Welcome! I’m Jacqueline!
I know exactly what it’s like to feel like your stomach is the boss of your life.
For as long as I can remember, I had a “grumpy” tummy. As a kid, I dealt with constant pain and trips to the bathroom. It wasn’t until my senior year of high school that I finally found out why: Lactose Intolerance.
I thought cutting out dairy would be the magic fix. I used the pills. I changed my milk. But I still didn’t feel “normal.” Instead of the old problems, I started dealing with a new one: Constipation. I spent years going to doctors. We checked for ulcers, Crohn’s disease, and more. Finally, I got a name for it: IBS.
The “Healthy Food” Trap
I tried to eat better. I reached for fruits and vegetables because that’s what “healthy” looks like, right? But for me, those “healthy” foods triggered a flare-up. I was scared to eat. To stay safe, I started eating a lot of carbs. Over time, I gained 30 pounds and felt more tired than ever.
Then Came Menopause
Now that I’m in my 50s, everything feels even more complicated. It’s not just the bloating (I honestly don’t remember ever having a flat stomach!).
Now, it’s also:
- Night sweats that wake me up.
- Mood swings that come out of nowhere.
- The “menopause middle” that makes my pants feel too tight.
- Heartburn and hot flashes.
Why I Created Better Belly Co
I got tired of feeling like my body was changing “without my permission.” I got tired of the expensive supplements and the biohacking trends that felt like too much work.
- I wanted to get back to basics.
- I wanted to see if the food in my kitchen and the nature around me could actually make my stomach feel better
And what I found out in the process was so much more than that. It calmed my menopause system and healed me from the inside out.
I still use tools like probiotics when my body needs extra support, but they are no longer the stars of the show. Nature is.
I’m not a doctor.
I’m a woman who has “been there.” I’ve spent years learning how to calm my gut and feel better with wholesome food and daily habits, so I can finally eat with confidence again.
Whether I am picking a fresh papaya or taking a quiet moment by the ocean, I have learned that healing starts when we stop fighting our bodies and start listening to them.
Better Belly Co is where I share what I’ve learned with you. No confusing medical words. No “perfect” diets. No promise of a “flat belly” (but that wouldn’t be so bad). Just simple, gut-safe systems that actually work for our 50+ bodies.
I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s get our bellies (and our lives) back on track together!
find me on:
My Favorite…
morning beverage
Warm Water w/ Lemon
gut-friendly meal
Turmeric Broth Soup
way to destress
Walking on the Beach
gut-friendly snack
Chia Seed Pudding
My Mission
To help midlife women bridge menopause and digestive wellness through practical food strategies, not a clinical supplement-heavy message.
Ready to Fast-Track Your Relief?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by where to start, or if your IBS and menopause bloating feel like they need a dedicated “intervention,” I’ve created something specifically for you.
I’ve taken everything I’ve learned from my own journey and the science behind Better Belly Co. to create “The Better Belly Reset: 7 Days to De-Bloat and Restart Your Digestion.“
Inside this FREE PLAN, I’ll show you:
- The exact 7-day meal plan designed to be gentle on the gut and high in bloat-busting minerals.
- The “Better Belly” List: A belly-friendly grocery guide focused on low-FODMAP, high-mineral foods.
- The “Gut-Hormone” morning ritual to kickstart motility before your first cup of coffee.
Click here to download The Better Belly Reset for free and let’s get you back to feeling like yourself again.
You’ve got this. We’ve got this. And I’ll be with you every step of the 7-day way.