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 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, 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 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, prioritizing physical strength, brain health and mental wellbeing, 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 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
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…
New Year, New You – Who Do You Want To Be in 2026?
A New Year, A New Way of Being As we approach 2026, many of us naturally find ourselves reflecting on our goals, intentions, and what we hope this next year will hold. When you imagine living your best life, close your eyes - what do you see? This photo from…
What You Need to Know About The FDA’s Removal of the Black Box Hormone Warning Label
On November 10, 2025, something extraordinary happened in women’s health. After more than two decades of fear-based medicine, the FDA announced it is removing the broad black box warning from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used for menopause. This isn’t a small regulatory tweak. This is a long-overdue course correction—and frankly,…
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!”