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THE NOCTURNAL ISSUE
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Hello, Alessandra! Thank you for joining me. I’ve been following along with you for quite some time now and am in love with what you’re doing at The Rich Method. For our readers who may be unfamiliar with you and your work, introduce yourself. Thank you so much for having me! I’m Alessandra Richards and I am the founder of The Rich Method. I’m based in Virginia but work with clients around the country. The Rich Method, or “TRM” as I like to call it, is a bespoke holistic health coaching service. I work with clients one-on-one to optimize their health. We work hand-in-hand to reach their specific wellness goals – whatever those may be. Whether it’s building a healthier plate, reducing cholesterol, or forming happy healthy habits like a morning routine that sets you up for success. How did you get started in this field? Have you always had a passion for health and wellness? My quest for optimal wellness began in 2009, but it was a windy road. I had unexplained aches and pains that took years to diagnose. Years later, we determined it was a chronic tick-borne illness. There was so much trial and error but it wasn’t all bad. I was able to first manage my symptoms through nutrition (anti-inflammatory foods and a completely gluten-free diet) and other healing modalities like acupuncture, cupping, and mindful movement. I thought that was pretty cool. I was able to utilize food as medicine. I knew what my body loved and what it didn’t. During the 2020 lockdowns, I realized that wellness can (and should) be a hobby. I romanticized my wellness routine – going to sleep and waking up early, making a latte I love, eating a beautiful breakfast with pasture-raised farm eggs from just down the road, ice-rolling my face to reduce inflammation, getting my steps in on a beautiful trail. It’s my authentic life now. I thrive in routine. The fact that my routine is centered around wellness keeps my body happy.
