Category: My Story

coaching, coping skills, Getting to Know You, health & wellness, holistic wellness, My Story, stress

How Health Coaching Has Changed My Life

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

Sometimes I have to pause and just take it in… I’m working in my office, the windows are open, the birds are chirping, breeze blowing, the whole family is home and I've had an AHA MOMENT! The stress is not there, at least not the way it used to be. The most important thing in… Continue reading How Health Coaching Has Changed My Life

chronic pain, fibromyalgia, functional fitness, health & wellness, holistic wellness, inflammation, My Story, obesity

Finding Freedom in my Fitness

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

I finally did it! Fitness Freedom! Sounds like an oxymoron, huh? It's really real though!! I just completed an 8-week long fitness program and only worked out 4 days a week for 30-35 minutes. It allowed me to enjoy my life and balance my fitness! GOLDEN! I proved I don't have to kill myself working… Continue reading Finding Freedom in my Fitness

Allergies, anxiety, asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Beachbody, chronic pain, coaching, constipation, coping skills, dairy free, digestive health, eczema, fibromyalgia, Getting to Know You, gluten free, gut health, health & wellness, healthy eating, holistic wellness, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut, Mental Health, My Story, Nutrition, obesity, Shakeology, Sleep, stomach pain, superfoods, weight loss

Why I Believe in My Superfoods

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

Superfoods...  a health term that gets thrown around A LOT these days, huh? So, what are they? Why are some foods super and some not? GOOD QUESTION! It's taken me a long time to figure it out too. If you want to know the truth, I'm still learning more every day! My superfoods have changed… Continue reading Why I Believe in My Superfoods

fibromyalgia, Getting to Know You, health & wellness, holistic wellness, My Story

What Fibromyalgia is Really Like

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

I know I look perfectly fine, the picture of health to some... that's because pain is invisible. I can't even remember a time when I didn't have some sort of pain to deal with, sometime during my childhood I guess. I remember complaining that my back hurt when my mom would ask me to vacuum when… Continue reading What Fibromyalgia is Really Like

chronic pain, coping skills, digestive health, exercise, fibromyalgia, fitness, functional fitness, Getting to Know You, health & wellness, holistic wellness, irritable bowel syndrome, Mental Health, My Story, Nutrition, obesity, Sleep, sleep issues, stomach pain, stress

Why I Believe in Functional Fitness

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

Contrary to popular belief, I am not superwoman... I'm soooo far from it. I AM Katie Pink extraordinaire though... that works for me. It's taken me a long time to figure that out. My path has had many avenues and many dead ends, paths that were laid out for me, and paths I foraged own my… Continue reading Why I Believe in Functional Fitness

Getting to Know You, health & wellness, My Story, stress

Work Hard. Be anything you want to be… #whatajoke #iamconfused #nowwhat

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

If we work, we will succeed, and be rewarded. WHAT A FUCKING JOKE! We grew up in a time that hard work meant you could do and achieve anything. So, we worked hard. That was the American way. You went to college, you worked in trade, you went in the service. You gave back. That's… Continue reading Work Hard. Be anything you want to be… #whatajoke #iamconfused #nowwhat

digestive health, food allergies, food intolerances, gluten, gluten free, gut health, health & wellness, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut, Mental Health, My Story, Nutrition, obesity, pediatric mental health, self esteem in children, stress, weight loss

WTF is a Mom to do….

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

There were assignments that had to be done. There was a long weekend at the beach. There was a family day when the GF food options just weren't the most tempting. That's where my life as a Mom begins.... over and over and over and fucking over again! (sigh) Welcome to the world of WHAT.… Continue reading WTF is a Mom to do….

Allergies, anxiety, asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, casomorphin, constipation, dairy free, digestive health, fibromyalgia, food allergies, food intolerances, gluten, gluten free, gluteomorphin, gut health, health & wellness, holistic wellness, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut, Mental Health, My Story, Nutrition, obesity, Parenting, pediatric mental health, sinus issues, stomach pain

Getting ‘Glutened’ is Drugging My Kid! I’ve had it!! (Digestive Health Series, Part 3)

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

So, What does getting 'glutened' look like? A. Laziness, fatigue B. Anxious, depressed, irritable, angry C. Disoriented, unaware, spaced out, Cognitive dysfunction D. Stomach ache, migraine, joint pain E. All of the above and then some!!! Anyone that has talked with me knows this is a hot topic for me. What bothers me the most is the… Continue reading Getting ‘Glutened’ is Drugging My Kid! I’ve had it!! (Digestive Health Series, Part 3)

anxiety, communicating with your kids, coping skills, family, Getting to Know You, health & wellness, Mental Health, My Story, Parenting, pediatric mental health, self esteem in children

I do it ALL for My WHY?

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

What gives us PASSION, what gives us ENERGY to keep moving forward? What is your WHY??

family, Family time, Getting to Know You, health & wellness, Mental Health, My Story, Parenting, stress

Mommy & Daddy Need A Time Out

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

I'll take that Time out NOW!