By Johanna Schneider -Holistic Health Coach My Journey to Gut and Brain Health A few years ago, I began to take a closer look at my own health. I was struggling with chronic digestive issues, low mood, and low energy. I had trouble concentrating and often felt drained. Through my nutrition counseling training, I came across the Leaky Gut Syndrome – and suddenly, many things made sense: my gut had been overburdened for a long time, and this imbalance was affecting my brain as

by Johanna Schneider – Holistic Health Coach A smile that comes from the heart can have much more impact than we think – especially in phases when PMDD , HPU , or a sensitive gut make everyday life challenging . As a certified Laughter Yoga instructor , I have personally experienced how this simple practice calms the nervous system , brightens the mind , and even positively influences the brain-gut connection . Why Laughter Yoga is so special Everyone can laugh – wit

By Johanna Schneider – Holistic Health Coach Maybe you’ve already tried everything — eating healthier, checking your hormones, sleeping more, taking supplements… and yet you still feel exhausted, irritable, struggle with digestive issues, skin flare-ups, mood swings, or your cycle is completely out of balance. If that sounds familiar, it may be time to learn about something that is barely acknowledged in conventional medicine — yet for many people is the missing piece of the

A personal insight from Johanna Schneider – Holistic Health Coach Being on the road, living in a van, can be wonderful – but with PMDD, HPU, and a sensitive digestive system, it can sometimes be a challenge to start the day in a balanced way. I’ve learned that small, recurring rituals give me stability, no matter where I am. 🥤 Glass of Water – Hydration First My day starts with a glass of (lukewarm) water. A simple way to wake up my body and stimulate digestion . 🛏 5–10 M

A personal insight from Johanna Schneider – Holistic Health Coach for Balance, Gut Health, and Nervous System Regulation. I used to believe that I had to have everything under control before starting something new – the perfect timing, the ideal body, the perfect life. But life doesn’t wait until we’re ready. And at some point, I simply stopped waiting. With my PMDD , there are phases when my body pulls me back, sometimes even stops me completely. In the past, it felt like a

"Nourishing yourself is not a weakness – it is the bravest act of self-love." Why self-care is not a luxury – but essential for survival A personal insight from Johanna Schneider, Holistic Health Coach For a long time, I thought self-care was something you could only afford once "everything else is done"—once the day was planned out, the to-do list checked off, and everyone else taken care of. I often ignored what my body was telling me. Especially with PMDD, HPU, exhaustion,

A personal insight from Johanna Schneider - Holistic Health Coach For a long time, my cycle felt like my biggest enemy. I could only really function one or two weeks a month – the rest was marked by exhaustion, irritability, low moods, pain, shame, and frustration. I thought I had to be “stronger.” I thought I just had to push through. But the harder I fought, the more disconnected I became from my body – and from myself. It wasn’t until my own journey with PMDS, HPU, burnout

From Johanna Schneider - Holistic Health Coach There were times in my life when I had maybe one good week a month. One week in which I could think, feel, plan, and live with some sense of clarity. The rest was a constant struggle against exhaustion, pain, despair, and inner restlessness. PMDD, HPU, gut issues, burnout — each of these challenges has shaped my life in its own unique way. And yet (or perhaps because of that), I never stopped believing in my own path. "You are no