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 one piece of the problem.
Your energy lives in five places.
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 one piece of the picture.
Your body.
Your capacity: how you sleep, how your body handles stress, how steady your blood sugar is, how strong you are, and how quickly you recover.
Your heart.
Your emotional energy: what you feel, what you hold back, and what you haven't had the chance to grieve.
Your mind.
Your mental energy: the planning, remembering, and worrying that run in the background all day long.
Your bonds.
Your relational energy: who you give to, who gives to you, and whether you let yourself receive.
Your meaning.
The energy of purpose: what your energy is actually for, now.
In the second act, all five 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 they feed each other. A depleted body makes every feeling louder and every decision harder. A swallowed feeling, a mind that never switches off, or a relationship that only takes lands in your body as stress, poor sleep, and cravings.
Around and around it goes.
That's why fixing one place 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.
Want to hear more first?
Most Tuesdays, I host The Open Session, a free live hour where we look at one part of your energy map together.
Come as you are, ask your questions, and see if this way of working feels right for you.
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 with all five places your energy lives: your body, your heart, your mind, your bonds, and your sense of meaning.
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.
Each month works across all five places your energy lives.
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: sleep, stress, blood sugar, muscle, and the midlife shift, approached through a functional medicine lens, with support for the right conversations with your doctor.
Release.
Name what you're carrying: the roles, obligations, over-functioning, and unspoken feelings 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 your energy is for 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 30-minute sessions with me
A kickoff where we name what brought you here and set your intention for the six months, and a session each month from Month 2 through Month 6, and a closing session where we finish your Second Act Energy Blueprint.
Live 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, short lesson, and workbook for each month
Released as you reach that month, so you can watch on your own time and never feel pulled ahead.
Tools you'll keep
Including your Second Act Energy Assessment across all five places, a 7-day Energy Log, and your Second Act Energy Blueprint, the plan you'll carry forward when the six months end.
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 monthly 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. Each call is 60 minutes. 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 and short lesson, your workbook, one 30-minute 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."
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
$2,997
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. If something you share suggests a medical cause for your tiredness, like low iron, thyroid changes, or sleep apnea, I'll encourage you to talk with your doctor.
I'm already working with a doctor on my hormones. Can I still join?
Yes. Many women do. Hormones are one part of your body's energy, and your body is one of five places your energy lives. This program looks at all five, including the parts of your life no prescription touches.
Is this energy healing?
Not in the way you might think. In this program, energy means something practical: how energy flows through your body and your life, what feeds it, and what drains it. The core of the work is grounded in research. A few traditional practices are offered as optional lenses for reflection, and I'll always tell you which is research and which is tradition.
How much time will this take each month?
A few hours: one recorded teaching and short lesson, your workbook, one 30-minute private session, and two 60-minute group calls. The teachings are recorded, so you can watch them whenever it suits you. 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?
Group calls aren't recorded. What's shared in the group stays in the group, so every woman can speak freely, and being there together is part of the practice. If you can't make a 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.