Hey! I'm Nikki!

Certified Health & Nutrition Coach. Mom of three boys.

And yes...I’m absolutely the woman who reheats her coffee three times before actually finishing it. Sound familiar?

But here’s what I DON’T relate to anymore: feeling like my body was betraying me.

For too long, I was doing everything “right” - or so I thought. But my energy kept crashing, my mood swings were affecting how I showed up for my kids, and I kept gaining weight no matter what I tried.

Perimenopause doesn’t care about your old strategies. And the internet’s conflicting advice wasn’t helping.

So I figured it out. Not just for me… but for my kids. Because I refuse to teach them that feeling exhausted and out of control in your 40s is just “normal.”

Now I help midlife moms in perimenopause make food feel simpler again - so you have steadier energy, fewer cravings, and way less second-guessing.

Real food isn't complicated...

...the internet just makes it feel that way.

Why Real Food Made Easy exists

Real Food Made Easy started because my body was changing in ways I didn’t understand… and I was terrified of where it was heading.

I was gaining weight even though I was “trying to be healthy.” My energy would crash in the afternoon. My mood swings were affecting how I showed up for my kids. And I kept thinking: Is this just what perimenopause is? Is this inevitable?

But the scarier question was: What am I teaching my kids right now?

That feeling exhausted is normal? That our bodies just… fail us? That chronic disease is something that happens TO us, not something we have any control over?

I couldn’t accept that.

So I stopped collecting more tips and started simplifying. I started paying attention to ingredients, to what actually satisfied me, to what made my energy steadier and my cravings quieter.

And the more I simplified, the easier it got to follow through.

Now? I’m not just figuring this out for me. I’m figuring it out for my kids. Because I don’t want them growing up thinking that feeling like crap in your 40s is just… normal.

What I believe about food in perimenopause

If its complicated, you don't do it
"Healthy" isn't a label on the front of the package
You don't need more rules, you need better default choices and a framework that makes it easy
What we eat today shapes our health tomorrow - and what our kids learn about food shapes their entire lives

Perimenopause support starts with food. Because when food supports you, your whole day feels more manageable.

Perimenopause support starts with food.
Because the research is clear: most chronic disease traces back to what we eat. And I refuse to accept that feeling awful in your 40s is just… inevitable.

What I do (in real life terms)

I teach you how to make food decisions that support perimenopause - and protect your long-term health - without obsessing, overhauling your whole routine, or cooking like it’s your second job.

That looks like:

grocery choices that actually make sense (without Googling in the aisle)
meals and snacks that keep you full and steady
a simple way to handle the 3pm crash and the “I want something all night” feeling
a plan for the weeks that go sideways so you don’t disappear for three weeks

Why are you the authority in this area and why should I put my trust in you?

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If you're tired of doing this alone, this is where you start...

The Collective is my monthly support space for midlife moms in perimenopause who refuse to accept that feeling exhausted and out of control is just “how it is now.”

Inside, you get: one monthly focus, a short 14-day challenge, two calls (teach + troubleshoot), and support in between.

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- Kristine

"Nikki’s poignant questions helped me select specific goals and most importantly consider my own personal well-being first.

Soon, I found myself craving vegetables for snacks, finding ways to include more movement, and handling chores with more ease. She readily shared tools for meal-planning and gave tips on specific foods that are easy and affordable.

In twelve weeks, I lost seven pounds and can say I feel better about my body overall. I strongly recommend her coaching for those looking to alleviate daily stressors and live a more healthy, happy, and balanced life."

- Jennifer

"Nikki is truly dedicated to helping moms eat more healthy and have more energy! There is so much information out there and as a busy mom myself, I often get overwhelmed with all the (often conflicting) advice.

When I started working with Nikki, I knew she was the expert! She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and gave tons of great recommendations and tips. Working with her has helped me in so many ways, but especially in terms of my energy.

I liked her so much I referred my husband to her! "

Free Guide

Healthy Swaps Made Easy

Stop buying “healthy” food that doesn’t actually help.

Simple swaps for snacks + staples that support steadier energy and fewer cravings, especially in perimenopause.