The Balanced Body Project

Welcome to this ever-evolving space where I share resources, insights, and inspiration for health, wellness, and living well with conditions like lipedema and neurodivergence. One of my favorite ways to learn and stay motivated is through podcasts, so I’ve started curating a list of shows and standout episodes that have resonated with me. This isn’t an exhaustive list—just a work in progress that will grow over time as I discover more voices worth sharing. Consider it a jumping-off point to explore, reflect, and maybe even find your next favorite listen. Episodes Education Johnathan Haidt: How Phone Addiction & Social Media Are Making Us Anxious - And What To Do About It - Tools & Tactics  The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show 🍎   Apple Podcasts          🕪   Spotify Parenting Revisit: Moms Deserve a Weekend Too with Dr. Becky My So-Called Midlife with Reshma Saujani 🍎   Apple Podcasts        ...

For a long time, the word coach felt… complicated. Maybe it was the lingering sting of an old MLM experience that threw the word around like confetti.  Maybe it was my ADHD brain whispering, “Are we sure you belong in this role?” Maybe it was my lifelong habit of feeling like an imposter in rooms I’d worked incredibly hard to be in. But over time—and through a lot of unlearning—I’ve realized something: everyone is winging it. Everyone is doing their best with the tools they have. And if that’s not universal humanity… I don’t know what is. When I started diving deep into anatomy, movement, and the way the mind meets the body , I had to strip back years of assumptions. Years of “shoulds.” Years of noise from weight-loss culture, MLM culture, fitness culture, and even formal education. I had to rebuild my internal compass. And somewhere along the way, I found freedom—not the kind where you “figure it all out” (lol, as if), but the kind where you find a path that aligns with ...