The NOURISH Method™

This retreat is designed for individuals seeking practical applications to nourish their body, brain, and life. It is not a coach training or licensing program. If you’re looking to use my physiology-based approach with clients or in your coaching groups, you’ll need to apply for my official coach training here.

My NOURISH content, resources, and this unique format that I’ve designed for this retreat are not to be copied, adapted, or incorporated into your coaching program or materials. The NOURISH Method™ is the result of my research, creative design, and years of experience—it is my intellectual property. If you’re a coach, please create your own content tailored to your audience; do not lift or repackage mine.

Science has advanced at a rapid pace in recent years, particularly in the fields of brain health and alcohol free living. I’ve stayed on the frontlines of this emerging research, studying, testing, and integrating new findings into my own life and my clients’ lives throughout the past decade. What I’m teaching in this retreat wasn’t available back in 2014 when I first quit drinking.

These insights aren’t just relevant in the early days of sobriety—they’re essential for sustaining optimal health months and even years after you stop drinking. That’s why I’ve pulled them together into one comprehensive, science-backed experience.

Many online courses and “quit lit” books are created by individuals with backgrounds in corporate marketing, sales, or advertising, rather than in health or clinical fields. While they’re good at branding and repackaging content, what’s often lacking is the clinical experience and education essential for a comprehensive understanding of health-related issues.

That’s what sets this retreat apart.

I bring over 25 years of experience in health science and functional nutrition, including training and practice. I don’t just teach the what—I explain the why in a way that’s engaging, empowering, and designed for real-world application. My specialty is designing powerful adult learning experiences that break down complex research into simple, actionable steps. You’ll not only learn the latest neuroscience—you’ll experience it.

Over 30 days, you’ll experiment with 30+ resources—“30 ways in 30 days”—all grounded in neuroscience, physiology, and evidence-based strategies. You’ll also have direct access to me to help you apply these tools in real time. Your body and brain don’t change just by thinking or talking about new ideas. Change happens through experimentation, action, and integration. That’s exactly what this retreat is designed to help you do.

I’m sharing all my Healthy Discoveries from Neurotransmitter Balance, Functional Nutrition, Circadian Biology, Biochemical Individuality, Polyvagal Theory, Hormone Optimization, Gut Micobiome, and Neuroplasticity. All the good stuff ; )

You’ll walk away with a robust menu of tools and practices that you’ll want to keep using long after the retreat ends. Throughout the experience, you’ll identify your keystone resources—the ones that align with your unique biochemistry and make a real difference in areas like sleep, metabolism, mood, and overall well-being.

One of the questions I get asked most often is: “What nervous system regulation techniques do I use in my own life?” In this retreat, I’ll show you. You’ll gain access to the toolkit I rely on—tested, science-backed techniques that truly work—and you’ll learn how to make them your own.

Yep! You’ll learn how alcohol interacts with toxic stressors—from people, places, and things like excess sugar, too much screen time, and too much hustle with no downtime. We’ll break down what actually happens to your brain and body when you’re exposed to these stressors in high doses over time. This isn’t just theory—it’s the real science behind why you feel drained, anxious, foggy, or off-balance, and what you can do to reverse it.

Yes—absolutely. I designed this retreat for people just like you.

It’s for lifelong learners and curious seekers who are passionate about health and wellness and appreciate an integrative approach to living well, both in terms of health span and life span. If you want to understand what your body and brain need and want to thrive, not just get by, this retreat is for you.

One important note: This is a 30-day alcohol-free immersion. That means no drinking during the entire retreat. If you have a big event coming up and think you might feel awkward declining an alcoholic drink, or you want to reserve the option of having an “every now and then drink” with your spouse etc, this isn’t the right fit at this time. All participants are expected to be alcohol-free during the entire retreat. That shared commitment is key to alignment and cohesiveness for both the individual and the group experience.

Everything we cover in this retreat is the physiological foundation you need—not only in the early months after quitting drinking but also for years beyond your last drink. I’ve been alcohol free for over a decade, and I use these techniques and insights every day to stay on track and avoid other unhealthy habits now that alcohol is out of the picture. 

This retreat isn’t about quitting drinking. It’s about repairing, replenishing, and rewiring your body and brain well beyond your last drink. We live in a world filled with a 24/7 news cycle, hustle culture, toxic stress, unresolved trauma, and emotional wounds. Even though you have alcohol free time under your belt, life will throw curveballs. Having the right tools and healthy resources is essential to navigating those inevitable stressers. This retreat provides exactly that.

That said, if you’re looking for conversation and support to stop drinking, this retreat isn’t the right fit. The conversations and participants in this immersion will be beyond the acute phase of quitting drinking.

I get it—that’s exactly why I created this retreat. I geek out on the neuroscience, and yes, some of this material can get pretty heady. But here’s the good news: I’m skilled at breaking down complex topics into simple language, vivid metaphors, and practical stories that make learning easy and even fun.

More importantly, I inspire you to put these concepts into practice, because rewiring your brain isn’t about theory—it’s about action. I know how to help you get results quickly, which keeps you motivated to stick with it.

Most people don’t know how to teach “adult learners,” but I’ve been facilitatiing corproate wellness workshops since 2004—helping adults improve their health and well-being. I began studying nutrition 25 years ago, in 1999, and I remain committed to lifelong learning. My college degree is in Speech Communications, with an emphasis on group facilitation and public speaking, so I know how to design programs that deliver both the information and the results you’ve been searching for, but haven’t found elsewhere.

 A lot. I will incorporate and provide you with many nutrition specifics.

Putting the oxygen mask on yourself first is my motto for this experience. The more you can regulate and create a healthy state for your body and brain, the more your family members will pick up on it (whether you say something to them or not). If you are struggling, or your children, spouse, or parents are struggling, when you get healthier, they will too. There are many great gems within this retreat to share with family!

Ooh! You’re in luck. We will spend some time on the four cycles that women go through every month. Whether you’re currently menstruating or not, the female body moves through four biorhythms every 28 days. When you understand how to work with those physiological rhythms and which hormones are associated with various neurotransmitters, it will help you stay away from maladaptive substances like alcohol and sugar. 

Yes, all attendees will have access to the retreat and Saturday Q&A recordings for six weeks after the retreat.

Yes! Register by June 30 and then select the September 27 date upon check-out. You’ll be all set.

I look forward to seeing you at the fall retreat!

Due to the customized nature of this special offering, and post-retreat access to the recordings. All sales are final; no refunds or cancellations. Please buy mindfully.