Intention Holistic Health

06/03/2026

05/27/2026

The plastic detox documentary has a lot of people panicking, and people are wondering "where do I even start?"

Common mistake I see women make when they do start:
- Stressing: you didn’t collect these items overnight, you probably can’t replace them overnight; that’s okay. Stress is not serving you or your ability to detox. Set realistic goals for larger ticket items over the next 1-2 years. Yes, years.
- Focusing on swapping when they could simply forgo the item. Candles, perfume, air fresheners are optional at best.
- Blaming their problems on toxin exposure instead of taking more responsibility for their nutrition + lifestyle.
- Prioritizing low tox home items above movement, a nutrient-dense diet, sunlight, sleep & stress management. These are foundational.

& chances are you probably can’t afford to just overhaul your entire life to completely avoid plastic exposure.

So, here are some FREE (or incredibly cheap) steps to reducing plastic exposure:
1. Don’t microwave your food or beverages in plastic containers— take the extra step, make another dish dirty to heat up your food on glass or ceramic dishes
2. Start drinking beverages at home in a glass or metal cup. Only have plastic cups? Run down to your local thrift store & I bet you can find some for less than $1.
3. Stop drinking out disposable water bottles (unless you don’t have access to clean filtered water). I’ll bet there’s a ton of used metal water bottles and tumblers at the closest Goodwill for less than $5.
4. If you only have plastic storage containers, wait until your food is completely cooled before transferring to the container.
5. As you need to replace items in your pantry or fridge— can you find a product packaged in plastic-free packaging?

When you are ready to financially invest in swapping larger ticket items, start with what you touch most often and/or what you ingest (ie. food, drinks) touches most.
Switching out cookware, clothing, coffee makers, storage containers, toilet paper, etc. are steps to move toward, not feats to accomplish all in one day.

Keep moving forward. Don't let perfection paralyze you from progress.

04/03/2026

6 things my toddler reminded me of on family vacation:

1. “Woah” is a word that should be used often.
2. There’s a lot to notice when you aren’t rushing.
3. Nothing replaces time outside.
4. A simple wave & smile can make a stranger’s day.
5. Just a quick cat nap or a snack can go a long way.
6. Curiosity makes everything more interesting.

02/26/2026

Thinking about doing a liver detox?

Pause for a minute.

Most women who ask me about cleanses have been feeling off for a while. Energy is inconsistent. Weight is up and hard to lose. Skin is breaking out. Cycles are all over the map.

Then an ad for a “detox protocol” pops up promising to fix everything. It’s understandable to wonder if that’s the missing piece.

But what I often see is this: alcohol is still in the picture, protein intake is low, mineral stores are depleted, bowel movements aren’t daily, and no one has paused to consider life stage.

Before you order anything, walk through the checklist in this post and take an honest look at your starting place.

Your liver is already working every day to detox. It depends on nutrients, minerals, and consistent elimination to do that work well. When the foundations are solid, detox pathways tend to function the way they’re meant to.

02/23/2026

“Choose your hard.”

It’s a phrase that gets tossed around sometimes.

But it’s been sitting with me the past few days.

Cooking whole foods from scratch most meals is hard.
Being mindful of ingredients in the products I bring into my home is hard.
Paying for quality food and supplements is hard.
Getting outside when the weather isn’t perfect is hard.
Making plans with friends when staying in feels easier is hard.
Strength training with a child and no consistent childcare is hard.
Interrupting negative thought patterns and choosing new is hard.

But there are other kinds of hard.

Living with, and paying for, preventable chronic disease is hard.
Having so little energy that you can’t fully engage with your kids or the things you love is hard.
Loneliness is hard.
Seasonal depression without support is hard.
Losing physical capacity over time is hard.

We don’t get to avoid hard.

But we do get to choose which hard we practice.

Hard now asks you to think ahead a little & to consider what version of you you’re building.

What’s one “hard” you chose this week that you’re proud of?

Even if you keep it to yourself, I hope you pause long enough to acknowledge it & celebrate that win for yourself.

02/20/2026

“Your labs are normal.”

And you still don’t feel like yourself.

Blood work gives important information about what’s circulating right now.

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) looks at mineral patterns in tissue over time. It can provide additional insight into stress patterns and mineral balance as part of a more complete picture.

For women rebuilding or preparing for pregnancy, that added layer can be incredibly helpful.

Learn more about HTMA testing at the link in bio.

02/18/2026

You’re drinking water all day…
and still feel thirsty.

Still waking up tired.
Still reaching for caffeine.
Still getting that mid-afternoon headache.

It’s frustrating.

Most of us were taught, “Just drink more water.”

But hydration isn’t only about how much you drink.
Your body uses minerals to actually move that water where it needs to go.

Sodium. Potassium. Magnesium.
These are part of your foundation.

👉🏼 Stress, pregnancy, breastfeeding, workouts, coffee all increase demand.

A simple place to start:
✨Add a small pinch of quality sea salt to one glass of water.
Notice how you feel.

Start there.

02/16/2026

What I look at before pregnancy isn’t just ovulation timing. I look at cycle trends, blood sugar stability, and mineral demand.

Pregnancy builds on those systems.

If you’ve noticed stronger PMS, mid-afternoon crashes, salt cravings, sleep shifts, or more stress sensitivity, that’s useful information.

Swipe through and see what fits.

Then download the Depletion Signals Checklist to organize what you’re noticing and bring it into a conversation with your healthcare provider.

02/10/2026

Many of the women I work with are already trying to do the right things for their health.

They’re eating fairly well. They stay active. They manage stress as best they can. On the surface, everything looks mostly fine.

So they’ll say things like:
“I’m tired, but who isn’t?”
“My cycles are mostly fine.”
“I eat pretty well.”
“My digestion’s never been great.”
“I’ll focus more once I’m pregnant.”

All while minimizing the quieter signals.

Energy that doesn’t fully return after rest.
Stress that feels heavier than it used to.
Cycles that feel a little different than a year ago.
Cravings, sleep changes, hair shedding, skin breakouts, brain fog. Small things that are easy to brush off when you’re busy and capable.

You notice the changes, but then explain them away because nothing feels serious enough to pause and reassess.
It makes sense. Life is full, and nothing feels urgent yet.

But before the wheels fall completely off, the body often adjusts.

Your body works hard to keep up.
It adapts to demand until it can’t anymore.

Then pregnancy comes and increases demand even more— revealing and accelerating depletion that may have already been there.

The season before conception offers space to slow down, take stock, and support your body intentionally so you can move forward with confidence.

That’s the work I guide women through.

If this resonates, save this post. Pay attention to what you’ve been explaining away. And if you want support navigating this season, the link is in my bio.

02/05/2026

If your energy dips every afternoon, your body is trying to tell you something.

Often, it’s a signal that the body could use more steady fuel during the day—especially in seasons like preconception and postpartum, when demands are higher.

Blood sugar is one of the foundational pieces that supports energy, mood, and stress tolerance. When it’s supported consistently, the day tends to feel more even.

Swipe through for what steadier vs. less steady blood sugar can feel like, plus a few simple habits that support consistency.

Save this. Start with protein at each meal for a week and pay attention to how your body responds.