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Nourished + Grounded: The Collective

Join the year-round movement of women who choose nourishment over restriction and discover how to fuel your body, trust your hunger, and unlock the energy and confidence you've been searching for.

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WELCOME

Discover what it means to be truly free—where your relationship with food is so peaceful that you forget you ever struggled, and your energy is so ABUNDANT that you wonder how you ever lived any other way

The latest research is undeniable. Modern food and dieting destroy metabolic health.

It's bad for your hormones, gut health, mental clarity, energy levels, metabolism...you name it.

And you already feel this in your body, because whether you're "being good" all day or stress-eating your way through the evening, the mental drama around food never stops. Your energy crashes, your mood depends on what you ate yesterday, and you're exhausted from thinking about food more than you think about your actual dreams.

Your body is designed to thrive, not just survive

Functional nutrition experts agree

High-energy women prioritize nourishment

The latest research confirms what you've been feeling: when you finally give your body the nutrients it's actually asking for, everything changes—your energy stabilizes, your mood evens out, and your metabolism starts working with you instead of against you.

Leading practitioners now understand: The afternoon crashes, unpredictable energy, and constant cravings aren't character flaws—they're signs your body isn't getting the specific nutrients it needs to function optimally.

 

Nutrient deficiencies create energy instability, mood swings, and metabolic confusion.

When you prioritize protein-first meals, strategic healthy fats, and eating in sync with your natural rhythms, your body begins to trust you again. Your hunger cues normalize, your energy becomes predictable, and your metabolism shifts into fat-burning mode.

And that's just the beginning—proper nourishment cascades into better sleep, clearer skin, stable moods, and the kind of confidence that comes from feeling genuinely amazing in your body.

Even though our culture obsesses over eating less, the most vibrant women I know have learned the secret: eating enough of the right foods, at the right times, and in the RIGHT state of mind.

When you look at women who seem to have endless energy and unshakeable confidence, they're not restricting—they're strategically nourishing their bodies to support their demanding lives and big dreams

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FINALLY, women are waking up to the truth.

The latest research reveals what your body has been trying to tell you: 73% of women who struggle with afternoon energy crashes are stuck in a vicious cycle of stimulant dependence and blood sugar chaos.

The processed food industry is worth $2.3 TRILLION globally, and there's a reason for that—they've engineered foods to be literally addictive.

89% of women report feeling "out of control" around certain foods at least once per week.

But here's what's really happening beneath the surface.

It's one thing to know you "should" eat better.

It's another to break free from the mental prison that keeps you reaching for the same foods that drain your energy, bloat your body, and steal your confidence in the first place. Why?

The Addiction Cycle

Your brain has been hijacked. Every time you reach for that afternoon Diet Coke, those processed snacks, or that coffee to fight the 3pm crash, you're reinforcing neural pathways that make these choices feel "necessary" rather than optional. It's not willpower—it's biochemistry.

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You're caught in a metabolic prison where your body can't access its own energy stores. When you're constantly spiking and crashing blood sugar, your cells literally can't burn fat for fuel. You wake up tired, crash by afternoon, and wonder why you have no energy for the things that actually matter.

The Confidence Killer

Every morning you look in the mirror and see a face that's puffy, clothes that fit differently than yesterday, and a body that feels foreign to you. 67% of women avoid certain activities because they don't feel confident in their skin. You're not broken—you're inflamed, depleted, and your body is desperately asking for what it actually needs.

What happens when you surround yourself with women who've found their fire

I was trapped in food drama for a long time. Years. I micromanaged every meal so I could feel "healthier." I took short breaks from sugar. I didn't snack during the week.

But it wasn't until I surrounded myself with women who DIDN'T obsesses and seemed to reach their health goals easily that I had a major breakthrough.

I burned down every belief I used to have about what healthy eating looks like and how it benefited me.

And I became a successful woman who trusted her body and unleashed her fiery purpose into the world.

Not only have I gotten years of mental energy back, am so much healthier, truly love myself and have deep self-worth, I've also achieved my deepest dreams and longings like building a thriving business, developing unshakeable confidence, having energy for my biggest goals, and showing up as the woman I always wanted to be.

I learned how to INTENTIONALLY nourish myself, my body, and my energy.

I went on a food freedom TRANSFORMATION and it's time for you to join me.

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Join the TRANSFORMATION

What if it was normal to fuel your biggest dreams on Friday nights instead of crashing on the couch?

To unapologetically nourish yourself first instead of everyone else?

To recognize that properly fueled women are the ones who have the biggest impact on this planet?

To feel abundant in your energy, radiant in your confidence, and nourished like the queen you are?

You are part of a one-of-a-kind culture inside The Nourished + Grounded Collective where we drop "normal" diet culture and go for extraordinary vitality instead.

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Because when the constant food confusion finally ends, you get to focus on the life you're actually here to live

If you've ever felt like you have to "force" yourself through another Monday morning, avoid the mirror when you walk by, or pretend you're not constantly thinking about what you should or shouldn't eat...

(Yes, I've been there more times than I can count)

You know how exhausting it is to feel disconnected from your own body.

Because the confusion, the bloating, the afternoon crashes, and the clothes that fit differently every day gets wired into your nervous system until you stop trusting yourself completely.

And you deserve to feel light in your body again, clear in your mind, and confident that you know how to take care of yourself without it being another thing on your endless to-do list.

Because you're tired of wasting mental energy on food drama when you have actual dreams to pursue. And I know you do, otherwise you wouldn't be here looking for something different.

Or maybe you're already a woman who's mostly figured out the food thing and wants this to be your most energized, confident, radiant, successful and fulfilling year yet

You know that who you surround yourself with has a huge effect on your energy and wellbeing. When you're with the right people, you are unstoppable. But not everyone gets it, you know? And you definitely want to normalize being a successful woman who trusts her body completely.

You've been on a wellness journey for a while now, and recognize that the more intentional you are with the communities you join, the more your healthy habits and personal growth accelerate.

You want to feel on FIRE in your purpose and finally become the woman you know you're capable of being.

But not in that hustle-culture, restrict-yourself-to-success way. You're here to deeply nourish yourself while you build the life you actually want.

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Nourished + Grounded:

The Collective

INTRODUCING

The year-round membership that ends the 3 pm energy crashes, stops the food obsession, and gets you comfortable in your skin again

Nourished + Grounded: The Collective is meant for you if...

✓ You are ready to take intentional care of your energy, your body, and your confidence without it feeling like another overwhelming task

✓ You know you are on this planet for a big reason, and want to align your eating habits to fuel your purpose instead of constantly draining your mental energy

✓ You're OVER restrictive approaches and want to lean into a way of nourishing yourself that feels sustainable and actually enjoyable

✓ You're tired of waking up puffy and bloated and want to feel light and energized in your body consistently

✓ You want to stop avoiding mirrors and start feeling genuinely comfortable when you catch your reflection

✓ You want to eat out with friends without anxiety and navigate social situations with food confidence

 

✓ You want to find a middle ground that actually feels peaceful and sustainable

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What's Inside 

Nourished + Grounded: The Collective

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Monthly energy, confidence & vitality challenges ($997 value)

To make nourishing yourself a priority you never negotiate on. From blood sugar balance to eating for your cycle, from breaking food obsession to building unshakeable body confidence, these challenges will layer seamlessly into your life so taking care of yourself feels like luxury, not another task.

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Weekly foundation training uploads ($1000 value)

Get exclusive access to my complete signature coaching program delivered weekly. These are the exact trainings from my high-level 1:1 program that have transformed hundreds of women's relationships with food and their bodies. You'll receive new modules consistently, building your transformation step-by-step.

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Live group coaching with Melissa each month ($500 value)

Get personalized support for your specific challenges, have your burning questions answered in real-time, and receive coaching to move through any food drama or body confidence blocks. This is where transformation accelerates through community and direct guidance.

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Expert guest trainings ($500 value)

From functional nutrition specialists to nervous system experts, you'll get access to carefully selected guest experts who complement your transformation journey. These bonus trainings dive deeper into the science and strategies that support lasting change.

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Complete transformation resource vault ($997 value)

High-protein recipe collection (50+ recipes), energy-optimizing meal plans, quick meal templates, three complete workout plans (no equipment, dumbbell, and gym), cycle tracking tools, progress tracking templates, and everything you need to implement without overwhelm.

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24/7 Nourished + Grounded community ($500 value)

Your empowering sisterhood of women who've stopped fighting their bodies and started fueling their dreams. Daily check-ins, win celebrations, recipe sharing, and the kind of support that makes food freedom feel inevitable. This is where lifelong friendships are built around shared transformation.

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12 monthly transformation themes ($600 value)

This is the ultimate body and mind nourishment system that you'll seamlessly integrate into your life. Each monthly theme is designed to layer a sustainable habit that makes you feel energized, confident, and at peace with food - turning self-care into something you actually crave instead of forcing.

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The Nourished + Grounded Collective is valued at

OVER $5000

These are the exact strategies and support systems I use in my high-level 1:1 coaching. But I believe every woman deserves access to the tools that can transform her relationship with food and her body.

Your exclusive member price:

$59 / month

(Cancel anytime)

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GET A TASTE OF WHAT'S INSIDE THE COLLECTIVE EACH MONTH

Each of our monthly transformation themes is designed to seamlessly layer a sustainable habit that will make you feel energized, confident, and completely at peace with food and your body.

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FRESH START ENERGY

METABOLISM MASTERY

Finally break free from the afternoon crash cycle and discover what consistent energy actually feels like.

Learn why your metabolism isn't broken and exactly how to work with your body instead of against it.

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STRESS & SLEEP OPTIMIZATION

INTUITIVE EATING MASTERY

Master the art of nervous system regulation so your body can actually rest and repair.

Trust your body's signals again and make peace with food once and for all.

NUTRITION STRATEGY

BODY CONFIDENCE

Advanced techniques for optimizing your energy, mood, and body composition effortlessly.

Stop avoiding mirrors and start feeling genuinely comfortable in your own skin.

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MINDSET FREEDOM

DIGESTIVE HARMONY

Stop the all-or-nothing thinking that keeps you trapped in food drama and body shame.

Say goodbye to the bloating and discomfort that's been stealing your confidence.

SOCIAL CONFIDENCE

MOVEMENT & VITALITY

Navigate restaurants, parties, and travel without anxiety or food drama.

Discover how to move your body in ways that energize instead of exhaust you.

HOLIDAY HARMONY

VISION & PLANNING

Enjoy celebrations without guilt, restriction, or losing your progress.

Create a sustainable lifestyle that supports your biggest dreams and goals.

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Access to the exact trainings from my 1:1 coaching vault

DISCOVER YOUR DEEP WHY & VISION

Uncover the deeper motivation that will drive lasting change and create your personal roadmap to

success

HONORING HUNGER & FULLNESS MASTERY

Develop an unshakeable connection to your body's natural cues and eat intuitively without restriction or guilt

SCIENCE-BACKED FAT-BURNING STRATEGIES

Discover the metabolic secrets that help your body burn fat effortlessly while maintaining steady energy

HIGH ENERGY FOODS THAT TRANSFORM

Learn exactly which foods energize your body and which ones drain you so you can finally have consistent energy

BREAKING THE SELF-SABOTAGE CYCLE

Identify and reframe the self-destructive patterns that have been derailing your progress and keeping you stuck

 SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION

Master the tools and mindset shifts that ensure your results last long-term instead of fading after a few weeks

and so much more...

Transform your relationship with food in the first 30 days

Upon enrollment, you'll immediately access your Transformation Foundation Library and join this month's focus theme. Within 30 days, you'll experience the energy shifts, reduced bloating, and food peace that my private clients typically see. This isn't about perfection—it's about finally feeling comfortable in your own skin again.

Build unshakeable confidence that lasts

As you continue your journey, you'll master the advanced strategies that create lasting change. Our 12-month rotating themes ensure you never plateau and always have fresh support. Watch out, this collective has created some incredible transformations—women starting businesses, gaining confidence, and finally living the life they've been dreaming of.

Testimonials From Past Clients...

Jackie M.

"I feel so much more free in my body working with Melissa! And all of my clothes fit differently in a positive way which has taken stress off of picking what to wear! I'm enjoying her approach so far - warm water with lemon first thing in the morning instead of coffee is life changing. :)"

Amanda K.

Energy, better sleep, overall feel good! I had the best night sleep last night since starting with Melissa! I don't remember when I had one like it 😍 More constant energy for sure! Definitely the sustainable energy and the improved muscle recovery after exercise."

Lisa D.

"I am really proud of myself for making better choices when eating out and trusting what Melissa taught me about navigating restaurants. Eating out can definitely be a challenge but I feel like I can almost always find something using what I learned from her!"

Nikki D.

"I wasn't creating the time for myself and my own health. With Melissa's coaching and guidance I feel so much stronger and the little things are easier. Her program has been life changing and I'm excited for what's next!"

Michelle S.

"The energy! I have got SO much done around the house and planted my garden, got 6 more chickens, little baby chicks! Thinking more clearly! So much 😊🤍. I feel great and love being organized! Melissa's coaching approach has changed everything for me."

Rachel T.

"Is it just me or is my face actually getting more defined?! Less bloating, feeling lighter, and way less inflamed since working with Melissa – and honestly, I'm here for it! Loving these subtle shifts that are starting to really show. Small win, big energy!"
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Hi, I'm Melissa

My name is Melissa, and my 14-year health journey has taken me from following every "expert" recommendation to finally discovering that my body had been trying to tell me the truth all along. It was the moment I chose to honor my intuition over external advice that everything changed.​​

Through deep study of functional nutrition, hormone optimization, and nervous system regulation, I embarked on a mission to help other women discover what their bodies are truly asking for.

I'm no longer afraid to question the status quo or speak uncomfortable truths about our broken food system. I refuse to settle for surface-level wellness when profound healing is possible.

I'm a certified holistic health, life, and nutrition coach who specializes in helping women address the root causes of their health struggles and unlock their body's natural healing capacity through real, nutrient-dense foods.

After earning my BA in education and starting my Master's journey as an elementary school teacher, I instead followed my calling into wellness through dual certification from Health Coach Institute, nutrition certification from Precision Nutrition, and I'm currently completing my hormone coaching certification.

I'm the founder of The Balance Routine and creator of The Nourished + Grounded Collective, programs designed to help women reset their metabolism, optimize their hormones, and unlock their body's natural energy through real food.

I'm also the author of The Balance Routine newsletter, reaching over 6,000 subscribers with ancestral-based meal ideas, science-backed health advice, and the unfiltered reality of my own healing journey.

 

In just over a year, I've built a community of over 215,000 women who are tired of conventional health advice and ready for the unfiltered truth about health.

My work goes beyond surface-level symptoms to address cellular dysfunction, hormone dysregulation, and metabolic damage caused by decades of following advice designed to keep us sick and dependent.

I help women understand that their afternoon crashes, unexplained weight gain, brain fog, and digestive issues aren't character flaws—they're symptoms of a body desperately asking for the nutrients it's been deprived of.

I'm here to guide you as you discover the profound healing that happens when you stop fighting your body's biology and start working with your natural design—where food becomes medicine and your body remembers how to thrive.

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Complete transformation foundation library

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Get everything in the monthly plan PLUS save $118 per year! Transform your relationship with food, energy, and confidence with full annual access to our program library, live coaching calls, and more

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"The program has helped me in so many ways of how I go about my life now with feeling present and nourished, energized to live a life free of restriction and to become a healthier version of me. It taught me to forgive myself for past food choices and to find my values plus treasure and protect my values. To set boundaries around diet culture and to prioritize my future self. I have learned all about intuitive eating and to be grateful for my body and learned to take one step at a time to pursue and set my goals, as when I move forward with my anti-diet life the more confident and happier I am. To anyone that is wanting to free themselves from diet culture forever and to become a better version of themselves I recommend this program."

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Questions

I already eat pretty healthy but still struggle with energy crashes and bloating. Will this help me?

 

Absolutely! Most women think they're eating "healthy" based on conventional advice, but they're missing the key pieces that actually create sustained energy and reduce inflammation. The Collective teaches you HOW to eat for your unique body, not just WHAT to eat. We focus on meal timing, food combinations, and eating for your hormonal cycle - the deeper strategies that most wellness programs skip.

I'm not a "dieter" but I do obsess about food and my body. Is this for me?

 

Yes! You don't need to be actively dieting to benefit from this program. If you find yourself constantly thinking about food, feeling confused about what to eat, or struggling with your relationship with your body, this is exactly what you need. We help you quiet the mental chatter and find peace with food, regardless of your starting point.

How long until I see results?

 

Most women notice increased energy and reduced bloating within the first 2 weeks. Significant changes in body composition, mood stability, and food freedom typically happen around the 30-90 day mark. We ask that members commit to at least 90 days as it takes time to rewire neural pathways and create lasting change.

Is this just another wellness program with generic advice?

 

Not at all. This program addresses the ROOT causes of why you feel tired, bloated, and disconnected from your body - things like blood sugar dysregulation, hormone imbalances, and nervous system dysfunction. You get my exact protocols from working with hundreds of 1:1 clients, not surface-level wellness tips.

What if I can't stick to another program?

 

The beauty of the Collective is that it's designed to layer into your existing life without overwhelming you. We focus on one simple change per week, and the community support makes it feel effortless. Plus, you can join the monthly themes wherever you are - there's no "falling behind."

Do I need to give up foods I love?

Never. This isn't about restriction or elimination. It's about adding in nutrient-dense foods that make you feel amazing, which naturally crowds out foods that don't serve you. You'll learn to trust your body's signals rather than following external rules.

Will I have to be on Facebook?

 

Definitely not. The Collective is housed in a private Circle platform - no Facebook required.

Is this for women only?

 

Yes, this program is designed specifically for women. Since we focus heavily on hormone optimization, cycle syncing, and women's unique metabolic needs, the content and community are tailored to the female experience and physiology.

 

Can I cancel anytime? Can I get a refund?

 

You can cancel your membership at anytime, however all sales are final for the month/s you are in the Collective.

What level of support do I get?

 

You get direct access to me through monthly group coaching calls, daily community support, and detailed implementation guides. While this isn't 1:1 coaching, you'll get personalized attention and answers to your specific questions during our live calls.

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