"I have walked through darkness, identity loss, nervous system overwhelm, and chronic illness… and I now guide others toward hope, healing, and becoming."
There was a time when I believed my life was over.
For most of my life, I was known as the person who could make things happen. I loved people, loved building relationships, and thrived on helping others succeed. As a business owner and leader, my days were filled with networking events, speaking engagements, meetings, and serving my community. I had energy, purpose, and a calendar that most people would consider impossible.
Then everything changed.
The winter of 2011, I was misdiagnosed with mononucleosis. I struggled to get out of bed, suffered with flu-like pain, intense fatigue, weakness throughout my body, and brain fog so thick I couldn't think clearly. After months of suffering, the only recommendation my family doctor could offer was that I should see a psychiatrist.
In August of 2012, I got a call from my Director of Business Development. A local homeopathic doctor wanted to refer clients with mold toxicity to our company for mold remediation. She was nervous about the meeting and asked me to join. I dragged myself out of bed and put on my "show time" face. After giving the doctor our company's credibility story, I asked her, "So, what do you do?" Her reply: "I help people with chronic pain and fatigue." I immediately scheduled an appointment.
That month I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Because it had gone untreated for so long, the doctor feared it may have moved into a chronic stage. My digestive system was a mess, my thyroid no longer performed, and the neurotransmitters in my brain had been impacted. After months of herbs, the Lyme finally went into remission.
In 2014, the Lyme came out of remission — IV transfusions, ozone saunas, and hormone treatment pushed it back again. It felt so good to feel good.
In 2019, I once again found myself suffering from flu-like pain, weakness, and fatigue. It took a couple of weeks, but then I realized the Lyme was roaring again. Nothing seemed to work this time. In 2022, I was further diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and POTS. The woman who once worked from dawn until late at night, the life-of-the-party, once again struggled to get out of bed.
Pain became my constant companion. Fatigue consumed every ounce of energy I had. Brain fog stole words in the middle of conversations.
Walking, driving, thinking clearly — even breathing deeply — became difficult. For years, I searched for answers. From 2012 to 2022, my husband and I invested more than $200,000 pursuing treatments, specialists, and therapies. Some brought temporary relief, but nothing created lasting change.
By 2022, I had reached one of the darkest seasons of my life. I never wanted to end my life, but I often prayed, "God, if You're ready to take me, I'm ready."
Then something unexpected happened.
While reading an email from LymeDisease.org one morning, I discovered the science of neuroplasticity. I subscribed to re-origin and began learning how the brain can change, adapt, and form new pathways. What started as curiosity became a journey of transformation — not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Little by little, hope returned.
I developed daily practices that helped regulate my nervous system. I learned to respond differently to fear and uncertainty. I built habits that supported healing instead of reinforcing survival. Most importantly, I discovered that while I couldn't always control my circumstances, I could intentionally cultivate a NEW ME.
Today, I wake up excited about my life. I can breathe deeply. I can walk. I can dream again. I have goals that once seemed impossible, adventures I want to experience, and a future I'm genuinely excited to create.
But the greatest transformation wasn't simply feeling better. It was discovering my purpose.
My journey taught me that resilience can be developed. Our brains can change. Hope can be cultivated. Even in the middle of difficult circumstances, we can intentionally build lives filled with meaning, connection, gratitude, and possibility.
As a Growth Cultivator, I combine the science of neuroplasticity with intentional living, practical habits, and a deep belief in human potential. My passion is helping people move beyond merely surviving so they can become the fullest version of themselves.
I don't believe our past determines our future. I believe every day offers an opportunity to grow.
I'm still growing. I'm still learning. I'm still becoming.
People sometimes ask why I named this "Jocelyne's World" instead of something more clinical-sounding, like a typical coaching-practice name. The truth is, it's exactly that literal: a world I had to rebuild from the ground up.
When illness took away the life I knew, I didn't just lose my health — I lost the world I had built my identity around. Learning about neuroplasticity taught me that I wasn't stuck rebuilding the old world; I could intentionally design a new one, one small, repeatable choice at a time.
"Jocelyne's World" is that new world — hope-filled, intentional, and still under construction. And it's an invitation: this is a place where you're welcome to start designing your own.
Not because life is always easy — but because you are capable of becoming more resilient, more intentional, and more alive than you may believe today. I'd be honored to walk alongside you as we discover what's possible.