Why This Psychiatric Nurse Stopped Chasing Symptoms

After 27 years in nursing, psychiatric nurse practitioner Dr. Trish Schneider begins questioning a troubling pattern: women struggling with fatigue, anxiety, and unexplained symptoms are repeatedly told their lab results are normal. Inspired by her mother's experience and the stories of countless women, she recognizes a gap in traditional healthcare. That realization leads her to create Decode, a program helping midlife women understand their symptoms and advocate for their health. On Living Your Legacy, she explores the challenges of building a purpose-driven business, the importance of connecting physical and mental health, and why understanding patterns matters more than chasing individual symptoms. But what happens when years of medical experience reveal that the conventional approach may be missing something essential? Key Takeaways How 27 years in nursing inspire Dr. Schneider to challenge traditional symptom-focused healthcare. Why her mother's unexplained health struggles become a turning point in identifying an overlooked need. How she builds Decode to help midlife women understand symptoms, interpret lab results, and advocate for themselves. Why sleep, nutrition, environmental factors, and symptom patterns matter when evaluating overall health. How education, workshops, and personalized coaching help turn a recurring healthcare frustration into a purpose-driven business. Notable Quotes "You really have to be your own advocate. You have to learn how to trust your body." "Symptoms are a way of your body communicating." "I realized that there was a gap." "We can't look at and chase just one symptom because our bodies don't work that way." "Just listen to their story."