Coach Amanda Jabczynski

Well, Reader, ...it's been a while. For months I've opened my laptop with every intention of writing this email, only to close it again because I wasn't quite sure where to begin. The truth is, the past several months have held a lot of change. One chapter of my coaching journey came to an end, and if I'm honest, I had to grieve that. At the same time, I realized I had reached a place of burnout that I could no longer ignore. So, I stepped away for a season—a true sabbatical. I rested. I...

The little things are adding up Reader, since my last newsletter, I’ve been sharing a lot of little pieces of what’s been going on with me over on social media. And I realized I wanted to bring some of that conversation over here, too. Because honestly, I think this season of my health journey has been less about making some big change and more about paying attention to the small ones. The little things that, when you put them together, can change the way you feel in your body. Lately, I've...

When Caring For the Body Becomes Worship Hi Reader, We live in a moment where “health” moves at the speed of flashy Instagram reels. One week it’s a carrot salad. The next it’s a supplement stack, a biohack, or a morning routine that promises to fix everything — if you’re disciplined enough, consistent enough, committed enough. And to be fair… many of these trends contain pieces of truth. Carrots are good for you. Fiber matters. Vitamin C is helpful. Movement is good. Sleep is sacred. But...

Your body isn’t a problem to solve — it’s a place where God meets you. Hi Reader, Let me ask you something honest: Do you ever feel like your body is a problem to fix… instead of a good gift from God? Do you notice yourself reacting to stress and life circumstances from old hurts instead of from calm conviction? If so — you are not alone. And you don’t have to stay stuck there. I’d love to invite you to join us for a 16-week book study through Alisa Keeton’s powerful book, The Body Revelation...

Big Wellness Loves Middle-Aged Women… (and Why I'm Not Having it) Hi Reader, I hope your Christmas was meaningful in its own imperfect, holy way. For so many women, the holidays feel like a tug-of-war—between joy and exhaustion, celebration and stress, nourishment and temptation. If that was you this year, take a deep breath and hear this with love: There is grace for you. You’re not behind. Your body isn’t “ruined.” You’re simply human—navigating a tender season with a nervous system that’s...

It's time to answer your cravings with a clarity check Reader, If holiday cravings have been creeping in lately, I want to remind you of something I wrote in last week’s blog: cravings are rarely about “willpower.” In our Seasons in the Orchard membership community, we shared a new tool for our ladies to overcome their cravings by answering them with wisdom and grace. I'm calling it The Craving Clarity Check “A simple way to get out of autopilot and respond instead of react.” When a craving...

The Small Habit That Changes Cravings Reader, A week has passed since we talked about holiday cravings, and I want to gently return to one simple truth: Your cravings are not a verdict. They are feedback. Most women have been taught to interpret cravings as failure. But in reality, they’re one of the clearest forms of communication your body gives you. Cravings usually point to: • Blood sugar instability • Sleep and circadian disruption • Missed protein or minerals • Nervous system overload...

You're Not Weak. Your Rhythm is Off. Reader, If your cravings feel louder in December, it’s not because you’ve suddenly lost all self-control. It’s because your rhythms are off. Shorter days, later nights, more sugar, disrupted routines—your body doesn’t interpret that as “the holidays.” It interprets it as instability. And instability always makes cravings louder. Here’s the truth most women never hear: Cravings are not a discipline problem. They’re a biology problem. When your sleep gets...

Your Thanksgiving plan just got a whole lot easier Reader, If Thanksgiving usually makes you feel like you’re competing on an episode of Chopped: Holiday Edition, take a deep breath. I built something that’s going to make this week so much easier — and way more peaceful. Because yes, you can have a traditional, crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving feast without blowing up your blood sugar, losing your mind, or needing eight hands and a backup generator. So I put together your complete: ✨ Feast Like a...

🍽️ When Your Cravings Start Talking… Listen Up Reader, Let’s have some real talk about cravings—those little “urgent messages” your body sends when it’s tired, stressed, under-fed, or just plain confused. Most women assume cravings are a willpower problem. But more often than not? They’re a blood sugar problem… a stress problem… a sleep problem… or a “you’re living on caffeine and vibes again” problem. We’re not here for shame—we’re here for understanding and actual solutions. Because when...