Wellness Coaching for Women 40+
Who Want to Feel Better & Age Well
Helping you Live a second youth
that’s better than the first.©
You want to feel better, but you’re tired of confusing advice and starting over (again).
Maybe your energy is down, your weight keeps creeping up, your body feels different in menopause, or you’re worried about where your health is headed. You know you should make some changes, but it’s hard to know what actually works, what to eat, and how to stay consistent without turning your life upside down.
You don’t need another extreme plan. You need a simple path to midlife wellness that helps you eat well, build healthy routines, and feel confident in the changes you’re making.
If you’re a midlife woman interested in living well in midlife (& beyond!) — naturally, then Second Youth Wellness is for you!
Nourish yourself well — don’t starve your body of what it needs.
You may be asking,
“Can Health Coaching Really Help Me?”
I’m glad you asked! If you struggle with stubborn weight, or suffer from chronic disease, or if you just want to prevent illness and get more out of life, then the quick answer is, “YES!” Qualified health coaches are trained and educated to deal with all this from a health, mental and behavioral standpoint. Good health is SO much more than a checklist and eating only certain ‘right’ things — it’s everything working together.
You may also be asking, “What can a health coach help me with?”
In my coaching practice, I can help you with things like: weight loss, hypertension, diabetes/high blood sugar, kidney disease, high cholesterol, chronic fatigue, low motivation, low mood, cancer prevention and more. I can also help you understand your food and nutrition more so you can make informed, empowered choices that fit your unique life.
Here’s a little about me specifically: I’m a Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches certified & National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, with additional specialty certifications in plant-based cooking and plant-based nutrition. I use all this education and training to help midlife women (and men!) age well through diet & lifestyle habits for a second youth and lasting health.
After changing my own health journey over a decade ago through a whole-food, plant-centered lifestyle, I earned top-tier credentials to launch Second Youth Wellness to give women like you the support, clarity, and encouragement I wish I had from the beginning.
My approach is practical, evidence-based, grace-filled, and built for real life.
Learn more about my story and highlights from some of my clients’ stories in this You Tube channel interview.
How Second Youth Wellness Works.
Everything at Second Youth Wellness is built around four essentials:
PLANTS — Learn how to eat more whole, nourishing foods in a way that feels satisfying and realistic.
HABITS — Create routines you can actually keep, even in a busy season of life. Daily rhythms help healthy choices become easier and more natural.
MINDSET — Replace guilt, confusion, and all-or-nothing thinking with clarity, confidence, and self-respect.
FREEDOM — Feel better in your body, protect your health, and enjoy more energy and independence for the life ahead.
As a Certified Health Coach, I can help you with:
bloating | fatigue | weight management | brain fog | constipation | sleep | heartburn | food cravings | immune function | high blood pressure | high cholesterol | high blood sugar | diabetes | heart disease | kidney disease | hormone issues | depression | gut health | skin irritations | many cancers + more
How to get started:
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Step 1: Choose your next step
Start with the option that fits you best: the blog for free help, the SYWM course for a guided path, or the cookbook for delicious everyday support.
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Step 2: Take one simple step at a time
You do not have to change everything overnight. Small, steady changes in food and lifestyle can build real momentum.
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Step 3: Experience your second youth
As you learn what helps your body thrive, you can feel more energetic, confident, and hopeful about the future.
Resources to help you move from overwhelmed to confident
Guess-free step-by-step Program
The Second Youth Wellness Method gives you a guided way to understand what to eat, why it matters, and how to make lasting changes that support your health in midlife. This is the best place to start if you want structure, clarity, and a complete roadmap.
Learn for free - read the blog
The blog is filled with practical help for midlife women, including recipes, healthy lifestyle tips, mindset encouragement, and whole-food guidance to help you take your next best step.
Make healthy eating easier & tastier
The Second Youth Wellness Cookbook gives you easy, repeat-worthy recipes that support your health without taking the joy out of food. It is a simple, encouraging way to bring the SYW lifestyle into your everyday kitchen.
Start Private Health Coaching
Get personalized guidance so you don’t have to guess anymore. From meal plans and health-promoting recipes, to habits support and lifestyle re-alignment, private coaching is highly effective and like being in the “Fast Pass” line for improved well-being!
Start here if you’re not ready to go big yet
Not ready to jump into the deep end? That’s okay. The Second Youth Wellness blog is a great place to begin if you want practical encouragement, healthier recipes, and simple ideas for living well in midlife.
It will help you understand the SYW approach and build Confidence in your next step.
Nutrition matters all the way down the cellular level. When you nourish your body well, amazing things happen. When your health improves because it’s well nourished, there’s new hope for a healthy future and better quality of life (besides all the ‘bonus’ things like reduced medical bills and a calendar free from doctor appointments).
That means you have more energy for the people you love, more confidence in your choices, and more freedom to enjoy the life God has given you, today and for years to come.
Second Youth Wellness exists to help you care for your body with wisdom, live with intention, and step into this season feeling stronger instead of smaller.
Eating nutritionally is great. Living a healthy lifestyle is great too! But the real ‘magic’ is when it all works together to create the longevity and quality of life you dream of.
That’s living a second youth that’s better than the first!©
Can a plant Centered diet really help?
Is it really healthy for everyone?
Testimonials: Real Women. Real Progress. Real Hope.
“I’ve only been in the program for 4 weeks, and I am surprised that I don’t crave sweet desserts anymore. My husband and son eat dessert every night but I don’t anymore and that’s ok because I don’t want it. I also don’t have nearly as much joint pain or inflammation as I usually do.”
— “Angela,” 40-something Taxi Super Mom & Medical Professional
Some of Angela’s successes: in just 4 weeks of the SYWM she has less joint pain, less inflammation, no dessert cravings, and more energy
“My dilemma was that I didn't know where to start. This [program] gives me step-by-step information, a framework, it gives me instructions. For me, that is really key.,.. and the amount and breadth of information here, I don't think I ever would be able to accumulate this kind of information…. In the past it has been arduous, the idea of getting recipes and all that. This [course] is connecting it. The fact that I have a structured program, I talk to you every week, gives me a framework to move forward in. And the idea that I made a commitment to this change and a sense that I'm really taking care of myself. I've always been pretty good about eating healthy, but I was in a rut.”
— “Brenda,” 60-Something RV Explorer & Engineer
Some of Brenda’s successes: sleeps better, lost weight she didn’t think she could lose, clearer more positive attitude, no more sugar cravings, trying new things; the overarching benefits are reaching into her job and planning for her future retirement
“You’ve helped me with life-long skills to get me back on track, to live healthy and make the best of the moments we have. You have made me more conscious of my habits… I’m getting better. I’m becoming a better person as a whole because of you. Your approach is more wholistic.”
— “Carla,” 60-Something World Traveler & Retired Executive
Some of Carla’s successes: more energy, sleeping better, more motivated to cook plant-based, sharing her new lifestyle with family (who also enjoys it), empowered to use her unique giftings to help others, books active travel vacations regularly, has deeper spiritual connection with her body and God
“Since I started trying to eat plant-based, I’ve lost 9 pounds!”
— “Darlene,” 70-Something Doting Grandma & Clergy Wife
Some of Darlene’s successes: sleeps better, wakes refreshed, has motivation to get out of bed, has new hope for a future with her grandkids
“Hi, Melissa, after talking to you yesterday, I decided to go check my pulse rate with a cardiologist. My son…was able to get me an appointment today. Turns out my heart rate is slow and the doctor is taking me off of a blood pressure medicine. He said it was too much and that’s why my heart rate was slowing…Thank you for giving me a push! It was a relief to hear!”
— “Wendy,” 70-Something Small Town Resident & Children’s Therapist
Some of Wendy’s successes: sleeps better, more energy, happier, hopeful for healthier future; >>>Wendy’s doctor eventually took her off of FOUR blood pressure medicines over the course of 6 weeks of plant-based eating
You can start your second youth now.
You do not need to stay stuck in frustration, confusion, or trial-and-error. Start with the resource that fits you best and take the next simple step toward lasting health.