Inspiring your health and wellness by getting to the root cause of disease.
Welcome to You Truly Shine!
a place where you can find your balance
Health is not about being perfect and clean all the time. It’s about having a resilient and balanced body so that you can live life without having to constantly stress and control your environment.
I’ve been in the mess of it all… from gut issues, acne, hormonal imbalances, disordered eating, autoimmune disease, toxicity, food reactions, chronic stress, trouble finding balance, and a never ending battle of learning to love myself. Can you relate? My type 1 diabetes diagnosis at the tender age of 16 sent me into a spiral of restrictive diets, vigorous supplementation and obsessive thoughts. Letting go of the more strict health goals sent me into another level of imbalance or should I say “rebellion”. And it took a while until I truly found my own healthy balance.
It’s hard to sift through all the BS when it comes to health these days, because regardless of what you put into the search engine, you’re going to find a study saying that it’s good for you and a study saying it’s bad for you. Because of that, my strategy is to use common sense or as I call it “functional medicine”.
Knowing just how hard it is to find out what will really work for you I know that I can shorten your journey by helping you understand your own unique root causes. Together, we will take a journey in self-discovery.
♥
Deborah
Heal Your Gut
Your Holistic Guide To Gut Health
Bloating, constipation, food sensitivities… these issues may be common, but they aren’t normal!
In this book / eBook, you’ll learn how to restore your gut health to reverse and prevent these issues (and many others tied to gut health).
coming soon!!
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CONSULTATION
Interested in working 1:1?
Comprehensive Functional Medicine Evaluation
The eBooks / book contain a lot of powerful information. But sometimes you just want to have that 1:1 to get a personalised plan, or simply to ask questions and make sure you’re taking the right steps.
If you are interested in a comprehensive functional medicine evaluation, please fill out my form below.
We see individuals who suffer from acne, gut issues to cancer, other chronic degenerative disease and everything in-between.
Heal Your Skin
A Holistic Guide To Healthy Skin & Clearing Acne
Tired of hiding behind breakouts? Has acne stolen your confidence and zest for life?
This eBook gives you the knowledge, power, and tools to address the root causes of your unique acne and achieve healthy and vibrant skin from within.
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Introducing: [Retreat name]
A 4-Week Online Retreat to Transform Your Health
My eBooks contain a lot of powerful information. But sometimes you just want to get that person on speed dial to ask questions and make sure you’re taking the right steps.
That’s why I developed the [Retreat name] – it’s the closest thing to 1:1 support that I offer!
With this program, you’ll get a library of videos where I talk through some really interesting and transformative topics. You’ll get practical handouts and tools to apply what you learn and make progress even faster. You can also ask me questions, get the answers you’ve been looking for, and even get exclusive personal recommendations.
If you’ve ever been confused or struggled with following through with healing habits, this program is for you. I am here to hold your hand for the entire 4 weeks!
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Hey there! Let’s talk about your amazing nervous system – it’s all about regulation, like tuning an instrument. And just like tuning, it’s a daily practice, not a one-time fix. 🎵🎸
Here are tips to optimize your morning and evening routines for your nervous system. 🫶
Morning:
1️⃣ Start your day by nurturing your mind with activities like journaling, deep breathing, or diving into a good book. These practices set a positive tone for the day ahead. Remember to avoid checking your phone immediately upon waking to reduce stress and set a peaceful tone for your morning. 📖📵
2️⃣ Get your body moving with stretching, a brisk walk, or a workout session to shake off any mental fog and boost dopamine levels. Morning sunlight is also beneficial for regulating your circadian rhythm and improving sleep quality. 🌞🏋️♂️🌻
3️⃣ Don’t forget to fuel up with a balanced breakfast to provide your body with the nutrients it needs for stable energy and optimal brain function. Aim for a combination of protein, fiber-rich carbs, and healthy fats to keep your blood sugar levels steady and reduce inflammation. 🥦🫐🍊🥬🥕
Evening:
1️⃣ As bedtime approaches, dim the lights and steer clear of screens to signal to your body that it’s time to wind down. Blue light from screens can disrupt your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle and suppress the production of melatonin, making it harder to fall asleep. Opt for warm-toned lighting instead to create a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. 🌙✨
2️⃣ Incorporate calming activities into your evening routine, such as the legs-up-the-wall pose or humming in the shower, to activate your body’s relaxation response and reduce stress levels. These soothing rituals can help improve sleep quality and leave you feeling refreshed in the morning. 💧🎤
Remember, cultivating these small daily habits can make a big difference in your nervous system health over time. 🌿
P.S. photos from another life - haven’t had time to do a new photoshoot since becoming a mama 🫠
Just because you’re great at handling stress mentally doesn’t mean your body is cool with it. Stress will show up in the body in a lot of really sneaky ways, and one of the most common ones is with bloating and digestive issues 🌀
You might’ve heard about the whole “dysregulated nervous system”, and it’s really just a fancy way of saying that your body doesn’t handle stress very well.
Psychological stress is like when you’re stressed about your job or your relationship, and physical stress is when your body is swinging too far one way or another, meaning you could be working out too much or too little, eating too little or eating too much 😣 🏋️♀️🍽 Things that are just causing a lot of dysregulation in the body.
When both mental and physical stress team up, your nervous system is out of whack and it causes issues in your digestion. 🍃 when your stress response is chronically activated… it slows your digestion wayyy down. It’s one of the top causes of bloating and digestive issues. When people experience these symptoms, they typically jump to “what’s wrong? “what supplements can I take?” “should I start a cleanse?” in order to fix the issue. But that’s usually the opposite of what you actually need.
Often there’s nothing actually wrong except for the fact that you need to slow down and focus on the foundations of health, making sure that you’re responding well to stress. That does not mean stress will be absent. It just means your body is able to handle it with more ease. 💪🌿
Do you bloat / get tummy issues when your stressed?
#stress #bloating #nervoussystem #mindandbody #foundations #rootcause
Let’s talk about the things we often forget in the hustle: eating well, moving our bodies, getting enough sleep, connecting with nature, managing our stress, reducing toxin exposure, and smart supplementation.
These aren’t just optional extras; they’re literally the foundations of our well-being. It’s easy to overlook them when life gets busy.
Trust me, as a new mum it’s the first time I’ve actually understood how easy it is to run on a lack of sleep, be totally stressed out, trying to keep up with my to do lists and be too tired or overwhelmed to even workout.… but when this happens we realllllyyy feel it. Our energy dips, our mood / emotions go all over the place, we struggle from digestive issues and our immune system can take a hit.
However, when we get these basics right,
the difference you feel is huge!!!
So… 5 weeks into 2024! What have you struggled with the most?
P.S. can’t believe this photo was taken in 2022… how time flies!
2023
Hands down my favourite year yet! ♥️ the year my son was born, the year I became a mama 🥰 my heart is constantly exploding with love and gratitude! It’s just so unreal to see how my newborn has grown into an 8 month old with such wisdom and personality 🙏 This is also the year that we moved onto our dream 5 acre property and have a productive growing veggie garden 🌱 however this year has also had a lot of challenges, a lot of emotions, many fears, so many changes and it definitely wasn’t always easy. As I reflect on the moments of 2023, I am thankful for all of it - the highs and lows and everything in-between ✨🫶
Building our farm-to-table dream step by step. This is definitely our most productive garden yet but we are still learning as we go. Abundant harvests and hard work paying off… I’m so grateful to share this with my son as he grows up 🌱
