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It’s time to love yourself as fiercely as you love your child.

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So many parents of autistic children feel overwhelmed and stuck in cycles of self-neglect, losing their health and joy in the process. At Nourish Nurture Thrive, I guide you to love yourself as fiercely as you love your child—so you can reclaim your health alongside the needs of your child, thrive as a parent, and unlock joy for yourself and your family.

It’s time to nurture the nurturer.

The quiet corners of your home — the bedroom, the bathroom, even the car — become your safe space when the weight of it all feels unbearable. It’s where you release a silent cry and whisper, “I can’t do this anymore.”

But with a deep breath, you find the courage and strength to do it all again, clinging to hope that today will be better for you and your child.

You are the heart of your family. When you fiercely love and care for yourself, you create a ripple effect of health and balance that touches every corner of your world. Let’s take the first step together.

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Getting Started

Start living the life you deserve by learning to love yourself as fiercely as you love your child.

Your transformation begins the moment you take the first step toward reclaiming your health and joy.

Hint: It’s time to take the first step!

Let’s Begin

01
Connect

It all starts with a conversation. You’ve been giving your all to your family—now let’s talk about how you can start showing up for yourself, too. Together, we’ll explore your goals and how I can best support you.

03
Transform

Feel the shift. Whether it’s more energy, peace of mind, or better health, you’ll experience real results and learn how to sustain them without guilt or overwhelm.

02
Clarify

What’s holding you back from feeling your best? We’ll uncover the roadblocks, reset your priorities, and start building the foundation for a healthier, happier you during our coaching sessions.

04
Inspire

Lead by example. As you grow stronger and healthier, you’ll inspire your children and loved ones to embrace positive, lasting habits. Your journey becomes their legacy.

For the parent holding it all together
(even when it feels like it’s falling apart)

The alarm goes off at 4:30 AM, and your nervous system is already in fight-or-flight mode. Before your feet hit the floor, you’re mentally mapping out the morning routine for your autistic child, and it never even occurs to you to factor yourself into the equation.

Sound familiar?

You’re a parent on a mission. You love your child fiercely and do everything in your power to help them thrive. But somewhere between therapy appointments, advocating, strategizing, and endless worry, you’ve lost touch with yourself.

You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on fumes. Self-care feels like a luxury you can’t afford, and guilt creeps in every time you even think about it. You wonder if you’ll ever feel like you again.

I see you and I’m here to tell you: You’re not alone.

At Nourish Nurture Thrive, I understand the unique challenges of raising a child with autism. As a mother of autistic twins myself, I know the silent toll it takes on your mental and emotional health, how it can feel like your world is upside down, and the constant pressure to be everything to everyone.

But I also know this: You are worthy of the same fierce love and care you pour into your family. You deserve to thrive—not just for them, but for yourself.

How I can help

Putting your needs last often looks like…

  • Cold meals and convenience foods.
  • Living in yoga pants without the yoga.
  • Justifying grocery shopping alone as “me-time”.
  • Feeling guilty for even thinking about taking a break.
  • The only quality time with your partner is when you’re both asleep.
  • You’ve lost touch with your friends, and your social life is nonexistent.
  • Constantly putting out fires while your own needs simmer on the back burner.
  • You feel stuck in survival mode.

If this feels familiar, it’s time to love yourself as fiercely as you love your family. You don’t have to keep running on empty—I’m here to help you reclaim your health, balance, and joy.

The ripple effect: how your struggles impact your child

As a parent of children with unique health and neurodevelopmental challenges, I know firsthand the immense pressure and overwhelm that come with this journey. It’s easy to lose yourself in the day-to-day challenges, putting your own needs last as you focus on your child’s. But here’s the truth: your well-being isn’t just about you—it’s about them too.

When we’re running on empty, our children feel it. They sense our stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm. Recognizing this connection isn’t about adding more guilt—it’s about empowering you to take the first step toward change.

By fiercely loving and prioritizing yourself, you’re creating a ripple effect that touches every part of your family’s life. You’re not just improving your health; you’re creating a home where your child feels secure, supported, and able to thrive.

Nourish Nurture Thrive personalized health and wellness coaching will empower you to:

TRANSFORM EXHAUSTION INTO ENERGY

Reclaim your vitality with sustainable self-care practices that honor your needs, nourishing foods, and movement that feels good and fits your life.

UNLOCK YOUR JOY AND PURPOSE

Reconnect with your passions, rediscover what lights you up, and embrace the unique spark that makes you, you.

TRADE OVERWHELM FOR A SENSE OF CALM

Navigate stress and triggers with confidence while creating moments of peace—even when the world seems to be conspiring against you.

REPLACE GUILT AND EMBRACE SELF-COMPASSION

Learn that fiercely prioritizing your well-being isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Together, we’ll build a self-care routine that supports and empowers you to show up as the best version of yourself for your family.

BUILD UNSHAKEABLE RESILIENCE

Develop the mental and emotional strength to face challenges with confidence, knowing that you have the tools to handle whatever comes your way.

Let’s Begin

Kind Words

My coaching journey with Janel has been something unexpected, and a gift I will always be grateful for. My experience has been transformational, of growth and expansion, creating solid learnings and changes within me. This journey has allowed me to connect and embrace my authentic self and to speak from my inner truth, like never before. A journey of learnings, increased self-awareness, new self-love, and a new vision of myself that I am embracing full of gratitude and solid forward movement.

-Clara

I am truly grateful for the incredible support and guidance I’ve received from my integrative nutrition coach, Janel Stewart. She has been an invaluable asset to both my personal and professional development, consistently showing up with thoughtfulness, compassion, and a genuine desire to help me grow. Her ability to truly listen and be present in our conversations has created a space where I feel heard and understood, which is so rare and important in any coaching relationship.

What sets her apart is her unique talent for guiding me toward my own revelations, rather than simply giving advice. She does so with integrity, always respecting my autonomy and empowering me to make decisions that align with my own values and aspirations. Through our work together, I have gained profound insights into my health, habits, and mindset, all of which have translated into tangible improvements in both my personal well-being and professional life.

Her unwavering trust and support have helped me overcome challenges and achieve goals I once thought were beyond my reach. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a coach who brings not only expertise but also a deep commitment to their personal growth.

-U. Adams
Going into this program I had so many different thoughts, I really did not know what to do. Janel was wonderful helping me focus on areas that I felt were more important to me at this time. We discussed several ways to look at and work towards my goals to fit my hectic daily life, I am now able to adjust my schedule to fit my needs by making small changes. Cooking meals for multiple days in the week, taking time to get some exercise in and find these to be accomplishments. Janel was wonderful at guiding and discussing. She actually listened to what you had to say. Overall, this was a phenomenal experience. THANK YOU, JANEL!
-Tracey
Working with Janel was a very positive experience, she indeed is a coach, she listens to what you articulate and relays it back to you, I definitely felt heard in all our sessions. Janel, listens so that means she will keep you accountable, she kept me accountable for the actions I committed to taking for my own well being. Which in turn kept me motivated to take action. Janel has a genuine love for helping people help themselves and you can feel that care in the interactions. So don’t wait to jump in!!
-Antoney
Self-care was something I was really struggling with. Janel helped me to release all or nothing thinking in regards to self-care and opened my mind to taking little steps that could make a big difference in my self care routine. The steps are practical and do-able with my hectic work schedule and are making an impact on how I feel about myself when I show up for myself. Thank you Janel.
-Dianna
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Janel as my coach! She was great at listening between the lines and offering simple yet impactful shifts to help me bring my health goals back into a more consistent pattern, which was my biggest goal upon starting the program. I love how she helps remind me that life/business goals and health goals intertwine, and how progress is progress no matter how big or small. If you’re considering hiring a health coach, I think you will truly love working with Janel!
-Candace

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Hi, I’m Janel.

Mom to twin superheroes with special needs, certified health coach, and recovering perfectionist. I’m here to help you ditch the overwhelm, find your health, balance (and maybe even some sanity), and discover the joy in this wild and wonderful journey with our amazing autistic kiddos.

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