Alejandra
My CHR Journey: Two Months of Transformation, Faith, and Hope
After two months in the CHR program, I see this as more than a program—it is a true life journey. Although it felt overwhelming at first, I chose to move forward with confidence, believing God had placed this program in Dr. Axe’s heart and hands for a purpose. The support of my personal NP, Katie Strickland, the Facebook community, and the NP instructors has helped me understand that I am a wonderful creation of God, and my body was designed to heal, restore, and become whole. I have not reached all my goals yet, but I believe I will. Dr. Axe’s Week 7 Mindset message, “Identity & Visualization”, strengthened my faith and reminded me that how I see myself matters. As a child of God, I can approach my health, challenges, and future with hope. I am grateful for the transformation this program has begun: 1. CONSISTENCY I am consistent with my meals and supplements. I have learned that progress does not require perfection—only persistence. Persistence in small new habits, acquiring them one at a time, has defined my way towards the goal. Also, mobility, taking time to reflect and meditate in the Word of God every morning to prepare my day. 2. CONFIDENCE AND MOTIVATION I know what to focus on and can visualize becoming stronger and healthier. My greatest motivation is being strong, healthy, and healed when my sixth grandchild is born next December. I can already picture myself there, full of energy and joy, and I trust God is leading me toward that goal. 3. JOY I am enjoying meal planning and becoming creative in the kitchen. At first, I doubted I would ever want to cook again because I had so little energy. Now I see my habits changing, and I believe I am becoming physically and emotionally stronger. 4. PEACE AND DETERMINATION I am learning to trust the process, recognize my body’s signals, and seek solutions instead of feeling overwhelmed. With the guidance of the NPs, I have found safety and made a firm decision: I am not going back to where I was. “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” 🙏 Most importantly, I now believe I can be healed and restored. This is not simply a program I am completing, but a new path for my life. I am only two months into this journey, yet I already see a different version of myself emerging—more consistent, confident, joyful, peaceful, and faithful. I believe what I cannot see yet is possible, and I will keep moving forward until I see it. I am deeply grateful to God for leading me here and to my husband and daughters, who have supported me unconditionally throughout this journey. My husband has benefited from the program as well, which has made this experience even more meaningful for both of us. My journey is just beginning, and it is worth the commitment, the investment, and the faith. 🙏❤️
Response from The Health Institute With Dr. Josh AxeSep 3, 2026
Hi Alejandra, Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review and for sharing so much of your experience with the program. We’re so glad to hear that the support from Katie, the NP instructors, and the community has helped you feel more confident and supported as you work toward your goals. We especially appreciate the way you described learning to focus on consistency over perfection and taking things one step at a time. Those are meaningful habits to carry forward. We’re also grateful to hear how much the mindset and educational content have meant to you. It’s wonderful that you’ve found more confidence, peace, and joy in your daily routines and that meal planning and cooking have become something you’re enjoying again. We’re especially thankful for your kind words about Katie. Her guidance and support clearly have been an important part of your experience, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with her. Thank you for trusting The Health Institute and for sharing your journey with others. We’re grateful to be part of it and wish you continued success as you keep moving forward toward your goals. With respect, The Health Institute Team