Mental Health: It Isn't All in Your Head
When it comes to your mental & emotional health, it isn't all in your head!

There are MANY physiological factors that can influence how you feel mentally & emotionally.

Prolonged stress, poor nutrition, hormonal changes, inflammation & underlying health conditions can all affect your brain chemistry, nervous system & overall well-being.

Yes, spiritual factors can play a role, but not everything is spiritual warfare! Sometimes your body is just asking for support.

Our physical, mental, emotional & spiritual health are interconnected. When one area is struggling, the others can be affected too.

Here are some physiological factors that impact mood & mental health:

Thyroid
  • Low: Depression, brain fog, fatigue
  • High: Anxiety, panic, irritability, insomnia
Adrenals (Cortisol)
  • High: Anxiety, panic, sleep issues
  • Low: Depression, apathy, fatigue, poor stress tolerance
Sex Hormones
  • High estrogen: Mood swings, anxiety, depression
  • Low estrogen: Depression, fatigue
  • Low progesterone: Anxiety, PMS, low mood, sleep issues
  • High testosterone: Irritability, rage
  • Low testosterone: Apathy, poor focus
Blood Sugar
  • Low blood sugar can cause irritability, anxiety, brain fog & mood swings
Gut Health
  • Poor digestion & absorption lead to nutrient deficiencies
  • Microbiome imbalances are linked to anxiety, depression & insomnia
  • Infections or overgrowth can cause low mood, brain fog & irritability
Nutrient Deficiencies
B6, zinc, iron, magnesium, vitamin D & omega-3s all play a major role in neurotransmitters, hormones & mood regulation.

Inflammation
Strongly linked to anxiety & depression.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your mental health is to support your physiology.

This is why I encourage you to TEST, DON'T GUESS!

Many symptoms overlap, and what looks like anxiety, depression or chronic fatigue may have physiological contributors worth investigating.

Depending on your symptoms & health history, appropriate testing may help identify thyroid dysfunction, blood sugar concerns, nutrient deficiencies or other factors affecting your well-being.

It's also important to remember that mental health is complex. Physiological factors are one piece of the puzzle, and mental health treatment or additional medical care may also be needed.

You deserve to understand what's happening in your body rather than simply being told to push through!

If you've been struggling mentally or emotionally & suspect something deeper may be happening physiologically, I'd love to help you investigate.

During a one-on-one appointment, we can review your symptoms, health history, lifestyle & relevant lab results to explore potential contributing factors and determine appropriate next steps.


If you're ready to start building a healthier foundation, I'd also love to welcome you into The Weight Loss & Wellness Club.

Inside the membership, we explore how nutrition, stress, sleep, hormone health, blood sugar regulation, gut health & other lifestyle factors influence your physical, mental & emotional well-being.

You'll have step-by-step lessons, practical tools, twice-monthly LIVE Q&A calls & a supportive private Facebook community to help you put what you're learning into ACTION.

Your mental & emotional health matter just as much as your physical health. Let's start caring for ALL of 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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