Inspired Wellness

11/04/2025

There’s a lot of concern these days about young people. Technology, social media, mental health to name a few. Those are real challenges, and honestly, they often keep me up at night.

But recently, at my daughter’s first high school Homecoming, I saw so much they’re getting right. 💗

They decided to go as a group, no pressure for dates, no awkward expectations, just friendship, laughter, and joy.

And instead of getting poked with a corsage, they made a gathering out of it and created their own bouquets. Gotta love a craft moment that pulls teens away from technology. 🌸

They traded painful heels for sneakers (even if just after the photos) and danced the night away in comfort like it was no big deal. 👟✨

And the way the dads are showing up for these girls, laughing, joining in on photos (even trying to recreate their poses), it’s another thing I absolutely love. 💐😆

They’re breaking traditions, choosing what feels best for them, and I am SO here for it.

My hope is that as life unfolds and relationships come and go, they’ll keep that girl pack close, the ones who’ve got your back and remind you who you are when things get messy.

And that each girl knows she never has to wait for someone else to bring her flowers. 💐💗

Let’s celebrate this next generation for what they’re getting right. 💜

"Here's to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them" unknown

11/02/2025

We just turned the calendar to November, but the store aisles have been hinting at the holidays for weeks already. If all of that has you feeling a little scattered, you’re not alone.

As your mind starts to feel scattered, your body might begin bracing for all the shopping, cooking, and preparing you know is coming. That mind-body connection goes deeper than you might think.

There’s actually a deep back muscle that’s closely tied to your nervous system, influencing how grounded and focused you feel. It’s also one of the key muscles that supports you physically and mentally during all that standing, prepping, and shopping the holidays bring.

Join me on Mon LIVE at Noon ET inside my free Facebook community for the kickoff of Unwrapping the Gifts withIN, where I’ll share how to check in with this muscle and use a simple technique to:
✨ feel grounded instead of scattered
✨ support your nervous system from the inside out
✨ move through the holidays with ease and peaceful productivity

While it might be too early for the stores to be promoting the holidays, it’s never too early to prepare your brain and body for the marathon that’s ahead.

🎁 Drop your favorite holiday emoji below for details and the link to join us!

10/31/2025

Floppy Ear Friday HOWLweeeeeen style🎃

The hounds of Hale LOVE Halloween!👻

We finally found a costume that works for sweet Vivi who has a bit of Tactile sensitivity. Love how this one has just 2 simple velcro straps underneath and Vivi appreciates nothing over her head!

You better believe we are doing sensory specific nervous system regulation for her💜!

Are your pets dressing up for Halloween?

10/28/2025

Everyone’s on the pumpkin spice bandwagon this fall 🎃🍂

That’s not really me but I’ve still found some serious yumminess this season. (And okay, I even surprised myself by loving one pumpkin treat 😉)

The truth is, I wasn’t always able to enjoy this variety of food. For years my gut couldn’t handle it. One “fun food” could leave me bloated, exhausted, or totally off for days.

Healing my gut has changed that. 💗
Now I can enjoy treats occasionally without totally throwing off my system because my digestion and nervous system finally know how to work with each other instead of against each other.

It’s not about restriction. It’s about regulation and repair.

Want to learn the unique techniques that support real gut healing like the organ exercises and nervous system tools I teach every week?

Join me inside my free Facebook community for Brain Body Biome INspo.
Drop a 💩 below and I’ll send you the link.

10/23/2025

Feel like your sharp brain has gone missing?

You open your laptop and forget why.
You read the same sentence three times.
Your thoughts slip through your fingers.

This isn’t about willpower — it’s about your gut hijacking your brain.

When digestion is off, focus and clarity take the hit.

Here’s the good news: healing your gut can restore more focus and energy than another cup of coffee ever could. ⚡️

Imagine powering through your workday with mental clarity.
Imagine being fully present with your family.
Imagine feeling like yourself again.

I've joined up with other INspiring Gut health experts to offer a sample of our best work in the IBS Healing Essentials Bundle 🎁 a free collection of expert tools designed to restore clarity by healing from the inside out.

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10/23/2025

Sharing my latest musings over at Detroit Mom.

Halloween isn’t always “fun-sized” for every child. From the lens of nervous system regulation, I’m offering a gentle reminder that not every kid can wear a mask but every child deserves to be seen, supported, and included. 🎃

Let’s honor each family’s experience and make space for the ones who experience Halloween a little differently.💗

We’re coming up on Halloween, a holiday that can be magical but also deeply challenging for some families.

Before you open your door this year, take a pause. Think about the children and parents who will come to your doorstep.

The child with allergies who longs to join the fun but can’t risk most of the candy being handed out.

The child who doesn’t wear a costume because scratchy fabric or loud masks overwhelm their senses.

The child who is nonverbal but shows up bravely, ready to communicate through a smile, a gesture, or simply by being there.

The teen who is often told they’re “too old,” but still craves the joy of trick-or-treating.

The shy child who, for one night, gets to step into a character and feel bold enough to knock on a stranger’s door.

Halloween isn’t just about treats. It’s the chance to try on something new. To be brave. To step out of the ordinary and feel included in the magic of the night.

The real magic of Halloween is creating space for every child to feel welcome.

For the parents walking beside these children, it means everything to know there’s a home where their child is not just tolerated, but welcomed and celebrated.

Because in the end, every parent wants the same thing: for their child to be acknowledged, included, and valued for who they are.

When a parent sees their child welcomed just as they are, it lifts a weight they’ve carried silently. Your smile, your patience, your willingness to offer something that works for their child, it tells them their child belongs.

And that sense of belonging lasts far longer than Halloween night.

So here’s my invitation: before the doorbell rings, take a pause.

What if every porch was a place of acceptance? What if we all opened our doors with respect, patience, and a little creativity to make space for every child?

The real treat on Halloween isn’t candy. It’s inclusion. 🎃💙

--Kelly Haddock Hale

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10/20/2025

If you’re a goal-oriented, Type A overachiever or lifelong learner — and you’re mapping your life around bathrooms — this is for you.

The bloating that makes you unbutton your jeans at your desk.

The cramps that send you reaching for a heating pad mid-meeting.

The exhaustion that wipes you out before the day is done.
This isn’t “just stress.” It’s your gut begging for help.

Imagine eating without panic.
Traveling without scouting bathrooms.
Waking up with energy that actually lasts.

🎁 That’s why we created The IBS Healing Essentials Bundle — a free toolkit packed with expert resources designed to calm your gut, restore balance, and give you your freedom back.

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10/19/2025

Your spine isn’t tight, it’s protective.

If your trunk and core don’t feel safe, they’ll guard, grip, and stall your progress no matter how many planks you do.

This week we’re rewiring safety first so strength can finally show up and support you in your everyday function.

Join me tomorrow at Noon ET for Brain Body Biome INspo inside my free Facebook community. I’ll be teaching how to create safety through your nervous system so your spine and core can move and stabilize with ease.

Want IN? Comment SAFE and I’ll send you the link, or head to the group and tap Live at Noon ET. If you don’t see it right away, hit refresh.

Let’s create real support from the inside out so your core can work for you, not against you. 💗

10/16/2025

💩💩💩 You know I love getting messages like this!

I get soooo many texts like this one from a lovely woman who after years of digestive distress and constipation, is finally experiencing EASE real, sustainable ease because she learned how to work with their body instead of against it. 🙌

If you’ve been chasing relief and still feel stuck…

👉 It’s not just about fiber, supplements, or the latest gut cleanse.

Your brain, body, and organs all need to feel safe enough to let go (literally).

That’s exactly what we do inside the Gut Feeling Reset a one of a kind experience that helps you...
✨ Regulate your nervous system so your gut can relax and function
✨ Support your organs and pathways of elimination
✨ Move through stuck emotions that can keep digestion stuck

Doors close Saturday, and this is your last chance to join before the price goes up next round.

Come find your ease from the INside out 💗 Leave a 💩 emoji IN the comments for details!