Meet Kara Paulsen of Health Coach Kara in Mesa

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kara Paulsen.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Kara. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
PLANT-BASED, NATURE LOVING, YOGI, HERE TO UPLIFT THE VIBRATIONS AND CREATE SOME CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS.

When I’m not practicing yoga or snagging deals at the local farmers market, you can find me holding a sacred space for others to transform their lives. (I feel so lucky to be able to even say that!)

Believe it or not, I haven’t always been the wellness enthusiast that I am today. Like most people around me, I grew up eating the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) (And sad that diet truly is!).

After 20 long years of being tired, overweight, suffering from poor digestion, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addiction, and more, my body was screaming for a change – and, for the first time ever, I listened.

I decided to stop making excuses and start manifesting the life of health and abundance that all of us deserve.

Eventually, I discovered what works best for me. After realizing how amazing it feels to eat nutrient-filled, plant-based, whole foods, I have been obsessed with gathering health and nutrition information.

This is what led me to enroll in The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I am now a Holistic Health Coach, where I empower others to improve their lives by harnessing their intuition and making mindful, heart-centered decisions.

I love that the training at IIN has taught me to take a holistic approach when helping others to achieve their goals.

Rather than just focusing on nutrition and exercise, together, we explore many aspects of your life – things such as stress, sleep, and relationships – to get a better understanding of what you need to feel your absolute best.

Has it been a smooth road?
At times it’s been a rocky road, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I thank the universe for every trial and tribulation that I’ve endured because it made me the strong, insightful woman that I am today.

One of the major obstacles I had to overcome after I stopped using drugs/alcohol was making friends. I’ve found that moving to a bigger city really helped. The change of scenery was just what I needed! I’ve also been a huge fan of the “meetup” app. I’ve been blessed to connect with so many amazing, open-minded people. The more I participate in positive activities, the better I feel, and the more awesome people I attract into my life!

Choosing to give up drugs and alcohol also meant that I had to develop lots of new coping mechanisms. This led me to try things I’ve never done before! Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, volleyball, foraging, hiking, rock-climbing, and ecstatic dance are some of the things that helped me to deal with my anxiety and depression.

Thankfully, the good totally outweighs the bad! I’m so gracious for the changes that I’ve made. I’m much healthier and happier than I’ve ever been!

So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Health Coach Kara story. Tell us more about the business.
I’m a Holistic Health Coach!

As many of you know, a coach is someone who’s trained in a certain field. They help you to improve your skills so that you can perform your absolute best!

Health coaching is amazing because it can significantly improve all areas of your life. Not just your physical performance, but your mental and emotional health as well.

Many of us know what we need to do to become healthier, but aren’t sure how to successfully implement those changes into our lives.

With the right support, guidance, and resources, I empower women to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes that will last a lifetime.

As a Holistic Health Coach, I’m here to help make others path towards better health as fun, simple, and rewarding as possible!

How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
I envision a future where Health Coaches work hand in hand with doctors and other health care professionals to bring healing to our communities. In 5-10 years, I see more people hiring Health Coaches to provide guidance and support in areas where doctors just may not have the time to.

We have a very close relationship with our clients because we get to spend several hours a month discussing their goals, dreams, and the obstacles they are facing. We get to know our clients on a soul-level. Having that kind of loving support makes people feel good, which promotes healing- not to mention the tools and resources we share with our clients are truly life-changing.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://healthcoachkara.com/
• Email: healthcoachkara@gmail.com

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