Today, I’m excited to bring you an incredible conversation that’s all about empowering us as women to take charge of our health—especially when we’re juggling family, business, and self-care. In this episode of the Her Business Elevated Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Lauren Nelson, a true expert and advocate for women’s wellness. Lauren is a traditional naturopath specializing in blood work, a health consultant, and an MBSR™ practitioner. She founded her business, Medella Healing, after facing her own health struggles and has since helped hundreds of clients turn their “normal” lab results into answers, hope, and real healing.
Let’s dive into this inspiring conversation with Lauren, where we talk all things women’s health, self-care, and how we, as mompreneurs and solopreneurs, can keep ourselves well while managing life and business.
Lauren’s Journey to Becoming a Blood Work Specialist
Lauren’s journey into the world of health and wellness isn’t your average story. Like so many of us, she spent years dealing with health issues and getting the runaround from doctors who assured her she was “healthy.” The typical response? “Lower your stress and you’ll feel better.” But Lauren knew something deeper was going on. So, she set out to get real answers and eventually became a blood work specialist and traditional naturopath. Today, she runs Medella Healing, where she works with clients to translate what might look like “normal” lab results into insights that help them understand what’s really going on with their health.
Lauren shares her passion for helping women read their own labs and trust their instincts. She emphasizes that if you feel something isn’t right, it’s worth investigating—and often, traditional labs don’t tell the full story. Her work is dedicated to digging deeper and showing women how to find the answers they need.
What Lauren Does to Help Her Clients
At Medella Healing, Lauren focuses on helping her clients understand their health from the inside out. But what does that actually mean? Here’s how Lauren breaks it down:
- Lab Interpretation for Empowerment: Most of us have seen lab results and walked away feeling confused or uncertain about what they mean. Lauren helps clients understand what those numbers really say and, more importantly, what they don’t. Rather than just looking at “normal” ranges, she helps clients spot patterns and subtle indicators that could be the root of their symptoms.
- Personalized Health Consultations: Each client’s journey is different. Lauren sits down with each person to create a health plan tailored to their specific needs, based on both their lab work and their unique health history.
- Self-Care & Holistic Health Practices: Lauren believes in a holistic approach to health. She encourages self-care practices that go beyond the basics, like paying attention to body cues, choosing the right nutrition, and making lifestyle changes that fit the client’s personal and professional life.
For those of us who are solopreneurs, we know it can be tough to prioritize health when there’s so much on our plates. But Lauren’s approach reminds us that being intentional with our wellness is the best investment we can make in our lives, our families, and our businesses.
The Importance of Daily Self-Care for Solopreneurs
Let’s face it: we’re often the last on our own priority list, right? Between running a business, working a 9-5, caring for family, and everything else, it can be easy to let self-care slide. But Lauren says daily self-care isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential. Here’s why:
- Preventing Burnout: We all know the drill. When you’re burned out, everything in your business and life takes a hit. Lauren encourages setting aside just a little time each day for practices that refresh us—whether it’s mindfulness, exercise, or even a few minutes of deep breathing.
Building Resilience: Self-care builds resilience, which is crucial for business owners. As solopreneurs, we need to keep showing up for our clients, our families, and ourselves. Lauren suggests finding simple daily practices that we enjoy, so they don’t feel like chores but rather something we look forward to.
Listening to Our Bodies: This is the big one! Our bodies tell us when something is off. By making daily self-care a priority, we’re more in tune with how we feel physically and mentally, making it easier to spot red flags before they turn into larger health issues.
Lauren is a big believer in not waiting until we’re at a check-up to take stock of our health. Simple things, like hydration, movement, and restful sleep, are key. But most importantly, she encourages women to listen to their intuition—if something feels off, don’t ignore it!
Why It’s Essential for Women to Understand Their Own Lab Work
One of the things I found most empowering about Lauren’s approach is her belief that we, as women, need to learn how to read and interpret our own lab work. Here are a few reasons why Lauren feels this is so important:
- Empowerment Through Knowledge: When you know what’s going on with your body, you can make informed decisions about your health. Lauren’s goal is to teach women to read their labs so they don’t feel at the mercy of someone else’s interpretation.
- Recognizing the “Gray Area”: Lab results often come back “normal,” but that doesn’t mean everything’s fine. There’s a lot of nuance, and Lauren explains that knowing how to interpret your results can help you understand underlying issues that might be affecting your energy, mood, and overall well-being.
- Advocating for Our Health: Knowing how to read our labs makes us stronger advocates for our health. When we’re equipped with knowledge, we’re more likely to get the answers and treatments we need.
Lauren offers consultations where she guides clients through this process, helping them understand what their lab work is really telling them and how they can start taking action to feel their best.
Challenges and Successes in Running a Virtual Health Business
Lauren’s experience as a virtual business owner is inspiring, especially for those of us in similar spaces. She shares some of the challenges she’s faced, including staying connected with clients online and building a loyal following in a digital world. But with those challenges have come great successes as well, including the satisfaction of helping women around the world transform their health.
Through her work, Lauren has built a community of clients who trust her for their wellness needs, and she says one of her biggest rewards is seeing the progress her clients make after taking charge of their health.
How to Connect with Lauren
If you’re inspired by Lauren’s story and want to learn more, or if you’re ready to take a deeper look into your own health, you can connect with her through Medella Healing. Here’s how to reach her:
- Website: Visit Medella Healing to learn more about her services, schedule a consultation, and find resources on understanding your health.
- Social Media: Follow Lauren on Instagram @medellahealing where she shares tips on wellness, lab work interpretation, and empowering health advice for women.
Consultations: Book a one-on-one consultation through her website to start your journey with a personalized health plan.
Final Thoughts
This episode with Lauren was such a powerful reminder that as mompreneurs and women solopreneurs, we owe it to ourselves to be proactive about our health. Our bodies are our greatest asset, and taking care of them is the best way to ensure we’re showing up as our strongest selves—for our families, our businesses, and our dreams.
If you’re ready to embrace wellness and find new ways to prioritize yourself, I encourage you to connect with Lauren and explore how understanding your own health on a deeper level can transform your life. And remember, self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Let’s make it part of our journey as successful, thriving small businesses and solopreneurs!
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