How Reconnecting You helped Lorraine go from exhausted to energised

Lorraine had spent years putting everyone else first. As a grandmother, mother, and carer for her terminally ill husband, she gave everything to those around her. Except herself. The constant responsibility took its toll. Every couple of weeks, she’d have a migraine which forced her into bed for days at a time.

But it wasn’t just the migraines. Lorraine’s confidence had faded, her energy drained, and the pressure to always be there for others left her completely exhausted.

“I’ve always been a people pleaser, so I’d go out of my way to keep everybody happy around me,” she admits. “I was on autopilot, just existing and getting through each day. I didn’t feel like me anymore.”

A chance encounter led to life changing results

Lorraine wasn’t looking for help, but a chance encounter changed everything. At a Slimming World meeting, she met a Tropic Skincare ambassador who introduced her to the brand. Before long, she was selling Tropic herself, which led her to Claire, her new business mentor.

When a migraine forced Lorraine to miss a meeting she’d been looking forward to, Claire suggested she speak with Suzanne at Reconnecting You.

“I read a review of the programme and booked a chat with Suzanne. I was at my wits end with the migraines and would have tried anything.”

Even so, Lorraine hesitated when she saw the cost, unsure whether she could justify spending so much on herself. But her husband, Andy, saw it differently thinking that it could change her life.

Despite her worries, Lorraine signed up for a 12-week 1:1 programme with Reconnecting You. Looking back now, she says,

“Suzanne told me she could help with the migraines. That was enough for me to give it a go, but I ended up getting so much more from the programme. Honestly, I’d pay three times the amount now if I was back in that situation – but don’t tell Suzanne!”

Learning techniques to help manage anxiety and stress

Lorraine had expected traditional counselling, spending an hour a week to pour her heart out while someone listened. But what she found was completely different.

“It wasn’t what I expected at all,” she says. “Every session was different and tailored to what I needed that week. It was like having a tutor, teaching me the steps to help make myself feel better. Because I chose 1-1 support, we could get into the nitty gritty of what was happening in my life.”

From the very first sessions, Lorraine learned techniques to manage her anxiety. Things like tapping and breathing exercises that would calm her instantly. She also started journaling. At first, it felt awkward, but it soon became a regular habit.

“Before I knew it, I was filling pages. Once the pen started moving, I couldn’t stop. Now, it’s an essential part of my bedtime routine. It’s a relaxing way of clearing my mind before sleep.”

One of the biggest breakthroughs was learning how to set boundaries. Lorraine had spent a lifetime saying yes and always making herself available. Learning to say ‘no’ or even ‘just let me check my diary and get back to you’ changed everything.

“I realised there were no consequences for saying no,” she says. “People just learned to respect my time.”

Lorraine also had a big mindset shift around values. In the past, she’d get stressed over other people’s values and opinions. Now, she doesn’t let them affect her and that’s taken a huge weight off her shoulders.

Reclaiming her life

But the biggest change of all has been in Lorraine’s confidence. Before doing the Your Energy – Your Way programme, she was struggling with very low confidence. Now, she’s hosting Facebook Live videos every week, running parties, and selling her Tropic products with enthusiasm.

She’s also making time for herself again. Lorraine recently began horse riding again, for the first time in decades. And, by taking care of her own needs, the ripple effect on her family has been incredible.

“I used to feel guilty about doing things for myself,” she says. “Now I realise that looking after me looks after everyone else.”

Her relationship with Andy has transformed too. The little things that used to frustrate her, like waiting for him to get ready, don’t bother her any more. Instead, she’s using techniques from the programme to make their life smoother.

“I wish I’d learned these things 36 years ago when I married him,” she laughs.

Most importantly, Lorraine wakes up in the morning without that feeling of dread. She knows there will be some tough challenges ahead but now has the support and tools to handle them. “We live each day, making lots of memories,” she says.

For anyone considering the Reconnecting You programme, Lorraine says “Go for it. The cost is nothing compared to the life changing results you’ll have on the other side. I came out feeling brand new, like I could start all over again without that heavy weight on my shoulders. It’s changed my life.”

And the migraines?

They didn’t disappear overnight, but by the end of the 12 weeks, she’d had only had three. None had lasted more than a day, an huge improvement from the 3 or 4 day episodes she used to suffer.

“I don’t dread them anymore,” she says. “I know how to manage them.”

To learn more about how the Your Energy – Your Way programme from Reconnecting You can help you, get in touch for a chat with Suzanne.