Tag: mental-health
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Losing Me
I used to think weight loss was about becoming someone new. Smaller. Quieter. More acceptable. But the truth is, I didn’t lose myself. I found her.
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I Made a Thing (and Let It Be Enough)
I almost didn’t tell anyone about it. Not because it wasn’t good.Not because it didn’t matter.But because finishing something — and then letting it exist — is vulnerable in a way I’m still learning how to hold. Today, I launched my first digital planner: Coach Sunshine’s Weekly Workout & Nutrition Planner. That sentence alone feels…
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Squirrels, Squats, and Sensory Overload: My Brain Explained
So… turns out I’m rocking the deluxe neurospicy combo: ADHD and Autism. 🌶🧠✨ Hello, AuDHD. This isn’t new — it’s just newly named. For the first time in my life, I finally have language for things I’ve always felt but couldn’t explain. And let me tell you, it makes so much sense. Basically, my brain…
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Exciting News: Embracing a New Journey in Women’s Health Coaching!
Friends, I’m thrilled (and a little bit nervous!) to share some exciting news: I’m officially stepping into the world of health coaching, specifically dedicated to women’s health—particularly for women over 40. As many of you know, wellness, fitness, and advocacy have always been at the heart of my life. My journey as a Registered Nurse,…
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Sunshine Says: “Some Days Are Heavy—Here’s What Helps”
Some days are heavy.Not in the way that dumbbells build muscle or a loaded barbell challenges you to rise—but in the way your chest tightens, your brain fogs, and even a deep breath feels like work. You might not always see it from the outside—but grief, exhaustion, overstimulation, burnout, memories, and hormones all know how…
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Journaling: The Sky Is Falling – Processing Grief
I have no real plan for this post, just feelings. This last week has been a beast! Do you ever have weeks like that? We all do, right?! Let me lay it out for you just a little bit… So both of my amazing kids are going through their own struggles right now…we are also…
