Meet Brenda

My Story

Somewhere in my 40s, I hit a point where I felt horrible almost all the time. I was not sleeping. My energy was gone. And exercise, something I used to enjoy, had become a struggle. I did not want to spend the coming decades feeling that depleted, and I refused to believe this was simply what midlife had to feel like.

So I stopped chasing extremes and started rebuilding one sustainable habit at a time, using the very tools I now teach. Strength training I actually enjoy, and yes, you will usually find me at Burn Boot Camp in the mornings. A high-protein way of eating that fuels me instead of restricting me. And the mindset work that comes straight from my counseling background, because lasting change after 40 is never only physical. The sleep came back. My energy came back. And exercise became something I get to do, not something I have to force.

Thrive+40 is the resource I wish I had back then: honest, doable, and grounded in real science instead of another crash diet. Everything I share with you here, I have lived.

My Training and Credentials

What I share with you is grounded in real education, not guesswork:

• M.Ed. in Counseling
• Graduate Certificate in Nutrition
• ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
• Menopause Coaching Specialist

This blend of mind and body is intentional. Lasting change after 40 is never only about a workout or a meal plan. It is about how you think, how you fuel yourself, and how you care for a body that is changing.

What I Believe

No extremes. No starting over every Monday. No punishing routines you cannot keep. I believe the habits that change your life are the ones you can actually sustain. Strength over restriction. Consistency over intensity. Progress you can feel in your energy, your confidence, and your everyday life, not just on a scale.

How Thrive+40 Helps You

Thrive+40 is education and encouragement for women 40+ who want to feel good for decades to come. Through guides, articles, and simple, sustainable strategies, I will help you build strength, fuel your body well, and move through midlife feeling capable and strong.