RADIANT HEALTH    RADIANT YOU

Hi, I'm Shanon, I graduated as a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach from Institute of Integrative Nutrition in 2020, the Coaching Mastery Course in 2021, and the Coaching Intensive Practicum in 2021.

 

My story is one of resilience, transformation, and healing. Learning to thrive again after major life traumas inspired me to become a health coach. I am passionate about sharing what I have learned along the way to ease this transition for others. Major life events can take their toll. After emerging from each of those hardships, I experienced a loss of what I defined myself as and who I thought I was. What emerged was a path to redefining, transforming, and healing. I reclaimed and redefined the brilliance of life radiating from within. 

 

Personal experiences have been abundant for me to acquire and practice, old and new life skills.  I have learned the value of self worth after a long and toxic relationship. I recovered from ACL surgery to then go through and graduate from Fire Academy in 2009 where I worked as a Firefighter / EMT for over 10 years. Channeling a source of inner moxie, patience, and dedication, I trained hard and passed Russian Kettlebell Certification as a Certified Instructor in 2012. Several years later, I had yet another ACL surgery after the first one failed bringing another cycle of perseverance and healing. In 2017, my inner Phoenix once again faced the fires of life with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Following a mastectomy and chemotherapy, I began another steep climb to face. This experience brought me such a life altering change, I barely recognized myself after all the conventional treatments were through. Once again, I faced the period of renewal and rediscovering. And again, I recovered to work again as a full time firefighter where I worked overseas in an area of intense instability for a couple years, bringing its own new hardships, growth, and challenges. The myth says the phoenix is in constant cycles of ashes and rising. 

I believe our souls are eternally spiraling through caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly.  I realized had the choice to redefine the radiance of the butterfly I could become. Each regeneration, each cycle, is another opportunity. It is our choice to spiral up or spiral down. My journey has not instantaneous and has brought the practice of patience, among many other gifts. Today I regret nothing, feeling joy, clarity and hope. Gratitude fills my heart for journeys past and opportunities that would not have otherwise come. 

 

Have you emerged from one of life’s storms not recognizing yourself, not knowing who you are or where to go? Are you looking to redefine and rediscover your brilliance?  I would be honored to walk along side you as your guide to redefining your radiance. Are you ready to join me?

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Wishing radiance to shine brightly illuminating your journey.

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Shannon McConnell

Integrative Health Coach