Unstuck & Radiant: Reclaim Your Body, Your Peace, and Your Power
A transformational journey for high-achieving women who are ready to stop burning out and start coming home to themselves.
You’ve built the life they told you to chase—
The career. The family. The achievements.
And yet, behind the busy… something is missing.
The truth?
You’re tired. Deep tired.
Burned out. Bloated. Overstimulated. Under-nourished.
Running on empty with a calendar full of things that serve everyone else—but not you.
You crave space to breathe.
Time to think.
A body that feels strong, light, and like yours again.
A life that feels peaceful… not like a never-ending performance.
What if wellness didn’t mean more TO-DO lists?
What if healing looked like ease, flow, and finally feeling free?
At LuxLife Coaching & Retreats, we guide high-achieving women like you through a holistic, feminine, trauma-aware path to sustainable health and self-reclamation.
No crash diets. No forcing. No fads.
Just a clear, step-by-step system to help you reconnect with your body, your energy, your peace—and the parts of you you’ve tucked away.
This is for you if…
You’re over 35, exhausted by belly fat, insomnia, anxiety, burnout, and menopause symptoms.
You’re tired of starting over, overwhelmed by information, and stuck in old “eat less, move more” mindsets.
You feel like you’ve lost yourself behind motherhood, marriage, business—and don’t even know what rest feels like anymore.
You want peace in your body, confidence in your skin, and a deeper sense of YOU again.
We help you build a lifestyle, not just lose the weight.
Our signature framework weaves together:
🌿 Mindset & Identity Work – Heal hidden trauma, silence the inner critic, and reconnect with the version of you that’s been buried under expectations.
🍎 Nutrition for Hormonal Balance – No diets. Just nourishing habits that actually support your energy and metabolism through every season of womanhood.
🏃♀️ Movement That Feels Good – Rebuild your strength, flexibility, and vitality—without punishing your body.
🌀 Habit Stacking + Real-Life Progression – Designed for busy women, this system helps you integrate change without stress or burnout.
🔹 12-Month DIY Membership: Unstuck Lite
Perfect for the self-led woman ready to build consistent habits, redefine self-care, and finally understand her body’s needs.
🔹 1:1 Coaching
Work closely with our expert coaches to receive personalized support and accountability for deep, lasting transformation.
🔹 Immersive Retreats
Step away from the noise and into sacred space where your nervous system can reset and your soul can exhale.
You don’t need more hustle.
You need permission to rest, tools to heal, and a path that brings you home to yourself.
Let us walk beside you.
💬 Ready to feel free, radiant, and truly you again?
✨ [Book Your Call Now] – Let’s talk about what you need most and how we can get you unstuck—with ease.
Meet Your Coaches
Coach Lisa Balsdon - Holistic Nutritionist, TCM Acupuncturist
I am a dedicated Holistic Nutritionist specializing in helping women (and men) identify which bad habits keep them from losing weight permanently. When I competed in bodybuilding for many years, I later struggled with understanding what a holistic balance looked like for me after those years. I was left with body self-image issues around always wanting to be “buff” because that was “perfect” to me in my mind, and the effects of losing weight and gaining weight while competing on and off for several years took a toll on my mind and body.
I gained weight after my competitor years, causing hormonal imbalances and a very unhealthy mindset around habits. I felt like a stranger in my own body with no proper support. Experiencing the effects of this type of unhealthy diet led me to spend several years building and testing a habit-stacking system that includes key fundamentals for life and ones that I live by every day. This system is fully implemented into each coaching program I offer.
I hold a Diploma in Holistic Nutrition with Honors from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Canada and a Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture. In addition, I am a Certified Personal Trainer with CSEP and a Certified Yoga Teacher.
For the past 25+ years, I have been supporting women (and men) on their health journey in helping them reclaim control of their health, lifestyle, and fitness. I introduce these amazing women (and men) to the key fundamentals of life and show them how to take imperfect actions to reclaim themselves by implementing our 3 pillars of Mental Fitness, Movement Mastery and Intuitive Nutrition which help them gain control of their lives.
Coach Penny Hounsome - Holistic Health & Lifestyle/Mindset Coach
I didn’t always have the answers. I was searching for them for a long time, like you might be right now.
I started my journey in the health and fitness industry 27 years ago as a personal trainer. Back then, I believed that my worth was measured by the size of my jeans and the number of calories I burned. I meticulously tracked every bite of food, pushed my body to its limits, and convinced myself that if I just worked harder, I’d finally feel good enough.
But deep down, I was running from pain, from my past, from myself.
I spent over a decade immersed in marathon and triathlon training, thinking that discipline and endurance would somehow erase the weight of my childhood trauma. Instead, my body began breaking down. Asthma, IBS, adrenal fatigue, and relentless exhaustion became my reality. No matter how much I trained or how “clean” I ate, I couldn’t outrun the emotional wounds that were showing up as physical illness.
Then, in 2010, I faced an unbearable loss—my son passed away. A year later, I was diagnosed with traumatic grief, anxiety, and depression. Doctors wanted to prescribe medications, but I knew I needed something more. I needed to understand why I was suffering, not just mask the symptoms.
That’s when everything changed.
I shifted my career in 2011 to study Holistic Health & Lifestyle Coaching, Applied Behaviour Medicine, and Trauma-Based Coaching. I immersed myself in research on the gut-brain connection, the way trauma is stored in the body, and how true healing isn’t just about diet and exercise—it’s about rebuilding your life from the inside out.
Now, I help my clients do the same.
Through a combination of behaviour coaching, mindfulness, movement, and self-compassion practices, I guide women through healing, growing, and finding lasting wellness. This book is my way of breaking everything down into simple, actionable steps—so whether you’re just starting or need a fresh perspective, you have a roadmap to feeling your best.
And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: Your journey isn’t about perfection—it’s about finding what works for you, honouring your body, and creating a life where you truly feel at home.
I believe in the KISS theory—Keep It Simple, Silly! Let’s take this one step at a time. You’re not alone, and I’m here to help.
A little of my educational background, I hold a Diploma in;
Fitness Studies from Seneca College,
Holistic Health & Life Coaching
Second Level Practitioner in Clinical Applications of Behavioural Medicine -Trauma-based studies
Mindset Coach – ACT- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Mindfulness Instructor
Certifications in;
Life & Lifestyle Coaching
Nutritional Consultant & Weightloss Coach
CSEP – L3 Certified Personal Trainer
NSCA – National Strength & Conditioning Coach
NCCP – Level 2 Marathon & Level 3 Triathlon Coach
Yoga Instructor; Ashtanga & Yin Yoga
Wellness Retreat Facilitator
I’ve Audited courses from;
Stanford University, Rhodes College, the University of California on: Stress on the body, Practicing Mindfulness, Secrets of Sleep Science, Mind-Body Medicine and more.