ABOUT

BELIEF #1

You are not broken. PMDD is part of your story, not your identity.

BELIEF #2

When you align with your body, you unlock the strength and stability you’ve been searching for.

BELIEF #3

Thriving starts with small, consistent choices that put you back in control of your life.

I'M NINA

Most people in my community would probably see me as the stay-at-home mom, the homemaker, or the fitness enthusiast always showing up at Orangetheory. And while those are all part of who I am, I’m so much more than that.

I’m a Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a Holistic Health Coach focused on nutrition through The Institute of Integrative Nutrition. I’ve studied and been certified in various spiritual practices, and I’m currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing, set to graduate in December 2026.

MY STORY

I grew up navigating a world of dysfunction and trauma, with a childhood shaped by instability and emotional challenges. Those experiences left deep scars, but they also gave me a fire—a belief that I was worth more than the pain I carried.

As a teenager, I battled my first bout of depression—a darkness so heavy that I felt lost in it. After an attempt to take my own life, I was misdiagnosed, a stigma that stayed with me for years. I was searching for answers, for someone to tell me that what I was feeling wasn’t permanent. Instead, I was left feeling more misunderstood than ever.

PMDD has only deepened these struggles over the years, amplifying the highs and lows I’ve felt since my teens. There were days when it felt like I couldn’t trust my own mind or body. But what I’ve learned through all of it is this: I’m not broken. And neither are you.

The journey hasn’t been easy, but learning about my body has been the most empowering part of my healing. PMDD taught me to honor my boundaries, to work with my cycle instead of against it, and to design a life that feels aligned, strong, and intentional.

Today, I’m proud to say I’ve built that life. I’ve found a love that accepts every part of me—the beautiful and the messy—and I’ve discovered how to thrive even with PMDD.