My Health Journey

For years, I felt like I was constantly trying to figure out what was going on with my health. I struggled with changes in my weight, eczema, stomach issues, bloating, fatigue, and other symptoms that left me searching for answers and wondering why I didn’t feel like myself.

Through that process, I learned how important it is to listen to your body, become your own advocate, and understand that health is rarely about finding one perfect solution. Instead, it’s about creating small, sustainable changes that support your body and your life.

One of the biggest turning points in my journey was discovering that gluten was something I needed to remove. I made the decision to go gluten-free before having a formal celiac blood test. Later, doctors found damage in my small intestine consistent with celiac disease, but because I had already removed gluten, my blood work could not provide a clear answer.

What I did know was this: navigating gluten-free living was overwhelming.

I had to learn how to read labels, make safer choices, navigate restaurants and social situations, and rebuild my relationship with food—all while wondering if I was doing it “right.”

And I quickly realized that going gluten-free is about so much more than just changing what you eat. It can affect how you grocery shop, travel, celebrate with family and friends, and move through everyday life. The constant mental load of thinking about food safety can feel exhausting, and it’s something many people silently carry.