Bali belly, zombie cells, and why I’m extra grateful for home

You know how sometimes you finally meet someone you’ve looked up to forever, maybe a mentor, celebrity crush, or that one woman who makes green juice look glamorous, and then the reality of them doesn’t quite live up to the fantasy of them? That was me and Bali.

It had been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. I dreamed of lush jungles, turquoise water, enlightenment, and maybe even a spontaneous halo appearing over my head while I meditated on a mountaintop. What I actually got was a super underdeveloped jungle town called Ubud, a whole lot of uphill steps, and a stomach souvenir called “Bali belly.” Not exactly the tropical love story I pictured.

Don’t get me wrong. The natural beauty is stunning. The waterfalls and rice paddies? Gorgeous. The warm weather? Amazing. But after 48 hours of intestinal rebellion (thankfully it was mild due to my enzymes, probiotics, and bottled water), my biggest enlightenment was simply this:

I really love my life. I really love where I live. And I am profoundly grateful to be home in the United States. 🙏

So no, I don’t regret going. But will I race back after that marathon travel time? Probably not. Sometimes the breakthrough and blessing is just realizing how good we already have it.

What You Might Have Missed This Week…

🎙️ On the Podcast

How to achieve your vision at ANY AGE with my bestie Allison Maslan

Allison is one of my best friends, and at 60 she is proof that vision is truly ageless. She has created not just businesses but a whole LIFE she loves. Soulmate, travel, freedom, impact. We had a powerful conversation about creating your vision at any stage of life. Watch it on YouTube below or catch it on Apple HERE or Spotify HERE.

Spilling the tea about insurance-managed healthcare and how it’s failing midlife women with Joi + Blokes Founder, Katy Whalen

Just released today! We talked about women’s healthcare, lab testing, and the messy world of medical insurance dictating our outcomes. I’ll be doing my own lab work with them soon and will share my experience first hand, but if you’re looking for telemedicine and hormone support, check them out! PLUS you can score 50% off your own comprehensive labs + clinician consults HERE. Watch it on YouTube below or catch it on Apple HERE or Spotify HERE.

📱 On Instagram

Bodyweight Workout (Travel Edition) – No gym, no problem. I shared a quick bodyweight workout you can do anywhere, even in a tiny hotel room. Perfect for travel when space is tight and equipment is nonexistent. You can find it on Instagram HERE.

❤️ What I’m Doing Now That I’m Home

After Bali belly, my gut and I are officially in couples therapy. Here’s my healing lineup:

• Daily infrared sauna (sweat it out)

• Hydrogen breathing (sounds wild, feels amazing… more on that soon)

• A round of Qualia Senolytic this month. I do this once a month, just two days in a row, to clear out “zombie cells” that cause inflammation, slow recovery, and basically make us feel (and function) older than we need to. It’s one of my secret weapons for midlife energy and healing. If you want to join me on this month’s round, you can check it out HERE.

Sometimes we don’t get the enlightenment we expected.we just get a clearer picture of how much we already have to be thankful for. For that, I am grateful I went to Bali and for the life I live. 💖

Till next week!

Natalie Jill