Most of the people that start working with me inside Vital-Side have already tried "all the things." In fact, when I started coaching in 2018, 95% of my clients came from medical practitioners, intensive and rigid detox protocols, and treatment facilities. Now, I am seeing more people who are starting to brain retrain towards the beginning of their health journey, which solidifies brain retraining as a mainstay treatment for many people with chronic illness, trauma, and stress. If you're someone who feels like they have already tried all the physical modalities to heal, and you're still sympomatic or dealing with chronic inflammation daily, it's likely you're operating from a state of survival. You can find out for yourself here when you take this quiz.

After years of work in this field and working with kids ages 6 and up, I have learned that the best thing for your child is to be modeled regulation from you, their parent or caregiver. Oftentimes, children do not know how to regulate their nervous systems because they were not modeled regulation from a young age, and this can show up in their behavior of overwhelm, emotional outbursts, and fears/anxiety. That said, this is not always the case, and some children are dealing with chronic inflammation from past trauma and/or chronic illness. No matter what the case, I suggest you start with the information listed in these emails that walk you through standard practices to start modeling regulation to your children and include a daily practice in PDF form that you can begin to implement. For more information, use this link.

First off, I want to normalize the struggles that you feel. Becoming a mother changes your body's physiology, neurochemistry, and hormones. This is not something that is talked about regularly in OB appointments, but it is absolutely necessary to bring awareness to so that you can understand the symptoms you feel are not all in your head -- they are a real results of your body's fluctuating physiology, which can impact physical symptoms and mental health. If this has been a struggle for you, I suggest you hear my story of becoming a mother, alongside expert dietician Kaely McDevitt, where we candidly share our experiences with you and help you understand what's going on with your changing body. You can learn more here.

When I created Vital-Side, one of the first things I did was work with brain retrainers in other programs. When I started brain retraining myself, there weren't that many resources or programs out there, so I educated myself with other programs offered so I could effectively coach people. Now, there are hundreds of programs and classes offered on brain retraining -- some very effective, while others can feel disempowering and frustrating to comprehend. It's OK to admit that another program was not a right fit -- we are all so different and require different needs. You can start with a video Bianca Spears and I created just for you, describing 22 FAQs from current brain retrainers. Perhaps you're someone who needs more one-on-one care, a community, or a coach to connect with regularly. Maybe you need a different approach or personalization... and perhaps with some tweaks and extra tools, you'll be able to effectively practice. I created resources to give you the next steps! If you want to restart brain retraining with a totally new approach, you can start with Rewire and learn the tools we teach inside our structrued, practical course. If you prefer to stick to your current practice but add effective tools to help personalize your practice, Elevate is the best next step for you. If you prefer to start to add simple state changers to your daily practice, you can start with Regulation Station, which is a database of state changers to help you regulate your nervous system. If you're still not sure where to start, you can talk with a Vital-Side team member to learn what next step works for you.