If we’re being honest, life lately has felt… full. I’m talking corporate job, growing my business, chasing financial goals, motherhood, and somehow trying to take care of my own health. In this week’s episode of Being Better Every Day, I sat down for a girl chat—no script, just a raw update about what’s really going on behind the scenes.

Here’s a peek at what I covered:

Healing in Progress: My Health Journey

For years, I felt off—low energy, unexplained weight gain, anxiety—but my labs kept coming back “normal.” Western medicine left me frustrated and stuck.

That changed when I turned to functional medicine. After proper testing, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, adrenal fatigue, and a few key deficiencies. With a gluten- and dairy-free diet, targeted supplements, and small habit shifts, I’ve finally started to feel like myself again. My Hashimoto’s antibodies are down by half, and while I’m not in remission yet, I’m celebrating progress.

It hasn’t been easy. Healing is rarely linear. But understanding the root causes behind my struggles has been life-changing—and I can’t recommend functional medicine enough for women navigating their 30s and beyond.

My Current Life Hack: ChatGPT & Finch

Instead of MyFitnessPal, I’ve been using ChatGPT to help me track habits and goals more intuitively. I pair it with the Finch app, which makes self-care feel a little lighter and more fun. It’s been the right fit for this season where time is scarce and decision fatigue is real.

Corporate Life + P&W Designs = A Full Plate

By day, I’m in corporate finance—consulting on retirement plans and loving the strategy side of it. By night (and mornings, and weekends), I’m running P&W Designs.

This year my business has grown faster than I imagined, and I’m already booking projects into late summer. But the truth? It’s A LOT. I’m pushing because I’m the breadwinner, carrying our health insurance and financial responsibilities.

Our financial goals have shifted recently, too. We hit pause on aggressively paying student loans so we can save for a truck—because life happens. It’s hard, but I know it’s the smarter choice for now.

Burnout and Mental Health: A Real Talk

People ask how I do it all. The answer? I don’t. I just do the next right thing. I protect small pockets of quality time with my daughter, even if I can’t spend hours every day.

The reality is I’m tired. I’ve had moments of breaking down. I’m sleeping, but I’m not resting. I’m producing, but not replenishing. And I know I’m not alone in that.

One thing my therapist asked recently stuck with me: “If you didn’t have anxiety, what would be your struggle?” It reminded me—we all have something. At least now I have tools and self-awareness. That counts.

Small Joys in a Busy Season

Even in the chaos, I’ve been finding moments of joy—paddleboarding every week, teaching my daughter to rollerblade, and reading 23 books so far this year.

It’s not about balance; it’s about rhythm. And right now, my rhythm includes hard work, big goals, and a lot of grace for myself.

If you’re in a season like this—know you’re not alone. We’re all just doing our best with the capacity we have.