Hi, my name is Michi Story and I call myself the KenZen MomTM because I’ve been to hell and back not once or even twice but three times. I tell you this not to gain your sympathy but to let you know I’ve been there, I understand. And on top of that I’m a ACSM certified personal trainer, a certified Wellcoach® wellness coach, a nutrition coach. I should have known better!
I lived most of my formative years in Japan with my Japanese mom and American father. Everything I learned on how to live the KenZenTM way was through my mother. Today I’ve helped women become KenZen MomsTM, but even I’m not perfect. This is my story. And it’s why I’m so passionate about helping moms live the “KenZenTM way”.
It has been six years since I had my son. During my pregnancy I felt great and continued to work with my personal training clients. I was exercising and eating healthy. Then one day everything fell apart. Nothing went according to my plan. I wanted to have a natural birth with no drugs but I had to have an emergency C-section after a prolonged labor. My son was in intensive care. I left the hospital without my baby and was I heavier than when I entered the hospital.
I wasn’t able to nurse my son and my recovery was very slow and difficult. I didn’t have the strength to work with my personal training clients. I had tried so hard to have everything go according to my plan that I’m afraid I may have caused more hardship on my son. I was beating myself up and felt everyone else was judging me. I was supposed to bounce back from the birth of my baby lean, fit and trim working with my personal training clients. I was going to have dinner on the table every night and have a clean orderly house.
Instead I was depressed, fat, and felt like a failure. I felt so out of balance, with no direction, and did not feel very good about myself. I was like that for at least 6 months when one day I realized I could not continue living a NoZenTM life. I needed to be there for my son Liam and my husband. I recognized that I needed help. I so, so needed help. I reached out to my mom who helped me reconnect to the KenZenTM way of living and to a Life Coach who helped me put everything together.
I’d like to say my story ended here but it didn’t. A few years ago I found myself crying as I recalled a conversation I had with my “spiritual advisor” if you will. He told me if I continue down the same path I will lose my son and husband. I was shocked. But not really. My husband had told me that he contemplated leaving me and my son wasn’t as close to me as we had been. You see, I was so focused on my business and out of balance that I was going thru the motions at home. My family was the most important part of my life. I was not going to lose them! I’m happy to say that my husband, son and I are spending many beautiful moments together. This was a NoZenTM part of my life that I’m not proud of.
Sixteen months ago I had a Stroke. Yes a Stroke. Up until my stroke I was running myself ragged. I had gotten out of whack and needed to recalibrate. I needed to take more time for myself to rejuvenate.
I tell my story not to get sympathy but to let you know that life has not been a bed of roses despite all of my training. I’m living testament that despite what I went thru I don’t regret a single moment of it. I wouldn’t be here today teaching what I know without my experiences. I don’t want another mom go thru even one quarter of what I went thru.
So that’s why my life is dedicated to helping moms go from NoZenTM; tired, frustrated, overwhelmed, stressed to KenZenTM; peaceful, centered and healthy with time for herself. If you are interested in learning more, you can sign up for a complimentary consultation where I will assess your unique situation and provide some solutions. You can go to: www.kenzenwellness.com/free-kenzen-consultation
To your health, harmony and happiness,
Michi Story
The KenZen MomTM
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