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You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck in Chronic Stress

This is functional nutrition that looks deeper than trends or weight-focused solutions. I support women in chronic stress as they rebuild energy, resilience, and a sense of safety at home in their bodies again.
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Functional nutrition dietitian Stephanie Darby supporting women with chronic stress and hormone imbalance

MEET THE FOUNDER

Hi, I’m Stephanie!

I’m a registered dietitian, certified functional health practitioner, mom of two, and an eight-time marathoner. I understand both the science of nutrition and the reality of caring for a body through seasons of stress, motherhood, and change. I specialize in supporting burned out women and moms who are doing all the “right” things for their health but still feel exhausted, disconnected, or stuck. My work blends intuitive, whole-person functional nutrition with root-cause tools that support metabolism, hormones, digestion, and the nervous system so healing doesn’t feel like another thing to manage, but something that actually fits into your actual life.

Education & Professional Training

  • BSBA in Marketing and Psychology, University of Missouri–Columbia
  • BS in Nutrition, University of Northern Colorado
  • Dietetic Internship, Texas State University
  • Certificate in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Certified Functional Health Practitioner, Functional Nutrition Academy
  • Certified Holistic HTMA Practitioner
  • Certified REDs-Informed Provider

My Story Started in Burnout, Too

I’ve been where you are. Recovering postpartum, I was exhausted, confused, and quietly wondering why my body felt like it had stopped working. I was doing the “right” things: eating well, staying active, managing life the best I could. And yet, my energy was gone, my symptoms kept piling up, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that something deeper was being missed when I brought this up to my doctor. What I needed wasn’t more discipline or another plan. I needed support that looked at the whole picture. The hardest part was realizing how few resources existed for women living in chronic stress who wanted real answers without being told to push harder, restrict more, or accept that this was just how life would be now. I kept hearing some version of you’re fine or this is normal, even when my body was clearly asking for something different. That disconnect is what led me here.

Women Deserve Whole-Person Support

Today, I work with burned out women who are juggling families, responsibilities, and expectations while feeling disconnected from their bodies and unable to rest without guilt or shame. Women who are tired of being tired, weary of chasing solutions that never address the root cause of how they feel, and exhausted from carrying constant pressure to do “enough.” My approach combines functional nutrition with nervous system support and a Christ-centered understanding of the body as something to steward and care for with compassion. Together, we slow down, listen carefully, and address what’s really driving your symptoms so healing can feel safe, supported, and sustainable.

If you’re longing for more energy, clarity, and peace in your body and you want a path forward that honors your faith, your season of life, and your whole self, you’re exactly in the right place.

    Strength training and nutrition support for women's metabolism, hormones, and chronic stress recovery

    “My greatest fear was that nothing would ever matter. I truly started to feel like my health could just not improve. I was very much stuck…feeling very hopeless…and just lacking an overall direction on how to move towards healing. Trying it at all on my own just wasn’t working. I’ve grown so much in intentionality. I have greater clarity. I feel much more empowered and hopeful. Stephanie is the perfect combination of being really direct in her accountability while simultaneously providing kindness and encouragement. She’s an incredible coach. If someone feels like they have hit a roadblock they can’t seem to get by, they absolutely would benefit greatly in working with Stephanie.”

    – DEB

    “I was able to clear up the histamine reactions I was seeing and learned what macros matched where I needed to be to have a balanced diet that supported my activity. I would absolutely recommend Stephanie because she really listens and helps you learn how to make tweaks without turning your life upside down. Everything was very approachable and easy to see what was working and what needed to be tweaked. I feel like I have skills for life to take forward.”

    – JENNA

    “I was postpartum and feeling overwhelmed by the recurrence of joint and muscle pain, brain fog, sleep issues, and weight gain. I was afraid that my pain was beyond the scope of nutrition and wellness. I’d consulted many doctors and hit dead ends. I know how to maintain my well-being now: what to eat, what to avoid, how to protect my sleep, how to manage stress, and how to be kind to my body. My moods are so much more stable, I feel GOOD. I really feel so much more in control and like I have an understanding now which is super empowering. Stephanie accomplished what rheumatologists, physical therapists, and acupuncturists couldn’t. She gave me a holistic nutritional and fitness makeover. She’s knowledgeable and, most importantly, she really cares.”

    – MONICA

    “I was flagged by my endocrinologist as being “iron deficient” due to low ferritin levels in my routine blood work. An appointment with a hematologist and four iron infusions later, supposedly I was good to go. Except I wasn’t. Stephanie recommended that I do HTMA testing to see what was actually going on in my body. I had an iron dysregulation problem. Since that discovery, I am not exaggerating when I say my skin was settled and back to normal within a month. My energy is back up again too, and my hair is not falling out in chunks anymore. I wanted to share this so that others know that there’s hope! Stephanie is personally invested in her clients, and her passion for learning is apparent. She goes above and beyond to help her clients achieve their goals.”

    – MEGAN

    What We Offer

    OUR SERVICES
    Whole person nutrition for burned out women focusing on hormones, energy, and metabolism

    Nourish Your
Life Collective

    A year-long, whole-person functional nutrition membership for burned out women who want sustainable support for energy, hormones, digestion, and stress, that works for your real life.

    Faith-based wellness support for women combining nutrition, nervous system healing, and stress recovery

    Grounded Peace Discipleship Group

    A 6-week, Christ-centered discipleship group for women of faith who are ready to stop striving for health and experience whole-person healing rooted in rest, Scripture, and embodied care.

    Online functional nutrition testing programs helping women uncover root causes of fatigue and stress

    Self-Paced Functional Testing Programs

    Guided, self-paced programs that use functional testing to help you understand what’s happening beneath your symptoms and support healing in an approachable way.

    If you’re not sure where to start or which type of support is right for you, you don’t have to figure it out alone!

    I’ve created a personalized nutrition assessment where you can share your symptoms, stressors, and goals, and I’ll personally review your responses and recommend the best next step based on your needs and season of life. This is a simple, no-pressure way to get clarity and move forward with support that actually fits you.

    Take our assessment