The Green Door Life

After all these years of coaching thousands of clients, discussing the same nutrition, science and metabolic principles… this still stops us in our tracks.

That moment when a new client pops up on a call or chat to say:

“I didn’t think it was possible to feel this good so quickly. Where have you been all my life?!”

“I’m sleeping better. I’m not bloated. I actually have energy again!!!”

“I'm eating every few hours, I'm never hangry like I used to be... and I'm losing weight already that I thought was impossible... what is this sorcery?!”

We live for this. Every single time.

Because when someone begins to reconnect with their body not through punishment or perfection, but through small, doable choices, it’s like watching a light turn back on.

In fact, that's what we hear all the time in the first few weeks: "light bulbs are going off!!"  (IYKYK)

We welcomed several new members into Awaken Your Nutrition the last couple of weeks.

And already at just 10 days in, we’re witnessing t...

We talk a lot about data, science, and sustainable practices. But what does it feel like to live that journey from the inside?

Our longtime client   recently shared this vulnerable, powerful reflection on how progress tracking helped her rebuild not just her body but her identity.

We’re honored to share her story below. May they inspire you as much as they inspired us: ✨ 

When I first started with The Green Door Life, I was terrified of the camera and the scale. When you haven’t really looked at your body in years, taking full-body photos  can be extremely difficult. Crushing, even.

But I reluctantly agreed. I was fortunate to have a partner who was incredibly supportive every step of the way. He was my rock.

Over time, we became consistent with our photo and measurement routine. Sure, there were weeks we skipped due to vacations, menstrual cycles, holidays, and just life but that was okay.

As I continued to gather more data, something unexpected happened:

I realized I was build...

If it feels like you’ve been emotionally raw and even cracked open lately… you’re not alone ✨

Over the past few months, we've noticed our conversations with clients, coaches, and each other have illuminated a shared experience:

We’re noticing emotional triggers surfacing more frequently.

Old fears and limiting beliefs creeping in.

And parts of ourselves we thought we’d outgrown coming back up for air.

It feels like a collective detox.

But instead of flushing out food or toxins, we’re releasing outdated beliefs, emotional residue, and versions of ourselves we no longer need.

Just like your skin naturally sheds to make way for new cells, your nervous system and inner landscape are doing the same.

They’re letting go of what no longer aligns.

And this is not always comfortable.

It can feel messy, vulnerable, even overwhelming.

But we promise, it’s not a setback. It’s a recalibration.

Because what’s rising to the surface now?

It’s everything that can’t come with you into the ne...

You get your labs done. Maybe you’re told you're deficient in vitamin D, your glucose is a little high, or your hormones are "off."

So what’s the plan? Maybe not much direction at all. Maybe supplements. More tests. Maybe a protocol or two.

And yet... you still don’t feel the way you know you could.

Does this sound familiar?

In our latest episode of the Elevated Frequency Podcast—When Lab Tests Hold You Back: Breaking Free from the Data Trap—we had a candid conversation about how an over-reliance on health data can actually keep you stuck.

Here’s what we’re seeing:

🔹 People jumping from test to test, looking for answers but skipping foundational habits.

🔹 Supplements used as band-aids when lifestyle habits aren’t in check.

🔹 Clients confused by continuous glucose monitor data without understanding food quantity, timing, or context.

🔹 Women and men unaware that outdated daily values don’t reflect our evolving biology.

🔹 And maybe the biggest one: people outsourcing their intui...

Yesterday's workshop on Managing Blood Sugar + Pre-Diabetes was something special, Mark.

We laughed. We got real. We unpacked the frustrating truth of how blood sugar imbalance can sneak up on even the healthiest eaters—and what you can do to reverse it.

If you missed it (or want to rewatch), the full replay is now available. We also have a free guide for you below!

Here's Why Blood Sugar Matters:

Only 14% of U.S. adults are metabolically healthy. And yet, this is one of the most reversible conditions when addressed early.

If you’ve felt:

✔️ Tired after meals

✔️ Hungrier than makes sense

✔️ Frustrated by stubborn weight gain

✔️ Confused about what to eat to feel better

✔️ Like your body isn’t “listening” anymore

This workshop is for you! Simply click the play button below:

https://thegreendoorlife.circle.so/c/replays-workshops/the-foodie-s-guide-to-prediabetes-cooking-for-flavor-metabolic-health

Here’s what we covered:

🧬 Why prediabetes doesn’t mean you’ve failed

Green...

Has anyone told you what actually happens to your metabolism after 35?

Maybe you’re eating clean, working out, trying to “do the right things”...

But your body’s not responding the way it used to.

You’re waking up more tired, holding onto weight (especially in your midsection), feeling less resilient, and wondering why your cravings, mood swings, or energy crashes have suddenly become the norm.

And when you look for answers, the wellness world gives you a familiar list:

✨ Eat less.

✨ Skip breakfast and chug coffee (they call it intermittent fasting now instead of extreme dieting)

✨ Cut carbs, then fats, then gluten, then oxalates, then dairy, then meat... wait, what’s left??

✨ Juice cleanse, more cardio, more supplements, more effort.

✨ And if you’re still not seeing results? You just need more discipline. 

Ugh, that last one gets us the most.

Everyone we've been talking to on application calls lately keeps saying, “I’m just lazy.”

But then they go on to share how successfu...

have you ever had a moment so uncanny that it jolted you out of autopilot—and made you wonder if something bigger was guiding the show?

Lately, we’ve been riding wave after wave of synchronicity.

One night, I was doing my occasional version of unwinding—Zillow scrolling with my legs up the wall—browsing price tags in Texas (where I live now) to the Bay Area (where we're from) just for funsies.

I somehow ended up as far North as Ukiah before getting a hit to close out the app and move onto journaling.

The next morning, I immediately clicked on a voice note from my dear friend and past 1:1 client, Natalie. She proceeds to tell me that she's en route to Ukiah of all places to speak at a retreat!

I don't know if I've ever uttered that city's name or even thought about it in my entire life and suddenly, there it was… twice, back-to-back.

That same day, I wrapped up a course module on healing financial scarcity patterns—and immediately an email lands in my inbox titled: "Healing the Ps...

When I turned 40, something shifted.

As a certified nutrition coach and co-founder of The Green Door Life, I was already eating balanced macronutrients, strength training consistently, and doing everything “right”. But my body wasn’t responding the way it used to.

I felt more reactive. More anxious. More tired and hungry after meals instead of energized and satisfied.

My cravings were intense—like a rip current that I couldn’t outswim.

My periods were heavier than ever and my mood swings were extreme.

And that increased puffiness, inflammation, and weight gain? They didn’t budge, regardless of my perfectly balanced meals and mineral rich hydration levels.

I thought that this was it: I had reached the inevitable state of perimenopause that I had been preparing for (and hoping to delay) since my 30's. And that I would just have to manage these dreaded symptoms for 10-20 years.

After wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for the first time ever and confirming with labs, I got ...

We've got to settle this once and for all:

Yes, women can get bulky from strength training.

And no, it’s not always just a fluffy layer of body fat that the online fitness bros shout at you to burn with more heavy barbell squats 🫠 

You can absolutely train in a way that builds bulky muscles—regardless of a diet that's dialed in.

But here’s the good news: You can also train in a way that creates shape, volume, and curves where YOU want them.

And often, these preferences for muscle definition and bulk differ between men and women.

We're tired of women being gaslight about this topic. We hear you! And we know what you want and what works for YOU.

For decades, we followed the traditional fitness model: pushing ourselves with high-intensity workouts, endless cardio, and lifting heavy weights.

But no matter how hard we tried, we found ourselves battling exhaustion, inflammation, and—ultimately—frustration. Our bodies weren’t changing the way we wanted them to. 

It was only after yea...

Happy March! 🌿☀️

I realized something recently… I haven’t written a personal email to you in, oh, about four years?! (Oops. Time flies when you’re building a wellness empire with your favorite people. 😉)

Of course, the incredible Lisa has been keeping you updated in our newsletters (isn’t she amazing?!) I figured it was time I popped in personally to say hello and reconnect.

A New Home for Our Community

So much has changed—not just in the world, but inside our little GDL universe. As many of you know, we made a big move from Slack and Kajabi to our new home on Circle.

And let me tell you… moving a community while running a business is a whole different beast compared to moving, say, your couch. 🫠

But we did it! And now, we get to settle in, make it our own, and continue to grow together in this new space.

Wait… You Still Do 1:1 Coaching?!

Now, one of the main reasons I’m writing this is because I’ve had a few people reach out asking: do you still offer your 1:1 coaching program...