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There was a time when I found myself in a place much like where you are now — overwhelmed, exhausted, and wondering how I could possibly keep going.
My body was telling me to stop, but life kept demanding more.
I faced fatigue that no amount of sleep could fix, and a sense of guilt that weighed heavier with every day I couldn’t show up the way I wanted to.
I had dreams for my life and for my family, but it felt like those dreams were slipping further away as my energy and health faded. I wanted to be strong, present, and capable. Instead, I felt like I was constantly failing — not only myself but those I loved most.
In that season, I felt utterly alone. The world seemed to keep moving while I was stuck in a cycle of exhaustion and frustration. It wasn’t just physical—it was emotional and spiritual, too. I doubted myself. I doubted whether I could ever get better and whether I could still be the mother and woman I wanted to be.
I tried pushing through, but it only made things worse. The more I ignored what my body was saying, the more it pushed back. Until finally, I hit a point where I couldn’t keep going like that anymore.
The Turning Point:
Embracing a New Way
That’s when something shifted. I began to realize that I didn’t have to fight my body—I needed to listen to it.
I started to see that my journey wasn’t about pushing through the pain and fatigue, but about learning to live in a way that honored my limits and respected my health.
I sought out help, learned new strategies, and began to embrace a different mindset. Slowly, I discovered that my worth wasn’t tied to how much I could do in a day or how perfectly I showed up. I began to release the guilt and redefine what being a good mom and woman looked like.
Becoming the Guide:
Using My Journey to Help Others
Now, after years of walking this road, I’ve found my way—not to perfection, but to peace. And that’s why I’m here, as a guide for you.
Because I’ve been where you are.
I know the frustration, the guilt, the feelings of isolation. But I also know the hope, the strength, and the power that lies within you.
My journey taught me that you don’t have to fight this battle alone. You don’t have to carry the weight of doing it all. And you don’t have to sacrifice your well-being to be the mom and woman you were created to be.
But this story isn’t about me.
It’s about you.
You are the hero of your own journey, and I’m simply here to walk beside you, to offer you the tools, the strategies, and the support you need to reclaim your life.
You have the strength within you to rise above the challenges, to redefine what motherhood and womanhood look like on your terms, and to thrive, even in the midst of chronic illness and exhaustion.
Your story is still being written, and it’s one of resilience, courage, and transformation. I’m here to remind you of the power you already possess — to help you tap into it and to guide you toward a life where you can feel fulfilled, present, and at peace.
About Shelby
Shelby is a certified life coach, kidney transplant recipient, and chronic fatigue recoverer who is passionate about helping women reclaim their energy and purpose. A graduate of the Freedom From Chronic Pain Practitioner Professional Development Program with Howard Schubiner and Hal Greenham, Shelby combines cutting-edge mind-body techniques with her coaching expertise to help women address the root causes of their exhaustion and nervous system dysregulation. With certifications from Brooke Castillo’s Life Coach School and advanced training as a Be Bold Master under Jody Moore, Shelby has been coaching women since 2018, guiding them to create vibrant, fulfilling lives.
Shelby holds a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and spent over a decade helping individuals communicate and connect. Her studies focused on children with anxiety and language impairments, equipping her with a deep understanding of emotional regulation—a skill she now teaches as a life coach. After transitioning to online speech therapy during COVID, Shelby expanded her coaching practice full-time to help women wherever they live all over the country.
Her journey of overcoming kidney failure while raising four young children gives her unique insight into the challenges faced by women who feel overwhelmed by life’s demands. Through her coaching programs, podcast Get Your Energy Back, and transformative group sessions, public speaking, and life coaching retreats, Shelby equips women with tools to plug energy leaks, prioritize themselves, and design the lives they’ve always dreamed of.
Shelby’s diverse experiences include working as a community manager for TransplantLyfe, speaking at the Transplant Innovation Conference for the pharmaceutical company Veloxis, being a 4x featured speaker at Beauty Boost retreats, and being a guest guide on Danika Brysha’s Self-Care Society. She also co-hosts the podcast Becoming Spiritually Minded with Sabrina DeJong and has been featured on multiple other podcasts, including the Strong Enough Podcast and Chronically the Sickest. She regularly contributes to monthly local life coaching events through the Beauty Boost Dayton.
Beyond coaching, Shelby enjoys trying new adventures like paddleboarding, participating in triathlons, and playing music on her violin, bass, and other instruments. She has lived in 13 states and 2 foreign countries, bringing a wealth of perspective to her work. Shelby lives in Dayton, Ohio—the birthplace of aviation—with her Air Force husband of 20 years and their four children. When she’s not coaching, you’ll find her playing pickleball with the church ladies, going to yet another kid’s music concert, trying a new recipe out, or sitting on the couch chatting with her closest friends.