About

NICE TO MEET YOU

I'm Jennifer Aldersley

I’ve been a nutritionist for over 10 years and am also certified in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), the Safe and Sound Protocol, and the Rest and Restore Protocol. I’m currently continuing my training as a Somatic Experiencing student.

But more than the certifications, what truly shaped my work was my own journey through anxiety. For 13 years, I lived with debilitating symptoms that sometimes left me housebound. I still remember the days when just walking to the mailbox could trigger a full-blown panic attack.

Over the past 20 years, I’ve dedicated myself to understanding anxiety—first to help myself heal, and now to support others on their own path to recovery.

You can read my full story below.

My Anxiety Story

My anxiety hit hard and fast in my early twenties. One minute I was a radio broadcasting student, and the next I couldn’t leave my room. It felt like everything changed overnight.

I started having heart palpitations, dizziness, sweating, hot flashes, and intense fear. Some days, I experienced strange nerve sensations shooting through my body. I couldn’t focus, my brain felt fuzzy, I had severe digestive issues, and more often than not, I was convinced I was dying.

I saw seven doctors and visited three emergency rooms before anyone even mentioned the word anxiety. When they finally did, I was given medication and a referral to a counselor—but neither helped.

Eventually, I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia, but I kept it a secret from everyone but my family for years. I was ashamed. I mean, Agoraphobia? That was for reclusive old men with 18 cats, right? (Okay, I did have three cats… but still!)

On my best days, I looked functional. I could hold a job while silently battling panic attacks. On my worst days, I couldn’t get out of bed. I had to pee in a cup because even crawling to the bathroom would trigger full-blown panic. In those final years of constant anxiety, I worked from home and often stared out the window crying, “Is this it? Is this really my life?”

I was determined to get my life back—somehow, someday.

I started by studying nutrition and found that alone gave me some relief. Many of my symptoms eased, but panic attacks still showed up frequently, and I’d have a few major relapses each year. My world remained small. I could only go out with a “safe person,” and even then, I was extremely uncomfortable.

When I became pregnant, and especially after my son was born, I doubled down on my healing. I didn’t want to miss out on school plays, sports games, or any part of his life. I knew it was time to take everything I’d learned and finally put it together.

I created an action plan—a holistic blueprint that became the foundation of what I teach today. I focused on calming both the body and mind: reducing inflammation, balancing blood sugar, soothing the nervous system, and reprogramming thought patterns. Slowly, over time, the symptoms began to fade.

After years of being unable to leave the house alone—or without having a full-blown panic attack—there I was, going for daily walks with my son. I’ll never forget the first time we made it to a nearby pond without any panic. He was just about one and had no idea, but I cried happy tears, soaking in the sunshine, fresh air, and beauty. “It’s finally happening. I’m getting my freedom back,” I thought. To this day, those walks are still my favorite part of my day.

I started going shopping on my own (yes, even Costco!), going out to dinner, rebuilding friendships, teaching workshops, doing interviews, and reconnecting with life. I was living again.

Do I still get anxious? Sure—especially if I’m sleep-deprived or under a lot of stress for too long. But there’s a big difference between occasional anxiety and an anxiety disorder. Now, I know how to support my body so it doesn’t spiral, and anxiety no longer controls my life.

A few fun facts about me: I LOVE food, and I love to cook. I’m allergic to what feels like a gazillion ingredients, so I’ve become a master at making delicious meals with simple ingredients. I’m a mom to an amazing, autistic 8-year-old and five pets—basically, I live in a zoo. I love hiking and feel lucky to live near the stunning Rocky Mountains.

So yeah—eating good food, in the mountains, surrounded by pets and people I love? That’s my idea of heaven. And every day, I’m thankful for my health and the ability to actually enjoy life again.

I want that for you, too.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Please know: even if you feel lonely, you are not alone. You are not broken, you are not damaged, and you can get your health, confidence, and freedom back.

I’m here to help however I can.

Client Success Stories

Getting to the root causes of anxiety didn’t just change my life—it’s helped women around the world. Here are some of their stories, in their own words.