Naturally Modern by Sarah Wilt (2026)

20/07/2022

They say you’re supposed to share from the scar, not the wound...meaning to share experiences you’ve overcome and not what you’re currently going through.

I disagree. I’m pretty sure you’d be hard pressed to find anyone not faced with stress in some way in this day and age.

And I’m no exception, friend.

But what I have learned over the years is that stress goes far beyond emotion. The more I’ve dealt with anxiety and how our incredible bodies work the more I’ve found just how toxic it can be.

While occasional stress absolutely happens, prolonged or frequent bouts of stress effect our immune systems, reproductive organs, brains, and even alters our DNA 😮😳

Trust me when I say that typing these words is SO much easier said than done some days. But giving priority to processing and reducing stress is as important as reading labels. Add in daily habits like:

🖤 unfollowing accounts/watching things that increase worry or stress
🖤journal your thoughts and feelings every day to help process them
🖤get your feet on the ground once a day (aka grounding) to help reduce your bodies stress responses
🖤consider chiropractic to help regulate the nervous system
🖤adjust your schedule or daily routine to help reduce chaotic feelings when possible
🖤move your body DAILY. What your body releases during movement counteracts the effects of stress

It’s ok to fiercely protect our peace. In fact, our health depends on it. ☺️

What’s your favorite way to help reduce stress? 👇🏼

18/07/2022

Is there anything better than a fun day at the pool in the summer?!

Like I say so often, my biggest hope is that this information is good food for thought and helps empower you...not discourage you! While you don’t have to avoid chlorine swimming pools altogether, here are some tips to enjoy it while taking steps to stay above the wellness line 🙌🏻💦

Which of these tips was the most helpful for you?! 👇🏼

14/07/2022

Your body isn't broken. IT'S CRYING OUT FOR HELP.💔

We're fed this lie that if so many people are experiencing it, it must be normal. You're not unique. It's fine. Your body must be broken.

NO. It's not our bodies. It's our products.

I am not discounting that there are some instances where our bodies truly do need attention for something going on inside. But SO OFTEN, our bodies are responding to something that should NEVER be in our bodies in the first place! Our bodies are intricately created and made to THRIVE. Each system plays an important role and works together beautifully in a well orchestrated manner. Your body is not made to rebel against you.

🖤You didn't draw the short straw and have "bad skin".
🖤Your fertility challenges don't just make you another statistic.
🖤Your headaches aren't because your body is just built that way.
🖤You don't just have a weak immune system.
🖤Your body isn't just rebelling for the sake of rebelling.

Your body isn't broken.
The industry that makes our products is.

And while it's important to remember the food industry and things in our water also play a role, our products deserve a hard look.

There are 13,000 ingredients banned in other countries. We've banned 11. ELEVEN. We haven't changed safety laws since 1938. 😳

But when we know better, we can do better...for ourselves, our families, and the future. And that can start today. One change at a time. 🪴

11/07/2022

These words were laid on my heart a few weeks ago and have challenged the HECK out of me lately. So often when we have a goal, an opportunity, or a challenge, we become hyper-focused on who or where we want to be.

To be the gentler parent.
To have a healthier home.
To be more fit.
To have a bigger friend circle.
To have a better marriage.
To be the most successful in your business.

Every day we take inventory of how much closer we are and often get impatient when we're not as far along as we had hoped. But friend, the joy isn't in the outcome, it's in the BECOMING.
Yes, our goals are important. But oh friend, the joy is in who we become in that process. Every day we are learning and growing and changing. Today's challenge is making us stronger than we were yesterday. The choices we make this week will teach us lessons that will make us better next week. Habits and systems we put in place now will help us become more disciplined and less overwhelmed.

Let's not be in such a rush to get somewhere that we miss the sweet lessons and accomplishments of TODAY. This is one of the many reasons why I love to journal. Write down your thoughts, feelings, prayers, joys and struggles. Because one day you'll look back on how you walked through the journey to your goal and feel so very proud.

It's all about the BECOMING. Let's slow down so we don't miss another second of it ❤️

07/07/2022

SAFE SWAP: INSECT REPELLENT 🦟

This one hits close to home, friend, because these southern bugs here are no joke 😳 With summer in full swing, I wanted to highlight this safe swap you can make quickly and easily these next few summer months!

It’s such a bummer to think that something we use to PROTECT our kiddos and selves can contain ingredients that are actually doing more harm than good 😡. Let’s break it down…

👉🏼One of the most widely used ingredients in insect repellents is N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide, also known as DEET.

👉🏼DEET has been linked to neurological side effects, including seizures, tremors, and others

👉🏼Although many brands are now coming out with DEET-free formulas, the more I researched these, I was shocked to find how many would simply label “other ingredients” on their label. Meaning, they would not disclose the full list of ingredients in their formula. This is a huge red flag and products like this should be avoided.

👉🏼Avoid continuous spray formulas that utilize propellants. These formulas contain chemicals (propellants) that allow the product to be sprayed continuously, but also, these formulas make inhalation more likely. Same with sunscreens, choose a product that can be “spritzed” rather than continuously sprayed.

Some of the brands that you CAN trust and use this summer include:

🌱Primally Pure (soy free)
🌱Badger
🌱Greenways Organics
🌱Kinfield

You can also make your own DIY bug spray using many essential oils such as citronella, lemongrass, peppermint, and more! Just be sure to use a high quality, organic, pure brand such as Young Living.

As always, friend, you can use the “shop my instagram” tab in bio for direct links to any recommended safe swaps or check out my Toxin-Free Masterlist, all linked in my bio 🙌🏻

28/06/2022

FOREVER CHEMICALS?! 🤭

Yup, it’s a thing. Otherwise known as PFAS, they’ve been making headlines a LOT lately...and not in a good way 😬 Swipe through to see what they are, why you absolutely will want the 411, a list of products you may have in your home that tested positive for them, and what to do next! 🙌🏻

Friend, I hope you never feel overwhelmed with educational posts like this but empowered and equipped to advocate for yourself and your family! There is no better feeling than knowing you’re part of a tribe who’s filling up their cup with knowledge and know how...and I’m always saving a seat for you at this table ❤️

16/06/2022

THIS. Have you or anyone you care about ever dealt with something for so long it’s just accepted as “normal”? Or if something in our bodies feels “off” but we hear about so many others dealing with it too that it’s just accepted?

This one grinds my gears and gets me SUPER pumped to keep doing what I do here in this space. Oh friend, who else is ready to say enough is enough?! 😡

JUST BECAUSE SOMETHING IS COMMON DOESN’T MEAN IT’S NORMAL 🙌🏻 Things like:

✖️inflammation
✖️sleep issues
✖️unexplained weight gain
✖️joint pain
✖️constipation
✖️digestive issues
✖️chronic fatigue
✖️allergies
✖️fertility issues
✖️skin conditions
✖️brain fog/concentration issues
✖️hormone imbalances

You see, these things don’t just “happen”. Our bodies aren’t designed to rebel against us. Our products are full of things that DON’T belong there and are wreaking havoc on our insides and showing up in all of these ways and more.

It’s time we stop letting *professionals* tell us it’s normal. It’s not. It may be common, but not normal. You deserve SO much more, sweet friend, and that’s why I light up inside when it comes to sharing about safer products, educated label reading, and how to make it all WAY more simple and less weird 😉

Stick around because here in this space, we’re making wellness less weird and taking back our health as it was meant to be ❤️ Want some resources to start? The link in my bio is always a great place to browse. It’s time we realize we don’t have to settle for the common, sweet one. We’re made for more 🙌🏻

09/06/2022

HARD PASS INGREDIENT: grapefruit seed extract ✋🏼

Ok friends, let’s tackle this UBER controversial ingredient 🤭 It may sound harmless, but read on as to why it’s on the Hard Pass list 👇🏼

🚫Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) in personal care products is used as a preservative. The MAIN problem lies in the contamination of the ingredient. You see, when it’s produced, it is often HEAVILY adulterated with synthetic preservatives that in and of themselves are also hard pass ingredients! When GSE is produced, it is almost always contaminated with chemicals such as triclosan, benzethonium chloride, and methylparaben.

🚫What’s worse is that upon closer study, the preservative abilities of GSE were unfounded, calling into question its effectiveness in products at all.

Between proven continuous contamination and unfounded benefits when used, that makes grapefruit seed extract a Hard Pass ingredient, and a sneaky one at that! If you’ve let that one slip by you before, rest assured my friend that I have in the past, too 🤪 But stick around while we learn to spot these ingredients one by one. And be sure to SAVE this post for the next time you’re skimming labels for you and your loved ones 🥰🤓

06/06/2022

WHAT IS BODY BURDEN?! 🤷🏼‍♀️

You’ll hear me say this phrase a LOT, so let’s break down what it is and why it’s so important to know about!

Body burden is the total accumulation of toxins in your body at any given point. Different toxins are stored in different places in your body, so the rate at which our body gets rid of them varies. The average person has up to 200 toxins in their body at any given time 😧 In our blood, fat cells, breastmilk, bones, etc.

Think about the products you use every day. Every time we use a product containing a particular toxin, we are adding to our body burden.

Shampoo & conditioner
Body wash
Morning skincare
Makeup routine
Deodorant
Body lotion
Perfume
Hair styling products
Feminine care

These are just a few of the products many of us use on a daily basis. Just a LITTLE bit of toxins in each seems harmless, but you apply them today, then tomorrow, then again the next day…and every day after that. Daily deposits into your body burden. Suddenly, just a “little bit” turns into a lot-a-bit 😬

No wonder we’re not well! 🥴

But, there’s GOOD NEWS! Every time we make the switch to a truly clean product, our body burden lessens. Even switching one product at a time slowly lightens the burden on your precious body, and small switches over time make a HUGE difference!

👉🏼Not sure where to start? Keep hanging out here, friend as we chat safe swaps, ingredient education, and ALL the things to equip ourselves to take control of what’s in our homes and on our families!

31/05/2022

WE ARE OPENING A PRACTICE! 🙌🏻🎉

We cannot believe we actually get to type these sweet words after all the months of planning, searching, and praying…and we are ready to shout it from the rooftops 😭

Opening our own chiropractic practice was one of the very first discussions we had while we were dating, something we prayed over and dreamed of since *almost* day 1. While there is such a story of God’s timing and grace involved in the journey so far, we are humbled and grateful to see that it’s led us to such a time as this.

I’m so proud of my husband for his servant heart and desire to serve this community as a chiropractor and for this new career path for me that aligns perfectly with my love and heart for wellness and people ❤️

It’s time to kickoff construction and see our vision come to life in this space! Charleston, we can’t wait to serve ya’ll 🥰 Stay tuned as we take you along on this journey with us!!

26/05/2022

SAFE SWAP: MINERAL SUNSCREENS ☀️

It’s finally here! After chatting all week about the difference between chemical/conventional sunscreen vs. mineral sunscreen, today’s post features my safe swap sunscreens for you to grab at this summer…all Naturally Modern approved 👍🏼☺️

The mineral sunscreen brands I recommend that are also toxin-free and created without additional “hard pass” ingredients include:

☀️All Good
☀️Babo Botanicals
☀️Think Sport
☀️Think Baby
☀️Badger

SAVE this post for the next time you go shopping. Here’s to enjoying the sunshine without worry, my friend!

24/05/2022

LET’S CHAT SUNSCREEN SAFETY ☀️

Ok friend, it’s time to dive into one of my MOST asked summer questions…which type of sunscreen is safest to use?! So let’s break it down…

👉🏼There are 2 main types of sunscreen: chemical and mineral. Of the two, MINERAL is the safest swap for your family and the one you should reach for. Let’s break down the difference:

👉🏼CHEMICAL SUNSCREEN
Chemical sunscreen is your conventional, easy to find formulas. These sunscreens use chemical filters to to absorb UV rays. These chemicals dissipate the UV rays so they never actually hit your body.

🚫For them to work, these chemicals need to be absorbed quickly into the skin. However, once they’re absorbed, they enter your bloodstream and have even been found in breastmilk.

🚫The chemicals most used in these sunscreens are: oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, octisalate, homosalate, avobenzone.

🚫These chemicals are endocrine disruptors and mess with your hormones. This is especially concerning in children as they develop! They’ve also been shown to decrease s***m count, lower testosterone, and are linked to endometriosis.

👉🏼MINERAL SUNSCREEN
These sunscreens utilize non-nano zinc and/or titanium dioxide. These sunscreens UV rays to protect from burning and aging.

✅They don’t pe*****te the skin’s barrier, therefore stay out of your bloodstream!

✅They work immediately upon application, where chemical sunscreen needs 20 minutes to absorb and become effective.

✅They do not break down as quickly as chemical sunscreens.

✅While mineral sunscreens may take a little bit more effort to rub on to skin, it is completely worth it when weighing the health risks.

☀️SAVE this post to refer back to all summer long!

Naturally Modern by Sarah Wilt