Jennie brings 19 years of healthcare experience to her work, beginning her career as a Registered Nurse in Canada, with a clinical background in vascular surgery, pediatrics, and mental health. While her work was rewarding, she became increasingly aware of the limitations of conventional medicine, where medications were often the first and only approach. This mirrored her own experience of receiving various anxiety diagnoses and medication prescriptions, but little in the way of real solutions. 

This growing disconnect led Jennie to step away from traditional healthcare to study holistic nutrition. However, the COVID pandemic drew her back into acute care, where work-related stress led her to seek help. Unfortunately, she experienced adverse reactions to the prescribed medication, and later, a failed reinstatement left her facing the challenges of both antidepressant and benzodiazepine withdrawal—largely without adequate medical support or understanding.

Her extensive research and lived experience, along with her dedication to supporting others in an online community have given her a unique perspective on psychiatric drug withdrawal. She now runs a private nutrition practice offering an alternative approach to managing mental health, while advocating for and raising awareness about safe deprescribing. She is dedicated to supporting others facing similar struggles, providing empathy, validation, and practical tools.

Outside of work, Jennie enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids, and their dog and cat. An avid outdoor enthusiast, she’s gradually easing back into family activities like traveling, hiking, camping, and cross-country skiing, with a renewed appreciation for the little things. A lifelong learner, Jennie is also expanding her expertise in functional lab testing to better support her clients.

You can learn more about Jennie on Instagram @innerwhisperswellness, or hear a more in-depth version of her story here.