We’re looking forward to introducing you to Donette Morris. Check out our conversation below.
Donette, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
In the first 90 minutes after waking, I prioritize nervous system regulation and gentle detoxification.
I start by waking and immediately listening to my body, using the bathroom, then tongue scraping to support oral and digestive health. I oil my skin as a way to nourish the barrier, stimulate lymphatic flow and prioritize self-care before my day asks anything of me.
Orienting my nervous system toward safety and presence is my priority. I make coffee mindfully, without rushing, and then spend at least 20 minutes in meditation. I follow that with stream-of-consciousness journaling, letting whatever needs to move through me land on the page. It’s a way of clearing mental clutter, accessing intuition, and setting an honest tone for the day.
From a naturopathic perspective, these early moments matter. How we greet the morning shapes our hormones, digestion, mood and resilience. I treat the first 90 minutes as medicine.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a Traditional Doctor of Naturopathy, registered yoga therapist and holistic wellness practitioner. My work focuses on supporting whole-person health by addressing the root causes of imbalance (physical, emotional, and environmental) rather than chasing symptoms.
I take an integrative, nervous-system–informed approach to wellbeing, blending naturopathic principles with somatic practices, mindfulness and lifestyle medicine. I’m especially interested in how stress, emotional health, digestion, hormones, and daily rhythms shape long-term vitality, resilience and mental clarity.
What makes my work unique is its emphasis on embodiment. Knowledge can guide us, but transformation begins when the body feels safe enough to change. Whether through movement, breath, self-inquiry, or practical daily rituals, my goal is to help people reconnect with their bodies and build sustainable practices that actually fit real life.
Currently, I’m focused on creating accessible education and resources that help people slow down, regulate their nervous systems and cultivate a more grounded, compassionate relationship with their health.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
Early in my training, there was a moment when I became profoundly aware of how the nervous system influences our health. I saw that when people feel chronically rushed, unsafe or disconnected from their bodies, no protocol works the way it’s supposed to. That insight changed everything for me as it reframed wellbeing as something that starts with safety, not discipline.
Do you remember a time someone truly listened to you?
About twenty years ago, I was struggling deeply with postpartum depression and what helped me most wasn’t a diagnosis or a prescription. It was being truly listened to. At the time, the dominant narrative was to manage my symptoms with anxiety medication. Instead, I encountered a practitioner who slowed down, asked better questions and treated me as a whole person rather than a problem to be fixed.
She showed me another way. What I now think of as the “original medicine” of life: nourishment through real food, targeted supplements, movement, breath and respect for the nervous system. I found way to support my body so she could find her footing again.
That experience fundamentally changed how I see wellbeing and is the foundation of how I’ve built my private practice. I strive to offer that same kind of attentive, whole-person care helping people reconnect with their bodies, listen deeply and find sustainable paths to vitality.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My closest friends would say that what matters most to me is seeing the whole person; the full context of who someone is, not just their symptoms or personality. I care deeply about a holistic approach that honors the totality of a human being: body, mind, emotions, environment, and lived experience.
For me, wellbeing isn’t about fixing parts in isolation. It’s about understanding how everything is connected and creating space for people to be met with curiosity, respect and compassion.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
I understand that wellbeing isn’t just physical. There’s a whole language beyond the Western medical model. Emotions, energy and spirituality all profoundly influence health, yet they’re often overlooked. I see how these subtle, often invisible layers interact with the body and mind, shaping vitality, resilience and our capacity to thrive.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.donettemorris.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donette.morris/
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Carlos Hernandez (@cvrlos.hdz)
