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Hi there.
I'm Taylor and I'm here to help you feel empowered in your health again. Whether you're struggling with several symptoms and can't figure out why, a chronic illness you've been living with for years, or a general feeling of "I'm not happy with myself or my health" - I've been in your shoes and know how lonely, exhausting, and scary it can be. You wish someone could help guide you through the overwhelm and confusion or just simply listen and understand.
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That's why I'm here.
My Story
"Healthy" was never a word I described myself as. I was a frequently-sick child, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 7 years old, and struggled to find my confidence, meaning, and safety in a sick body. I was the only diabetic in my school, leaving me with an overwhelming feeling of loneliness and insecurity. I wound up resenting my condition and, ultimately, my body as I didn't know how to accept myself when I felt like something was wrong with me and no one understood. I stopped asking for help and instead shut down, ignoring my health and allowing new issues to make their way in.
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I had developed severe anxiety and OCD, digestive issues (later diagnosed with IBS) when I was in the 6th grade and eventually started to show signs of PCOS my Junior year of high school. My once thick, curly hair suddenly became thin and frail, I gained 15 pounds during the summer and into the fall of my Senior year, I very rarely had a period and when I did my cramps were debilitating, I had zero energy and struggled with mood swings, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. I had bloodwork done where I learned I had high cholesterol and testosterone - I was put on a statin, but none of my doctors told me about PCOS or batted an eye about my testosterone. I was eventually put on birth control pills when I turned 18 to "help" my symptoms. The pill did help me have a regular "period" and minimized my cramp, but it did nothing for my other symptoms. I was still depressed, I had
So what exactly is a health coach?
Think of me as your best friend in health, happiness, and healing. While I cannot diagnose or treat any medical conditions, I can help point you in the right direction for those conditions, ask the important questions so you have a plan, hold you accountable where needed, and be there for you every step of the way.
I’m your shoulder to lean on. Your journal to write it out with. Your most trusted confidant. I am your constant reminder that you are not alone in your health journey.
I have been in your shoes. I know the feelings and emotions that come with chronic conditions and health horrors. I felt so alone, just wanting to find someone, anyone, who would understand.
I am a health coach now so that I can be that person for you.