Send us a text We share a practical, evidence-based plan to manage type 2 diabetes with seven self-care behaviors that build momentum without perfection. From healthy coping and food patterns to movement, monitoring, and problem solving, we turn confusion into clear next steps. • defining type 2 diabetes and why it matters • finding your why to fuel consistent action • healthy coping, acceptance and support tribe • food tracking and the diabetes plate approach • movem...

Send us a text Ever been told you’re “doing the most” about your health? I get it. I used to think my vigilance made me a hypochondriac—until relentless fatigue, a routine mammogram I almost skipped, and a biopsy that felt different pointed straight to breast cancer. This is a frank, grounded walk through what really happened: the missed messages, the call at work, the surgery that uncovered cancer in two lymph nodes, and the decision to face 33 rounds of radiation at 7 a.m., alone, in heels....

Send us a text Finding your personal weight loss formula requires balancing two key aspects of health: how often you move and what you eat. Success comes from discovering what specific approach works for your body rather than following generic advice. • Sustainable weight loss comes from losing 1-2 pounds weekly through realistic changes • Losing just 5% of your body weight significantly lowers health risks • Food is energy – when feeling tired, first consider what you've eaten or not eaten ...

Send us a text We explore how to eat mindfully to support health goals without deprivation, focusing on positive approaches to food choices that create sustainable lifestyle changes. • Understanding hunger cues and eating only when truly hungry • Using smaller plates and bowls for natural portion control • Slowing down while eating to give your brain time to register fullness • Choosing foods high in fiber, vitamins and minerals • Making simple healthy swaps (yogurt instead of pudding, veggi...

Send us a text Sleep quality directly impacts insulin effectiveness and is crucial for preventing type 2 diabetes, with seven hours of uninterrupted sleep recommended by experts for optimal health benefits. • Poor sleep hygiene leads to insulin resistance, the precursor to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes • Sleep deprivation confuses hunger signals, making the brain unable to tell if you've eaten enough • Lack of sleep increases cravings for unhealthy carbs and sugars as the body seeks quick ...

Send us a text Stress makes seemingly uncomplicated activities overwhelming, preventing us from feeling better and managing our wellbeing. We examine how to identify stressors and develop practical strategies to overcome them. • Identifying what's "uncomplicated" in our lives – exercise, meal prep, water intake, and self-care time • Understanding how transitional periods like September increase stress through multiple changes • Exploring common stressors: finances, family responsibilities, h...

Send us a text What happens when the scale refuses to budge despite your best efforts? For Donata, breaking through her weight loss plateau came down to one powerful revelation about processed foods that transformed her entire approach to health. Donata's journey begins with a feeling many women over 45 can relate to—that frustrating sense of stagnation despite trying to manage everything independently. With a prediabetes diagnosis pushing her to seek support, she discovered the Beautifully ...

Send us a text "Pre-diabetes doesn't mean you have time—it means you need to act now." These powerful words from Helen, a survivor of life-threatening diabetes complications, cut through the dangerous misconception that keeps many of us in denial about our health. Helen's story begins like many others—a routine doctor's visit resulting in that seemingly innocuous diagnosis: pre-diabetes. "I thought that meant I had time," she recalls, a belief that nearly cost her life when her unmanaged con...

Send us a text What happens when you receive news that your A1C has reached prediabetic levels? For Rita, this diagnosis became the catalyst for a remarkable health transformation that not only reversed her rising blood sugar but completely changed her relationship with her body and health. Rita's journey begins with a deeply personal motivation. With a family history of diabetes complications—including relatives on dialysis and others who passed away—she refused to accept this as her inevit...

Send us a text "You can reverese type 2 diabetes." The conversation with Board Certified Endocrinologist, Dr. Wayman Wendell Cheatham was a full circle peer into prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Stepping into this next chapter of health should feel empowering not overwhelming. Simplify your journey to better health with our holistic approach to managing stress, mindfully eating, and moving more. Beautifully well in 30 Days, the overwhelmed woman's guidebook to a clearer, realistic p...

Send us a text This episode has pivots, gems, jewels, you name it! It's the type 1 diabetes journey with TD1 Ambassador, Qiana Drew. Qiana defies the myths of TD1, speaks with full transparency about her road to thriving after facing complications, an eating disorder, and anger that triggered two major impacts on her health. Listen as we go beyond the diagnosis and feel empowered about the grace in the journey and the mindset shift we can all make when life throws us a curve. ...

Send us a text Underestimating the power of plants? Advocating for her health during a thyroid cancer diagnosis saved her life! Stepping into this next chapter of health should feel empowering not overwhelming. Simplify your journey to better health with our holistic approach to managing stress, mindfully eating, and moving more. Beautifully well in 30 Days, the overwhelmed woman's guidebook to a clearer, realistic path to better health is available on Amazon. It includes one of our...

Send us a text Some symptoms might not seem like they need our attention, but symptoms of a heart attack and stroke mimic other illnesses. Have you ever experienced a time you knew you were not feeling well, but you convinced yourself, it wasn't necessary to see a doctor or go to the hospital? Tune into the trailer of the deeper dive coming soon on heart health with Maisha. This short conversation promises to empower you to get in front of your health. What's the diffe...

Send us a text Myth busting the no time during the work week to make time for self-care. In this Self-Care Sunday Tip, Coach Nik takes on a self-awareness journey with your before and after work routine. Dig deep into your daily time allotment and find the space to elevate your journey with 5 intentional hours dedicated to revitalize your energy. Grab your pen and paper, because we still like to write! Stepping into this next chapter of health should feel empowering not ov...

Send us a text Overwhelm is not a figment of the imagination. It's closely associated with anxiety and burnout. How do you reduce overwhelm when you feel like there is no one to handle the weight of your responsibilities? What do you do when you feel scattered and out of control of what's on the to do list? Is it possible to prevent overwhelm before it takes you over? Coach Nik shares a time when overwhelm got the best of her and the three simple steps to modify th...

Send us a text Four stories of resilience….. 💗A doctor tells you an ultrasound isn’t necessary, but your gut says do it and they find the cancer. 💗 You’re thriving and surviving when another mass shows up. 💗The surgeon has eased your mind about a lumpectomy but a week before surgery, a lymph node scan reveals cancer cells. CLUB Beautiful, our online community goes PINK for one night with the Breast Cancer Survivorship Foundation. Stepping into this next chapter of health...

Send us a text How do you find time for you when you're juggling a preschooler and a teenager? Ayafa, one of our Beautifuls, shares her mission to reverse prediabetes goes beyond her lab work. She's creating generational health to reduce her children's risk of chronic conditions. Listen in to find out how she makes time to put her health first. This episode is a prelude to a special episode dropping in November for Diabetes Awareness Month. Stepping into this next chapter ...

Send us a text "You don't feel like yourself." Dr. Dae exclaims as we talked about menopause symptoms. Club Beautiful special guest, Dr. Daemon Jones, Naturopathic Doctor has been an advocate for women's health for over 30 years. Tune into the conversation promising to normalize your feelings about your perimenopausal and menopausal journey. Stepping into this next chapter of health should feel empowering not overwhelming. Simplify your journey to better health with our holisti...

Send us a text Sounds like an oxymoron. "Manage stress with food." Food and mood is often associated with emotional eating or comfort food eating. But what if you could reverse the switch by eating foods to lower stress and improve your health organically??? Christi, a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience, sheds light on finding the sweet spot with food and mood. She's dropping gems on foods and nutrients women need to get into a flow of vibrancy holistically. Join the c...

Send us a text It's a morning you wake up and say, "I'm tired." I'm tired of the quick diets, yo yo diets, and quick fixes.!" How do I gain motivation and stay consistent? The short answer is start! Our "Beautiful" dedicated a year to her transition by starting with our holistic approach, a fusion of lifestyle medicine & sauna therapy. Find out how Teena went from 0 to 180 with a gradual lifestyle journey to sustainable weight loss. Learn more about Beautifully Snatched! https:/...