Alida Mc Daniel, Holistic Health Coach & Naturopathic Practitioner

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Alida Mc Daniel, Holistic Health Coach & Naturopathic Practitioner

I’m a holistic health coach, former chef, and organic gardener dedicated to helping families build Generational Health Without Compromise. I can help.

Do you ever feel like food has power over you? Are you struggling with being fit but not healthy? Do you wish you could figure out WHY you keep sabotaging yourself? Are you ready to regain your confidence? Set better boundaries? And learn to find peace in your crazy day-to-day life? There was a time where stress got the best of me. See, I was raised in a family of hard-working, single-moms who pai

d the ultimate price...their health...to protect and care for their kids. I allowed the stress of this daily grind to be the excuse I for overeating j***y foods then feeling like crap. I'd eat bad, feel bad, sleep bad, then keep cycling through this pattern as if 'that's just the way it is.'

Growing up, I believed that genetics caused my weight gain and poor health because it was just 'normalized' in my family. When a THIRD doctor tried to medicate me for depression I finally had enough. I decided it was time to challenge those beliefs, face my own self-sabotage head-on, and become the type of person that I would respect. I spent a few years learning to appreciate food as an art form, instead of binging on the cheap stuff. I studied weight training and experimented with different ways of eating to find out what worked best for MY body. I even learned meditation and yoga to soothe my mind in the process. In the end, I not only lost 80 pounds, I dissolved the depression AND conquered chronic illness. That's when I realized I couldn't keep this information to myself. I HAD to go out and share this with the world. I left my job as a professional chef in fine dining to start coaching in 2004 and began my first coaching company in 2006. Since then, I've remained a perpetual student. Studying everything from holistic nutrition to spiritual psychology so I could continue supporting my clients in the best, most effective ways possible. Today, I coach clients and use my understanding of human behavior to consult with companies on customer relations. If you're ready to remember what it's like to FEEL good in your skin, KNOW your mind is more powerful than your food cravings, and BE the example for your family and team that you can be proud of, let's talk. Write I'M READY in the DM and I'll get back to you to set up a call.

04/29/2026

I stand on business when I say, inspiration is God’s tap on the shoulder. And it’s our job to listen.

Too many times in life, I’ve tried to get in the way.

And that never works out well.

Blessings get delayed.

Prayers FEEL like they go unanswered.

And frustration sets in because I THINK I need to prove that I’m worthy of the grace God wants to give me.

But in those moments where I surrender my need to judge, God lays out the best path forward.

Making sure I have the resources and people and insights to experience every bit of that new life.

I’ve learned not to argue because God’s love is WAY bigger than my human mind could ever comprehend.

04/22/2026

I mean, ouch! 🤕 Right?

What I find interesting is how often these patterns are tired to ancestral traumas, passed down through “family traits.”

Especially when you’re a cycle-breaker! 😅

So much of “that’s just who we are,” laid the foundation for your view of life, your potential, and even your health.

For YEARS, our family sucked at being on time.

“That’s just a Villa thing.”

But IS it though? 🤔 Because I’ve hung out with many other cultures who claim it for themselves 🤣

“We got a double-dose of hips.”

Yeah, but we also ate like crap for so long that we developed obesity and metabolic syndrome.

“You’ve gotta be careful. McDaniels have bad gallbladders.”

We also have poor food and fitness habits. Plus, a TON of family drama and unresolved trauma.

Maybe all of it was just due to poor lifestyle and deeply rooted trauma? Just saying 🤷🏼‍♀️

So many of the traits my family possessed, became my identity. I was a food addict, obese, chronically ill and clinically depressed.

That is until I decided to face them all head on, and heal once and for all.

But healing is a journey and happens in layers. So there have been many times where some lingering debris came back around and knocked me on my ass when I least expected it.

These days, I’m better equipped though!

I know the signs.

I’ve got the tools.

And, in real time, I’m able to identify and resolve it. With a BIT more grace, of course.

Thank GOD 😅

I’m a cycle-breaker.

Not a victim.

And I’ve accepted the fact that my ancestors CHOSE me to heal. But not just for me but for everyone who’ll come after me.

Because when you heal yourself, you heal the lineage.

Want me to show you how?

Join me in the next group coaching program:

Healer, Heal Thyself

I’ll show you how to overcome these challenges and create a life on YOUR terms.

Creating the ULTIMATE legacy of generational health.

For you and for the generations to come.

DM the word “LINEAGE” to get started. familyhealing

04/20/2026

Be the cycle breaker.

Joins us for Healer, Heal Thyself starting April 23rd. It’s a 12 week group coaching program that will show you how to be the change you want to see in your family.

You don’t have to go it alone.

DM the word “Lineage” for details.

04/13/2026

Have you ever been to a restaurant or someone’s house where ONE thing you tried was SO good, you never forgot it?

For me, that was the fresh ciabatta from Victor’s in San Francisco. A regular eating spot in my culinary school years.

There was nothing pretty about it. In fact, the bread looked like a three year old shaped it.

It didn’t matter because truly…

It was divine!

And OMG…when it was fresh from the oven and served with their minestrone?!

Mama Mia 🤤

There was nothing like it!

So now, I’m attempting to recreate that texture with one of the foundational recipes I use.

By adding olive oil to an already high hydration dough, the result was perfetto 🤌🏼

I THINK the key may be a high gluten flour, more bread flour and less 00 which is my standard. But we’ll see after tomorrow’s bake.

All I can say is that when I took my first bite of this bread, my spirit was instantly transported back to that tiny ristorante on Polk Street and my entire nervous relaxed that it had been hugged by a long lost friend 🥹

That, to me, is how good food SHOULD feel.

Pictured here: Lemon Pepita Ciabatta

03/12/2026

In over 21 years of coaching, and now in the heart of the Information Age, I’ve seen more confusion and more frustration over marketing terms that SHOULD be straightforward.

So, I decided to make it simple and built a guide on my storefront.

As we are moving forward with our continued efforts to remove toxins and plastic from our store, we’re also locking arms with brands who think about both humans AND the planet.

Once again, we have leveled up our standards and requirements for brands we carry.

This week, we added grass-fed/grass-finished and regenerative products like beef snacks and tallow balms.

And will continue dialing in our product lines to meet the newer standards we hold dear to our hearts 🫶🏼

Americans vote best with their dollars.

We are proud to help lead the charge for a cleaner, more sustainable wellness economy.

01/26/2026

This process keeps me humble 😅

Every step must be intentional or the end product tanks.

When I rush it…

When I’m tired and get lazy…

It shows up.

That’s quite literally the reason why I decided to master sourdough bread this year.

It’s simply a lesson in the most finite self-awareness.

Forcing me to look at EVERY single thing I did to create an end result.

Tracking every note.

Admitting every flaw.

Accepting responsibility when I slack.

And using that deep analysis as practice for my own internal growth.

It’s both fun and painful at times ngl 😅

01/25/2026

My new course is LIVE!!!

In 2026, one of my goals is to inspire Health Autonomy in a minimum of 1,000 humans.

I want to see more people learn about their bodies, how they work, and how to listen when symptoms demand attention.

NO, I’m not giving medical advice or trying to take the place of a physician.

Instead, I’m working to help humans make better informed choices about their health, their nutrition, and their lifestyle habits instead of taking a pill for every ill.

Over the past 21 years of coaching, I’ve seen countless humans take control of their health by learning to LISTEN instead of silencing those symptoms.

Symptoms that tend to get over-medicated, labeled with a diagnosis, and accepted as a lifelong condition.

This is step one in reaching my goal.

And it’s available NOW on

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*And if you have an active membership, this course is included in your subscription with no additional fee.

12/18/2025

Coconut oil is more than just for cooking or adding to your coffee.

It’s one of my FAVORITE winter healing allies. ❄️🥥

Virgin coconut oil is naturally rich in lauric acid, which the body can turn into monolaurin—a compound with broad antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activity.

Lab studies show lauric acid and monolaurin can damage the membranes of certain bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses, making it harder for them to survive and replicate.

In the colder months, coconut oil can be used in many ways to support immune resilience:

Mouth: Oil pulling in the morning can reduce bacterial counts and support oral hygiene as an adjunct to brushing.

Nose: A tiny amount inside the nostrils can moisturize dry nasal passages and create a soothing barrier against irritants.

I even use it in my ears and eyes to help move lymph and keep my nose and throat protected.

Always use clean, high‑quality, unrefined oil and talk with your practitioner if you have allergies or chronic conditions before using.

Full write up is on the blog today.

Comment “COCONUT” if you want the link.

12/01/2025

The past few days have been a whirlwind.

Between prepping for our family’s Thanksgiving Sunday and my store’s weekend sales, I’ve had entirely too much coffee and not enough sleep.

BUT it was totally worth it.

I fixed plumbing.

Sharpened my knives.

Chopped so much I got a blister.

Made fresh turkey stock.

Brined the turkey.

And even made a pork pot roast (in memory of my late Tia Cindy).

Having the majority of my family under the same roof, even for a day, is the most precious gift anyone can ask for.

Seeing my family move through grief and grow stronger together this year is truly something to be thankful for.

Now, as I sit among the Christmas lights, reflecting on what December will bring, I feel a sort of peace in knowing God is watching over us and making sure we lean on each other.

Needless to say, I went to bed feeling such a full heart and woke up in tears with gratitude 🥹

09/02/2025

For the past few months, I have been hanging out at 🥰

Not for rides or games.

I’ve been bringing my work and my school studies (along with many others I’ve seen do the same) since the entire park has WiFi.

Gives me a chance to get sun and steps in between tasks.

And to work in various places from the VIP lounge to outside near the water fountain.

These people right here (along with the entire cast) have made it EXTRA special with the Ghost Town Alive event that had its grand finale today. 🥲

There were so many hugs and tears. I saw kids who came almost every day in the summer with autograph books for the cast to sign like it was the last day of school.

Overall, it was a beautiful example of how MANY lives can be touched in a unique and meaningful way.

The event allows the crowd to participate and engage rather than simply being mindlessly entertained.

Naturally, I found myself hanging with the teachers over the summer, helping them debate for building a bigger school.

Twice.

And today, I officially “graduated” from the school house.

A little joy for my inner child that keeps me stress-free during my schoolwork.

Sometimes, you have to slow down a bit to speed up.

Board Certification is coming soon. And I choose to have fun…rather than being stressed…in the process. 🤌🏼

07/09/2025

When I first learned about toxins in my home, I GUTTED everything.

My laundry and house cleaners.

My skin care.

My hair care.

It was legitimately OVERWHELMING.

And frankly, I wouldn’t recommend that approach to anyone. 😅

So with the Alpha Zen Society, I aim to make these swaps a little easier for our community.

I searched high and low for products that are truly toxin-free so YOU can feel good about your purchase!

Here are just a few of our toxin-free swaps.

No hidden plastic.

No heavy metals.

No fluoride.

A great place to start, or continue, your toxin-free journey 💖

Address

800 W Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA
92802-3415

Website

http://alphazensociety.com/, http://slowrisechronicles.com/

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