Creekside Health Coaching

06/06/2026

Burnout Recovery for Busy Parents, Caregivers, and Neurodivergent Adults

Why "just rest" or "say no more often" is not the fix that people think it is. Learn more about burnout recovery and how to effectively regulate your nervous system....

Why “just rest” or “say no more often” is not the fix that people think it is. Learn more about burnout recovery and how to effectively regulate your nervous system.

06/04/2026

Even though I'm off until mid-August, I keep many of my routines from the school year. This helps me keep my goals on track, while allowing me to rest and do things I enjoy!

06/03/2026

I was a true cardio bunny for a long time, thinking that the only way I could maintain a healthy weight was by running (good thing I enjoyed running!). But now I know that running can increase your cortisol and inflammation if you aren't careful. That by no means implies that you should quit running! Strength training can not only improve your running form and prevent injuries, but also increases your fat-free mass and increases your caloric burn during rest.

I am now providing an at-home support service. Whether you need help creating a sensory-friendly routine or area(s), or want to know how you can exercise without dealing with the overstimulation that sometimes accompanies gym settings, I can help you customize these, based on your individual needs. Click on the link below to set up a free consultation and we can discuss how this can help you take care of yourself.

https://creeksidehealthcoaching.hbportal.co/public/69fbeffd06b898d55be2f44e

06/01/2026

Now that school is out, I'm trying to prep and freeze a new Ninja Creami flavor each week. I have recently become OBSESSED with Biscoff cookie butter and I found the BEST way to incorporate it into a high protein, delicious pint of ice cream (spoiler alert: I also never add protein powder so it's not chalky). If you are interested in the recipe, comment below and I'll send it to you!

05/30/2026

I have a little story about how this brand of chocolate chips saved my life. For years, I kept regular chocolate chips in the pantry for baking (my daughter actually has the BEST recipe for chocolate chip cookies). However, with my high cortisol, my sugar cravings were through the roof. I would eat a tablespoon of chocolate chips and that would lead to taking another almost every time I went through the kitchen! When I finally understood that high cortisol was the cause of my sugar cravings, I started making a concerted effort to cut back on sugar. If you have seen the pumpkin chocolate chip pancake bowl I eat for breakfast every morning, you know that chocolate chips are obviously a big draw to that recipe for me (interested in the recipe? Comment below and I'll share). I switched to Lily's just to try to cut down on sugar. Guess what? Once I did that, I wasn't reaching for more every time I went through the kitchen. AND-I don't miss the regular chocolate chips, these still taste amazing! My sugar cravings as a whole have decreased and I am finally making noticeable forward progress in my body recomposition goal.

Ready to get some 1:1 help reaching your health goals? Click this link to get in touch and we can schedule a free consultation!

https://creeksidehealthcoaching.hbportal.co/public/69fbeffd06b898d55be2f44e

05/30/2026

Trying to send emails, but you just sit and stare at your computer screen? It turns out, it's not a character flaw, but nervous system dysregulation.

My middle child has a “unique” organization system for his clothes-the dirty clothes go into the hamper, but the clean clothes get dumped on the floor.  You would think this would prompt him t…

05/29/2026

Great news! I am now a certified personal trainer! What does that mean for Creekside clients?

I have been a certified trainer on and off for the last 20 years, not to mention that I routinely make exercise plans for others. However, this gives me the credentials to do this on a larger scale. I am excited to announce the launch of my At Home Support service. Whether you are trying to implement an exercise plan without stepping into a gym, want to create a sensory-friendly area for yourself (and/or others in your family), or simply need some one-on-one help with organizing tasks, I have a service to meet those needs. These are billed by the hour, but if it involves supervised exercise, we can work out a monthly package.

Ready to schedule, or even meet for a free consultation to see how this could work for you? Use this link to sign up: https://creeksidehealthcoaching.hbportal.co/public/69fbeffd06b898d55be2f44e

05/28/2026

Our bodies are constantly receiving information from our environment around us. Sometimes, everything becomes too much and we get dysregulated. This can happen to both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals.

That's why I created my FREE Sensory Support guide. This is a quick reference of suggestions to help you regulate your nervous system and continue with your day. To get your copy today, simply click on this link: https://creeksidehealthcoaching.hbportal.co/public/6a0f9b1021c99f4550043f85/1-Nice_to_meet_you

I hope these are helpful starting points to keep your nervous system at its best, so you can be at your best!

05/25/2026

Well I haven't gotten my pool day yet, but I'm excited to hop on the dirty soda trend this summer. Unfortunately, someone in my house drank my last Dr. Pepper Zero Coconut Cream, but half of a cherry lime ICE, half of a vanilla protein shake, and ice in a fancy cup gives me a treat that fits into my health goals. You don't need to miss out on fun trends just because you are trying to meet your goals, these are super customizable:

1) Watching calories? Use a diet or Zero soda (or Sparkling ICE-this one is 5 calories for the whole bottle!) or add more ice.
2) Need to prioritize protein? Use a protein shake or a Core shake
3) Can't do dairy? Try any nut milk or coconut cream!
4) Need to watch your caffeine intake? Use a caffeine-free soda or a Sparkling ICE.

Maybe the rain will stop soon so I can enjoy this poolside while reading my book 🤞

05/23/2026

Now that the school year has ended, my family and I are working on recovery. This is not a time to push through, it's a time to honor your body's needs. Read this week's blogs for strategies that work for burnout recovery.

My family and I are on day 2 of summer break.  I have never been so ready for rest as I am this week-yesterday, the kids and I just laid on the couches or beds, unable to get motivated to be p…