Something’s not adding up.
You’re doing everything “right”—eating well, exercising regularly, managing your stress. Your doctor says your labs look fine. But you’re still dragging through your afternoons, your energy crashes after meals, and you can’t shake the feeling that your body isn’t working the way it should.
What if the problem isn’t your willpower or your routine? What if it’s deeper than that?
If you’ve ever wondered “Is this just what 40+ feels like?” or felt frustrated when your doctor says everything looks “normal” but you definitely don’t feel normal—this episode is for you.
Meet Sharleen Lucas, RN
Sharleen spent 10 years in healthcare and got frustrated watching people suffer with very little practical support. So, she left traditional nursing to become the health coach she wished existed when she was struggling with her own mysterious symptoms.
Her approach? You’re not broken. You don’t need to overhaul your entire life. You just need someone to explain what’s actually happening in your body and give you simple tweaks that work with your already-full life.
What We Dig Into
The Energy Mystery Solved
- Why 93% of Americans feel crappy (and it’s not because we’re lazy!)
- What “metabolic health” actually means (spoiler: it’s about your cells being happy little workers)
- How your breakfast might be sabotaging your entire day
The “Naked Carbs” Game-Changer
- The simple food timing trick that prevents afternoon crashes
- Why eating your salad first actually matters (science!)
- How to enjoy dessert without feeling guilty OR crashing later
Real Talk About Feeling Better
- Why small changes trump perfect overhauls every time
- How to work WITH your busy life instead of against it
- Permission to want more energy while loving what you already have
Here’s What I Love About This Conversation
Sharleen gets it. She knows you’re already doing so much right. She’s not here to shame you about your Starbucks habit or tell you to meal prep on Sundays (I am STILL working on creating this habit! What is that about?).
She’s here to help you feel amazing in the life you’ve already built.
This Episode Is Perfect If You…
- Feel tired even though you “should” have energy
- Wonder if this is just what getting older feels like
- Want practical tips that actually fit into your real life
- Need permission to prioritize feeling good
- Are tired of all-or-nothing health advice
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
Connect with Sharleen:
- Free chat: Book at RNnextdoor.com
- Lab review: 2-hour session where she explains what your numbers actually mean
- Linked in: RN Next Door
- Facebook: Sharleen Lucas
Listen Now
You deserve to feel good. Not someday when life slows down. Not when you have more time. Right now, in the beautiful, busy life you’ve created.
More Episodes You’ll Love
Looking for more ways to feel amazing in your body? Check out these previous episodes that dive deeper into women’s physical health:
🌟 Beating Chronic Pain And Living Your Authentic Life – Movement and Yoga Therapist Brittany Wassef shares her personal journey breaking free from chronic pain and discovering her authentic life, plus practical ways to tune into what your body is telling you.
🌟 Taking Back Control of Your Health and Happiness – Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Amber Frauenholtz shares how to feel your best through custom, holistic health plans that start with food, plus strategies to avoid the nutritional depletion and stress that comes with being a woman today.