When we ignore the buildup—of emotions, tension, overwhelm—we risk breaking under the pressure.
Stronger Community,
Chaos is defined as A condition or place of great disorder or confusion. Sometimes the chaos is loud. Sometimes it’s slow and exhausting. Sometimes it’s both.
Last week, I was deep in it. My son had been sick for weeks — back-to-back viruses, a persistent cough, a mysterious rash. After three visits, we finally got a strep test. Three visits. I won’t lie — that brought out some of the fiercest, most anxious parts of me as a mom.
What made it harder? I was also preparing for my National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching exam, running my business, and trying to keep all the moving parts of life and work intact. I asked my husband to take our son to the first two appointments so I could focus, and I know he was doing his best. But the truth is, we butted heads. We handled the stress differently. I didn’t always show up gracefully.
But here’s what I’ve realized through it all:
Even when life is relentless, I still show up for myself — not because I’m perfect, but because this is who I am now. Health, movement, nourishment — they aren’t things I do only when it’s convenient. They’re my habits. My identity.
Yes, it looked different this week. I shortened workouts. I skipped some. I leaned on convenience foods more than usual. But I still moved. I still nourished. I still prioritized my well-being, even in small ways — because I know how to turn the volume up or down when needed.
I also leaned on my background — not just as a coach, but as someone who worked in veterinary medicine for eight years. I’ve studied anatomy, biology, pharmacology, anesthesia, radiology. I know how to read a chart, speak medical language, advocate. But what about those who don’t?
That’s been weighing on me, too.
Because what if I didn’t know what to ask for? What if I didn’t have the science background or the confidence to keep showing up to appointments until someone finally listened? I worry about the people who are told “it’s fine” and sent home when it’s not.
That’s why I do this work.
I want people to feel equipped — with knowledge, with support, and with the self-trust that they can take care of themselves and their families. Even during the hard weeks. Especially during the hard weeks.
If you’re in a hard week right now, here’s what I want you to know:
✅ You don’t have to do it all, but you can do something.
✅ Habits are about identity, not perfection.
✅ You’re allowed to turn the volume down without giving up.
✅ You’re allowed to be messy, anxious, and still be strong.
✅ You’re allowed to ask for help.
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Because when the storm comes (and it always does), you deserve to have a foundation that holds. A plan. A practice. A community. And a coach in your corner.
With grit and grace,
Coach Christine
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