Finding Purpose After A Health Diagnosis with Natalia Fernandez
Aug 18, 2023
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Natalia Fernandez, founder of Period, shares her journey with pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder and how it led her to become a health coach. She discusses the impact of traveling and studying holistic techniques worldwide. Natalia emphasizes on the sense of community and purpose in functional medicine health coaching, and her mission to help people with menstrual health issues. She also talks about her relationship with her supportive father, business services, and the future of health coaching.
Natalia Fernandez's health diagnosis inspired her to become a health coach and she founded Period to support others with menstrual issues.
The FMCA program accelerated Natalia's healing and provided a sense of community and shared purpose among colleagues.
Deep dives
Becoming a Health Coach and Personal Transformation
Natalia Fernandez shares her journey of becoming a functional medicine certified health coach. Her own healing journey with pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder inspired her to serve others and led her to enroll in FMCA. She discusses the positive impact of the program on her life and how it accelerated her healing. She also highlights the sense of community she found among her colleagues and the inspiration she gained from their shared life purposes.
Healing the World One Period at a Time
Natalia talks about her work and mission with her company, Period. Initially focused on pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), she gathered resources and created an inclusive environment addressing menstrual disorders as well. Natalia emphasizes the importance of menstrual health as an indicator of overall health and shares that her knowledge and resources have expanded through collaborations and connections made during the program. She introduces services such as one-on-one coaching, group coaching for PMDD and endometriosis, online courses, and a detox guide.
The Future of Health Coaching and Natalia's Goals
Natalia believes that health coaches will play a crucial role in facilitating true healing by guiding and supporting individuals in transforming their lifestyles. She sees health coaches as essential contributors to collective healing and believes they will work closely with doctors and individuals seeking change. In the next five to ten years, Natalia envisions herself settling down, focusing on making food more accessible and empowering those with specific intolerances. She sees herself as a public speaker, educating and inspiring others, and hopes to give talks at universities and potentially present a TED talk.
Many health coaches begin their wellness journey after a health diagnosis. Natalia Fernandez has a similar story and shares how her diagnosis helped her find purpose.
Natalia shares her story with Dr. Sandi. After traveling the world, learning a variety of holistic techniques, and graduating from FMCA, Natalia founded Period. This integrative and holistic organization helps others in need of support with menstrual issues. Learn more about Period by visiting periodpmdd.com or follow @period.pmdd on Instagram.
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