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Back in 2007, we were living in Flint, Michigan, cleaning toilets (literally), raising four kids, and trying to stretch $11,000 a year into enough for a family of six. Spoiler: it didn’t stretch. We were sick, tired, broke, out of shape, and desperate for something better. Then a friend handed us a bottle of essential oils. Honestly? I rolled my eyes. But that little bottle cracked the door wide open and gave us what we now call A New Hope Educational Services.

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What started as “eh, we’ll see if this works” turned into a full-blown lifestyle shift. Now, almost two decades later, we’ve had the privilege of walking alongside thousands of people as they step into wellness, purpose, and abundance. And if I have anything to say about it, you’ll be next.

 

Our Mission

Here’s the truth → your past doesn’t get to boss your future around. Not your health history, not your empty bank account, not that voice in your head that says you’re too far gone. Nope. You were created to live a vibrant, extraordinary life. And if you hang around here long enough, I’m going to make sure you start believing that too.

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This space is about real talk, belly laughs, nerdy science, and practical tools that actually work. If you want fluffy fairy dust, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want straight-up wisdom mixed with sass and soul, pull up a chair.

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What You’ll Find Here

(a.k.a. All the Things I’m Passionate About)

People keep telling me, “Shannon, you’ve got to narrow it down. Pick ONE passion so you draw the right people.”

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Ummm… nope. Not happening. I’m passionate about a lot of things, and I pray that list keeps growing. That’s who I am. That’s how I teach. And honestly? That’s what makes life fun.

So here’s what you’ll find around here, straight from the things I am fired up about:

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Breast Health 

This one’s personal. My mom passed away from breast cancer, and because of that, I am passionate about teaching you how to support your beautiful breasts. Prevention, awareness, lifestyle choices, natural tools, I want women (and men, because yes, men have breast tissue too) to feel empowered, educated, and proactive about protecting this part of their health.

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Hormones

Hormones run the whole show, whether you like it or not. They can make you feel amazing or turn life into a circus where the monkeys are running wild. I am passionate about helping both men and women understand their hormones in plain, simple language. I’ll teach you how to balance them, support them, and stop letting those little chemical messengers call all the shots. From perimenopause to testosterone dips, thyroid struggles to adrenal fatigue, we break down the science and offer simple, sustainable tools that help you feel like yourself again.

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Helping Mommas

I am insanely passionate as a doula about helping mommas, from getting pregnant, to staying pregnant, to raising healthy, strong children. And here’s the kicker: I don’t want you just to survive motherhood, I want you to feel amazing while you do it. Birth, postpartum, motherhood, these are sacred seasons, and my heart beats to make sure women walk through them with confidence, support, and joy.

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Igniting Marriages

Oh my goodness, this lights me up. There are simply not enough people teaching on relationships. Brian and I have been happily married since 1988, he is my spark, my best friend, my partner in everything. And let me tell you, marriage is worth tending. I am passionate about helping couples reignite connection, rebuild intimacy, and remember why they fell in love in the first place. Because sometimes that flame flickers, but it doesn’t have to go out.

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Food First

Like for real, this might be the most important thing I teach: Food First. It’s not just a catchy phrase, it’s the foundation of health. Whole, simple, real food fuels every single cell in your body. I am passionate about showing you how nutrition can heal, energize, and stabilize, without overcomplicating your life or robbing you of joy at the table. Food doesn’t have to be complicated, boring, or full of restrictions. Here you’ll find recipes that are wholesome, flavorful, and family-approved, everything from quick weeknight dinners to nourishing snacks.

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Essential Oils

These tiny little plant molecules blow my mind, teeny, tiny, and yet able to touch every cell in your body. I am passionate about teaching how to use oils in everyday life, to shift your mood, clean your home, support your health, and literally change the environment around you. We’ve used oils and plant-based remedies in our own family for nearly two decades, and I love teaching others how to make them part of their everyday rhythm.

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Supplements

Supplements are often the missing puzzle piece in the “why do I feel so off?” question. I am passionate about filling in those gaps, from ionic minerals, to magnesium, to Vitamin D (that powerhouse “pro-hormone” that touches nearly every other hormone in your body). Supplements aren’t a magic pill, but they can be the game-changer your body’s been begging for.

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Movement and Exercise

This is my current tiptoeing passion, and honestly, it feels like a miracle. After being in a wheelchair with MS and hooked up to full-time oxygen, my body had completely atrophied. I’m now in the process of rebuilding it, one tiny step (and one sweaty minute) at a time.

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I’m passionate about this because I know what it feels like to have your body betray you. I also know the joy of giving it a second chance. These days, I get up for 5 minutes every hour and do small movements, weights, calisthenics, stretches, and I can now walk for 15 minutes after meals. That might not sound like much to some people, but for me it’s victory.

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My goal: to walk the Bobby Crim Road Race next August. This isn’t just about exercise, it’s about reclaiming life, rebuilding strength, and proving to myself (and anyone watching) that it’s never too late to start again.

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My Littles (a.k.a. Being Gigi)

Now, let’s talk about one of my favorite passions of all: my kids and grandbabies. As a homeschooling mom turned homeschooling Gigi, these littles have kept me going when life felt too hard and I was ready to throw in the towel. I am passionate about raising healthy, independent children who know how and where to find truth. Teaching them how to learn is such a gift.

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Even now, I still co-teach in a few homeschool groups, and our three grandbabies are being homeschooled by their mom and dad. You bet your bippie Brian and I step in to teach and love on them. Right now, we’re working through a unit study I created on anatomy, and we sneak in math lessons while cooking and baking (because yes, fractions make way more sense when you’re dividing cookie dough).

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I’m passionate about life skills, the ones we sometimes forget to pass on, like budgeting, cooking, and simply being curious. These little people are my joy, and teaching them isn’t just a duty, it’s who we are.

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Father God

And finally, if I had to pick just one passion, this would be it. Sharing my faith, walking with Jesus, and pointing people back to the One who gives us hope, healing, and purpose. My story makes no sense without Him. Everything else, hormones, oils, food, health, it all flows out of the foundation of faith. I am passionate about helping people know that they were created on purpose, for a purpose, by a God who loves them fiercely.

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So, yeah… people tell me to narrow it down, but I can’t. I can only share from where I am and what sets my heart on fire. My prayer is that as you read, listen, or hang out here, you’ll feel that fire spark something in you too. Because this isn’t just about my passions, it’s about helping YOU grow yours.

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Who We Are

We’re Brian and Shannon Hudson, married since 1988, parents of four, grandparents of three, and proof that miracles happen when you mix faith, grit, and a good sense of humor. We’ve lived through the broke years, the sick years, and the messy years, and we came out stronger, sassier, and on a mission.

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These days, we travel, teach, write, and share what we’ve learned with people all over the world. Whether it’s from a stage in front of thousands or here on this site, our heart is the same: to remind you that you were created for more, and to give you tools to actually get there.

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Join the Community

You don’t have to do this alone. We’d love to have you in our A New Hope Support Group, a free Facebook community where you’ll find:

• Daily posts and encouragement

• Thousands of fellow families on a health journey

• Monthly challenges to keep you growing

• Conversations on all the passions you see here, hormones, food, oils, supplements, marriage, faith, and more

Request to be added, then click the box to get updates so you never miss a thing:
👉 Join the A New Hope Support Group

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Welcome to the Journey

This site is stuffed with resources: hormone help, recipes, doula wisdom, natural living hacks, mindset shifts, and stories that’ll make you laugh, cry, and probably say, “Oh my word, that’s me.”

Take your time and look around. Watch the videos. Try the recipes. Download the resources. And if you ever feel like you need some one-on-one conversation, an ear to listen, a friend to bounce ideas off of, someone who’s been where you are, you can grab a time slot with me here:
👉 Book a One-on-One Zoom Consult

I’m not a doctor, nutritionist, or any kind of specialist. I’m just a momma, a Gigi, a spouse, and a friend. But I promise to show up, listen, and share what I’ve learned from my own hard-won experiences.

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A Quick Note Before You Dive In

Let’s get this out there, nice and clear: I’m an affiliate for multiple companies and products. That means if I recommend something here, whether it’s a book, blender, supplement, or a gadget that makes life easier and you decide to grab it through one of my links, I may earn a commission.

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I don’t share junk. Ever. If it shows up on this site or in a post, it’s because I actually use it, love it, and believe it could bless your life too. Period.

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So yes, I get paid when you shop my links. But here’s why I love this: it allows me to pour my time, energy, and passion into creating content, sharing resources, and showing up for you without charging for every ounce of information. You get vetted, real-life recommendations (with a side of sass), and I get to keep doing what I love, helping people just like you step into wellness, purpose, and abundance. Win-win.

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