Sustainable Wellness Coaching

09/25/2026

For YEARS, I thought being bloated, sluggish, and not going to the bathroom regularly was just...

how my body worked.

Then as I got older, it became even easier to explain things away.

I'm busy.
I'm getting older.
Of course I'm tired.
This is probably just normal for me.

Except something happened when I started treating my body differently:

I started feeling better.

And once I knew what 'better' felt like, I realized just how much discomfort I had learned to live with.

Here's the funny part...

Even now, as a nurse and nurse coach, I can get so busy doing life that it takes me DAYS—or sometimes WEEKS—to realize something has shifted. 🤦‍♀️

I'll suddenly think:

Wait...I've been bloated a lot lately.

When did my digestion get off track?

Why have I been so sluggish?

And don't even get me started on slowing down while I eat. 😂

I'm the person who has to actively remind herself that eating lunch does NOT also need to include answering emails, checking my phone, making a list, and planning the rest of my day.

I'm still learning to:

STOP. NOTICE. GET CURIOUS.

That's what my newest blog is about.

🌿 Is Your Gut Trying to Tell You Something? 7 Signs I Wouldn't Ignore

Not because every symptom means something is terribly wrong.

And not because you need another list of foods to eliminate.

But because sometimes we've lived with something for so long that we've stopped asking:

“Is this actually normal for me—or have I just gotten used to feeling this way?”

👉 Read the new blog here:
https://sustainablewellnesscoaching.org/blog/f/is-your-gut-trying-to-tell-you-something

You weren't meant to spend your life ignoring what your body is trying to tell you.

Sometimes the first step isn't trying harder.

It's simply paying attention.

Stay curious. 🌿

7 Signs I Wouldn’t Ignore

09/11/2026

Think homemade kefir sounds complicated?

So did I.😂

When I started 3 years ago, I had the coffee filter, the mesh lid, the strainer...and I was pretty sure these weird little grains were going to become one more thing I had to keep alive.

Now my daily routine looks more like:

Fork.
Blender.
Milk.
Loose lid.
Done. 😂🌿

I literally fish my kefir grains out with a fork, set them on the jar lid, pour the kefir straight into my blender for my smoothie, put the grains back in the jar, add fresh milk and let them do their thing.

That's it.

And THAT is exactly why I wrote my newest blog.

If you've been curious about homemade kefir but haven't tried it because it seems like too much work, I'm showing you exactly how I make mine—and how I've simplified the process after 3 years of doing it.

No complicated fermentation lesson.

Just what I actually do in my kitchen.

🌿 NEW BLOG: Homemade Kefir Is Easier Than You Think: Here’s How I Make Mine

👉 https://sustainablewellnesscoaching.org/blog/f/homemade-kefir-is-easier-than-you-think

Because supporting your health doesn't have to mean adding another complicated thing to your life.

Sometimes you just need to learn the rhythm...and then let it get easier.

Stay curious. 🌿

Here’s exactly how I make mine

08/26/2026

Three years ago, I thought homemade kefir was weird, a little gross, and probably one more thing I didn't need on my to-do list. 😂

Now?

There's almost always a jar fermenting on my counter—and it's one wellness rhythm I wouldn't want to do without. 🌿

Why?

Because when I drink it consistently, I've noticed:

✨ Better overall mood
✨ Stronger nails + faster nail growth
✨ Greater immune resilience

But here's what really got my attention...

When I stop drinking it, I notice the difference.

And when I add it back into my routine?

I notice those benefits return.

Then I started sharing my extra kefir grains with other people—and the stories they came back with made me even MORE curious.

So I finally wrote about it.

I'm sharing what I've learned after 3 years of making homemade kefir, why I prefer it over store-bought, what I've experienced personally, and why something I once thought was one more thing to do has become one of the simplest ways I support my health.

🌿Read: Why Kefir Has Earned a Permanent Place in My Kitchen

https://sustainablewellnesscoaching.org/blog/f/why-kefir-has-earned-a-permanent-place-in-my-kitchen

And yes...I'll show you exactly how I make it next. 😉

Stay curious. 🌿

08/23/2026

And the winners are....

08/20/2026

Your gut is about so much more than digestion.

We tend to think gut health = bloating, constipation or what foods we should avoid.

But your gut is connected to so much more.

I wrote about why understanding your gut matters—and why supporting it doesn't have to start with another restrictive diet.

🌿 Read the new blog: Gut Health Is About So Much More Than Digestion.

When you hear the words “gut health,” what comes to mind?

08/17/2026

Get to know another one of the nurses from 3 Nurses on a Mission and today’s spotlight, ✨Charissa Elrod✨ and her business, Sustainable Wellness Coaching!👏

”Hi, I'm Charissa Elrod, RN, Board-Certified Nurse Coach, and one-third of 3 Nurses on a Mission! 💙

With over a decade of bedside nursing experience, I've seen firsthand the gaps that often exist in traditional healthcare. That's why I'm passionate about helping people take a more personalized, holistic approach to wellness.

I believe God designed our bodies to heal when we care for them well, and that we are so much more than a diagnosis or symptom. Through compassionate nurse coaching, I help people reduce stress, increase energy, navigate chronic health challenges, create sustainable healthy habits, and uncover the obstacles that may be standing in the way of their goals.

My heart is to empower others with practical tools, encouragement, and hope so they can feel their best and thrive.

I'm honored to be one of your hosts for this event and can't wait to connect with you!“

Meet and learn more from Charissa on Saturday, August 22 at the Rooted in Wellness Back to School Expo!

Don’t forget to check out her website and social media pages ⬇️

https://sustainablewellnesscoaching.org

https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthcharissa?igsh=MWFoOWUybGRjNDBscA==

08/17/2026

It’s almost here! Can’t wait to see you this Saturday at the Rooted in Wellness Back to School Expo!

5 MORE DAYS! We can’t wait to see you at the Rooted in Wellness Back to School Expo this Saturday from 1-4 at the North Side Baptist Church! Invite your family and friends for a wonderful time supporting vendors and building a holistic community! LET’S GO!🙌