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Hi, I'm Derek.
I coach high-performing parents—mid-career, mid-chaos—who feel like their health has slipped too far to fix.
You're not lazy. You're not broken. You're just buried under responsibilities no one prepared you for.
My $3 Mini Course gives you a quick win.
If you're done with crash diets, shame spirals, and advice that ignores your actual life—let's work together.
It’s not a diet. It’s a starting line.
This 3-day course is built for parents juggling kids or a career who want change but don't know where to start.
You'll learn how to stop the downward spiral and stack one small victory on top of another—starting today.
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When you're ready, I'll walk with you every step of the way.
My clients aren't chasing six-packs (yet). They're chasing energy. Stability. Dependable routines they don’t have to think about anymore so they can see version of themselves they recognize—and actually like in the mirror.
Together, we'll:
You don't need to be "ready." You just need to be honest and willing to try something that finally meets you where you are.
Ready to go beyond the quick win? This comprehensive program gives you everything you need to reclaim your energy and feel like yourself again.
What you'll master:
This isn't another overwhelming program. It's the step-by-step system that takes you from survival mode to thriving—at your own pace, with your real life.
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A functional medicine detox is a 7, 14, or 21 day program I recommend to virtually all wellness clients looking to begin a health plan. Using a combination of short term dietary intervention, nutritional support shakes and liver detoxifying supplements, you can expect to lose weight and inflammation (5-15 lbs), improve digestion and increase energy, among numerous other benefits.
Check out the full post for 5 realistic sleep upgrades you can start tonight.
You don’t need to starve, suffer, or start a juice cleanse to cut calories. Tiny swaps can make a big difference—like trading sugary sauces for spice blends, choosing almond milk over whole, or going open-faced with your sandwich. These changes might not seem huge, but over time, they add up. You’ll still get flavor, energy, and results—without feeling deprived (or doing 100 burpees to earn dinner).
Read the full blog post for 5 simple, sanity-saving calorie cuts that actually stick.
Look, I’ve been there—eating dinner at 9, crashing at midnight, and wondering how anyone has the energy to “do it all.” The truth? You don’t need more hours in the day—you need better fuel, smarter recovery, and a few key habits that actually work with your real life. This one’s not about hype—it’s about getting your spark back in a way that lasts.
Read the full post for my go-to strategies that actually boost energy when you’re running on empty.
Yes. Yes. A thousand times yes.
Fifteen minutes of movement can boost your mood, metabolism, and mental clarity—especially when it's consistent.
If you’re doing something that gets your heart rate up, challenges your muscles, or helps you reset your brain: it counts.
Quick wins:Two circuits of bodyweight movesA brisk walk + stairsPlaying tag with your kids like you mean it
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Yup. What you eat affects your mood, your energy, your focus - even your patience level when your kid dumps a bag of cheddar goldfish in the laundry basket.
In this post, we break down the three types of foods (the good, the hype-y, and the heavy) and how they influence the way you feel - as a parent, a partner, and a person just trying to keep it together.
If you want to eat in a way that helps you show up calm, clear, and balanced (without going full wellness guru), this one's for you.
Read the full post here.
Smooth, brown, sausage-shaped, and easy to pass without straining. If your poop is hard, loose, or inconsistent, your body might be giving you a clue.
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