Jessica Faulds

I’m Jess Faulds, and if life had a user manual, mine would be a mess of crossed-out chapters and rewritten pages. Diagnosed with MS at 15, I spent years navigating a healthcare system that wasn’t built for me, advocating for treatments, and pushing back when doctors underestimated me. By 27, my body had taken a beating from years of medication—one treatment even landed me in the ICU with Legionnaires’ disease and necrotizing pneumonia. I knew I had to do something drastic.

That’s when I underwent a stem cell transplant. Eleven rounds of chemo in eight days. A complete reset of my immune system. It was brutal, but it worked. So much so that I’m probably the only person in the world with an official doctor’s letter stating I have beaten MS. But the universe wasn’t done with me yet. Just months later, I was diagnosed with menopause at 27. Then, at 30, ADHD entered the mix.

Through it all, I’ve learned that food, movement, and mindset are some of the most powerful tools we have. I practice what I preach, and I’ve seen firsthand how much of a difference diet and nutrition can make—not just in theory, but in real, life-altering ways. Now, as a holistic nutrition coach, spin instructor, and women’s health advocate, I use both my lived experience and my science degrees to help others take control of their health. My approach to plant-based living is all about effort, not perfection—because let’s be real, I’m not giving up Helluva Dip just because the internet says so.

This is the year I’ve decided to show up as me—fully, unapologetically. To share my story openly. To make a career switch that actually aligns with the things I’m passionate about. I recently launched a Substack where I’ve started writing my story, and I’m actively getting out there—giving talks, leading presentations, and helping people embrace who they are. I want to help others define their version of healthy, learn what plant-based living can actually look like (without the all-or-nothing pressure), and most importantly, show women how to advocate for themselves in a world that still doesn’t always listen.