What if your digestive issues and weight gain aren’t just about food—but about how you feel about yourself? In this episode, I talk with Anke Johnson (Visionary Endotype), founder of Forward and Up Wellness. Anke is a functional nutritionist and intuitive coach who works with women ages 35–80 to finally get answers when doctors just say, “You’re fine.” We go deep into the connection between physical symptoms and emotional wounds—and what healing actually looks like for women who’ve spent decades ignoring their own needs. What You'll Hear in This Episode: What is functional nutrition? Anke shares how she looks beyond lab results to map out a client’s full health timeline—physical and emotional. The emotional roots of weight loss resistance You’ll hear how one client’s belief that she didn’t deserve “new clothes” shaped her eating habits for life—and how Anke helped her break that pattern. How metabolism, hormones, and gut health are connected We unpack how trauma, stress, and people-pleasing can derail your health, even when you think you’re doing everything right. Why coaches need to create safe spaces for vulnerability I share how your marketing, your discovery calls, and your presence all influence whether a client can truly open up and heal. Especially if they’re carrying shame around their body or health. If you're a coach or wellness practitioner working with midlife women—or if your own body is giving you confusing signals—this episode is packed with insights to help you move from confusion to clarity. Guest Resources and Contact Website: https://www.forwardandupwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachanke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anke-johnson-1903612/ ➤ More episodes here: Raving Coaches Podcast Homepage Take the Endotype Quiz at www.endotype.com to find out your coaching superpowers.  To listen to Michelle Holling-Brooks episode referenced in the podcast here on Spotify