A Complex Perinatal Journey: Beyond Postpartum and Movement Toward Healing & Recovery

01/20/25 • 42 min

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Celeste Brinkerhoff is a certified peer support specialist and holistic health coach dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving mental and physical well-being. She offers personalized coaching services through her platform, Mentally Real, focusing on integrative and complementary approaches to mental health.

Celeste's journey into holistic mental health was profoundly influenced by her personal experiences. Diagnosed with multiple mental health conditions at a young age, she faced challenges with traditional treatments and their side effects. A pivotal moment came after a traumatic postpartum experience, leading her to explore integrative care. Under the guidance of Dr. Scott Shannon at the Wholeness Center, she underwent comprehensive assessments that addressed root causes of her distress, including nutritional deficiencies and inflammation. This holistic approach, combined with the use of Hardy Nutritionals' Daily Essential Nutrients, played a significant role in her recovery.

Today, Celeste is not only a thriving health coach but also serves as a Practitioner Advisor at Hardy Nutritionals. She is passionate about empowering others with the knowledge and tools that aided in her own recovery, emphasizing the importance of addressing foundational needs for long-term mental health.

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Perinatal & Reproductive Perspectives - A Complex Perinatal Journey: Beyond Postpartum and Movement Toward Healing & Recovery

Transcript

Celeste Brinkerhoff 0:00
One day, I decided to get some courage up, and I went over to the next door neighbor and took my daughter, and I knocked on the door and I said, Hey, my name is Celeste Brinkerhoff. I live next door and I'm struggling with my mental health. This is my daughter.
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