🌿Mama Naturally: A Mission Rooted in Healing, Prevention & Natural Living

Hi, I’m Cole — a loving wife, a mother to two wonderful children, and a Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in emergency medicine. My journey through chronic illness, personal loss, and healing has shaped who I am today. Mama Naturally is the heart and soul of that journey — born from years of questioning, learning, and choosing a better, more holistic path for myself and my family.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt called to care for others. That calling led me to pursue a career in nursing, where I spent over a decade helping patients in their most urgent, fragile moments. The ER became my second home — fast-paced, high-stress, and full of life-saving interventions. And yet… the longer I worked in traditional healthcare, the more I began to feel something was missing. We were reacting to sickness, not preventing it. We were treating symptoms, not addressing root causes. We weren’t teaching how to live in a way that prevents disease — and promotes lifelong wellness.

The deeper I leaned into this truth, the more I began to question everything I’d been taught about health. And the harder it became to feel like I was truly helping people in that environment.

My Turning Point: From Caregiver to Clean Living Crusader ❤️‍🩹

At age 34, I found myself burning the candle at both ends — working full-time by day and caring for my toddler and home by night. I was exhausted, anxious, and experiencing symptoms no one could explain. One night, I landed in my own ER with my heart racing and my body in chaos. I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune thyroid condition causing hyperthyroidism. I was immediately placed on black box medications and told I could not have more children while on them. Eventually, I underwent a total thyroidectomy — a life-altering decision that affected every part of my physical and emotional being.

While navigating my own health crisis, I faced another heartbreak. My mother, just 62, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, already metastasized to her liver. There was no warning, no family history, and no time to prepare. I became her full-time caregiver, navigating treatments, advocating for her care, accompanying her for long hospital stays and holding her hand as she passed away less than two years later, just days before my son’s first Christmas. Losing her shattered me.

That season of compounded stress, grief, and survival cracked me open in a way I never expected — but it also awakened something powerful in me.

What I Learned About Health (And What We’re Not Being Told) 🧠

As I began to heal, I started looking deeper — into our food, our water, our medicine cabinets, and the everyday products we use. I realized that many items marketed as “safe” or “gentle” — from baby wipes and lotions to laundry detergent — are actually filled with chemicals that disrupt hormones, weaken our immune systems, and quietly build up in our bodies.

And our babies? They’re even more vulnerable.

This wasn’t just a personal shift — it became a mission. I dove headfirst into the world of holistic health, functional medicine, clean living, and natural remedies. I studied environmental toxins, root-cause healing, mind-body connection, and the power of prevention. I learned how everything we put on our skin, breathe in our homes, and consume through food & our thoughts plays a role in our long-term health.

So many of us are getting sick younger. Autoimmune disease, cancer, hormonal imbalance, anxiety & depression — these things are becoming more common than ever. But we’re not talking enough about why. And we’re definitely not being told how to prevent them.

🌱 From Survival to Purpose: The Birth of Mama Naturally

That’s why I created Mama Naturally — a trusted space for women and families who want to live better, without the confusion, greenwashing, or overwhelm.

This isn’t just another lifestyle blog. This blog isn’t just a place for clean product reviews or DIY recipes (although you’ll find plenty of those! 😜). It’s a movement. It’s a place to connect, empower, and guide others — especially other moms — through the process of creating healthier homes, healing naturally, and preventing the illnesses we’re so often told are “inevitable.”

A place where mamas can learn to detox their homes, care for their families with natural remedies, and understand the truth about what’s in our everyday products.

Here, I blend my Western medical background with deep respect for holistic wellness. Because I believe we need both. We need the science, the intuition, the experience, and the truth.

This space is for:

-The mama holding her baby, wondering if that lotion is truly safe

– The woman fighting fatigue and hormonal chaos with no clear answers

– The family wanting to prevent illness instead of waiting to treat it

– And the healer — like me — who realized the system doesn’t always provide the whole picture

My Mission Is Clear 💚

I want to make non-toxic living simple, approachable, and sustainable. I want to empower moms to understand labels, swap products with confidence, and create safe, healthy homes for their families.

Because here’s what I know for sure:

– Our homes should be our safest spaces, not sources of silent harm

– Our children deserve to grow up in environments that nurture their health

– And we, as women, deserve to feel well, whole, and powerful in our bodies

🧼 What You’ll Find Here

At Mama Naturally, you’ll find:

– ✅ Non-Toxic Product Reviews — Skincare, cleaning products, baby care, and more (no greenwashing here)

– ✅ DIY Recipes — Natural remedies, toxin-free home cleaners, body care

– ✅ Supplement & Wellness Guides — Honest insights on what we use and trust

– ✅ Holistic Health Tips — Real root-cause solutions for common issues

– ✅ Natural Motherhood Guides — From postpartum healing to safe baby products

– ✅ Family-Friendly Recipes — Simple, nourishing meals without the stress

– ✅ Real Talk on Endocrine Disruptors — What they are, where they hide, and how to avoid them

– And so much more!

Most importantly — you’ll find encouragement. Because I know how hard it is to hold all the things. You don’t have to do this alone.

My Promise to You🫶🏻

I will always lead with honesty, curiosity, heart, and humility.

I promise to meet you with compassion, not perfection — with real answers, not judgment.

Because I’ve walked this road, too. And I know healing isn’t linear — it’s a journey we’re on together.

So whether you’re here to learn, to heal, to swap one product at a time, or simply to feel seen — you belong here.

🤍 Welcome to My Heart’s Work

Mama Naturally isn’t just my blog. It’s my story. It’s my legacy. It’s my promise to you that you don’t have to walk this road alone.

Let’s build a healthy, vibrant life — one clean, conscious choice at a time.

With love & purpose,
Cole 🤍🙏🏼
RN | Holistic Health Advocate | Founder of Mama Naturally