We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Rhiannon Neuharth a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Rhiannon, so happy to have you on the platform and I think our readers are in for a treat because you’ve got such an interesting story and so much insight and wisdom. So, let’s start with a topic that is relevant to everyone, regardless of industry etc. What do you do for self-care and how has it impacted you?
For me, self-care isn’t bubble baths or spa days—it’s creating daily rhythms and white space that nourish both my body and my nervous system. I’ve learned that when my body is dysregulated, my mind follows. As a functional nutritionist and neurodivergent woman, I know the science behind why that happens: our genes, our environment, and our habits are in constant conversation. If I want to show up with clarity and effectiveness for my clients, I have to honor that same truth in my own life. Saying no when I don’t have the capacity or the energy and not people pleasing to keep the peace.
One of the most impactful changes I’ve made is structuring my week around my energy. I dedicate certain days to client sessions and others to admin or creative projects. This allows me to monotask, fully engage with the skills each role requires, and avoid the constant gear-switching that drains energy. That single shift has made me more productive, more creative, and more present.
My daily practices keep me grounded and resilient. I wake without an alarm clock and give myself time to ease into the day with journaling, gratitude, and visualization. Movement is non-negotiable—mental health walks help me reset with music, a podcast, or time in nature, while weight training keeps my body strong, my stress lower, and my focus sharp. I support my brain with targeted supplements, strive for quality sleep to restore overnight, and practice pausing before I respond, which has helped me recognize patterns and break cycles of reactivity.
The ripple effect is undeniable. With these practices in place, I’m calmer, clearer, and more effective in every area of my life. I can hold space for clients with patience, create content that lands, and be fully present with my family. Self-care isn’t indulgence—it’s the infrastructure that allows me to serve others at the highest level, with both passion and precision.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
Rhiannon is a Functional Nutritionist, Certified Trauma-Informed Coach, and the founder of **GeneWise™**, a science-backed method for decoding unexplained symptoms like chronic fatigue, anxiety, focus issues, gut problems, and burnout—especially when conventional care keeps saying “you’re fine.”
Her signature process begins with the **Genetic Blueprint**, a comprehensive roadmap that tests over 170 genes linked to detox, mood, hormones, histamine, and more. From there, clients are supported through either private coaching or the **GeneWise™ community**, where they receive targeted protocols, coaching, and education rooted in nutrigenomics, nervous system regulation, and functional medicine.
Rhiannon specializes in helping women, caregivers, neurodivergent people and families who’ve felt dismissed or overwhelmed finally understand *what’s really going on* in their bodies—and what to do about it. She’s known for making complex science easy to understand and immediately actionable, even for the busiest of lives.
Whether she’s working one-on-one or speaking to a room full of educators, Rhiannon delivers powerful insight and real-world tools to help people get their energy, clarity, and confidence back—without the guesswork.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
When I reflect on my journey, three skills have had the greatest impact: slowing down, advocating for myself, and recognizing patterns so I could begin again.
Slowing down was the hardest, but the most transformative. For years I thought productivity meant always doing more. In reality, effectiveness came when I gave myself permission to pause, breathe, and create space. My advice for anyone starting out is to practice building white space into your days—even five minutes of stillness can shift your nervous system and give you clarity before making decisions.
Advocating for myself has also been essential. Whether it was navigating the medical system for my family or setting boundaries in my business, I had to learn that no one else could speak for my needs the way I could. For those early in their journey, I recommend starting small: ask one clarifying question at your next appointment or say no to one commitment that doesn’t serve you. Advocacy is a muscle—you build it through use.
Finally, recognizing patterns and starting new has changed how I live and work. Once I could see the cycles I was repeating—whether in health, relationships, or business—I had the power to choose differently. For anyone beginning, I encourage journaling or reflection practices. The more aware you become of your behaviors, the more freedom you have to create new ones.
These three skills—slowing down, self-advocacy, and pattern recognition—are the foundation of both my personal healing and my professional effectiveness. They remind me daily that growth isn’t about perfection; it’s about awareness, alignment, and the courage to begin again.
Looking back over the past 12 months or so, what do you think has been your biggest area of improvement or growth?
Over the past year, my biggest area of growth has been learning to sit in the discomfort of the hard seasons—the pits that no one can rescue you from but yourself. For a long time, I tried to outwork or outrun the difficult parts of life. But growth came when I stopped running.
I’ve learned to face my own patterns, actions, and behaviors with honesty instead of avoidance. To pause and sit with myself rather than distract or numb. It’s not easy work—being with your discomfort never is—but it’s where real change happens.
What’s shifted most is my ability to move out of my head and into my body. To feel instead of overthink. To ground instead of spiral. This practice has built resilience, presence, and a deeper trust in myself.
The impact? I show up more authentically—in my business, in relationships, and with myself. By not running from discomfort, I’ve found clarity, strength, and a deeper capacity to hold space for others walking through their own challenges.
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