Burnout to Balance
Are you feeling burnt out? If so, I understand that feeling deeply- because I’ve lived it.
Burn out is so much more than a mental and emotional issue, it has profound physical implications that are often overlooked and neglected. For me, it was an all-encompassing exhaustion that no amount of sleep could fix. My energy was completely depleted, crushing my desire to exercise or socialize. Stress led me to alternate between binge eating and undereating. I was experiencing gut issues, food sensitivities, and chronic neck and back pain. My migraines became more frequent and severe, leaving me incapacitated and vomiting for 24 hours straight, multiple times a month. My skin broke out uncontrollably, and despite spending thousands of dollars on dermatologist visits, esthetician treatments, and skincare products, I saw no improvement.
Desperate for answers, I took a Dutch Test, which revealed significant hormonal imbalances and Stage 2 Adrenal Fatigue (my adrenal glands were worn out from being overstressed for a prolonged period and could no longer keep up with the demand for cortisol). This was my wake-up call, a rock-bottom moment that forced me to confront the toll my lifestyle had taken on my health. For years, the universe, my mind, and my body had been giving me warning signs that this lifestyle was unsustainable, but I just kept ignoring them and pushing through. My body fought hard to keep running at the pace I was living at, but eventually… it burnt out.
Hitting rock bottom left me with no choice but to make a change. As I began making intentional lifestyle adjustments, my body started to heal. Today, I’m living in alignment, feeling healthier and happier than I have in many years. This journey not only transformed my life but also inspired me to become a Health Coach. My goal is to share what I’ve learned – through both education and personal experience- with others seeking healing.
If my story resonates with you and you’re ready to start your healing journey, I would love to help.
You can reach me at: heidi@harmonichealingculture.com