lost 40 pound and was ready to take on the world but settled for a move to San Diego California! I became a Certified Health Coach in 2019. Exciting times, though it came with its fair share of sorrow with the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and by the end of 2021 my happy weight loss was but a fond memory. 

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I became Certified in Case Management (CCM) while working for an insurance company as a Complex Case Manager, which allowed me to refine my skill set as a health coach. I managed cases where I would assist people with identifying the challenges they faced while reaching for the goal of optimizing their health. It was no surprise that a common factor affecting most people was stress. It heavily influences sleep, food choices, and ultimatimately energy levels.

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I loved working as a CCM because it was very enriching, but didn't always allow for the proper amount of time and focus it takes to go through this process. I started Flourishing Human to help others find their balance in life and put their health first. 

As a health coach, I work with clients all over the world to help them identify the best approach to help them achieve their goals and optimize their health.  We may have to try different approaches till we find the route that works best, but with courage and grit its possible to improve one's well-being and flourish in life.  

 

Flourishing Human provides 1:1 coaching services utilizing a holistic health approach. Specializing in the unique perspective of balancing work, parenting, and healthy lifestyles. Coaching services in the form of assistance in goal development, support and encouragement, accountability, and so much more! I would love the opportunity to assist in creating a healthier world one person at a time.