Why Your Body Won’t Relax And What It Means
Why can’t you relax even when life is calm? Learn what your nervous system may be communicating and how to help your body shift out of stress mode.






Why can’t you relax even when life is calm? Learn what your nervous system may be communicating and how to help your body shift out of stress mode.

Learn how subconscious beliefs shape your reactions, mood, and habits, and why understanding your emotional patterns is the key to real healing, nervous system regulation, and lasting change.

Explore how grief, self-compassion, and nervous system safety impact healing, symptoms, and emotional well-being in this grounded conversation for women seeking lasting health.

Midlife brings hormonal shifts that can change how women feel on a day to day basis. Learn the real reason these changes are happening.

Dr. Wayne Westcott, renowned strength training expert, sheds light on the debate regarding the importance of strength training, especially in midlife.

What if life was happening for you and not to you? Learning to shift your perspective is the catalyst to real transformation.
This blog/podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.





Rachel Carta, RN, is a Registered Nurse, Functional Nutrition Counselor, Life Coach, and author who helps women feel calm, confident, and like themselves again, especially when symptoms feel confusing, persistent, or brushed off as “normal.”
Rachel has spent her career supporting women through fatigue, digestive issues, mood swings, brain fog, anxiety, and midlife transitions. She is known for her ability to connect the dots between the body, the nervous system, and real life. Her work blends clinical insight with deep compassion, helping women understand why they feel the way they do and what actually helps.
Rachel’s approach is root cause, not rigid. She does not believe in strict protocols, perfection, or symptom chasing. Instead, she helps women recognize patterns, support their nervous system, and make small, meaningful changes that lead to steady improvements in energy, mood, and overall well being. Many of her clients come to her after years of trying everything and finally feel seen, understood, and hopeful again.
At the heart of Rachel’s work is a simple but powerful shift. Helping women see that their bodies are not falling apart. They are communicating, adapting, and asking for support.

