I’M KELLY NICKEL & I’VE BEEN ON A LIFE-LONG
wellness journey
AND WANT YOU TO BE THERE WITH ME
Like you, I’ve traveled many roads in this life journey, but my destination has always been clear — take the best path forward. There are always hills to climb, and roads to coast, but the journey is always forward. We all have struggles, we all have mountain-top experiences…I want to help you on your journey as I share my own with you…a journey that is always moving forward on the path toward a better life — health in mind, body, and spirit!
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The pain of Betrayal Trauma is something that hits you with a force you’d never imagined. PTSD is a common diagnosis after betrayal, causing you to be in an almost constant state of ‘fight-of-flight’ mode. I’ve been there — and I’ve written an ebook called ‘Setting Boundaries: Finding Peace in Betrayal Trauma’. I didn’t know what to do initially when blindsided by betrayal, so I’ve written about the steps I learned to help bring me to a better place of healing and peace from the chaos that Betrayal Trauma brings.
My Wellness Journey Posts
Unveiling Gaslighting: Deciphering the Tactics of Manipulation
Some time back, as I was learning about all of the terminology surrounding betrayal trauma, I began to learn so many things I had been so ignorant to. I lived in a bubble of 'trust'...believing on such a deep level every single thing I was told...
You Are Not Alone: Healing is Possible After Abuse
Scene from a Terrible Movie I know with all my heart that you may feel completely alone and isolated in your trauma after dealing with an abusive person. Like something out of a terrible movie, the manipulation and cruelty you endured likely left...
Too Many Tabs Open: How To Close The Browser On Overwhelm
Too Many Tabs How many browser tabs do you have open right now? If your answer is “too many to count,” you’re not alone. Edd...I'm very guilty of leaving too many tabs open on my computer and my phone. In our digital age, open tabs multiply faster...
I’m Kelly Nickel
I am a busy mother of 4, a coach, and an entrepreneur. I’ve been an accomplished leader in the fitness, mind & body connection world. I have won awards as a fitness coach, and attained multiple certifications in fitness and nutrition. I trained with Billy Blanks® and the Tae Bo® system for 5 years, taught at the University level for 2 years, then opened my own physical fitness business and ran that successfully for 7 years.
My biggest accomplishment and joy in life are my 4 amazing and beautiful children and their spouses. They have seen the good, bad, and ugly of their mama, yet they have loved me well. They’ve watched me in my imperfection, but they’ve seen me practice what I preach. They’ve watched me learn gymnastics in my 40’s just so I can stay young and learn something new. They’ve watched me doubled over in the pain of trauma. They’ve watched me in the mess and chaos work through some of my most deeply crushing blows, and they’ve encouraged me, loved me, played with me, laughed with me, and been there for me. I am alive today because of these beautiful people, and I couldn’t be more grateful!
