THE GENTLE HEALTHY TRAVELER (TGHT) August 15, 2025 NEWSLETTER

TGHT stands for The Gentle Healthy Traveler and is the personal brand of health coach, health researcher, and writer Nikki Lyn Pugh, MFA, INHC (that's me). If you want to know more about what TGHT is all about, check out my intro video HERE. While you are there, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the TGHT YouTube Channel. I publish fun, informative health information every day!

My aim at TGHT is to educate about the very serious (and sometimes seriously confusing) topics around human health in a way that is as thorough and honest as possible but is also understandable, inspiring, and maybe even fun!

This is no small feat, of course, but at the same time it is really important! After all, having fun, laughing a little, and experiencing real hope and joy is absolutely essential every day for good health!

(The above statement has a lot of secular science to back it up AND has also been approved by the highest authority in the universe: God. Check out Proverbs 17:22, for starters)

PS - Also be sure to put us in your contacts so we don't go into spam!

Some Exciting News!

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Dear Friends,

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Can you believe it is September already? I hope your summer was wonderful! As you “fall into fall,” I hope you do so with all the love and blessing this special season has to offer!

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I also wanted to take this time to let you know about some exciting news: The Gentle Healthy Traveler is going back to school!

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Starting last month, I began taking classes as the first step towards becoming a Faith-Based Doctor of Naturopathy!

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This has been a long time coming for me, with lots of half starts and almost-starts along the way. But I have learned that when the Lord says “now is the time” to take the leap and follow that dream (as scary as it may seem at the time) it is always a good idea to listen!

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My ultimate goal is to complete courses as a Certified Biblical Coach as well as a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (CHHP) with Trinity School of Natural Health and then obtain an international board certification as a “Doctor of Naturopathy” with the American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners.

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As many of you may know, in addition to putting out fun, informative health-related content with the Gentle Healthy Traveler, I have also been a natural health researcher and writer for the last ten years and a faith-based health coach working specifically with survivors of trauma/complex trauma for the last two years.

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I absolutely love what I do and, quite frankly, I want to do more!

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And as many of you may not know, I am also a completely “self-taught” health educator and holistic health coach. Even though as a ghost writer I have written over 6,000 natural health-related articles and over a dozen natural health eBooks (and have spent literally hundreds of thousands of hours researching for all this writing), I still have “holes” in my natural health knowledge, especially when it comes to lab test analysis and certain modalities such as iridology, muscle testing, Bach flowers, and more.

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So about two years ago, I went searching for just the right program that would provide me with the advanced training I need to be able to help others in a more targeted way. When I discovered the Certified Holistic Health Practitioner as well as the Certified Biblical Coach programs at Trinity, I knew that this was just what I was looking for!

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Will You Help Me Help Others?

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This month is full of firsts - not only have I started school, but I have also launched a major fundraiser to help with school-related expenses. I started the fundraiser because - well, quite frankly - I need your help to accomplish this goal and begin helping others as a faith-based Doctor of Naturopathy!

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You can donate ANY AMOUNT to the “Nikki P NP Educational Fund" by clicking HERE.

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This month, I also officially launched the TGHT Premium Membership program! With TGTH Premium Membership, you get:

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-A bimonthly magazine-style newsletter that is also a 6 week guide to living a healthier life every day.

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-The newsletter is comprehensive and, in addition to your 6-week step by step plan, also comes with an in-depth article on a particular natural health subject, resources, recipes, prayers, and more!

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-Weekly inspirational and action-oriented emails directly from me

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-Periodic LIVE zoom-based Q and A's

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-Discounts and exclusive special offers!

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You can help me while also helping yourself live your best, healthiest life! Become a TGHT Premium Member for only $7/mo by clicking HERE.

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The need for health care professionals today who possess both the clinical knowledge and the spiritual wisdom to truly serve in a faith-based way is great. The need is even greater for trauma-informed faith-based healthcare professionals. In gaining more knowledge at Trinity and beyond, I hope to truly be able to advocate for and gently guide others in stepping into vital health and true identity as God intended!

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I so appreciate your support for this effort in any way the Lord leads you!

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Thank you, God bless, and see you on the road!

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Nikki P (and Ms D)

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PS:

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Donate any amount to the Nikki P NP fundraiser via GiveSendGo, Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, or PayPal HERE (mobile apps- scroll all the way down)

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Sign up for the TGHT Premium Membership HERE.​

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(For a complete and detailed breakdown of financial need, please click HERE then click on "READ MORE.")

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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR HEALTH TO THE NEXT LEVEL? Sign up for the TGHT Premium Membership for only $7 a month!

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Want to know more about Faith-Based Health Coaching with The Gentle Healthy Traveler? Check Out This Video:

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DISCLAIMER: The videos, articles, and blogs created by as well as the live events led by faith-based health coach and natural health writer Nikki Lyn Pugh, MFA, INHC (aka The Gentle Healthy Traveler) are for entertainment and educational purposes only. They are not meant to diagnose or prescribe. Please consult your regular physician or natural health professional.