Centering Emotional Wellness for Real, Sustainable Healing
At Gladly, we know that true well-being isn’t just physical health. It’s emotional balance, self-awareness, and the courage to listen to what your body is telling you.
That’s why we’re so proud to partner with Alaina Mandel, whose approach to integrative holistic health coaching feels refreshingly honest and deeply human.
She believes wellness isn’t a checklist or a punishment. It’s a relationship—with yourself, your emotions, your environment, and the food that nourishes you.
Why Alaina Mandel’s Approach Matters
Too often, health advice is one-size-fits-all. Alaina offers something different.
She knows that symptoms are messages, not enemies to suppress. That restrictive diets and quick-fix plans don’t address the roots of stress or imbalance.
Her own journey taught her this. Facing periods of anxiety, digestive issues, and deep emotional challenges, she learned to see these struggles not as failures but as invitations to slow down and understand herself more fully.
Today, she guides others to see their own health in this holistic way: recognizing the role of emotions, nutrition, and beliefs in creating a sustainable foundation for well-being.
Meet Alaina Mandel
Alaina is a National Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with specialized training in Gut Health from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). She also holds a BA in Psychology with minors in Philosophy and Education.
But more than her credentials, it’s her empathy and insight that set her apart.
Alaina doesn’t lecture or judge. She partners with clients to uncover what’s keeping them stuck—from old habits to unhelpful beliefs—and helps them rebuild trust in their own ability to heal.
How She Works with Clients
Alaina offers 1:1 holistic health coaching that feels personal, sustainable, and rooted in real life.
Her clients appreciate that she doesn’t hand them another restrictive plan or demand an all-or-nothing approach. Instead, she offers:
✅ A safe, judgment-free space to share and reflect
✅ Guidance in understanding emotional patterns that impact health
✅ Support in shifting mindset and habits without overwhelm
✅ A focus on nutrient-dense, healing foods as a foundation for wellness
Programs range from 6 to 16 sessions, allowing time to go deeper into what real change requires. For many, it’s the first time they’ve felt truly listened to—and truly empowered to shape their own path to well-being.
Why Gladly Is Partnering with Her
Our mission at Gladly is simple: to bless lives by amplifying voices that encourage honest, meaningful care—for ourselves and each other.
Alaina’s philosophy is a natural fit.
She shows us that health is not about perfection but presence. That food is not just fuel but medicine. That emotional wellness is not optional but essential.
Together, we want to create space for conversations that nourish. For tools that feel realistic. For a vision of health that includes your whole self.
We’re honored to stand beside Alaina Mandel as a Gladly Voice.
What You’ll Find From Alaina Mandel
As part of our partnership, our new Gladly Voice will share her voice across the community:
- Thoughtful reflections in our newsletter about emotional wellness, mindset, and self-healing
- Deep-dive articles on the blog exploring food-as-medicine, holistic health practices, and personal growth
- Gentle, encouraging messages on social media that remind you to slow down, listen, and care for yourself without guilt
Each piece she shares is designed to support you in creating your own sustainable, intuitive, and meaningful wellness journey.
Join Us in This Conversation
At Gladly, we’re not here to sell you a perfect plan. We’re here to invite you to care for yourself more honestly and more kindly.
If you’re ready to rethink what well-being can mean, and want guidance that feels truly personal, we hope you’ll follow along with Alaina’s work.
Welcome, Alaina. We’re so glad you’re here!
