Glow With Tanya

My Identity

I was asked recently in a group to introduce myself—specifically, “Who are you? And what all do you do?”

I’ve been asked that question, like many reading this, a thousand times. This time, however, it caused me to pause as I tried to figure out how to answer in the “normal” or appropriate way for the audience.

I of course gave the regular spiel—a certified holistic health coach, a gut health specialist, an author, a certified epigenetics test provider, a mom, a leader in my business, blah, blah, blah. And as I did so, it felt so… I don’t know, superficial? Insignificant? Temporal? Not that a couple of those things aren’t important, but…

I’ve been thinking a lot about my identity lately as I’ve been really contemplating life and what is important to me.

Maybe it’s midlife thoughts.

I’ve taken on different roles throughout my life, and recently I’ve questioned some of those current roles and my purpose.

I’ve realized that when my identity is viewed through the lens of what I’m doing—my career, my role as a mother/wife, my skills, etc.—I tend to feel the weight of my inadequacies. It can feel uninspiring.

But when I think about my most important identity, something shared by a leader I love, it comes down to these three things:

✨ I am a Child of God.
✨ I am a Child of the Covenant—the covenant made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob of the Old Testament.
✨ I am a Disciple of Christ—the Jesus of the New Testament.

This knowing is what gives me purpose. It inspires me, and it has become the driving force in my life.

Because when I know who I am, I don’t have to find my worth in what I do.

I can be a mother, a wife, a business owner, a health coach, a leader, a friend—and all the other roles I may take on throughout this life—but those things don’t define me.

They are simply things I get to do.

And as imperfect and flawed as I am, nothing I accomplish will ever be more important than knowing whose I am and who I am in Christ.

If you’re ready to learn about gut health, hormones, root-cause healing, and living more intentionally, I’d love to have you along for the journey.

✨ Follow me here Tanya Howell —there’s so much more to come.

XO Tanya 🩷

✨ Healthy aging isn’t about chasing cosmetic fixes—it’s about building healthy skin from the inside out.

For years I struggled with acne, bloating, PMS, migraines, low energy, and hormone imbalances. What finally changed wasn’t a cream or a procedure—it was healing my gut, balancing my blood sugar, reducing inflammation, supporting detox pathways, and consistently nourishing my body.

My skin is far from perfect. I have scars and pore blemishes from the chronic acne I struggled with for years. So I will be doing my best to support it for the rest of my life.

Do I still love great skincare and regenerative essential oils? Absolutely. They enhance the work I’m already doing internally. But I’ve learned that no topical product can replace a healthy gut, balanced hormones, and a strong metabolism.

✨ Happy gut. Healthy glow. Healthy aging.

If you’re ready to stop masking symptoms and start addressing potential root causes, comment GLOW or ROOT CAUSE, and I’ll send you information about my 90-Day Gut Reset and personalized epigenetic hair analysis.

XO Tanya 🩷