Healing Isn’t Linear: What I Wish I Knew About Hormonal Recovery
A reflection for anyone feeling stuck, frustrated, or like they’re doing everything “right” and still not getting there
I used to think that once I started “doing the right things,” my body would quickly fall back into place.
I cut back sugar. I cleaned up my diet. I started taking supplements. I saw a naturopath. I did the tests, followed the plan, showed up for myself.
And some days, I felt better.
My skin cleared a little. My sleep improved. My mood had more stability.
But then came the setbacks — the days when my energy crashed again, when my cycle felt unpredictable, when the familiar anxiety crept back in for no clear reason. I’d think, “Why is this happening? I’m doing everything right.”
That’s when I started to understand something I wish someone had told me sooner:
Healing isn’t a straight line.
The Myth of “Fixing” Hormones
Somewhere along the way, we’ve been sold this idea that hormones are like knobs on a dashboard — that if you just adjust the right ones, everything snaps into place.
But hormones aren’t mechanical. They’re chemical messengers in constant conversation with every part of your body. They respond to sleep, stress, nutrition, movement, relationships, beliefs — even past experiences.
When things go off balance, the process of rebalancing isn’t like flicking a switch. It’s more like coaxing your system back into safety and rhythm. That takes time, consistency and — most of all — patience.
The Rollercoaster Is Normal
I didn’t know that progress could look like two steps forward, one step back. I didn’t expect to feel better for a few weeks, then have a tough cycle, and suddenly doubt everything I was doing.
Nicole explained something that stayed with me: when we’re working with hormones, we’re not just “fixing symptoms” — we’re rebuilding communication between body systems that have been under pressure for years.
That’s not a quick job. And it’s not always visible from the outside straight away.
But that doesn’t mean it isn’t working.
What Made the Difference
Having a practitioner who understood this made all the difference. Nicole never pushed unrealistic timelines. She didn’t promise instant results or make me feel like I’d failed when things didn’t go smoothly.
Instead, she:
Helped me track patterns so we could celebrate small wins
Adjusted my plan when things shifted, rather than sticking to a rigid protocol
Reminded me that healing isn’t about being perfect — it’s about staying curious and consistent
Gave me permission to rest, not just “push through”
Educated me about what was happening in my body, so I felt empowered rather than confused
I didn’t just feel like a client. I felt like a partner in my own healing.
For Anyone in the Middle of It
If you’re somewhere in the messy middle — where you’ve started making changes but feel frustrated that things aren’t happening fast enough — this is for you.
You’re not broken. You’re not doing it wrong.
Healing takes time because your body is wise. It protects you. It prioritises safety. And sometimes, that means it needs to move slowly.
What matters most isn’t perfection. It’s having the right support, honest education, and a plan that works for your life — not someone else’s checklist.
Ready to Rebuild Without Pressure?
If you’re navigating hormonal imbalances and feel like you’ve tried everything, or if you’re just starting out and want a grounded approach that doesn’t rely on quick fixes, I see you.
Nicole offers a limited number of 15-minute clarity calls each week. You don’t need to commit to anything. Just start the conversation and see if the approach feels right for you.
