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Hi, I’m Dr Kirstyn Norman - The Cholesterol Coach. I help people lower their cholesterol naturally, without restrictive diets or overwhelm.

Dr Kirstyn l Doctor-turned-Health Coach | The Cholesterol Coach
Personalised, sustainable, mindset-first support

Helping you lower cholesterol naturally - with science, support and zero judgement. After working as a hospital doctor, I saw just how many people were reaching crisis point with their health - when earlier support could have made all the difference. Now I specialise in prevention. I bridge the gap between medical advice and everyday life, using science-backed strategies and personalised coaching that actually works in the real world. If you’ve recently been told you have high cholesterol (or you’re simply ready to prioritise your long-term heart health), you’re in the right place.

💛 My approach is:
✔️ Rooted in medical science
✔️ Grounded in behaviour change
✔️ Tailored to you
✔️ Kind, realistic and empowering

I’ve helped clients reduce total cholesterol by up to 42%, avoid starting medication, and improve key markers like HbA1c - without fad diets, guilt or burnout.

✨ Let’s add more healthy, happy years to your life, together.
📩 Message me to book a free discovery call or find out more about 1:1 coaching.

01/04/2026

Seeking comfort in food is completely normal.

But if it feels out of your control, or is getting in the way of your health goals, it probably needs some attention.

I often find with clients that this tends to be the case when they don't have a list of other activities to turn to in times of need.

Which is why I created them a resource of tools to manage emotional eating, including creating a dopamine toolkit.

If you'd like a copy, comment or DM 'DOPAMINE' and i will send the link 😊

31/03/2026

Improving your health shouldn't come from fear or guilt.

It should feel supportive, realistic and doable.

DM or comment 'COURSE' if that's your kind of approach and you'd like more information 😊

22/03/2026

Three months since I felt like a celebrity for a day 😅

In early December, I was sat in the waiting room for a therapy appointment when a WhatsApp came through from a health reporter asking if I could help with a piece on cholesterol.

I thought it would be a quick expert comment. But it quickly escalated!

It turned into a full article… and then on the 18th of December I got a call to say the editor LOVED it and wanted it as the front cover of the health section, and could they send hair, make-up and a photography team to my house.

So on 22nd December… that’s exactly what happened.

A full photoshoot. In my house. For a national newspaper.

Still feels a bit mad saying that out loud.

But absolutely none of this happened because I was perfect, or because I felt motivated all the time.

It happened because I kept showing up.

Some days that looked like a lot. Some days it really didn’t. But I kept going anyway.

Because the results you’re hoping for don’t come from perfect days. They come from the days you nearly didn’t bother… but did something anyway.

And those are the days that can change everything.

🧡

18/03/2026

“I have high cholesterol… now what?”

It’s one of the most common questions I hear.

Because getting the result is one thing.
Knowing what to actually do with it is something else entirely.

And alongside that question… often comes the worry of:
- What happens if I don’t get this right?
- What if it stays high?

So you try to figure it out.

You Google.
You make a few changes.
You tell yourself you’ll be “good” this time.

But a few weeks later… it feels confusing, life gets busy, and things slip.

Not because you don’t care.
But because no one has shown you how to make it work in real life.

This is the gap I saw every day as a doctor.

And it’s the reason I created a structured, step-by-step course to help you go from:

“I know something needs to change…”

to:

“I know exactly what to do, and I can actually stick to it.”

Because lowering your cholesterol isn’t about being perfect.

It’s about having a plan that fits your life.

If you’re currently in that “now what?” stage, message me or comment 'NOW WHAT' and I’ll point you in the right direction.

🧡

17/03/2026

We went from “we should probably move at some point”…

to finding a house on Friday...

and having a viewing, mortgage advisor and valuation sorted by Monday.

Same people. Same lives.

Just one difference.

Clarity.

I see this all the time with cholesterol.

People don’t lack motivation.

They lack a clear, structured plan.

And without that, everything stays in the “I should…” phase.

That’s exactly why I created the 12-week Heart-Healthy Living Course.

A simple, step-by-step approach to help you actually implement the cholesterol-lowering changes that matter.

If you’re ready to move from “I should” to “I’m doing this”...

Comment or DM 'COURSE' and I'll send you more details.

16/03/2026

Many people think lowering cholesterol requires strict diets or cutting out entire food groups.

In reality, the biggest improvements usually come from consistent, balanced meals built around:

• fibre
• whole foods
• healthy fats
• protein

Meals like these support cholesterol, energy levels and long-term heart health.

If you're looking for more ideas, I've created a Heart-Healthy Recipe Book with over 100 recipes designed to support cholesterol and heart health in real life.

Comment or DM 'RECIPES' for the link.

15/03/2026

When you’re told your cholesterol is high, the first thing many people do is start searching for answers.

And within minutes you’re faced with completely conflicting advice.

“Cut out carbs.”
“No, it’s sugar.”
“Actually it’s seed oils.”
“Never eat eggs again.”
“Bread is the problem.”

It’s no wonder so many people end up feeling overwhelmed.

As a doctor, personal trainer, nutrition coach and behaviour change specialist, I’ve spent years helping people make sense of all this noise.

The truth is, lowering cholesterol doesn’t require extreme diets, cutting out entire food groups, or trying to follow ten different rules at once.

What most people actually need is clear, evidence-based guidance they can trust, and a way to turn that guidance into realistic habits that fit around everyday life.

Small changes, done consistently, really do add up.

And when you understand the why behind those changes, everything suddenly feels a lot calmer and more manageable.

If you’ve recently been told your cholesterol is high and you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone.

That’s exactly why I created my Heart-Healthy Living Course - to help people cut through the noise and focus on what actually works.

Comment or DM 'HEART' and I’ll send you the details

🧡

12/03/2026

Last night was one of those moments that makes you stop and reflect for a second.

I had the honour of being shortlisted for Female Entrepreneur of the Year at the South West Business & Community Awards.

I didn’t win, but seeing my name on that finalist list felt pretty special.

Four years ago I left the NHS without a clear plan for what would come next. All I knew was that I still had a strong desire to make a positive difference in the world.

Since then, that decision has led me down a path I could never have predicted. Building this business has stretched me, challenged me, and taught me more about myself than I ever expected.

And the biggest privilege of all has been the people I’ve met along the way. The clients who trust me with their health. The collaborators who share ideas and opportunities. The people who send messages of encouragement or simply cheer from the sidelines.

This nomination felt like a moment to pause and recognise that journey.

So if you’ve supported me in any way along the way, thank you. It truly means more than you know.

And a huge congratulations to the winners and all the other finalists.

🧡

11/03/2026

Most people trying to lower their cholesterol are putting in effort.

But they’re often missing one key thing.

Structure.

I see the same patterns again and again:

Trying to change everything at once.
Cutting out huge categories of food.
Jumping between different advice online.

The result?

Frustration, inconsistency and feeling like nothing is working.

The reality is that cholesterol usually responds very well to small, consistent lifestyle changes when they’re applied in the right order.

That’s exactly why I created the Heart-Healthy Living Course.

A structured 12-week framework designed to help people move from confusion → clarity → consistency.

You can explore it via the link in my bio.

Or comment or DM 'COURSE' and I'l send the link straight to you.

And if you've recently been told your cholesterol is raised, know that you're far from alone.

And there is a clear path forward.

🧡

05/03/2026

We often underestimate how powerful one small decision can be.

One decision to learn.
One decision to try something new.
One decision to prioritise our health.
One decision to bet on ourselves.

Five years from now, your life could look completely different because of something you decide to start today.

Ready isn't a feeling, it's a decision.

If you're ready to change the trajectory of your health, and possibly your whole life too, The Heart-Healthy Living Course is ready and waiting for you.

DM or comment 'READY', and I'll send you all the details and answer any questions you have, with absolutely zero pressure.

03/03/2026

You don’t lower cholesterol by staring at the number.

You lower it by changing what happens between the diagnosis… and the review.

These results are from real clients over 3–6 months.

Some worked with me 1:1.
Some followed the self-guided course and resources.

Different levels of support.
Same structured, evidence-based framework.

On average:
• Total cholesterol down 31%
• LDL down 44%
• Non-HDL down 35%
• Cholesterol ratio improved by 43%

Not through extremes.
Not through fear.
Not through cutting everything out.

Through consistent, realistic changes that fit around work, families, stress and actual life.

Some clients chose statins.
Some didn’t.
Lifestyle support works alongside medical care, not against it.

The gap between “you need to lower this” and your next blood test is where the real work happens.

And that gap is where structure matters.

If you’ve recently had raised cholesterol flagged, you don’t have to navigate the next few months alone.

DM or comment 'RESULTS' and let's have a chat.

28/02/2026

Grateful to the person who nominated me.

Grateful to the panel who shortlisted me.

And grateful that I kept going when it would have been easier not to.

There have been many moments I questioned whether I was cut out for entrepreneurship. But the drive to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives has always been stronger than the self-doubt.

It carried me through medical school.
Through the pandemic as an NHS doctor.
And through building this business from scratch.

I’m proud I didn’t let the self-doubt win.

But now comes the hardest part… finding something to wear to the ceremony 😅

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