NutritionWorks

05/19/2026

04/23/2026

A beautiful reminder! Be gentle, be kind, and stay curious. Have a great day, my friends.

03/11/2026

Lately I’ve noticed something in conversations with clients that feels important to name.

Several people almost canceled their appointments because they felt like they hadn’t done “well enough.” They hadn’t followed through perfectly or made the progress they hoped for. Some quietly wondered if it was even worth showing up to the conversation.

This pattern says something about the moment many people are living in right now.

In this article, I reflect on what may be underneath that feeling — the exhaustion, uncertainty, and quiet shame that can make people feel like they are failing before the conversation even begins.

I also share why something as simple as being heard without judgment can change everything.

If you work with people — as a coach, clinician, teacher, or caregiver — this may resonate with what you’re seeing too.

I’d love for you to read the full article and share what you’re noticing in your own work.

👉Read the full article here https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-people-feel-like-failing-before-conversation-even-putnam-zkphc

This week I noticed something in several conversations with my clients. A few people almost canceled their appointments because they felt like they hadn’t done “well enough.

03/06/2026

Whenever we are trying to make changes...be kind, gentle, and compassionate with yourself. Lots of TLC when making changes to our body and our meal plan.

02/20/2026

Grief has a way of reminding me what truly matters.

In this article, I share a personal reflection on loss, authenticity, and what it means to honor our feelings instead of rushing past them.

If you’ve ever felt the roller-coaster of grief, I invite you to read the full article on my LinkedIn profile. 💛
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/honoring-yourself-grief-kathleen-putnam-w77mc

Coaching with Kathleen - Loss, Transition & Grief Kathleen Noonan Putnam

You know the feeling…dread, fear, panic, and disbelief then fatigue, overwhelm, stress, and confusion or anger … just to name a few of the happenings when our life is abruptly or even slowly disrupted with a heartfelt loss. We just lost our cat, Puma.

01/12/2026

Navigating grief has taught me that love, connection, and compassion matter more than trying to “hold it all together.”

In this article, I share reflections on what it means to allow grief to be seen—through family and friendships, quiet traditions, nature, and even small moments of connection with strangers. Grief doesn’t disappear, but when we meet it with openness and grace, it can soften, shift, and reveal a deeper understanding of ourselves.

I also share why I believe no one should have to grieve alone, and how grief circles and coaching can create space for honest expression, support, and healing—at your own pace.

If you’re navigating loss, change, or a tender season of life, I hope this piece feels like an invitation to pause, breathe, and feel supported.

🤍 I invite you to read the full article and see what resonates.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/navigating-grief-love-kathleen-putnam-ot8kc

Coaching with Kathleen - Loss, Transition & Grief Kathleen Noonan Putnam

12/22/2025

What if our relationship with food isn’t about willpower at all?

So much of the health conversation focuses on “better choices.”
But what if the real story lives deeper — in our lived experiences, our sense of safety, and the trauma we carry (often without realizing it)?

Trauma-informed nutrition invites us to look beyond labels like healthy and unhealthy and instead ask more compassionate questions:
Why do certain food patterns feel protective?

How have stress, food insecurity, or early experiences shaped our bodies and beliefs?

What if genetics and trauma responsiveness matter more than habits alone?

When six in ten people have experienced at least one adverse childhood event, it becomes clear: healing can’t be one-size-fits-all.

I wrote an article exploring how trauma-informed care helps heal the mind, body, and spirit — and why compassion, curiosity, and safety matter just as much as nutrition education.

👉 Read more here: Trauma-Informed Nutrition: Healing the Mind, Body, and Spirit https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/trauma-informed-nutrition-healing-mind-body-spirit-kathleen-putnam-avzdc/?trackingId=1Bs%2Fk2TkSDeZnHegTFhEUg%3D%3D

Sometimes the most powerful shift isn’t changing what we eat — it’s changing how we understand ourselves.

Kathleen Noonan Putnam Coaching with Kathleen - Loss, Transition & Grief

In a world where we often focus solely on the physical aspects of health, it’s crucial to recognize the profound impact that trauma and toxic stress can have on our relationship with food, our bodies, and our overall well-being. Trauma-informed nutrition is a powerful approach that encourages us t...

12/18/2025

Navigating life's challenges has taught me the power of nurturing self-compassion. Whether it's through mindfulness, nutrition, or simply sharing a heartfelt conversation, I'm committed to helping others connect to the whole thing - Wholistic, do we say? What practices resonate with you when seeking inner peace?

10/17/2025

10/17/2025

Truth!