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Integrating Functional + Conventional approach
Amanda Merrell, MSN, FNP-BC, FMCP, NCMP

Nurse Practioner | 20+ yrs clinical experience
Hormone + metabolic health for midlife women
Protecting brain, heart + bone health through personalized, proactive care.

04/02/2026

I’m booking flights for Norway (June)…and I have ONE spot left.

Small group. FULLY planned. You just show up.

This one is different than Iceland—it’s quieter, slower, more of a deep exhale kind of trip.

If you’ve been craving space, this is it.

I’ll be closing registration April 15.

Also—curious what are your favorite airlines these days for international travel?

03/25/2026

I feel like I’m looking for Cinderella!!

Not in a fairytale way—
but in a very real, hard-to-explain gut feeling kind of way.

There’s a woman missing from the Norway group. I can feel it.

What’s interesting is… I’ve learned to trust this.

Iceland came together quickly.
The group filled, and it felt complete—exactly who was meant to be there.

This one is different.

Yes, there are still a couple of spots left.
But this isn’t about filling numbers.

It’s this persistent feeling that there’s one particular woman
who is supposed to be on this trip…
and she hasn’t said yes yet.

Maybe she doesn’t realize this is for her.
Maybe she doesn’t realize this is exactly what she needs.

Not because she “needs a trip” but because there’s something about this experience that fits her in a way nothing else quite has.

So if you’ve been quietly watching…
feeling that pull…
or you keep thinking of someone who needs this, this might be your glass slipper moment.

This isn’t a girls trip.
It’s not just logistics and itineraries.

It’s space.
Quiet.
Stillness.
Clarity.
A deep exhale you didn’t know you needed.

I don’t know where she is yet; but I have a feeling someone out there does.

03/18/2026

This is going to be a beautiful experience. An opportunity to breathe, soak in quiet and be still.
I have ONE spot remaining.
If you have been thinking about it, I’d love to have you join us. Link in bio. DM with any questions.

03/10/2026

Who else is struggling today? Sleep + circadian rhythms are kind of a big deal. Sharing all about sleep, circadian rhythms and our hormones this month over on the blog. link in comments.

03/09/2026

I've had several people ask about the optional Lofoten Extension for the Norway retreat, so I'd thought I'd share a little more about it.

Lofoten is one of the most stunning places in the world! Dramatic mountains that rise straight out of the sea, tiny fishing villages with adroable red cabins and endless coastal views. It's remote. It's wild and untamed.

It's the adventurous add-on to the retreat.

After the main Norway journey (Finse-Flam-Bergen), a small group can continue north to explore this wild and breathtaking part of the country.

Hiking, kayaking, artic scenary that feels almost unreal.

The deadline for Lofoten is this Satruday, so I'm throwing out the reminder for anyone who has quietly been thinking about joining.

Sometimes the very best things happen when you simply say, "Yes" and jump in.

03/07/2026

Last week my trainer and I walked.
My system felt taxed before my trip, I could feel it, so we regulated.

This week I'm ready to lift heavy again.

Same commitment. Different intensity.

Midlife strength is built in cycles, NOT constant grind.

03/06/2026

Day 3 skis were labelled "Killer Queen"...that felt pretty bold for someone relearning how to ski.

I wasn't sure if that meant I'd dominate the mountain or become part of it.

But it made me laugh every time I looked down at them.

Midlife gift:
Taking life seriously, but not taking yourself too seriously.

The Snowbunny Queen lives. Slightly bruised (those chair lifts!) but very much amused.

03/04/2026

Four full days of skiing, hiking and e-biking with my favorite guy, after a very full week of work and life.

And here's what feels different in this season of life.

I'm not wrecked.
Not inflamed.
Not wired.
Not depleted.

Just...really good.

There's a difference between burnout and capacity.

Capacity isn't about doing more. It's built quietly thru strength training, sleep, solid nutrition, learning when to push and when to regulate/pause.

This week felt like a nice pay-off of that work.

03/02/2026

I hadn't skied in 20+ years. And I was never great to begin with.
So last week, this "newbie" signed up for ski school (or Bunny school as I like to call it).

There's something pretty powerful and cool about choosing to be a beginner again.
Slightly uncomfortable.
Slightly risky.
Very much alive.

Midlife isn't about proving you're still good. It's about being brave enough to step into new things.

And yes, awesome coaching helps, too!

02/26/2026

Earlier in my career, I saw firsthand how often women's heart symptoms don't look "classic".
Some were intially dismissed or misdiagnosed, too many women meet cardiology AFTER the event.

That's one reason I care so deeply about helping women understand their risk *before* something happens.

I'd rather meet you before.

Because here's the truth:
Women can have normal cholesterol, healthy weight, and still carry hidden cardiovascular risk, especially as hormones shift in midlife.

If you've been curious about your heart health, this is your sign.

Message me or comment HEART for details.

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Duluth, GA
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