As this is my very first blog that I plan to publish, please consider this my official “be gentle, I’m new here” post. Rough edges included.

My name is Jennifer, and I’ve been a health coach for about four years - but long before that title ever existed, I was a human science experiment trying to figure out why my digestive system never seemed to get the memo on how it was supposed to work. Health coaching isn't all about food, but for me, it was what started my journey.  I will get into all the details of what it means to be a health coach as I get better writing blogs, but for now, I'll focus on the eating aspect.

I started life as a colicky baby (and honestly, I owe a heartfelt apology and a deep sense of solidarity to every mom who’s lived through that). Childhood came with a rotating cast of food sensitivities, and adulthood turned into a carefully choreographed dance of “Will this meal betray me or not?” Eating became complicated… and not in the fun, gourmet way.

If any of that made you nod a little too hard, then I’m really glad you’re here.

The good news is that I’m nothing if not determined - very much a D/IC on the DISC personality profile (don’t worry, I’ll unpack that in future blogs). When answers weren’t obvious, I researched. When explanations were vague, I kept digging. When I was told “everything looks normal,” I politely disagreed and kept going. Eventually, I found approaches and answers that actually worked for me.

That journey is what sparked my desire to become a health coach. Because I know - deeply - that I am not the only person who has struggled with nagging, confusing symptoms that don’t come with neat medical explanations or quick fixes.

I’m here to share my experiences, the resources I’ve leaned on, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. My hope is that if you’ve felt frustrated, dismissed, or just plain tired of guessing, this space will remind you of something important:

There are answers. And you don’t have to figure them out alone.

And finally - about the picture of the bunnies. Is there anything that brings more instant joy? Sometimes healing starts with information… and sometimes it starts with smiling at something completely unnecessary and adorable.

Welcome - I’m really glad you found your way here.

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