Do It Scared! Some of Life's Greatest Blessings Are on the Other Side of Fear
Do It Scared! Some of Life's Greatest Blessings Are on the Other Side of Fear

I want to share a little reminder and some encouragement with you today.

Courage doesn't wait for fear to leave. It moves anyway!

My cousin was in town last week & wanted to go rock climbing. Now, I'd only ever climbed one wall, one time, over 20 years ago!

The way UP isn't a problem for me. It's the way DOWN that scares me! I'm not afraid of heights, I'm afraid of falling.

I didn't want to miss out on spending time with him, so I immediately said I was down to go. And you know what? It was SO FUN!! I only had one moment when I was a little scared, but the rest of the experience was absolutely amazing!

I was so proud of myself! I even ended up doing a level 2 climb on the tallest wall available & MADE IT TO THE TOP!

The point is, if I'd allowed fear to get the best of me, I would have missed out on all that fun and the memories we made together.

Think about that for a moment.

If you wait until you DON'T feel afraid, you may never take the step. Whatever that step looks like for you, you could be missing out on incredible moments, experiences & blessings simply because you're scared.

Fear will always try to convince you that you're not ready. Not qualified. Not enough.

But guess what?

YOU ARE!

If I'd listened to fear, I never would have gotten on another plane after experiencing an emergency landing during Hurricane Katrina. I would have missed out on travelling the world, living in some amazing countries & having experiences I'll treasure forever.

If I'd listened to fear, I never would have stepped foot on a stage. I would have missed the opportunity to educate thousands of people about health & wellness, and I never would have discovered just how much I LOVE doing it!

There are so many wonderful things in life that can bring us joy, help us grow & open doors we never imagined possible. Please don't sit on the sidelines, missing out on those opportunities simply because you're afraid.

Some of the most incredible blessings & breakthroughs happen on the other side of fear.

I truly believe that God has placed each of us here for a purpose, and sometimes walking in that purpose means stepping outside our comfort zones and trusting Him even when we can't see exactly how things will unfold.

Don't miss out on what God has for you because you're scared!

Scripture reminds us in 2 Timothy 1:7: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and love and of a sound mind."

So take the leap. Apply for the job. Share your story. Have the difficult conversation. Try something new. Take that first step toward improving your health, even if you've tried before and you're afraid of failing again.

Whatever it is that's been on your heart, don't let fear make the decision for you.

Do the scary things & walk in faith, even if your hands are shaking!

DO IT SCARED! GOD'S GOT YOU!

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MEET JEN

 
Hello! Thank you popping by! I’m Jen. I'm a wife, a furmama to two gorgeous dogs, a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and an advocate for natural ways to support physical and emotional wellbeing. Oh, and I’m a CEO! 

My journey originally started in Psychology. You see, when I was 16 my father took his own life after suffering years of a debilitating gambling addiction. I did a Bachelor’s in Psych as I wanted to understand why he made the choices that he did. I also wanted to ensure that I never went down that path and also help those suffering as he did. I loved it so much I went on to do a Masters.

It was during that time I got sick. I’m talking woke up one morning and couldn’t get out of bed, sick. For many years I felt helpless and frustrated!

Let me back up for a second. Prior to this life consisted of pain and fatigue. I had digestive issues and IBS from childhood. Through my teens and early 20's I was getting 2-3 migraines a month around my cycle and headaches more than half the month. My periods we very painful – I had to miss work or school the first 1-2 days. I would literally lie on the floor or the bed curled in the foetal position and cry from the pain. I could easily talk a full packet of Ibuprofen and still not get much relief.

Then, at 26, my period stopped altogether and things went downhill fast! For the first time in my life I was feeling apathetic and overwhelmed. Over the course of the next two years I was diagnosed with a host of conditions – are you ready for the laundry list? The first diagnosis was PCOS. I was told that I was infertile, that I would never have children, and that IVF wasn’t an option for me. I was also told that I was pre-diabetic, that my liver was worse than an alcoholic’s (and I don’t drink), that I had migraine disorder, vertigo, and adrenal fatigue. The cherry on the cake was a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s at 28.

I was in complete and utter shock. I couldn’t fathom that a 28-year-old Personal Trainer, who looked fit and healthy on the outside, could be in such disarray on the inside.  

Over the two years I saw five doctors and a Naturopath and nothing improved.

And then one day a friend and I got in touch. She told me to change my diet and take specific supplements. I figured I had nothing to lose, and so I did! I went onto a low-carb diet and was taking upward of 30-40 pills a day…and guess what?! Three months later my period started!! How incredible is that?!

Over the next two years all of my health ailments rectified! Well, all except my Hashi’s – more on that in a minute. My cycles became clockwork, they were manageable, the migraines and vertigo disappeared and my liver and blood sugar levels returned to the normal range! How exciting is that?! The best part, I can now have children should I choose! Having that option is incredible!

Of course I was so excited and inspired that I had to go to school and study Nutritional Medicine and Naturopathy.

Now, let’s talk about my Hashi’s. That only went into remission when my toxic load was decreased. That was a lightbulb moment for me and the moment I got fired up to share with others the importance of leading a low-tox life. I love educating people where toxins are found, what impact they have on physical and emotional wellbeing, and what products to replace them with to support your wellbeing. 

I sincerely believe that many of my health issues would not have presented if I were living a low-tox life. My Hashi’s has been in remission since I was 31 and I am so proud to say that! Praise God!

Life is so different to what it was 10 years ago. I have the energy and the mental capacity to engage in life! I am present and am thriving. Oh, and I laugh! I actually laugh out loud, something that eluded me for many years.

I am happy and healthy and it is my mission to help YOU be the happy, healthy person you are meant to be!
I would love for you to join our exclusive community and learn how you too can find freedom from physical and emotional barriers. I look forward to seeing you there!
 

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