Flourish and Grow

A Monthly Newsletter for Inspiration, Information, and Wellness by Katie Beecher, LPC, Medical & Spiritual Intuitive

A Note from Katie

This month, I wanted to share a little more about who I am beyond my work as a medical and emotional intuitive, counselor, and medium.

I’ve lived in Jacksonville, Florida for six years but spent most of my life in Connecticut, where we raised our daughters near the beach in Old Saybrook. I still collect sea glass, though there’s not much to be found here! Fremantle, Australia remains one of my favorite places on earth.

I’m 60, happily married for 30 years, and the proud mom of two amazing daughters: one a musician (@brokenrecord_co) and the other a therapist (@larissa.beecher). I’m also a national award-winning watercolor artist (see my work at beecherwatercolors.com), a pole and aerial arts enthusiast, and a lifelong animal lover with two rabbits, Wally and Mabel.

I’m thriving with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and fully healed from Lyme, mold, and the trauma of my past. Those experiences inspired my book Heal From Within and my work today.

Watch my new “About Me” Video  to get a behind-the-scenes look at my life and work.  I’d love to hear more about YOU, what inspires you, heals you, or makes you feel alive. Reply to this email and tell me!

Until Next Time,

Katie

Why I’m Such a Fan of Hormone Replacement

Hormone replacement therapy has been a game changer for me and millions of other women. Not everyone can use it, but if you can, I encourage you to learn more.

It’s not just about symptom reduction, it’s about quality of life. I’m 60 and have no plans to stop!

I recommend and use DHEA, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Individual needs depend on age, medical history, and tolerance for side effects, so working with an experienced provider is key.

Benefits can include:

  • Fewer hot flashes and night sweats
  • Better sleep, mood, focus, and memory
  • More energy and motivation
  • Healthier cholesterol levels and heart support
  • Stronger bones and muscles
  • Restored tissue elasticity and libido

Many women tell me they finally feel “like themselves again.”

If you’d like help exploring whether hormone support is right for you, book a reading and we can discuss it as part of your personalized plan.

Don’t Forget Inflammation, Mold & Food

Inflammation is at the core of so many physical and emotional symptoms. There are a large number of possible contributors including mold exposure, endocrine disrupting chemicals found in plastic, artificial fragrances, carpeting, drinking water, and more, gut biome imbalance, stress, an overworked nervous system, histamine intolerance, lack of nutrients, food sensitivities, and genetic conditions like Ehlers-Danlos. Symptoms of inflammation often show up as chronic pain, fatigue, headaches, gut issues, or brain fog; and while these symptoms can seem unrelated, they often share similar root causes and contributors.

When the body is inflamed, it’s trying to protect you; but long-term inflammation keeps it in a constant state of defense, which can lead to burnout, hormonal imbalance, and even emotional exhaustion. Diet, stress, environmental toxins, and infections can all add to this internal “load.”

The hopeful news is that inflammation can be reduced, and healing can happen, when you start addressing your body, mind, and spirit as one system. Through targeted nutrition, detoxification support, emotional awareness, and intuitive listening, I’ve seen people experience dramatic improvements in energy, mood, and overall well-being.

For personalized healing support, book a session or explore my book Heal From Within for practical tools.

Organizing the Overwhelm: Small Steps That Create Big Change

Feeling scattered or behind? Here’s a gentle reset strategy to help clear your space and your mind:

  1. Make a list of everything on your mind, it’s often longer than you realize.

  2. Break large tasks into smaller, doable steps.

  3. Estimate how long each will take (then double it).

  4. Choose one thing to finish today for a quick win.

  5. Ask for or hire help when you need it.

  6. Include fun and creative projects on your list, too.

  7. Celebrate progress, not perfection.

  8. Give yourself credit, even for accomplishing “small” tasks

Remember, it takes just one small action that can shift everything.

Why Abandonment and Rejection Hurt So Deeply

Emotional pain impacts the brain, the body, and our psyches in the deepest, most primal ways. These feelings don’t just happen in our minds, or with our emotions, they happen at a cellular level and can cause chemical changes in the body and DNA through Epigenetics.

Abandonment, including emotional abandonment, means danger and even death. Humans cannot survive alone, and we literally fail to thrive and grow without touch. This impacts our root chakra, concerned with our basic survival.
They have been shown to activate the same areas in the brain as physical pain. Dying of a broken heart is a real thing. Long-married couples dying within very short times of each other aren’t isolated incidents.
Repeated incidents of abandonment and rejection build on each other and bring us back to earlier hurt and fear. This happens physically and emotionally, often unconsciously and at physical memory levels.
Stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline are produced during times of fear, hurt, and stress. This impacts blood sugar, ability to focus, our immune system, sleep, energy, and more.
This type of wounding contributes to addiction and mental health. It is tied directly to our self-worth and concept of ourselves. Especially true for children and highly sensitive people, we often determine who we are and how to treat ourselves based on how others treat us. It is challenging to unlearn, but definitely not impossible.

Repeated emotional wounds can lower self-worth and influence how we care for ourselves. But these patterns can be healed—with awareness, compassion, and support.

“Dying of a broken heart” isn’t a metaphor, it’s the body remembering love and loss.

If you need help healing from abandonment and rejection, whether it happened twenty years ago or twenty minutes ago, I’m here.

What People are Saying About Heal From Within

I’m always so grateful when readers share how Heal From Within has impacted their lives. Thank you from the bottom of my heart if you have left a review!  If you haven’t yet and loved the book, I would greatly appreciate it.

Heal From Within combines my own healing journey with decades of intuitive and therapeutic work. It’s a guide to reconnecting with your inner wisdom, identifying the emotional and spiritual roots of physical symptoms, and learning how to trust yourself again.

Order Heal from Within everywhere books are sold and begin your own journey of intuitive healing today. It is discounted on Amazon all over the world. I recommend the actual book over the audio since there are a lot of visual tools, quizzes, charts, and illustrations. Many people have purchased both!

It’s About Quality of Life, At Every Age

Our bodies change as we age, but that doesn’t mean we have to accept feeling unwell or settle for a lesser quality of life. Growing older should come with wisdom, freedom, and joy, not discomfort or dismissive medical care.

We should never accept subpar treatment simply because of our age. And that includes access to options like hormone replacement therapy, which can make an enormous difference in energy, focus, and overall vitality. It’s not about vanity, it’s about quality of life.

My own family has shown me the consequences of age bias in medicine. My grandfather, who was strong and healthy in his mid-80s, passed away because his slightly elevated PSA levels were dismissed as “normal for his age.” His death was completely avoidable. Sadly, I’ve heard many stories like his and they remind me how important it is to advocate for ourselves at every stage of life.

You deserve to feel vibrant, strong, and supported.

Get my book Heal From Within and make your appointment today to start living your best, healthiest life!

Keep in Touch and A View from My Garden

There’s always more to explore: intuition, healing, and art included.

✨ Visit katiebeecher.com for readings, resources, and original soul paintings
✨ Follow along on Instagram @katiebeecher_medical_intuitive for daily insights and inspiration
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This is just one of my Cassia trees, which has grown taller than this side of my house!  Where I live in Jacksonville is growing zone 9b.

Until next time, keep tuning in, trusting deeply, and letting your soul lead the way.