Helping Women 45+ Understand How Their Bodies Are Designed to Work
Discover how your genes influence the way you respond, adapt, and thrive.
I help women 45+ make sense of what’s happening in their bodies — translating genetic insights into practical steps that make healthy living more personal, sustainable, and aligned with how their biology works
There’s a shift that happens after 45 — one that invites a deeper look at how the body actually works. When energy, hormones, and metabolism start to change, the answer isn’t in doing more — it’s in understanding what your body truly needs.
It’s about combining wisdom and experience with a deeper understanding of how your body is wired — so you can make confident choices that support energy, resilience, and long-term well-being in a way that aligns with your unique genetic design.
Why This Approach Matters
Every woman’s body is unique. Some process caffeine like it’s water, while others feel jittery after a single sip. Some metabolize estrogen with ease, while others need a little more support. The way we detox, absorb nutrients, and handle stress — it’s all influenced by our DNA.
Your genes may not change, but how you live, eat, and care for yourself can shape how those tendencies show up. When you start to see the patterns, you unlock the ability to work with your body — not against it. With the right foods, supplements, and daily habits, you can give your body exactly what it needs to thrive.
How My Journey Led Me to This Work
Hi, I’m Lauri Wakefield.
Certified Functional Genomics Coach | Founder of Inspired Living for Women and Your Genes by Design
For years, I had a quiet awareness that some of my habits could catch up with me if I didn’t make a change— nothing extreme, just the kind of everyday patterns that seem harmless until you step back and see the bigger picture.
I’ve always tried to take care of myself — eating reasonably well and staying active, though some seasons were stronger than others. My weight has stayed steady within the normal range, and I gave up drinking and smoking in my 30s.
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was shocked! It was just a regular mammogram, not because I noticed anything different. But in the back of my mind, I couldn’t help wondering if there were things I could have done to prevent it. If only I knew then what I know now.
How My Recovery Shaped This Work
As part of my recovery, I began working with a functional health practitioner because I was determined to do whatever I could to prevent recurrence. Part of her protocol included genomics testing, a DUTCH test and a GI-Map test — so she could see what I was born with (my genes) and what was currently going on in my body (hormones and gut health).
At the time, I didn’t think much about what my genes meant or how they related to what I ate or to my lifestyle and environment. I had no idea this kind of insight could truly help me — not by doing more, but by understanding what my body actually needed.
That experience introduced me to functional genomics, and it completely reshaped how I view health — and how uniquely every body is designed.
What I Do Today
What began as a personal turning point has become a professional path of study and purpose.
Today, I help women 45+ understand how their unique biology influences energy, metabolism, and resilience — so they can make choices that truly fit them.
Through Inspired Living for Women and Your Genes by Design, I share what I’ve learned through practical tools, courses, and insights — empowering ways to understand how your body works and make decisions that truly fit you.
My free guide, The Oxygen Connection, is a great place to start—it explores how oxygen use and metabolism shape your energy by design.
How Inspired Living for Women Helps
Inspired Living for Women is designed to bring clarity—not overwhelm.
As a Certified Functional Genomics Coach, I share science-backed insights through Your Genes by Design courses and resources. Each one helps you understand how your genes influence nutrition, hormones, detox, and energy — and how to apply those insights in daily life in simple, sustainable ways.
As my work continues to grow, I’ll be expanding learning opportunities that help women connect genetic insights with real-world habits — so you can better understand your own design and make informed choices that fit your body and your life.
At its heart, Inspired Living for Women is about helping you feel informed, empowered, and confident in shaping your health and well-being.
Inspired Living for Women is for women 45+ who are ready to:
- Understand how their body is uniquely wired — without getting lost in confusing health advice or extremes.
- Take an informed, proactive role in their health, prevention, and long-term well-being.
- Build the clarity, insight, and confidence to make choices that truly support their energy, resilience, and vitality.
Inspired Living for Women is where knowledge becomes empowerment — and your understanding becomes action that supports lifelong health.