Welcome to Inspired by Living Well
Empowering Lives, One Woman at a Time™
Navigate Your Health Journey with Confidence
Expert “no shame” guidance in women’s health and mindset, for every stage of life. Because living well isn’t about perfection. It’s about intention, empowerment, showing up, support and remembering that strong women don’t do life alone.
Welcome to Inspired by Living Well™
Empowering Lives, One Woman at a Time
Navigate Your Health Journey with Confidence
Expert guidance in women’s health and mindset, for every stage of life.
Because living well isn’t about perfection. It’s about support, intention, showing up, empowerment and remembering that strong women don’t do life alone.
“Susan helped me change my mindset and take back control over my changing body! Her personzlied approach to understand how to address my perimenopause symptoms with lifestyle changes and sustainable habits in conjunction with my HRT is exactly the comprehensive treatment and support plan I needed. I finally feel like myself again!” A.D.
Hello, I’m Susan Van Hoosen—Certified Health Coach, Perimenopause & Menopause Coach, and Mental Wellbeing Coach, specializing in whole-person women’s health. With over 15 years in health and wellness, I’ve helped hundreds of women move beyond quick fixes to sustainable, meaningful change. Now, I bring that depth of experience, evidence-based strategies, and personalized support directly to you.
You deserve expert guidance from someone who understands the complexity of being a woman today—balancing career, family, health challenges, life transitions, and the constant mental load. Whether you’re navigating mid-life changes, prioritizing physical strength, brain health, or ready to reclaim your energy, vitality and purpose, you’re in the right place. Welcome.
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Women's Health Coaching
Specialized holistic coaching and guidance for perimenopause and menopause, weight management, nutrition, mindset & physical fitness delivered with science-backed strategies tailored to your unique body, mind, and life. I help women feel better, live stronger, and thrive with confidence at every age and stage.
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Mindset & Mental Fitness Coaching
My passion, grounded in specialized training as a Mental Wellbeing Coach, Meditation & Mindfulness Instructor, and Mental Health First Aid Trainer, fuels the mind of Inspired by Living Well. Managing stress, cultivating the right mindset and tending to our brain health are critical to living well. I help women develop mindset skills to manage life's challenges & stressors to become stronger and more resilient and learn to thrive vs. just survive.
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Life Coaching
Life coaching is for women who are ready to stop living on autopilot and start designing a life that reflects who they truly are, what they want and WHO they want to be.
You’re the woman who has checked all the boxes—career, family, responsibilities—yet something feels off. You’re successful by external measures but unfulfilled internally. You’ve spent years prioritizing everyone else, and now you’re ready to prioritize yourself without guilt.
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LIVING WELL INSPIRATION
Frozen Shoulder in Perimenopause: What Women Need to Know
Have you ever woken up with a painful shoulder and thought, What did I do? Maybe you didn’t do anything. In a recent episode of The Dr. Vonda Show, orthopedic sports surgeon and women’s health expert Dr. Vonda Wright discusses adhesive capsulitis—better known as frozen shoulder—and its connection to perimenopause…
Protein After 40: Why It Matters More Than You Think
If you\'ve been fortunate enough to reach the age of 40 or beyond, you’ve probably been hearing a lot more about protein lately. Or maybe you\'re already finding yourself trying to figure out how to choke down 100+ grams of protein each day, which can feel like a full time…
Could Your Symptoms Be Related to Estrogen Dominance?
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I believe there is tremendous power in understanding what is happening in our bodies, especially during perimenopause. I know this one personally. During my own perimenopause journey, I experienced many of the symptoms associated with what is often called estrogen dominance.…
Women’s Health Progress: The FDA is Talking Testosterone Approval & Coverage
Women’s Health Progress: The FDA Is Talking Testosterone Last week, something important happened for women’s health. On September 17, the FDA brought together physicians, researchers, patient advocates and regulators for a public workshop focused specifically on testosterone use in menopausal women. Why does this matter? Today, there is no FDA-approved…
Amy Shumer’s Perimenopause Humor Is Spot On
Thank you Amy Shumer for helping us laugh and find humor in the wild changes that are happening to our mind and bodies! And if you’ve ever found yourself standing in the kitchen wondering why you walked in there… while simultaneously fighting a hot flash… and maybe wanting to cry…
Midlife Weight Gain: It’s Not You. It’s Your Hormones.
The real reason your body is changing—and how to take back control. Did You Know? Most women start experiencing signs of perimenopause in their late 30s to early 40s—often years before they realize what’s happening. Symptoms can include: Weight gain (especially around the belly) Sleep disruptions Brain fog and mood…
Vision Boards: A Timeless Tool for the Modern Woman Who Wants More (and Knows There Is More)
Discover how vision boards help women clarify goals, strengthen mindset, and create intentional personal growth in every season of life.
Coaching vs. Therapy: What’s the Difference?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally drained, you may be wondering: Do I need therapy—or would coaching help? Here’s the simple truth: therapy and mental wellbeing coaching serve different purposes, and both are valuable. Therapy is clinical care provided by licensed professionals. It focuses on diagnosing and treating mental…
How Box Breathing Can Be Your Superpower
Living well doesn’t require a dramatic life overhaul—it begins with learning how to pause. When you slow down, bring awareness to your breath, or practice brief moments of mindfulness or meditation, you activate your body’s natural ability to regulate stress, sharpen focus, and restore calm. Often, in less than 20…
Why A Health Coach Is Critical To Your Healthcare Team
If you’re a woman navigating perimenopause, menopause, weight changes, stress, or metabolic health challenges, chances are you already have a healthcare provider (And it not, you should make sure you’re with a healthcare provider that makes you feel seen and heard and is trained on the latest research and treatments…
Transform Your Life
“When working with Susan, whether through a workout or health and nutrition coaching, I never feel judged, only motivated. Susan always meets you where you are and encourages you to aspire to your own personal best, not anyone else’s. No matter how tiny the goal is that I reach, Susan makes me feel like I’ve climbed Everest every time!”