A Living Balance

A Living Balance You'll find tasty, healthy recipes and health posts to help you stay looking and feeling vibrant

It's my desire to use this page to teach, encourage and offer ideas and direction to anyone who is interested in learning how to use food as medicine and how the body can heal itself when given the right tools. This is a place where healing and delicious recipes will be posted that I hope you'll enjoy! It will also be a place for me to share with you links, ideas, and people that I hope will guide you to understanding your body better and how to navigate the often over-whelming and confusing maize of healing ourselves within the current western medicine system. I would like nothing more than for people to post their ideas and questions so that we can all learn!

You can Google your symptoms all day long and still feel completely lost in menopause.⁣⁣Hot flashes. Weight gain. Anxiet...
02/09/2026

You can Google your symptoms all day long and still feel completely lost in menopause.⁣

Hot flashes. Weight gain. Anxiety. Brain fog. Insomnia. Joint pain. Mood swings.⁣
Google will tell you they’re all “normal”. Or worse, it will give you 20 different fixes that contradict each other.⁣

That’s the problem.⁣

Menopause is not a single symptom issue.⁣
It’s a full-body transition that affects every system at once.⁣

Hormones don’t change in isolation.⁣
They impact your bones, brain, gut, thyroid, cholesterol, blood sugar, nervous system, and metabolism. So when you search one symptom at a time, you miss the bigger picture.⁣

Google can’t see:⁣
• your hormone patterns⁣
• your nutrient status⁣
• your stress load⁣
• your digestive health⁣
• your bone health trajectory⁣
• your personal risk factors⁣
• your history, lifestyle, or biology⁣

And it definitely can’t tell you what applies to YOU.⁣

This is why so many women feel frustrated, dismissed, or stuck trying harder with diets, supplements, or workouts that once worked but no longer do.⁣

Menopause requires context, not more information. It requires understanding what’s actually changing in your body and how to work with it instead of fighting it.⁣

You don’t need another article.⁣
You need clarity, direction, and a plan that makes sense for this season of life.⁣

✨ If you’re done guessing and Googling, book a complimentary call with me.⁣
Link in bio.⁣

When I created this program, my goal wasn’t just to deliver information. It was to create a space where women felt suppo...
02/06/2026

When I created this program, my goal wasn’t just to deliver information. It was to create a space where women felt supported, understood, and guided every step of the way.⁣

Christine’s words mean so much because they reflect exactly why this work matters. The depth of the course material paired with weekly check-ins isn’t accidental. That’s where real understanding clicks, questions get answered, and women stop feeling like they’re doing this alone.⁣

Health isn’t built in isolation. It’s built through education, connection, and consistent support. And watching women experience that shift together is what makes this work so rewarding.⁣

If you’ve been craving clarity, community, and a smarter way to care for your body, this is what it can look like.⁣

And, if you want to learn more about the course and see if it’s the right fit for you, the link is in my bio.⁣

Bone loss starts earlier than most women think.⁣⁣Not at menopause.⁣Not after a fracture.⁣Not when you are “older”.⁣⁣Bone...
02/05/2026

Bone loss starts earlier than most women think.⁣

Not at menopause.⁣
Not after a fracture.⁣
Not when you are “older”.⁣

Bone loss can begin quietly in your 30s and 40s, long before anyone talks to you about osteoporosis.⁣

And this is where so many women are misled.⁣

You are told:⁣
• “Your labs are normal.”⁣
• “Just lift weights.”⁣
• “Take calcium and vitamin D.”⁣
• “We will watch it later.”⁣

Meanwhile, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormones, cortisol, insulin, gut health, inflammation,and nutrient absorption are all shifting behind the scenes. ⁣

Bone is living tissue. It responds to hormones, stress, digestion, diet, certain medications, movement, and thyroid function, not just calcium intake.⁣

This is why bone loss is not a bone problem.⁣
It is a whole-body problem.⁣

Women can be active, eat well, do “everything right,” and still lose bone because no one looked upstream at what is driving the loss.⁣

If you wait until menopause or your first DEXA scan, you’ve already missed the most powerful prevention window.⁣

Bone health is something you build early, protect intentionally, and reassess regularly. And yes, it is absolutely possible to prevent, stabilize, and even reverse significant loss when you address the root causes.⁣

If you want to understand your personal risk factors and what actually protects your bones long term, watch my video: Link in bio⁣

🎥 Know your osteoporosis risks and how to prevent them. ⁣

The Grace Course is back.⁣⁣⁣And if you’re reading this, it’s probably not by accident.⁣⁣⁣If you’re exhausted from bounci...
01/30/2026

The Grace Course is back.⁣⁣

And if you’re reading this, it’s probably not by accident.⁣⁣

If you’re exhausted from bouncing between doctors…⁣⁣

If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but your body says otherwise…⁣⁣

If you’re quietly worried about repeating the same health patterns you watched your mother or grandmother live through…⁣⁣

This course was created for you.⁣⁣

Grace In Transition is where we stop dismissing symptoms and start understanding what your body is actually asking for during perimenopause and menopause.⁣⁣

This isn’t about quick fixes.⁣⁣

It’s about clarity, education, and long-term protection for your brain, bones, heart, metabolism, and quality of life.⁣⁣

✨ Early Bird Details⁣⁣
• Starts Monday, February 2, 2026⁣⁣
• $227 with early bird code GRACE70⁣⁣
• Save $70 for a limited time⁣⁣
Inside the course, you’ll find:⁣⁣
• What’s really happening in your body during this transition⁣⁣
• Why fear-based hormone narratives are outdated⁣⁣
• How to reduce risk for osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and metabolic dysfunction⁣⁣
• Practical tools you can actually use, not vague advice⁣⁣

If the next 20–50 years feel uncertain or heavy right now, this is your invitation to change that.⁣⁣

👉 Visit the link in bio for course details and enrollment⁣⁣

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When someone understands why their body is responding the way it is, everything shifts.⁣⁣Diane’s words say so much of wh...
01/28/2026

When someone understands why their body is responding the way it is, everything shifts.⁣

Diane’s words say so much of what I hoped The Grace In Transition Course would offer. Not just information, but clarity. Context. And real support during a season of change.⁣

So many people sense that our current “sick care” system isn’t serving them… but they’ve never been given the tools to see their own data clearly or to connect the dots in a way that feels empowering instead of overwhelming.⁣

This is exactly why I go deep into lab analysis, education, and personalized insight. Because when you understand your blood work, your patterns, and your timing in life, you stop guessing, and you start making grounded decisions for your health.⁣

I’m deeply grateful for Diane’s trust, her openness, and her willingness to do this work at such an important phase of life. 💛⁣

If you want to learn more about the course and see if it’s the right fit for you, the link is in my bio.⁣

Menopause affects every organ system in the body, yet women are still being told it’s “just hot flashes” or that they’re...
01/26/2026

Menopause affects every organ system in the body, yet women are still being told it’s “just hot flashes” or that they’re “fine.”
In this conversation with Gregory Ann Cox, we unpack why so many women are denied basic testing, accurate menopause education, and evidence-based hormone therapy.
A big part of the problem is outdated fear surrounding the Women’s Health Initiative study from the early 2000s. Its conclusions were flawed, but they continue to shape how women are treated today.

The consequences are not minor.

Bone loss. Cardiovascular risk. Brain changes. Digestive issues. Metabolic disruption.

All while labs are labeled “normal” and symptoms are dismissed.

This episode is about physiology, nuance, and why estrogen and progesterone receptors exist throughout the entire body. We talk about bone density, DEXA scans, vitamin D, cancer risk and HRT, and why functional medicine often fills the gaps conventional care leaves behind.
Menopause is not a small transition. Treating it like one is costing women their health.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on my YouTube channel. Link in bio.

When a client tells me “you explained this in a way no one ever has… not even doctors” — that’s everything.⁣⁣This is exa...
01/21/2026

When a client tells me “you explained this in a way no one ever has… not even doctors” — that’s everything.⁣

This is exactly why I teach lab work and digestion the way I do.⁣

Not to overwhelm.⁣
Not to impress.⁣
But to help you finally understand your own body.⁣

So many women are living with years of digestive issues, confusing labs, and generic advice that never connects the dots. Once you understand why things are happening, everything shifts. You stop guessing. You stop blaming yourself. You start making informed, confident decisions.⁣

And movement? It doesn’t need to be extreme to be effective. When you reframe it as daily support for your metabolism, digestion, and longevity, it becomes doable and sustainable.⁣

Knowledge is power when it’s explained clearly.⁣

And the Grace In Transition Course is about giving you an excellent source of knowledge you can actually use.⁣

If you want to learn more about the course and see if it’s the right fit for you, the link is in my bio.⁣

The Grace In Transition course is⁣❗️Comprehensive ⁣❗️Transformational ⁣❗️8 weeks⁣❗️$227 (get $70 off) Grace70⁣❗️Starts M...
01/19/2026

The Grace In Transition course is⁣
❗️Comprehensive ⁣
❗️Transformational ⁣
❗️8 weeks⁣
❗️$227 (get $70 off) Grace70⁣
❗️Starts Monday! February 2nd⁣

The Grace In Transition course is designed specifically for Women Of A Certain Age. It’s about empowering a large segment of women who are currently very underserved and often shoved away-- our women 45+.⁣

What’s Included:⁣
🍂8 Modules⁣
🍂My Expertise! ⁣
🍂Easy Access to Me⁣
🍂Community⁣
🍂Private Group Chat⁣
🍂Weekly Zoom meetings⁣
🍂Menus and Recipes⁣
🍂Daily Movement Coach/Group⁣
🍂Discounts!⁣
🍂And More!⁣

Enrollment is limited! And this is on purpose. I want to have time with you to give you what you need AND create a place for women to support one another. ⁣

Link is to find out more is in my bio. The course starts soon! February 2nd.⁣
Use the Code Grace70 for $70 off⁣

This is a short n sweet reminder for my Perimenopause & Menopause Ladies!⁣ ⁣Come to my Free Webinar⁣All Things Peri & Me...
01/18/2026

This is a short n sweet reminder for my Perimenopause & Menopause Ladies!⁣

Come to my Free Webinar⁣
All Things Peri & MenoPause Masterclass⁣
Tomorrow Monday January 19th at 12 noon-PST. ⁣
(if you can't make it, no worries. A recording will be available if you register)⁣

Most women have a lot of questions and not getting clear answers when it comes to the perimenopause and menopause time of life. Bring your questions or just come to listen and learn.⁣

Bring your questions or put them in the caption with them. Invite a friend! Share⁣

See you soon!⁣

👉 The link to register for the FREE Q & A webinar is in my bio.⁣

This feedback means more to me than I can put into words.⁣⁣I built this course to fill the gaps I kept seeing women fall...
01/16/2026

This feedback means more to me than I can put into words.⁣

I built this course to fill the gaps I kept seeing women fall through. The places where popular advice stays surface-level. The places where people feel dismissed, rushed, or told to “just try harder.”⁣

So hearing that the material felt comprehensive, intentional, and truly supportive tells me the Grace In Transition Course is doing exactly what it was meant to do.⁣

You don’t need louder advice.⁣
You don’t need trendier protocols.⁣
You need education that connects the dots, honors your lived experience, and teaches you how to advocate for your own health with confidence.⁣

That’s the standard I hold the Grace Course and myself to.⁣

Thank you for seeing the depth, the care, and the purpose behind it, Michele🤍⁣

If you want to learn more about the course and see if it’s the right fit for you, the link is in my bio.⁣

01/16/2026

One of the critical elements in behavior change is who you hang with. We really do heavily influence each other.⁣

Have you ever noticed how you start eating the same foods of the people you live with or hang out with? I know, when my sweetheart decides to go Paleo, I’m just a little more conscientious about meal prep and it changes what I’m consuming too, just a tad.⁣

Now, I don’t want you to ditch your old friends, but if you don’t have healthy friends, find some. And then watch how change ripples through you and out to others.⁣

If you don’t know where to start, follow the advice of Lewis Howes, “Go where people grow.”⁣

Where do people better themselves? Yoga studios, fitness studios, healthy cafés and juice bars, bookstores, hiking clubs, anything where there’s movement and learning and I know this is cliche but positive. We need community! We need each other to navigate the path to health and wellness.⁣

Find your peeps! They’re looking for you too ☺️⁣

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Ready to take the first step towards hormone balance, relief from hot flashes, and better sleep? ! I'm offering complimentary intro calls to discuss how I can help you on your journey to improved well-being. Click the link in my bio to schedule your call. ⁣

Celebrating this man’s 95th Birthday! We are very lucky girls to have him still with us and great health. Good genes!!! ...
01/15/2026

Celebrating this man’s 95th Birthday! We are very lucky girls to have him still with us and great health. Good genes!!! 😜 Love the one and index card slipped into his shirt pocket. Always The perpetual engineer. Love it!

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