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From the beginning, Brenda made something that felt really overwhelming feel possible. I was honestly scared to start because the protocol felt big and unfamiliar, but she explained everything so clearly, helped me understand what was allowed and what wasn’t, and made it feel manageable.
What meant the most is that she didn’t just help me at the start, she stayed with me through the hardest part too. I fell off for about three weeks and had seriously decided with myself that I wanted to stop, that it was just too hard. I even told her that, and she really stayed with me through that moment, helped talk me out of giving up, and got me back on track. I’m so grateful she did because I’m really happy I didn’t quit.
It’s obviously not an easy protocol, but with Brenda’s help I felt like I could do it, and in a way that felt joyful, and now I actually feel motivated and excited for each day.
The herbs have also been incredibly helpful, and it’s so obvious that she’s not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also deeply compassionate and someone who genuinely loves helping people.I’m so grateful I decided to do this with her guidance, because I truly could not have done it without her.
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