How I Stopped Running on Empty and Took Back My Health
- Cali Stark
- Jul 4
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 18
Let’s be real: moms are the CEOs of everything.
We manage meals, meltdowns, meetings, and mental loads like it’s a full-time sport — but somewhere along the way, we lose ourselves. Our energy dips. Our confidence fades. We crave sugar, crash by 3PM, and feel constantly bloated, foggy, and a little(or a lot) “off.”
I know that life because I lived it. And honestly? I thought it was just part of being a mom.
Until I discovered the power of daily cellular-level nourishment — and everything changed.
🌱 The Truth About Burnout That No One Talks About
We’ve been taught to "power through" exhaustion. Drink more coffee. Eat fewer carbs. Cut sugar. Exercise. Do another 28-day challenge...
But true burnout often isn’t about doing too much — it’s about not getting enough.
Enough nutrients. Enough gut support. Enough balance between our brain and body.
That’s when I started learning about the gut-brain connection — and the incredible role of the vagus nerve, which acts like a switchboard between how we feel, think, and function.
When that connection is off, we feel off. When it’s activated and supported? We feel alive again.
🥦 What I Did Differently — That Actually Worked
No, I didn’t overhaul my life or give up pizza. I’m a mom, not a monster!
Instead, I started a simple, consistent routine that takes less than a minute a day:
💧 A dropper of natural extract in my morning water, before coffee
✨ A scoop of plant-based protein powder in my morning coffee
🌈 Capsules & chews with over 30 fruits, veggies, berries & omegas
🔄 A daily moment of intention to support my nervous system and gut

In just a few weeks, I noticed:
Less bloating
Fewer cravings
More patience with my kids
Real energy (like “laugh at bedtime stories” energy)
And the biggest shift? I finally started feeling like me again - my favorite version of me!
💖 Why I Created Revive & Thrive
I didn’t start this to sell supplements. I started this to share a solution I wish I’d found sooner.
Revive & Thrive is a space for busy women — especially moms — who are ready to stop surviving and start feeling good again. It’s built on simple, science-backed tools that work with your life, not against it.
If you’re tired of guessing, googling, and giving up…
🎁 Grab my free Self Care Reset Guide and start your journey today. You deserve to feel vibrant, clear, and confident — without the overwhelm!
We don’t need another wellness rulebook. We just need real support, real nourishment, and a routine that fits real life.
Let’s do this — together. 💫
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