You Can't Run the Second Half of Your Life on
First-Half Fuel
A six-month private and small-group program for women who are tired in a way rest doesn't fix, and ready to rebuild their energy in body and in life.
You know this kind of tired.
It's not the tired of one bad night. It's the tired that's been with you for months, maybe years. You wake up already behind. You push through the afternoon on coffee, something sweet, or sheer will. By evening you're exhausted, and then, somehow, you're wide awake at two in the morning.
You've tried things. Going to bed earlier. Cutting back on caffeine, then adding it back.
Supplements. A new workout. A weekend away that felt wonderful until Monday morning.
Each one helped a little, for a little while. And then the tiredness came back, as if it had been waiting for you.
And underneath it, there's something harder to say out loud. A quiet sense that your life belongs to everyone but you.
Nothing is wrong with you. You haven't failed at rest. You've been working on half the problem.
There are two kinds of energy. You've only been told about one.
Almost everything you hear about energy treats it as one thing. You're tired, so you need more sleep, better food, the right supplement. Those things matter. But they only address half the picture.
Body energy
Your capacity: how you sleep, how your body handles stress, how steady your blood sugar is, how quickly you recover.
Life energy
How you spend it: where your time, attention, and care actually go, and whether what you give them to gives anything back.
In the second act, both are changing at once. For many women, sleep becomes lighter, the stress response takes longer to settle, and recovery takes more time. At the same time, roles pile up, caregiving runs in both directions, and the life you built in your first act was designed for a different woman.
And the two feed each other. A depleted body makes your whole life feel heavier. A draining life lands in your body as stress, poor sleep, and cravings. Around and around it goes.
That's why fixing one side alone rarely holds. You can sleep eight hours and still wake up dreading your day. You can clear your calendar and still feel exhausted.
You're running your second act on first-act energy. And it's time for a different kind.
Introducing Energetics of the Second Act
Energetics of the Second Act is six months of focused, personal work with me, one on one and in a small group, that works on both kinds of energy at once.
We look honestly at where your energy comes from and where it goes. We rebuild the foundation your body needs to feel steady again. We release what drains you, reconnect you with what restores you, and direct your energy toward the life you actually want now. This isn't a quick fix or another protocol to follow perfectly. It's a new way of living with your energy, built around who you are now.
From:
"I'm running on empty and I don't know why."
To:
"I know where my energy comes from and where it goes, and my life is built around that."
Six months. Six phases. One arc.
Assess.
See clearly where your energy comes from and where it goes, in your body and in your life. No fixing yet. Awareness first.
Restore.
Rebuild your body's energy foundation: stress, sleep, blood sugar, and the midlife shift, approached through a functional medicine lens.
Release.
Name the drains, the roles, obligations, and over-functioning that cost more than they give, and begin letting go of what no longer fits.
Replenish.
Discover what actually restores you, including rest that works, pleasure, and the kind of aliveness you may have set aside for years.
Redirect.
Decide what deserves your energy now, and build the boundaries and priorities that protect it.
Sustain.
Create the rhythms and seasons that carry this forward, so you never go back to running on empty.
What you receive
Six private sessions with me
Beginning with a kickoff session where we name what brought you here and set your intention for the six months.
Small-group coaching twice a month
Where you get coached in real time and learn from women at different points in their own second act.
A recorded teaching and workbook section for each phase
Released as you reach that month so you're never overwhelmed or pulled ahead.
Tools you'll keep
Including your Second Act Energy Assessment, a 7-day Energy Log, and a complete workbook at the end that holds all six months of your work.
Support between sessions
Through private messaging.
Begin when you're ready
Enrollment is rolling. There's no cohort to wait for. You start when you join, and you move through the six phases from your own start date.
Group coaching calls happen twice a month on Tuesdays: the second Tuesday at 3:00pm PT and the fourth Tuesday at 5:00pm PT. Because the calls are open to women at every stage of the program, you'll never feel like you're catching up.
Plan on a few hours a month: one recorded teaching, your workbook, one private session, and the group calls.
This is for you if...
- You're capable, accomplished, and depleted
- You're tired in a way sleep doesn't fix, and you quietly suspect your life is part of the reason
- You're ready to invest in changing how you live, not just managing symptoms
- You want personal, high-touch support, not another course you'll start and never finish
Energetics of the Second Act may not be the right fit if...
- Your main goal right now is relief from hot flashes, sleepless nights, or other perimenopause symptoms
- You're facing one big life decision and need support making that choice
- You'd rather move slowly with a community over a full year than do focused, personal work for six months
- You're looking for a quick fix rather than a real change in how you live
Not sure? That's exactly what the introductory call is for. If something else would serve you better, I'll tell you.
What clients say
"Thanks to your recommendations, I increased my protein intake and feel so energized throughout the day. Magnesium was a game-changer for my sleep, and I finally feel rested."
Nancy M., Marketing Director
"Having a safe space to discuss my struggles gave me hope and motivation. Carla helped me refine my diet and reframe my journey as a rebirth, leaving me feeling better about my body and more hopeful than I have in years."
Kiran E., Therapist
Meet your guide
Your investment
$3,000
For the full six-month program.
Flexible pay-over-time options are available at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this medical care?
No. Energetics of the Second Act is a coaching program. It works alongside the care you receive from your healthcare providers and doesn't replace diagnosis or treatment.
I'm already working with a doctor on my hormones. Can I still join?
Yes. Many women do. Hormones are one piece of the energy picture, and this program looks at the whole of it, including the parts of your life no prescription touches.
How much time will this take each month?
A few hours: one recorded teaching, your workbook, one private session, and two group calls. It's designed for full lives, not empty calendars.
When do I start?
Whenever you're ready. Enrollment is rolling, so you begin on your own start date.
What if I can't make a group call?
Your private sessions and messaging support mean you're never without guidance, and the next call is always just a couple of weeks away.
How do I know if this is right for me?
Book a free introductory call. It's a real conversation about where you are and what would actually help. If Energetics of the Second Act isn't the right fit, I'll point you toward what is.
Your second act deserves your energy.
You've spent years giving your energy to everyone and everything else. This is the season to find out what your life feels like when your energy is actually yours.