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“You can’t heal a system you don’t understand — and Functional Medicine starts by understanding you.”

A Functional Medicine doctor is asking:

• Why is this happening?
• Where is the imbalance beginning?
• What is your body trying to tell you?

3 Things to Keep in Mind if you are Looking for a Functional Medicine Dr or Acupuncturist:

Find a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
Look for credentials: ifm.org (The Institute for Functional Medicine

Prepare Your Body for Healing:
Nourish with whole foods when possible

“Healing isn’t about choosing sides — East or West. It’s about aligning your body with how it was created to function best.”

Acupuncture helps with:

• Hormone fluctuations
• Stress + cortisol overload
• Poor sleep
• Mood swings
• Fatigue
• Digestive issues
• Hot flashes and night sweats
• Pain and inflammation

God designed your body with built-in pathways for healing. You are not “breaking down.” You’re transitioning. And transitions, even uncomfortable ones, are invitations to renew your strength, restore your peace, and build a lifestyle rooted in grace — not hustle.

Rachael D. Arnold, M.Ed., Certified Incite Life Coach
970.279.1818

https://ggtlife.com/

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Do you feel out of alignment the moment stress hits ~ like your peace disappears first? Are you frustrated with the body changes that showed up in midlife? Do you wish you could stay consistent in your self-care without feeling guilty for choosing yourself?

I'm so glad you’re here. This podcast helps you rebuild internal peace, strengthen your mind and body, and create simple habits rooted in Values-Based Choices so you can feel aligned again—physically, emotionally, spiritually.

Hey friend, I’m Rachael — single mom, certified transformation life coach, and navigating life with Stage 1 CLL. God opened my eyes to the freedom that comes from Values-Based Choices.

I spent years running on empty, pushing through stress and busyness. Then one day, God stopped me long enough to see what truly needed to change.

Now I help women create that same transformation — one aligned choice at a time.

If you’re ready to feel strong again… to reclaim energy in your body, and clarity in your spirit. If you’re craving margin, emotional steadiness, confidence, and a lifestyle that supports the woman God is shaping you to become—this podcast is for you.

Grab your coffee, cozy into your quiet moment, and let’s step into your next chapter together.

Scriptures for Reflection

• Proverbs 3:5–6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart
• Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is confidence in what we hope for
• Matthew 7:7 – Ask, seek, knock

“You can ask God for abundance—but if you don’t believe it’s possible, your hands stay closed.”

Rachael D. Arnold, M.Ed., Certified Incite Life Coach
970.279.1818

https://ggtlife.com/

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Midweek Midlife Moment – The Soulful Chili

Midweek Midlife Moment didn’t come from a big revelation or a perfectly planned routine ~ It came from my kitchen, while snowed in this past weekend.

I made a pot of black bean and sweet potato chili—and it was soulful.
Not just ‘this tastes good,’ but the kind of good that touches your senses…
the warmth, the aroma, the colors, the way it fills the house and slows you down.

There was something deeply nourishing about making it—not just eating it.
Chopping. Stirring. Letting it simmer. I enjoyed the process instead of rushing to the outcome, while my kiddos were hanging out, having fun and playing a game of Scrabble after a soulful supper.

And ... that’s what midlife has been teaching me: Nourishment isn’t only about what we consume. What am I creating, what am I savoring and allowing to be enough in my life each day?

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili is not at all fancy, but it was comforting, grounding, and made with intention. It made me think of midlife and the transformation process looks just like that.

Ingredients (Serves about 4)

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & diced
• 2 cans black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1–2 cups vegetable broth (depending on desired thickness)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Spices (adjust to taste):

• 1½ tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional but soulful) ~ I use Nutmeg instead of Cinnamon
• Salt & pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

• Fresh cilantro
• Avocado slices
• Lime squeeze
• Greek yogurt or dairy-free sour cream

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Sauté onion until soft and fragrant; add garlic and stir briefly.
3. Add sweet potatoes, spices, diced tomatoes, and broth.
4. Simmer 20–25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Stir in black beans and simmer another 10 minutes.
6. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

*Instant Pot ~ add everything and set for 45 minutes High Pressure

Sometimes God meets us in the quiet faithfulness of everyday moments…
even over a pot of Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili.

Reach out to me and share your favorite comforting recipe!

Rachael D. Arnold, M.Ed., Certified Incite Life Coach
970.279.1818

https://ggtlife.com/