Turns Out, I'm Not Very Good at Following the Typical Life Timeline.
I'm a 23-year Air Force veteran turned Holistic Health Practitioner, podcast host, retreat creator, homeschooling mama, and apparently, a bit of an expert on sperm.
I know. My 12-year-old self would be MORTIFIED that I even tell people that.
Yes, those are the legendary BCGs.I Had a Plan. God Apparently Had a More Interesting One.
I've been fascinated by the human body since childhood. I used to read medical encyclopedias and watch surgeries on TV. I was convinced I'd become a doctor.
Instead, I went with my best friend to an Air Force recruiter because SHE was considering joining.
Two weeks later, we were both headed to basic training.
That very unplanned decision became a 23-year career in military public relations, where I learned to ask better questions, tell stories, and make complicated information easier to understand.
Funny how useful those skills turned out to be.
I Was Supposed to Photograph a Picnic. Then I Met Daryl.
I was working an Air Force deployment send-off picnic. My assignment? Take pictures of the event.
ONE JOB.
Then I met this handsome Airman named Daryl. We shared chips while standing in line, and somehow I ended up with a camera full of photos of him.
He wasn't looking for a girlfriend. And he was NEVER getting married again.
Naturally, we had a four-day whirlwind romance before he left for an eight-month deployment to Iraq.
I sent him a card every Monday. We dated long-distance for three years, and on June 5, 2011, exactly three years after we met, we got married on a beach in Kauai.
We had five kids between us and thought our family was complete. We were so sure that Daryl had a vasectomy.
And then God had other plans.
Years later came a vasectomy reversal, a whole lot of learning about fertility, and two more babies: Emma when I was 40 and Ezra when I was 44.
And all these years later, Daryl still gives me butterflies.
I Didn't Get Into Health Because I Had It All Figured Out.
Quite the opposite. I was exhausted, stressed, running on fumes, and yelling at my kids more than I want to admit.
I didn't feel like myself, and I didn't love the way I was showing up at home.
So I started digging into nutrition, metabolism, hormones, sleep, and what was actually happening in my body.
Then our vasectomy reversal journey opened up an entirely new world of questions about fertility and sperm health.
Today, I'm a Holistic Health Practitioner with specialized training in functional nutrition, metabolism, and fertility. Supporting couples trying to conceive after vasectomy reversal has become a big part of my work.
But my curiosity doesn't stop at fertility. I'm equally fascinated by longevity, biological aging, and how we can feel good enough to enjoy the lives we're building.
- Board Certified Health Coach (AADP)
- Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialist
- Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner
I take my health seriously. Myself? Not nearly as much.
Fair Warning: I'm Probably Not Going to Sit Still.
IF THE MUSIC IS GOOD, I'M DANCING.
Kitchen, grocery store, wherever. I'm not especially particular about the location.
I LOVE MY BEACH CRUISER BIKE.
You'll find me riding around the neighborhood whenever Arizona isn't approximately 1,000 degrees.
DINNER AT MY HOUSE COMES WITH A DISCLAIMER.
I love hosting, but I rarely follow a recipe. And whatever mystery ingredients Daryl brings home are fair game.
I'VE NEVER HAD A DRINK IN MY LIFE.
Apparently, the D.A.R.E. program scared the bejeezus out of me as a kid, and it stuck. No alcohol. No coffee. And somehow, I still have this much energy.
TURNS OUT, HOMESCHOOLING IS FOR ME, TOO.
I've wanted to learn sign language since I was a kid, so naturally I worked that into our homeschool plans. And Emma loves Japanese, so we're learning that, too. At this rate, I'm not sure who's getting the bigger education!
I WANT THE REAL EXPERIENCE, NOT JUST THE TOURIST VERSION.
Local markets, unfamiliar food, and conversations with people who actually live there. Those are my favorite parts of traveling.
Some Things Have Made Me Think About Time Differently.
I lost my dad to suicide when I was 14. He was just 45.
I've now lived longer than he did, and there's something about reaching that milestone that changes the way you think about time.
It's part of why longevity matters to me. Not because I think we can guarantee more years, but because I want to feel good enough to enjoy the years I get.
And then there's my faith.
In 2019, I felt God ask me a question that changed the way I looked at everything: "Do you not trust Me?"
For a woman who loves a plan, that one hit hard.
I'm still learning what it means to trust Him, even when life looks nothing like what I had mapped out.
Someday isn't promised. I want to build a life I'm excited to have more years of, and actually enjoy it along the way.
Apparently My Favorite Things Are Even Better When I Share Them.
Give me a house full of people, good food, interesting conversation, and an excuse to introduce somebody to something new, and I'm happy.
That's why I love creating retreats. The local experiences, the cultural surprises, and watching women who arrived as strangers leave with new friends and incredible memories.
The Rooted Community comes from that same place: meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, new experiences, and women who genuinely enjoy being together.
That's my kind of wellness. A life full of things you actually want to get up and do.
I Never Really Outgrew "But Why?"
One of my favorite things about hosting Faith Over Pharma is getting to sit down with physicians, researchers, practitioners, and other fascinating people to ask the questions I've been thinking about anyway.
We talk about fertility, hormones, longevity, nutrition, faith, and what it really means to be well.
I don't need everyone to agree with me. I want conversations that make us think, learn, and ask better questions.
We've Probably Got Something in Common.
Maybe you're here with fertility questions. Maybe you're curious about longevity, looking for new friendships, or ready for your next adventure.
Whatever brought you here, I'm glad you found me.
Let's make more room for the good stuff.
THE ROOTED COMMUNITY
Interesting conversations, meaningful connections, and new experiences worth sharing.
ROOTED RESET™ RETREATS
Unique places, unforgettable experiences, and women you'll be glad you met.
FERTILITY SUPPORT
Specialized holistic support for couples trying to conceive, especially after vasectomy reversal.
LONGEVITY & HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Explore biological age testing, personalized health insights, and tools worth understanding.
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