My Story: Why I Built This
I know what it’s like to look “fine” on the outside and still fight a battle no one can see. Years ago, my papaw lived with lupus for two decades. He taught me what resilience looks like—showing up with grace, faith, and grit even on the hardest days. When I was later diagnosed, his legacy lit a fire in me: this battle wouldn’t end with pain—it would birth a movement.
Stronger Than Before started at my kitchen table, between flare days and school pick-ups, with a simple promise to myself: If I can find a way to reduce inflammation, reclaim energy, and rebuild joy—I’ll share it. Now, that promise lives here as a community, a roadmap, and a place where you never have to do this alone.
“I press toward the mark…”—a verse that carried my family—reminds me to keep moving forward, one gentle, powerful step at a time.
Join Our Community
Gain access to exclusive resources tailored for your health journey.
Fitness Coaching
Enjoy discounted rates on wellness products and services.
Nutrition Plans
Access our comprehensive online knowledge base aimed at auto immune disorders.
Support Groups
Participate in community events and connect with others facing similar challenges.
Expert-Guided,
Not Just “Support”
You’ll learn from a functional medicine NP, a mindset coach, and a trainer specialized in chronic pain.
Flare-Smart & Gentle
Every tool respects your nervous system and honors your pace.
360° Healing
Gut health, hormones, movement, mindset, sleep, stress—all connected.
Progress > Perfection
Tiny, consistent actions that add up to a different life.
Judgment-Free Community
A safe, uplifting space where your story is believed and your wins are celebrated.
Meet Our Dedicated Team
Nicole Nichols
Founder, Lupus Warrior & Coach
Julie Perry
FNP-BC Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Brooke Benevento
Mindset & Resilience Coach
Gina Lennon
ACE — Chronic-Pain-Smart Fitness Coach
“NOW”
(“What’s live”)
-Flare-smart resources:
Autoimmune Elimination Guide, Flare & Healing Tracker, Gentle Morning Routine, Dining Out Cheat Sheet..
-Expert Support:
Functional medicine Q&As (Julie) mindset resets (Brooke)
joint-friendly strength (Gina).
Community rhythms:
Weekly check-ins
wins threads
“Micro-Habits for Healing” prompts
-Starter paths:
The Foundation gut
+hormones basics)
Reset (flare stabilization) Rebuild (strength & stamina).
“NEXT”
(“What’s Coming")
30-Day Flare-Fighting Challenge
daily bite-size actions + text nudges.
Guided trackers & planners:
4-week Autoimmune Elimination Planner, “Stronger Than the Flare” Journal (printable + digital).
Live workshops:
Sleep & Nervous System 101, Anti-Inflammatory Kitchen, Mindset Rewires for Flare Days.
Tier perks:
Bonus classes and office hours for Reset/Rebuild members.
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“LATER”
(“Where we’re headed”)
The Rise Retreat:
The Warrior Awakening Experience (Nashville, TN)
Sound bath,gentle movement,
chef-crafted anti-inflammatory meals,
mindset intensives, and sisterhood.
Expert network expansion:
GI, rheum-informed advisors, trauma-informed yoga, breathwork.
App experience:
Track symptoms, habits, labs, and wins in one calming space.
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“For the first time, I don’t feel crazy or alone. I have tools for flare days and hope for the rest.”
“The workouts don’t punish my body. I feel stronger without crashing.”
Suzie Norman
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