Shorts. Bathing suits. Weddings. Vacations. Photos. Comparison. Old dieting thoughts. The quiet pressure to somehow become a more acceptable version of yourself before the season fully arrives.

When wellness became another thing to perfect Another set of rules. Another podcast. Another supplement.

Tournament weekends can be so fun… and also completely exhausting. Early mornings, late nights, restaurant meals, hotel living, overstimulation, rushed schedules, sugar everywhere, and somehow everyone’s nervous system is running on fries and caffeine by Sunday afternoon.

Travel, conferences, networking events, hotel stays, long dinners, early mornings… wellness routines can start to unravel quickly when you’re out of your normal environment.

It can feel frustrating not knowing what your body is doing or how to respond. As a nurse and health coach in Southern Ontario, I see this confusion come up often, especially during seasonal shifts. It’s more common than you’d think, and often more confusing than it needs to be.

Are we all just a little too stressed lately?

Feeling a dark shift: S.A.D.

This feature was such a meaningful moment in my journey as a holistic health coach After years in nursing and walking through my own seasons of change, and being recognized by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce felt like a full-circle reminder of why I do this work. If you’re new here, this gives you a little glimpse into my background — and how Living Better with Jen came to be. If something in this story resonates with you, you’re not alone. So many of the people I work with