From Nurse to Holistic Practitioner: My Story & Why Most Health Advice Misses the Mark

In this episode, I’m sharing the personal story behind Prime to Nourish and the philosophy that drives my work today. I walk you through my path from studying exercise science at Oregon State to becoming an oncology nurse, all while quietly struggling with my own digestive issues, stress, fatigue, and fertility challenges. Even with a medical background and access to great doctors, I still didn’t have the answers my body needed. That’s what led me into holistic nutrition and eventually to the Nutrition Therapy Institute, where everything finally started to make sense. I began to understand how nutrients, digestion, the nervous system, and circadian rhythm all work together to determine whether the body can actually heal. This episode is really about the shift that changed everything for me and now shapes how I help others. Why I believe in a foundations-first approach, why I’m passionate about bridging conventional and holistic care, and why understanding your body’s priorities can change everything. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:• How my journey through nursing and personal health struggles led me to holistic nutrition• Why conventional medicine alone often isn’t enough for long-term health• The moment that changed how I viewed healing and the body• How stress, digestion, and nutrient depletion impacted my own health• Why symptoms aren’t the root cause (and what actually is)• The biggest mistake people make when trying to “fix” their health• Why foundational systems like the nervous system and circadian rhythm matter most• How supporting the body (instead of fighting it) creates real change Key Takeaways:Even with a strong background in healthcare, I didn’t find real answers until I shifted from symptom-based thinking to supporting the body as a whole. My journey showed me that true healing comes from addressing foundational systems like stress, digestion, and nutrients rather than relying on quick fixes or isolated treatments. Resources Mentioned:Health Foundations Assessment: Health Foundations Assessment. Connect & Support the Show:Subscribe to the podcast for upcoming episodes on nutrition, digestion, nervous system regulation, and circadian health. To begin identifying your own healing priorities, visit Prime To Nourish and take the Health Foundations Assessment.