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This 75 Hard was different. I didn’t start it to lose weight, get lean, or prove anything. I started it while actively miscarrying, needing structure to hold me together when everything inside felt like it was falling apart. For 75 days, I focused on stability instead of aesthetics. On nourishment instead of restriction. On discipline as devotion instead of punishment. The physical changes were minimal. The internal changes were everything. In this episode, I’m sharing the real recap of this round of 75 Hard: what it looked like to move through grief on program, the mental battles behind the scenes, what discipline taught me this time around, and the unexpected way this journey ended. We’re talking about self-trust, follow-through, motherhood, grief, identity, and why transformation isn’t always visible in progress photos. If you’ve ever struggled to keep your word to yourself… if you’re in a season where your healing matters more than your aesthetics… or if you just need a reminder of what you’re capable of: this one is for you.

Today’s episode is exactly what the title says — a full brain dump. We’re talking about the growth that happens between your 20s and 30s and how discipline, life experience, and self-awareness start to shift everything. I share a quick update from day 74 of 75 Hard and how committing to daily journaling has helped me process life without constantly venting online. We also touch on the mental and emotional load many of us are carrying right now, learning how to stay aware of the world without becoming consumed by it, and finding balance between discipline and protecting your peace. You’ll also get a few real-life updates, including our almost-complete kitchen remodel and what this season has been teaching me about consistency, growth, and staying grounded. Plus, there’s a teaser for this weekend’s episode, and trust me, you won’t want to miss it.

Plant-based. Carnivore. Animal-based. Vegan. Keto. Everyone is yelling, everyone is right, and everyone is missing the point. In this episode, I’m breaking down why both plant-based and carnivore ways of eating can be beneficial, why neither is meant to be forever, and why most people see results simply because they stop eating ultra-processed junk. I share my personal journey through plant-based eating, carnivore phases, hormone healing, inflammation, and coaching women through different seasons of life. We talk digestion, hormones, blood sugar, fiber, protein, seasonal eating, nervous system regulation, and why context matters more than diet labels. This is not a “pick a side” episode. It’s a “use tools, not identities” conversation. If your diet makes you anxious, obsessive, judgmental, or disconnected from your body, it’s not healing. It’s control in a cute outfit. I said what I said.

This Is Why Your “Discipline” Disappears Why dieting feels easy one week and impossible the next If you’ve ever started a cut feeling locked in, motivated, and unstoppable… only to wake up a week later starving, bloated, emotional, and questioning your entire existence, this episode is for you. Spoiler alert: it’s not a discipline problem. It’s a hormone timing problem. In this episode, I break down: • Why women cannot diet the same way men do • The best and worst times in your cycle to start a cut • Why luteal phase makes you feel feral and hungry • Why maintenance is not quitting, it’s strategy • What actually happens to muscle in a deep calorie deficit • Why eating more can lead to fat loss later • Postpartum, breastfeeding, stress, sleep, and hormone considerations no one talks about If you’re tired of white-knuckling fat loss and blaming yourself when your body pushes back, this episode will change how you approach food, training, and your cycle forever. You’re not broken. Your body is communicating. 🥗 Macro Calculator 🏋️‍♀️ Ladder App Email me for coaching + more @ [email protected]

If you’ve never been love bombed in the name of “the Lord,” congrats. This one might be a lot. In this episode of I Said What I Said, I’m talking about what it felt like to leave toxic church culture. The spiritual intimidation. The control dressed up as “conviction.” The leadership dynamics that can’t be questioned. The twisted narratives. The gossip disguised as “concern.” And how easy it is to lose yourself when belonging becomes the drug. This is not shade to everyday Christians. I know genuine believers and I love you. This is about patterns, power, and manipulation, allegedly, hypothetically, and fully from my personal perspective. Content warning: religious trauma, spiritual manipulation, strong language, and a whole lot of truth telling. Quick disclaimer. This episode is my personal opinion and my personal experience, allegedly and hypothetically. I’m not stating facts about any specific person or organization, and I’m not encouraging any harassment toward anyone. This is for discussion and storytelling only. Take what serves you and leave the rest.

In this episode of I Said What I Said, I’m talking about the thing everyone tiptoes around but nobody wants to say out loud: modern body positivity has completely lost the plot. This is not a fat-shaming episode. This is not an attack on people in larger bodies. This is a call-out of an ideology that packages neglect as “self-love” and sells it back to us as empowerment. We talk about: • How “just love yourself” became a way to avoid personal responsibility • Why loving your body should include taking care of it • The hypocrisy of celebrities pushing body positivity… then hopping on Ozempic • Motherhood, postpartum bodies, and why wanting to be fit doesn’t mean you hate your body • Food, propaganda, processed junk, and why feeling “good” short-term isn’t the same as being healthy long-term If this episode pisses you off, good. If it makes you think, even better. I said what I said.

In this episode of I Said What I Said, we’re talking about the unspoken side of the holistic wellness space. The holier-than-thou mindset, the gatekeeping, the performative aesthetics, and the constant pressure to do it “better” or “cleaner” or “more ancestral.” I share how I once adopted that mindset myself and how an unplanned hospital transfer during an unassisted home birth humbled me in ways I didn’t know I needed. Years of education, certifications, coaching, and lived experience led me to one simple truth: The more you learn, the more you realize you don’t know shit. This episode is about dropping the superiority complex, letting people start where they are, and recognizing when wellness stops being supportive and starts feeling predatory. Raw. Opinionated. Hypothetical. Unfiltered. I said what I said.

I Said What I Said: Support Local (Or Don’t) In this pilot episode, I interrupt the usual health and wellness talk to introduce a new segment called I Said What I Said. Think bestie voice notes with zero filter, all the details, all the opinions, and none of the performative politeness we’re all tired of pretending to have. This episode is a full rant on “support local” culture, small-town cliques, fake reciprocity, undercover hater energy, and why blind loyalty to local businesses is not the flex people think it is. We’re talking social media algorithms, one-sided support, favoritism, pay-to-play organizations, mean girl dynamics, and why I no longer feel obligated to support people who refuse to support back. No names. No businesses called out. All hypothetical scenarios based on lived experience. Raw. Real. Mostly uncut. If you’ve ever felt this way but didn’t have the balls to say it out loud, this one’s for you. I said what I said.

75 Hard changed me in every way, but not for the reasons people think. In this episode I break down what 75 Hard actually is, who created it, why it works, and what it’s not meant to be. I’m not a twenty year old influencer with unlimited time and zero kids. I’m a real mom with a real life, and a certified nutritionist since 2019 plus an ISSA certified personal trainer specializing in hormone support since 2024. I’ve done 75 Hard four full times in 2024 without failing once. This year I tried it, quit it, tried it again, quit again, and had to come face to face with myself. I talk about how my first round started on Jan 1 of 2024 and how it became a catalyst for discipline, identity, and the version of me you see today. I share my love hate relationship with the program, what it gave me, the hard parts nobody tells you about, and how my pregnancy loss became the emotional spark for this current round. If you want the real story from someone juggling motherhood, work, healing, hormones, and building a stronger body and mind, this episode is your sign to tune in. Must Listen: Episode 208 of Real AF

🎙️ Episode: Wellness vs. Fitness: The Difference That Changed Everything Overview In this episode, Serenity shares how understanding the difference between wellness and fitness completely changed her life. She explains how focusing on wellness first built the foundation that allowed her to thrive in her fitness journey and how both now work together in harmony. ⸻ What Wellness Really Meant Wellness was Serenity’s season of restoration. It was not about the gym or tracking macros. It was about coming back home to her body after burnout, postpartum depletion, and emotional disconnection. Wellness looked like rest, prayer, nourishing meals, herbal teas, fasting with intention, journaling, and unlearning hustle culture. It was about peace, not perfection. That season of healing taught her how to feel again and built the foundation for everything that came next. ⸻ Why She Shifted Into Fitness Once she felt well, Serenity began to crave strength. After her third baby, she started moving her body again and soon found herself pregnant with her fourth. Instead of stopping, she stayed consistent. She lifted and ran through pregnancy and postpartum. Fitness became her therapy, her outlet, and her peace. ⸻ Finding Strength in Solitude Serenity did not fall in love with group workouts. She fell in love with the quiet of training alone. Those lifting sessions became sacred moments of reflection, discipline, and self-trust. Strength training became how she honored her body, not how she tried to fix it. ⸻ The Trap of Confusing Fitness for Wellness Serenity shares how easy it is to look strong on the outside while feeling empty inside. Fitness without inner balance can become another form of avoidance. True strength starts with wellness. Wellness builds the foundation that keeps fitness sustainable and meaningful. ⸻ Living in Alignment Now her life flows in rhythm where wellness and fitness work together. Some seasons are for heavy lifting, others for gentle reset. Both matter. Wellness gives soul. Fitness gives structure. Together they create balance and wholeness. ⸻ Reflection Ask yourself • Am I chasing fitness while neglecting wellness • Am I disciplining my body more than I am listening to it • Where do I need softness and where do I need strength You do not have to choose one. You simply have to find your rhythm. ⸻ Closing Thoughts Wellness built Serenity’s foundation. Fitness built her expression. Fitness built her body. Wellness built her life. Join The Eden Collective for ten dollars a month with a free seven day trial to align fasting, fitness, feminine energy, and spiritual rhythm with real life. 🌿 Listen, reflect, and realign your rhythm. Wellness first, fitness follows.

🎙 Episode: “Why I Left the Church, and What I Found Instead” This episode isn’t about drama. It’s about discernment, peace, and the courage to outgrow what no longer aligns. For almost a year, I poured myself into a church community I thought would be my home. I served. I believed. I stayed even when my spirit started whispering, something feels off. Until those whispers became a roar I couldn’t ignore. This conversation dives into: ✨ What spiritual manipulation can look like (and how to recognize it) ✨ The difference between obedience and discernment ✨ Why questioning isn’t rebellion.. it’s reverence for truth ✨ The freedom that comes when you stop confusing loyalty with love ✨ How leaving an unhealthy “spiritual home” can actually deepen your connection to the Divine Leaving the church wasn’t about losing faith, it was about reclaiming it. Because peace is sacred. Truth is sacred. And sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is listen to that still, small voice that says: go. 💫 Mentioned in this Episode 📖 Scriptures Referenced: • “You shall know them by their fruits.” — Matthew 7:16–20 • “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” — John 10:27 • “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds.” — Philippians 4:7 ✨ Themes Explored: • Spiritual manipulation vs. true ministry • The role of discernment when something “feels off” • Why a healthy spiritual space welcomes your questions • Finding God outside of institutional religion ✨ Closing Thought “I didn’t leave because I stopped loving God, I left because I refused to confuse manipulation with ministry.” If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s questioning too. None of us should have to deconstruct alone. 🌙 🕊️ Connect Join my community, The Eden Collective: where women explore faith, healing, and wholeness beyond religious boxes. Try it free for 7 days, then it’s only $10/month. 👉 Join The Eden Collective on Skool 🎧 Listen early, share your reflections, and be part of the conversation. 💌 Connect with me on Facebook: The Eden Collective Community 🎧 Listen to The Tuesday Tea on all streaming platforms. ⏰ TikTok 🎶 Intro/ Outro music by Peachkka

🎙 The Tuesday Tea: Fast Like a Girl This week’s episode is all about reclaiming rhythm, rest, and real connection with your body. I’m diving into Dr. Mindy Pelz’s book Fast Like a Girl, breaking down what it really means to fast with your hormones, not against them — and how honoring your cycle can change everything from your energy to your self-trust. We’re talking feminine flow, fasting freedom, and learning to listen to your body again. 💫 ✨ Mentioned in this Episode 📚 Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz → Buy it on Amazon 🎵 Intro music by Peachkka → Stream Peachkka on Spotify 🌿 Join The Eden Collective on Facebook 💻 Learn, grow, and fast with me inside The Eden Collective Skool → Join the Classroom 💬 Let’s Stay Connected Follow me on TikTok Facebook ✨Share this episode with a woman who’s ready to reconnect to her body’s wisdom. 💫 And don’t forget, your body isn’t the enemy, it’s your guide.

Holy Spirit: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”” ‭‭Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.)” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Ministry: “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭4‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Email me @ [email protected] IG @__thiccntired

Welcome to the introduction of my upcoming 8 part series. The story of my life, the struggles, the triumphs and all the on betweens and how I feel that God had a hand in all of it, in order to help me see and fulfill my potential in his kingdom. I’m so excited, and nervous to share my raw story with you all, as this has been a project I’ve felt led to do, and have been asked to do, since 2017/2018. I’m gonna take you all the way back to 1991 and my conception to present day, at the age of 32. My relationship with Christ has been chaotic, to say the least. I’ve struggled with addiction, a job as a sex worker, homelessness, and so much more. But my story is one of hope, and I HOPE you won’t miss that message.

The 12 things I wish I had known before I had my first child in 2012 (plus a few more I forgot to list in my notes). This is for those of you who have either A.) never been pregnant or B.) you’ve been pregnant and birthed and you are open to learning alternative ways of doing pregnancy and birth.