I know firsthand how frustrating it is to follow every “rule” and still not feel your best. I spent years stuck in the cycle of cookie-cutter plans and restrictive 1200-calorie diets, doing everything I was told—and still not obtaining the physique I was after. It wasn’t until I started focusing on the root cause and listening to what my body needed that everything changed.

Now, as a nurse and functional health coach, I help other women break free from that same cycle. My approach blends clinical knowledge with a functional, whole-person lens—addressing hormones, gut health, metabolism, mindset, and more. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all plans. I believe in strategic, sustainable change that works with your body, not against it.

I'm also a wife, Michael, and mom to three amazing kids—Tate, Mia, and Hank—which means I understand how chaotic life can get. That’s why everything I do is built to fit real life. Together, we’ll create a plan that empowers you to feel energized, confident, and fully in control of your health—without the burnout.

A common concern I get from busy moms is: How can I still eat healthy, while not cooking multiple suppers?

First, let’s dig deeper into this—

1. What’s the most draining part of cooking two meals—time, energy, cleanup, decision-making?

2. Do you feel like your meals have to look a certain way to be “healthy” or “good enough”?

3. How do your kids (or partner) typically respond to new or healthier meals?

4. Do you feel guilty when you prioritize your health at dinner? Why or why not?

5. If we could find 2–3 meals that worked for everyone, how would that impact your stress level?

Often, moms are overwhelmed and drained by the end of the day that cooking two suppers feels like a daunting task. Equally, put kids (or spouses) taste buds in the mix and you may have a recipe for an explosion.

Here is how we tackle this:

1. Build your plan backwards. This means, figure out supper meals that work for the family and then fill in the macro and micro nutrient gaps through the other meals or snacks.

2. Keep it SIMPLE—this way you can swap out single ingredients to keep the peace in the house AND you nourish the way you want to.

What might this look like:

Burger Night

Kids: Beef burgers on buns with chips or fries. Bonus points if you can get them to eat some veggies or fruit.

You: Bun-less burger over greens or a lettuce wrap with air-fried sweet potato fries or roasted green beans on the side.

Turkey Burger or Chicken on the grill.

Make it a Burger Bowl with lean ground beef, rice, all the burger toppings and a mixture of ketchup and mustard for dressing.

Sheet Pan Dinner

Roast chicken, sweet potatoes (or any potato), and broccoli (any veggie) on a pan.

Kids: Serve as-is or add ketchup/honey for dipping.

You: Fill your plate with extra veggies or top the chicken with a sugar-free sauce or mustard.

Taco Night

Kids: Hard or soft taco shells with cheese, sour cream, and meat.

You: Lettuce wraps, taco salad, or corn tortillas. Top with avocado, salsa, and lots of veggies. Skip cheese/sour cream if dairy-free or watching calories.

Pasta Night

Kids: Regular pasta with marinara or alfredo.

You: Use protein pasta (like Banza) or spiralized zucchini noodles. Add grilled chicken or ground turkey for protein. Toss in sautéed spinach or roasted veggies.

Pizza Night

Kids: Frozen or homemade pizza with crust, cheese, and toppings.

You: Use a low-carb or cauliflower crust or eat the toppings over a big salad. Add extra veggies or a side of roasted broccoli or salad to balance it out.