Naturally Empowered Living | Root Cause Therapy, Energetic Alignment, Instinctive Meditation, Self Healing, Intuitive Guidance, Intentional Living, Connection, Self Love, Self Trust, Habits, Awakening
Welcome to Naturally Empowered Living, the podcast for self-awakening through healing and alignment. Hosted by Jenna Smith, this show is a space for reconnecting with your authentic self, healing unprocessed emotions, releasing stuck energies, and bridging the gap from your highest self to everyday life. Through insightful conversations, expert interviews, and practical tips, you’ll be empowered to embrace your shadows and your light, break free from stuck patterns, and transform how you live and feel. This isn’t about bypassing life’s challenges, rather alchemizing struggle cycles into opportunities for deep self-love, awareness, trust, and connection. Allow this show to be your sanctuary in transforming the way you approach life through the power of root cause therapy, instinctive meditation, and discovering your unique energy of alignment. Tune in and discover the power within you to get to the root of cultivating real change. It all starts within. ———— Submit what you’re struggling with and Jenna will create an [ anonymous ] episode for you! https://forms.gle/fURqoQdfuWrj5rGv6 Connect: hello@naturallyempoweredliving.com Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturallyempoweredlivingmoms Social: https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/ FREE MINI COURSE: Find Yourself Again In Motherhood: https://nel.ck.page/604d91f3f4 Join Hands and Let’s Work Together: https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/
Episodes
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Do you feel you know what to do in managing your time and prioritizing your habits, but you aren’t really sure how to do it within your life? It can be frustrating seeing all these time management tips and productivity hacks but with no real meat as to how to implement it within your life.
You think, where should my focus be? How can I do that with little kids? Or being a stay at home mom? That may work for them, but that definitely won't be able to fit into my life…
Well let me tell you something, it doesn’t have to.
You're frustrated because it is frustrating seeing all these black and white, hustle mentality tips out there…
Today’s episode is catered to you. Customized to your life, because you hold the pen, mama.
We are going to be talking about how a 10 minute weekly reflection and prep exercise can help you in not only managing your time but also prioritizing your habits to bring joy, peace, and clarity back to your life.
Let’s get to it.
I pray this episode will grow and help you in some way. Sending my love and light,
J
Mentioned in the show:
Clarity Call: https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/clarity-call
Motherhood Empowerment Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturallyempoweredlivingmoms
P.S. Want to work together to break free from your survival mode cycle and feel like you again? Start here:
Step 1. FREE email mini course: 5 Days to Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood
https://nel.ck.page/604d91f3f4
Step 2. Join our FREE Motherhood Empowerment Circle for support, advice, lifelong relationships, freebies galore, and first to know access!
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/free-resources/
Step 3. Browse simple, actionable, sustainable mama resources customized to you
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/
Contact me directly:
hello@naturallyempoweredliving.com
or
https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/
~ L&L, J
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Balanced Mom Method podcast and Naturally Empowered Living LLC is intended to empower, inspire, and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace and connection. This podcast is created to provide motivation to its listeners with the understanding that the host, Jenna Smith, does not offer any type of psychological, medical, mental, emotional, legal, religious, or any other kind of professional health or medical advice, nor prescribe the use of any technique or practice as a form of treatment.
Every subject matter discussed is dealt with in a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful manner, however it is understood that there may be topics that are troubling for some listeners. Discretion is advised. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical condition, please seek help from a certified health professional.
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Wherever you are, be there totally. Because life… is now.
I think we can all agree that there are stressors or things hanging over our heads that may hinder our presence and patience at times, yeah?
So if you can agree with that, I want to have an open conversation about the importance of living in the present.
Because let me ask you this..
To feel free is what we all really want, right?
Free from the burdens and stressors of life.
Free from the prison of negative thoughts and self-talk that keeps us feeling trapped.
Free from the anxieties of the future...
Free from survival mode…
So, now, let me tell you this…
To feel free… it all starts within and finding peace and connection in the present moment.
Giving all of you, here, now. In this moment…every moment.
And I can't wait to dissect what I mean by this in today’s episode…
I pray this episode will grow and help you in some way. Sending my love and light,
J
Mentioned in the show:
Clarity Call: https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/clarity-call/
Motherhood Empowerment Community: Step 2 below
P.S. Want to work together to break free from your survival mode cycle and feel like you again? Start here:
Step 1. FREE email mini course: 5 Days to Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood
https://nel.ck.page/604d91f3f4
Step 2. Join our FREE Motherhood Empowerment Circle for support, advice, lifelong relationships, freebies galore, and first to know access!
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/free-resources/
Step 3. Browse simple, actionable, sustainable mama resources customized to you
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/
Contact me directly:
hello@naturallyempoweredliving.com
or
https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/
~ L&L, J
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Balanced Mom Method podcast and Naturally Empowered Living LLC is intended to empower, inspire, and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace and connection. This podcast is created to provide motivation to its listeners with the understanding that the host, Jenna Smith, does not offer any type of psychological, medical, mental, emotional, legal, religious, or any other kind of professional health or medical advice, nor prescribe the use of any technique or practice as a form of treatment.
Every subject matter discussed is dealt with in a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful manner, however it is understood that there may be topics that are troubling for some listeners. Discretion is advised. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical condition, please seek help from a certified health professional.
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Do you ever feel that sometimes your overstimulation, or stress, or exhaustion comes from wondering how to help your children’s big emotions? How to help them cope? How to help them get through them? And honestly, how to just behave…
Or maybe, sometimes you feel immense mom guilt after yelling at your kids because you lost your patience…or you were triggered over something and took it out on them…
Well, mama, first, solidarity. We have all been there. And I am sure we have all been in the thought process of, how do I resolve this….
Special guest, pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach, Kaili Zeiher is here to talk it out with us..
Kaili brings such an amazing perspective to helping our child’s behaviors , their big emotions and their coping strategies like aggressive behavior..by approaching your parenting with connection, brain science, and even managing your own triggers.
Today's conversation is a good one, and one I feel that is so relatable in the sense of longing to help our children not only behave, but to connect to them in a way that can support them for generations.
I pray this episode will grow and help you in some way. Sending my love and light,
J
Mentioned in the show:
Where to find Kaili Zeiher:
Podcast: Chaos to Connected - search on your podcasting platform of choice!
Apple Podcast link to her show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chaos-to-connected-behavior-management-parent-coach/id1609008872
Instagram:@kaili.zeiher https://www.instagram.com/kaili.zeiher/
P.S. Want to work together to break free from your survival mode cycle and feel like you again? Start here:
Step 1. FREE email mini course: 5 Days to Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood
https://nel.ck.page/604d91f3f4
Step 2. Join our FREE Motherhood Empowerment Circle for support, advice, lifelong relationships, freebies galore, and first to know access!
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/free-resources/
Step 3. Browse simple, actionable, sustainable mama resources customized to you
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/
Contact me directly:
hello@naturallyempoweredliving.com
or
https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/
~ L&L, J
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Balanced Mom Method podcast and Naturally Empowered Living LLC is intended to empower, inspire, and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace and connection. This podcast is created to provide motivation to its listeners with the understanding that the host, Jenna Smith, does not offer any type of psychological, medical, mental, emotional, legal, religious, or any other kind of professional health or medical advice, nor prescribe the use of any technique or practice as a form of treatment.
Every subject matter discussed is dealt with in a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful manner, however it is understood that there may be topics that are troubling for some listeners. Discretion is advised. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical condition, please seek help from a certified health professional.
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Isn’t it crazy that ‘normal’ is considered running around like a chicken with your head cut off? The terms ‘hot mess’, ‘messy bun’, ‘multi-tasker’ all correlate with ‘mom’.
I am not saying that I don’t call myself a hot mess sometimes, but that doesn’t mean that I am not intentional with keeping up with my life. If you personally know me, you probably know I am an organizer. Let’s not get that confused with being a good planner, though.. I’m not the most creative crayon in the box, and get anxious with a hard, strict schedule…but if there is one skill that has saved my life, it’s intentional organization.
But becoming a mom means gaining more responsibilities, never having a second to ourselves, becoming a multitasking, overstimulated rockstar who is being pulled in a million directions all the time but always manages to make it work…and all can be overwhelming, even for an organized person. The demands of life and motherhood can leave us feeling like we are spinning out of control.
So over the past 4 years, I have become super efficient at managing my time after becoming a work from home, stay at home mom.
Join me in today's conversation as I share 20 ways to manage your time to make your life easier.. to feel more in control of your days.. and to feel more peace and presence because you don’t feel you take 1 step forward and 3 steps back all the time.
Let's get to it..
I pray this episode will grow and help you in some way. Sending my love and light,
J
Mentioned in the show:
Time Management Worksheet and Access to all of my printables: https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/free-resources/
The Balanced Mom Method Course: https://bit.ly/tbmmcourse
P.S. Want to work together to break free from your survival mode cycle and feel like you again? Start here:
Step 1. FREE email mini course: 5 Days to Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood
https://nel.ck.page/604d91f3f4
Step 2. Join our FREE Motherhood Empowerment Circle for support, advice, lifelong relationships, freebies galore, and first to know access!
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/free-resources/
Step 3. Browse simple, actionable, sustainable mama resources customized to you
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/
Contact me directly:
hello@naturallyempoweredliving.com
or
https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/
~ L&L, J
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Balanced Mom Method podcast and Naturally Empowered Living LLC is intended to empower, inspire, and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace and connection. This podcast is created to provide motivation to its listeners with the understanding that the host, Jenna Smith, does not offer any type of psychological, medical, mental, emotional, legal, religious, or any other kind of professional health or medical advice, nor prescribe the use of any technique or practice as a form of treatment.
Every subject matter discussed is dealt with in a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful manner, however it is understood that there may be topics that are troubling for some listeners. Discretion is advised. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical condition, please seek help from a certified health professional.
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
I want to help you get a simple grasp on how to incorporate healthy habits into your life in order to transform your life in motherhood… Because, mama, we first make our habits, and then our habits make us.
I have been having a lot of conversations lately, with moms just like you and I, who are struggling with the consistency in their health habits. They are struggling making time for themselves, taking care of themselves…and I want to have a conversation about this.
Because you have to come first, too.
There may be some tough love in this episode, but I really don't think so..because it is all said in love. But that's what tough love is right? Loving concern expressed to help you take responsibility for your actions.. That can benefit you in the long run…
Let’s chat about how to incorporate new habits and break old ones with The Balanced Mom Method Formula. And spoiler, I am giving you a sneak peak of some of the actual modules within The Balanced Mom Method Course, woo woo!!! ..where we take a deep dive into auditing our current lifestyles in order to make a sustainable change.
And then, wrapping this episode with what 5 healthy habits to focus on in 2023… What 5 healthy habits you can start with that will transform your motherhood and life.
Let's get to it…
I pray this episode will grow and help you in some way. Sending my love and light,
J
Mentioned in the show:
The Balanced Mom Method Online Course: https://bit.ly/tbmmcourse
P.S. Want to work together to break free from your survival mode cycle and feel like you again? Start here:
Step 1. FREE email mini course: 5 Days to Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood
https://nel.ck.page/604d91f3f4
Step 2. Join our FREE Motherhood Empowerment Circle for support, advice, lifelong relationships, freebies galore, and first to know access!
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/free-resources/
Step 3. Browse simple, actionable, sustainable mama resources customized to you
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/
Contact me directly:
hello@naturallyempoweredliving.com
or
https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/
~ L&L, J
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Balanced Mom Method podcast and Naturally Empowered Living LLC is intended to empower, inspire, and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace and connection. This podcast is created to provide motivation to its listeners with the understanding that the host, Jenna Smith, does not offer any type of psychological, medical, mental, emotional, legal, religious, or any other kind of professional health or medical advice, nor prescribe the use of any technique or practice as a form of treatment.
Every subject matter discussed is dealt with in a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful manner, however it is understood that there may be topics that are troubling for some listeners. Discretion is advised. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical condition, please seek help from a certified health professional.
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Did you see the title of this episode and think, working on your mindset is a habit?
You betcha!
Because anything we do consistently over time is typically a habit within our lives. So why wouldn’t how we talk to ourselves, how we perceive our reality, and ultimately how we think, be any different?
We are going to dive into 5 ways on how to recondition your mindset loop to be more present, positive, and improve your thought life…
Let’s reconnect to your mind, identity, and life by working your mindset habits mama!
Let's dive in…
I pray this episode will grow and help you in some way. Sending my love and light,
J
P.S. Want to work together to break free from your survival mode cycle and feel like you again? Start here:
Step 1. FREE email mini course: 5 Days to Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood
https://nel.ck.page/604d91f3f4
Step 2. Join our FREE Motherhood Empowerment Circle for support, advice, lifelong relationships, freebies galore, and first to know access!
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/free-resources/
Step 3. Start Here with ways to connect with me, grab free resources, or work with me:
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/
Contact me directly:
hello@naturallyempoweredliving.com
or
https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/
~ L&L, J
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Balanced Mom Method podcast and Naturally Empowered Living LLC is intended to empower, inspire, and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace and connection. This podcast is created to provide motivation to its listeners with the understanding that the host, Jenna Smith, does not offer any type of psychological, medical, mental, emotional, legal, religious, or any other kind of professional health or medical advice, nor prescribe the use of any technique or practice as a form of treatment.
Every subject matter discussed is dealt with in a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful manner, however it is understood that there may be topics that are troubling for some listeners. Discretion is advised. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical condition, please seek help from a certified health professional.
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Our first official guest on the show!!! I had the pleasure of having registered celebrity dietitian and nutrition therapist, Kim Shapira, on The Balanced Mom Method and this conversation is one you want to get your pen and paper out for, and maybe even listen to again because there are so many value packed nuggets and bits of knowledge in here.
Kim has over 25 years experience and specializes in assisting people rebuild a relationship with food without shame, and has created a method of Six Simple Rules that has been turned into a book called “This Is What You’re Really Hungry For”.... [ which is on presale now ! ]
And lucky us, she unpacks what those 6 simple rules are in this episode, to help you quit your on-again, off-again relationship with dieting for good…to become a healthier and happier mama than ever. Let’s dive in!
I pray this episode will grow and help you in some way. Sending my love and light,
J
Mentioned in the show:
More about Kim Shapira
Website: www.kimshapiramethod.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimshapiramethod/
Her Book, This Is What You’re Really Hungry For, on PRESALE now and releases July 25th 2023: https://benbellabooks.com/shop/this-is-what-youre-really-hungry-for/
P.S. Want to work together to break free from your survival mode cycle and feel like you again? Start here:
Step 1. FREE email mini course: 5 Days to Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood
https://nel.ck.page/604d91f3f4
Step 2. Join our FREE Motherhood Empowerment Circle for support, advice, lifelong relationships, freebies galore, and first to know access!
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/free-resources/
Step 3. Browse simple, actionable, sustainable mama resources customized to you
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/
Contact me directly:
hello@naturallyempoweredliving.com
or
https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/
~ L&L, J
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Balanced Mom Method podcast and Naturally Empowered Living LLC is intended to empower, inspire, and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace and connection. This podcast is created to provide motivation to its listeners with the understanding that the host, Jenna Smith, does not offer any type of psychological, medical, mental, emotional, legal, religious, or any other kind of professional health or medical advice, nor prescribe the use of any technique or practice as a form of treatment.
Every subject matter discussed is dealt with in a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful manner, however it is understood that there may be topics that are troubling for some listeners. Discretion is advised. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical condition, please seek help from a certified health professional.
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Do you feel you're constantly in fight or flight, on the go, and unable to focus with your constant pivoting and ever changing transitions as a mom?
If yes, now let me ask you this…do you ever take a 5er to decompress and reset during a transition throughout your day?
… Or do you just jump right into the next thing because good heavens there is no time to take a 5er, Jenna!!
Trust me, I'm always on the go too, but this 5 minute practice can be your catalyst to maximizing your energy, boosting your productivity, and help you become the lively mama you daydream to be!
Listen in to today’s conversation, and how I give you a simple reset and reconnect strategy to do just that…
Let's get to it..
I pray this episode will grow and help you in some way. Sending my love and light,
J
Mentioned in the show:
Motherhood Empowerment Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturallyempoweredlivingmoms
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/
Find our NEW HABIT OF THE MONTH TRACKER: on stories @naturallyempoweredliving, in our motherhood empowerment community, or in my email newsletter
P.S. Want to work together to break free from your survival mode cycle and feel like you again? Start here:
Step 1. FREE email mini course: 5 Days to Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood
https://nel.ck.page/604d91f3f4
Step 2. Join our FREE Motherhood Empowerment Circle for support, advice, lifelong relationships, freebies galore, and first to know access!
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/free-resources/
Step 3. Browse simple, actionable, sustainable mama resources customized to you
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/
Contact me directly:
hello@naturallyempoweredliving.com
or
https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/
~ L&L, J
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Balanced Mom Method podcast and Naturally Empowered Living LLC is intended to empower, inspire, and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace and connection. This podcast is created to provide motivation to its listeners with the understanding that the host, Jenna Smith, does not offer any type of psychological, medical, mental, emotional, legal, religious, or any other kind of professional health or medical advice, nor prescribe the use of any technique or practice as a form of treatment.
Every subject matter discussed is dealt with in a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful manner, however it is understood that there may be topics that are troubling for some listeners. Discretion is advised. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical condition, please seek help from a certified health professional.
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
A new year. Fresh slate. New beginning. New opportunities…but honestly, also just the next day on the calendar. Let me tell you a little something that those New Year Resolution gurus try to keep a secret….everyday is a new opportunity, mama. [ totally kidding about the gurus keeping secrets but NOT about the significance of believing that every single day is a new beginning. Not only January 1. Not only Monday.
Every single day.
Now I am ALL ABOUT the energy of what a new year brings so let’s harness that…but I also believe the holiday burnout is real! We go from non stop go go go for a couple months to a brand new year with all this rah rah resolution talk… it can be debilitating not knowing where to even start.
So grab your pen and post its, or have the notes ready on your phone because we are going to be getting real real on the power of consistency and how harnessing that power can help you have a successful and fulfilling year! Let's do this!
I pray this episode will grow and help you in some way. Sending my love and light,
J
Mentioned in the show:
FREE 5 day mini course: Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood: https://nel.ck.page/604d91f3f4
Motherhood Empowerment Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturallyempoweredlivingmoms
Find our NEW HABIT OF THE MONTH TRACKER: on stories @naturallyempoweredliving, in our motherhood empowerment community, or in my email newsletter
P.S. Want to work together to break free from your survival mode cycle and feel like you again? Start here:
Step 1. FREE email mini course: 5 Days to Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood
https://nel.ck.page/604d91f3f4
Step 2. Join our FREE Motherhood Empowerment Circle for support, advice, lifelong relationships, freebies galore, and first to know access!
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/free-resources/
Step 3. Browse simple, actionable, sustainable mama resources customized to you
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/
Contact me directly:
hello@naturallyempoweredliving.com
or
https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/
~ L&L, J
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Balanced Mom Method podcast and Naturally Empowered Living LLC is intended to empower, inspire, and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace and connection. This podcast is created to provide motivation to its listeners with the understanding that the host, Jenna Smith, does not offer any type of psychological, medical, mental, emotional, legal, religious, or any other kind of professional health or medical advice, nor prescribe the use of any technique or practice as a form of treatment.
Every subject matter discussed is dealt with in a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful manner, however it is understood that there may be topics that are troubling for some listeners. Discretion is advised. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical condition, please seek help from a certified health professional.
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Ever struggle with wishing you had more time in the day?
By golly, don't we all, am I right!
So this conversation is going to be perfect riding into the new year.
Why?
Because who doesn't want to have more time in the day? Well, feel like they have more time in the day - sorry I can't give you more than 24 hours! If you remember back from episode 10 when I shared a 7 step blueprint for how to maximize your productivity in motherhood, this episode piggybacks off that blueprint, but with me sharing how my anxiety prone self utilizes three different productivity habits to help maximize my time as a stay at home, work at home mom!
If you are struggling to find a productivity method that works for you, one of these, or maybe all 3, will be for you! Let’s dive in!
I pray this episode will grow and help you in some way. Sending my love and light,
J
Mentioned in the show:
Motherhood empowerment community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturallyempoweredlivingmoms
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/
P.S. Want to work together to break free from your survival mode cycle and feel like you again? Start here:
Step 1. FREE email mini course: 5 Days to Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood
https://nel.ck.page/604d91f3f4
Step 2. Join our FREE Motherhood Empowerment Circle for support, advice, lifelong relationships, freebies galore, and first to know access!
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/free-resources/
Step 3. Browse simple, actionable, sustainable mama resources customized to you
https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/
Contact me directly:
hello@naturallyempoweredliving.com
or
https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/
~ L&L, J
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Balanced Mom Method podcast and Naturally Empowered Living LLC is intended to empower, inspire, and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace and connection. This podcast is created to provide motivation to its listeners with the understanding that the host, Jenna Smith, does not offer any type of psychological, medical, mental, emotional, legal, religious, or any other kind of professional health or medical advice, nor prescribe the use of any technique or practice as a form of treatment.
Every subject matter discussed is dealt with in a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful manner, however it is understood that there may be topics that are troubling for some listeners. Discretion is advised. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical condition, please seek help from a certified health professional.