Hi, I’m Heather — and I’m so glad you’re here.
I started Mommypotamus over 15+ years ago with one goal – to make wellness feel doable, approachable, and grounded in both research and real life. Since then, millions of women (and plenty of dads!) have joined me in exploring evidence-based wellness strategies, natural remedies, healthy recipes, and simple ways to create a healthier home.
Along the way my work has been mentioned in Forbes, USA Today, CNN, The Today Show website, Glamour, The Environmental Working Group, and more – but my favorite part will always be hearing from a reader who says, “This helped me feel like myself again.”
A Little About Me
In the early days of Mommypotamus, natural products for skincare, cleaning, and personal care were almost impossible to find. So I rolled up my sleeves and started testing and sharing DIY recipes — from deodorant to dishwasher soap — to help other moms create safer homes.
Over the years, as healthier products became more widely available, my focus shifted. These days, my passion is helping women not just “get by,” but truly flourish — to feel energized, resilient, and capable of nurturing their families without burning themselves out. I still love a good DIY (like this bakuchiol skin serum), but what really lights me up is digging into wellness topics and turning what I learn into tools you can actually use.
I’m equal parts tinkerer and research nerd. You might find me creating herbal extracts, testing natural soap recipes, or emailing researchers from MIT or faraway places like Vanuatu. But more often than not, I’m here with my husband — my elementary school crush turned college sweetheart — and our three kids, who are my favorite adventure of all.
If you’re the curious type you might be asking yourself, What is a Mommypotamus? Find out here.
Want to Work With Me Personally?
Beyond writing for Mommypotamus, I’m a Board Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner (FDN-P). I use functional lab work and a holistic investigative approach to help uncover healing opportunities and guide personalized wellness strategies.
If you’d like to go deeper and work with me one-on-one, click here to learn more.
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