B.S. Terms in Wellness (And What They Actually Mean for Your Evolution)
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

B.S. Terms in Wellness (And What They Actually Mean for Your Evolution)

Ever feel like the wellness world is speaking a language you don’t understand? ‘Grounding,’ ‘feminine energy,’ ‘vibrational states’—words everyone throws around but no one actually explains. In this article, we cut through the buzzwords and show you what they actually mean for your transformation, how to use them to evolve into your higher self, and stop wasting time on fluff.

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The Body, the Brain, and That Thing We Call “Behavior”
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

The Body, the Brain, and That Thing We Call “Behavior”

Let’s be real: if discipline alone could get you where you want to go, we’d all have six-packs and perfect follow-through. The truth? Your brain, body, and behavior are constantly negotiating with each other. Learn how to stop forcing change and start embodying it.

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Redefining Success: Why the Old Playbook Doesn’t Work for Women Anymore
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

Redefining Success: Why the Old Playbook Doesn’t Work for Women Anymore

For decades, ambitious women have chased the same success markers—titles, salaries, milestones—only to find themselves exhausted and unfulfilled. The truth? That playbook was never written with us in mind. It’s time to stop checking boxes and start building a life where ambition, health, and fulfillment coexist.

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Why Honoring Your Authentic Self Feels So Hard (and How to Begin)
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

Why Honoring Your Authentic Self Feels So Hard (and How to Begin)

We’re told to “just be ourselves,” but most of us have spent decades doing the opposite. Self-abandonment shows up in subtle ways—saying yes when we mean no, laughing off what hurts, or silencing our opinions to keep the peace. These choices feel safer in the moment, but over time they erode our self-trust. The real work is learning how to risk authenticity, one small act at a time.

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The Science of Creativity (and Why Vampires Were the Plot Twist I Needed)
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

The Science of Creativity (and Why Vampires Were the Plot Twist I Needed)

When I hit publish on my first blog post for Coacha Vida Wellness, I felt equal parts terror and exhilaration. That small act of creativity reminded me what I’d forgotten: creativity isn’t just fun — it’s medicine. From flow states to dopamine hits, even diving into a book full of witches and vampires can reignite your brain and your joy.

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The Hottest Thing About My 40s Has Nothing to Do With Abs
Anna Berteele Anna Berteele

The Hottest Thing About My 40s Has Nothing to Do With Abs

Before I turned 40, I made a promise that sounded ridiculous even to me: I wanted to be hotter in my 40s than I had been in my 20s. What started as vanity turned into a full-blown reckoning—one that took me through illness, awareness, and ultimately liberation. This isn’t a story about abs. It’s about what happens when you stop abandoning yourself.

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