Jen Schroer shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Jen, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first part of my morning is all about setting the tone for the day. I greet my husband and our dog, though the dog usually gets the bigger celebration, she’s just so good at making mornings joyful, and that extra dose of oxytocin goes a long way. I start with a real breakfast and plenty of water before anything else. My dog makes sure I step outside for early sunlight and movement, which always boosts my mood and energy. When I return, I take a few minutes to look over my day and set a plan that supports both my energy and my goals.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a registered nurse and board-certified nurse coach. As the founder of Clarity, I help women navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence and ease.
After 25+ years in nursing and my own personal struggles with this transition, I realized how often women feel dismissed, confused, or alone during this phase of life. That’s why I created Clarity, it’s the resource I wish I had, a helping hand to get through a time that doesn’t have to be so confusing.
What makes my work unique is that I don’t just share information, I help women turn that information into action. Through personalized coaching, group programs, and my signature MenoPrep program, I guide women in building sustainable habits that support their health, energy, and well-being.
Right now, I’m especially excited about building more community support, like my monthly Meet-Ups, where women can come together, share openly, and walk away with both encouragement and practical tools. My mission is simple: to shift the conversation around menopause from something to just “get through” into something to understand, embrace, and be empowered by.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
For me, it was when I found myself struggling with a health issue that no one seemed able to figure out. Coming from the traditional medical world, I had always trusted the process and followed what doctors told me. But when I wasn’t getting answers, I felt stuck and frustrated.
That experience pushed me to start digging deeper on my own, into functional medicine, food as medicine, and the idea that lifestyle and environment are the first line defense. It was the first time I realized how powerful it is to ask questions, to challenge the “rules,” and to advocate for myself.
Now, that’s how I see the world: through the lens of curiosity and empowerment. I ask, Does this make sense? Is this truly right for me? What are my other options? That shift completely changed not only how I care for myself, but how I guide the women I work with.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Oh, absolutely. There were so many moments when I felt like throwing in the towel. I tried countless approaches, new doctors, supplements, workouts, foods etc and not only did it get overwhelming, it also got expensive. Each time something didn’t work, I felt more discouraged, like maybe this was just how midlife was supposed to feel.
But deep down, I knew there had to be a way to feel better, and that belief kept me pushing forward. The turning point was when I stopped chasing every new “solution” and started listening to my body instead. That shift helped me notice what was actually helping and what was hurting. Sometimes that meant letting go of habits that looked “healthy” on the outside but weren’t serving me personally.
It wasn’t easy! It took trial and error, patience, and giving myself grace but learning to trust myself made all the difference. Once I stopped chasing every quick fix and started focusing on what truly worked for me, everything began to shift. That’s what kept me going and why I’m so passionate about helping other women do the same.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies is that health is one-size-fits-all. There’s this idea that if you just follow a plan created for the masses to the letter you’ll get the exact results you’re hoping for. Or that that feeling better can be found in a pill.
The truth is, lasting change doesn’t come from a cookie-cutter plan or a quick fix. It comes from the foundations we don’t always want to hear about: whole foods, movement, stress management, quality sleep. Those aren’t flashy, but the science is clear, they support every system in the body and every stage of health.
The good news is, when you find the version of those foundations that actually works for you, the process feels empowering instead of overwhelming. That’s where the real transformation happens.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What will you regret not doing?
I have a sticker on my water bottle that says, “A woman should be two things: who and what she wants.” I love that and it’s what I strive to live by. So what would I regret not doing? Not being who or what I want.
I want to make sure I live fully and making the most of my life and a big part of that is honoring my body and what it needs. Slowing down when it needs to rest and taking care of it so it can go when I want to go.
For me, “no regrets” means creating memories, not just talking about them or wishing for them. They don’t always have to be grand, but they do need to be moments that bring joy.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.claritywellnesscoach.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claritywellnesscoach/?hl=en
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-schroer-27967a328/
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- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NurseCoachDuo
