Shift & Thrive May 2026: A Question Worth Sitting With

May 1

Written By Michelle Gonzalez

Shift & Thrive: May 2026: A Question Worth Sitting With This Month

Shift & Thrive

One Intentional Step at a Time

May 2026

Good morning, Subscriber First Name,

Did you know that May is Women’s Health Awareness Month?

A question worth sitting with:

What have you been putting off when it comes to your health—
and what does putting it off reveal about what you need or haven’t made space for yet?

This month is truly a meaningful reminder to pause and look at something many women quietly put off, their own health.

Not because it doesn’t matter, it really does. But because life is full. Responsibilities, schedules, families, work…It’s so easy to keep moving your own care further down the list.

The truth is, prevention is one of the most powerful forms of self-care.

We often think about our health only when something feels off and so much of our long-term health is shaped before we even feel anything going wrong.

Preventive care can:

Catch potential issues early
Support better long-term outcomes
Give you clarity and peace of mind
Help you stay consistent with the life you want to live

Many chronic conditions are influenced by lifestyle and can be better managed, or even reduced in risk, through early awareness and daily habits. Being one step ahead is just one way to stay connected to your health in a proactive and empowered way.

What does prevention as self-care even look like?

Scheduling your annual physical
Booking a screening you’ve been putting off
Following through on something you’ve already started
Writing down symptoms or questions you’ve been meaning to address
Talking to a trusted friend or family member about your health goals
Setting a reminder to take that first step this week

Just doing one of these things is enough to begin.

The one thing I’ve been putting off is that colonoscopy! I have to share that I finally scheduled it…I’m not looking forward to it, but it’s on the schedule and it’s gonna get done! I’m giving myself a pat on the back for that :)

Preventive care doesn’t stop at a doctor’s visit.

It’s also in the small, daily choices that support your energy, resilience, and overall well-being:

How you nourish your body
How you move
How you manage stress
How you rest and recover

And you don’t have to figure that out alone.

I’ll ask again:

What have you been putting off when it comes to your health—
and what does putting it off reveal about what you may need or haven’t made space for yet?

You’re Invited

If you’re ready to take a more proactive, supported approach to your health—one that fits your life and what matters most to you—I’d love to connect.

Schedule a free 30-minute connection call
A space to talk through where you are, what you’re noticing, and what support could look like moving forward.

New In-Person Workshop Alert!

Do you know a student athlete, coach one or are a parent to one?

I will be hosting my 2nd in-person workshop in the Anaheim, CA area on May 11th, 2026, 7:00pm-8:30pm. This workshop is for competitive/club female high school athletes.

In a recent survey I conducted in October of 2025, receiving over 100 responses, student athletes indicated the area of well-being they need the most support, is feeling energized on a daily basis. The most common challenges contributing to this were:

Consistency with nutrition
Knowing what to eat
Limited time to prepare food
Access to healthy options

This interactive and engaging 1.5 hour workshop will provide high school female student athletes with clear, evidence-based nutrition basics to help them understand how to apply those fundamentals in real life, on game day, long training days and recovery days.

The interactive workshop guides student athletes to:

Understand what to eat to support energy, recovery, and performance
Learn how nutrition fits into busy schedules, limited resources, and campus or family environments
Make informed choices that align with their unique needs and values

Please share with a female high school athlete you know! Click the link below to sign up on my website:

Workshop: Stop Guessing What to Eat as a Student Athlete

Ways to Work With Me

1:1 Virtual Coaching

One time 90-minute laser coaching session. A taste of coaching without a long term commitment. Explore one specific area determined by you.
3-Month or 6-Month coaching package. Build momentum and reconnect to what matters most with deep transformation and lasting balance.

In Person Workshops

Tailored to your group, team or organization focusing on a foundational health/wellness topic that fits best with your current needs.

Student Athletes/Competitive Softball Teams (16u+)

1:1 virtual coaching for student athletes ages 18-22.
Team workshops outlining foundational wellness for performance that entail proper fueling, recovery, resilience and maintaining consistency. Aligning everyday habits for desired outcomes.

Need more information or have a special request? I’d love to connect with you, schedule a time to chat, here.

Upcoming Events

May 16, 2026

I am proud to be partnering with the Villa Park Community Services Foundation again for the 2nd annual Spring into Health 5K & Wellness Fair.

Sign up to run or be an exhibitor here!

VISIT THE BLOG

Mon, Feb 23

Calm. Strong. Nourished.

If you were feeling your best; Calm. Strong. Nourished.

What would that look like in your daily life?

Wed, Oct 29

Grounded in Gratitude: How to Cultivate a Practice that Sticks

Thu, Aug 28

Dream It. Plan It. Do it. Creating the SMART Goal

Dream it. Plan It. Do It.

Wed, Jun 18

Farmer’s Market Guide: Benefits of Seasonal Eating

Let nature be your nutritionist this season.

Mon, Jun 16

I Did the Thing!

One idea. One email. One big leap. How a first-time community health fair turned into a local wellness movement—and why you should “do the thing” too.

Michelle Gonzalez

Shift & Thrive May 2026: A Question Worth Sitting With

Catch potential issues early

Support better long-term outcomes

Give you clarity and peace of mind

Help you stay consistent with the life you want to live

Scheduling your annual physical

Booking a screening you’ve been putting off

Following through on something you’ve already started

Writing down symptoms or questions you’ve been meaning to address

Talking to a trusted friend or family member about your health goals

Setting a reminder to take that first step this week

How you nourish your body

How you move

How you manage stress

How you rest and recover

Consistency with nutrition

Knowing what to eat

Limited time to prepare food

Access to healthy options

Understand what to eat to support energy, recovery, and performance

Learn how nutrition fits into busy schedules, limited resources, and campus or family environments

Make informed choices that align with their unique needs and values

One time 90-minute laser coaching session. A taste of coaching without a long term commitment. Explore one specific area determined by you.

3-Month or 6-Month coaching package. Build momentum and reconnect to what matters most with deep transformation and lasting balance.

Tailored to your group, team or organization focusing on a foundational health/wellness topic that fits best with your current needs.

1:1 virtual coaching for student athletes ages 18-22.

Team workshops outlining foundational wellness for performance that entail proper fueling, recovery, resilience and maintaining consistency. Aligning everyday habits for desired outcomes.