Living Well with Kel

12/29/2025

As the year ends, you'll be asked to count what you accomplished—but the things that truly changed you can't be measured in numbers or checkboxes. Your transformation lives in the moments no one tracked, and that's exactly where your greatest victories are. ✨

12/28/2025

As we head into a new year, we love to talk about fresh starts and big goals. But here's what I've learned: the most powerful thing you can carry forward isn't a resolution. It's a choice. ✨

The choice to prioritize your health before your body demands it.
It doesn't have to be dramatic. It doesn't require a complete life overhaul. It's the small, consistent decisions that add up:

✔ Choosing protein at breakfast instead of hitting snooze one more time and grabbing whatever's quick
✔ Taking a 10-minute walk when your mind is racing
✔ Saying no to one thing so you can say yes to rest
✔ Drinking water before your third cup of coffee
✔ Actually scheduling that doctor's appointment you've been putting off

Your body is always communicating with you. The question is: are you listening before it has to shout? This year, what if your one habit was simply this: treating your wellness like the non-negotiable it is?

💬 What's one small wellness choice you're committed to making in the new year? 👇

12/26/2025

🌱 Helpful Tips for Living with Diabetes

Living with diabetes means making small, mindful choices every day. Here are a few simple habits that may help support stable blood sugar levels and overall well-being:

✅ Eat regular, balanced meals and avoid skipping meals
✅ Choose fiber-rich foods like vegetables, leafy greens, and berries
✅ Stay hydrated — drinking enough water truly matters
✅ Add gentle physical activity such as walking, stretching, or swimming
✅ Monitor your blood sugar and keep track of your results
✅ Prioritize good sleep and manage stress

💚 A healthy lifestyle does not replace medical treatment, but it can be a powerful support for your body.
Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your routine.

12/22/2025

12/13/2025

You know you should be taking care of yourself. But most days? You're too exhausted to even think about wellness routines. And the guilt of not doing enough becomes its own weight to carry.
Here's the truth: healing doesn't require perfection. It requires permission to start small.

☀️ Sit in sunlight for 10 minutes
🥣 Sip bone broth when eating feels hard
🫁 Take 5 deep breaths before getting out of bed
🛁 Epsom salt foot soak for magnesium
🤲 Gentle hand massage to calm your nervous system
🥕 Eat one vegetable today. Just one.

These tiny practices can support your body without demanding energy you don't have.
But generic tips can only take you so far. Your body and your journey are unique—and you deserve a wellness approach that honors that.

💙 If you're ready to build a sustainable healing path that actually fits YOUR life, I offer free discovery calls. No pressure, just clarity about what personalized support could look like.

Comment "WELLNESS" or click the link in the bio. You don't have to figure this out alone.

12/12/2025

If you've ever doubted that your journey matters, let this be your reminder: someone needs to hear what you've been through. Your story has power. 💙

Send a message to learn more

12/04/2025

Imagine facing the kind of heartbreak that shakes your world. Terry Kennedy's father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and the weight of that moment inspired him to honor his father's legacy as a runner. 🌿

But life tested him in unimaginable ways. Just days before the marathon he had trained for, Terry suffered a brain stem stroke and heart attack at only 33. Movement, sight, and speech were all stripped away in an instant.

Recovery was painstaking. Each day demanded patience, courage, and relentless determination. Step by step, word by word, breath by breath, he rebuilt the life that had been taken from him.

Against all odds, Terry returned to the marathon. Only eight weeks after relearning how to walk, he crossed the finish line. 💙

But here's what matters most: not everyone's body will cooperate like Terry's did. Not everyone gets to cross a finish line. And that doesn't make your fight any less brave or your journey any less valid.

For some, victory is getting out of bed. For others, it's speaking up at a doctor's appointment. For some, it's simply making it through another day when everything hurts.

✨ Your resilience isn't measured by what you can physically do — it's measured by how you keep showing up for yourself, however that looks. What does courage look like in your life today?

11/29/2025

5 Simple Things to Do After Thanksgiving to Help Your Digestion 🌿

The holidays are full of abundance, celebration, and sometimes heavy meals. Here are five gentle ways to help your body feel balanced again:

1. Sip warm water or calming tea.
Hydration supports digestion and helps your system move comfortably. Ginger, chamomile, or peppermint are soothing choices.

2. Move gently.
A short walk, light stretching, or mindful breathing helps your body process food without strain.

3. Choose nourishing, easy-to-digest foods.
Broths, soups, cooked vegetables, and simple meals give your gut a gentle reset.

4. Check in with your hunger cues.
Pause before your next meal and let your body guide you. Eating when you feel ready helps restore balance.

5. Offer gratitude to your body.
Recognize the work your body does every day and honor it with care, not pressure.

💙 Recovery isn’t about restriction or perfection. It’s about soft, practical choices that bring ease and comfort to your body.

11/28/2025

✨ On days of treatment or tender healing, your body carries more than most people ever see. 🌿
Thanksgiving can feel complicated — gratitude isn’t always easy when you’re navigating pain, fatigue, or uncertainty.

But gratitude isn’t about pretending everything is okay. It’s about honoring the small steady things that meet you in the hardest places: a nurse’s gentle check-in, a warm meal when you’re too tired to cook, the quiet exhale after a difficult day.

Let these moments be your medicine this Thanksgiving — reminders that healing still moves through you, even now. 💙

💬 If you’re finding your way through treatment, DM “GRATITUDE.” I’ll send something that might bring comfort.

11/27/2025

You don’t have to force full meals when your body’s asking for rest.
Small portions. Soft textures. Cool foods.
Every mindful choice is a way of saying, “I’m still caring for myself.”

💙 Celebrate the small wins — even a few bites count as care.
Healing happens in these quiet, gentle moments too.

🌊 SHARE this post to remind your circle — every mindful choice counts in healing.

11/26/2025

I have some exciting news to share! 💙

I'm one of 20 contributors featured in Gritty Faith: Wild—a beautiful annual magazine that shares real stories from women who've walked through the untamed, unpredictable seasons of life.

You know I believe in the power of sharing our stories. The messy middles. The moments when control slips away and we have to trust more deeply than we ever thought possible. That's what this magazine is all about. 🌿

Gritty Faith: Wild releases December 1st and is available for preorder now. It's designed as a year-long companion filled with stories, devotionals, and prayers—perfect for your coffee table or nightstand whenever you need encouragement. ✨

If you've been walking through your own "wild season," I think you'll love this.

Preorder Here: https://purposegrit.com/pages/gritty-faith

What wild season has taught you the most about yourself? 🌊