Real Coaching. Real People. Real Change.

Mount Rainier at sunset with orange rays of light projecting over the horizon

Who we are

Meet Shaun & Rachael

We’re not polished. We’re real.

Hope & Grit was born from everything we’ve lived through—addiction, burnout, emotional eating, grief, shame—and the uphill climb toward healing.

Between the two of us, we’ve lost weight, found recovery, learned how to set boundaries, started over—more than once—and built lives that finally feel like ours.

We know what it’s like to feel stuck. To pretend you're fine. To white-knuckle through the day. And we also know what it’s like to feel your energy come back… to feel proud of your choices… to walk outside and actually breathe again.

We’re not here to fix you. We’re here to walk with you—because no one should have to do this alone.

What We Do

  • Personal Health Coaching

    We help you build sustainable habits that support weight loss, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and real-life energy.

    — Structured daily plan
    — One-on-one support
    — Judgment-free accountability

  • Group Challenges & Community Events

    Join seasonal resets and in-person events (like our upcoming 5K!) that offer accountability, momentum, and connection with real people who get it.

    — Weekly themes and community check-ins
    — Motivation and progress tracking
    — Real people cheering each other on

  • Retreats & Training

    Coming Soon: Wellness retreats and workshops that help you reset, reflect, and rise.

Not Sure Where to Start? Let’s Connect

Real People. Real Stories

Meet Kristin

When Kristin started her health journey, she wasn’t looking for a quick fix. She was looking for peace.

Years of stress, grief, and survival mode had taken a toll—and like so many of us, she had tried to cope in the ways she knew how: food, wine, shutting down. But deep down, she knew she was made for more.

She took one small step. Then another.

Now, Kristin is walking in freedom. She’s reclaiming her health, her joy, and her confidence. And while her story is still unfolding, it’s already a powerful reminder:

  • It’s never too late to take your power back.

  • You don’t have to do it alone.

Community & Events

The Roaming Cup

Join us each month as we visit different coffee shops around Tacoma, hang out, and talk about life.

Saturday, September 27th at Coffee Oasis Tacoma Cafe

This Saturday, we're gathering at Coffee Oasis Tacoma Café—a local gem that serves more than just great coffee. This mission-driven café helps support youth in crisis through job training, mentorship, and outreach programs right here in our community.

Whether you're coming to connect, reflect, or just enjoy a hot cup in good company, you’re welcome at the table. We’ll be there around 10 AM—come as you are, bring a friend, and let’s fill our cups together.

Punk Walk & Roll 5K – 2025 Recap
On September 6, we gathered at Vassault Park with 37 walkers, gallons of coffee, and a whole lot of heart — and together we raised $1,005 for the Tacoma Recovery Center.

This first “FAIL Edition” (First Attempt In Learning) was scrappy and imperfect — and it was exactly what we needed to take the first step toward our bigger vision: making treatment and wraparound recovery supports more accessible here in Tacoma.

September is National Recovery Month, and this event was our way to:
🎶 Raise awareness
💰 Raise some cash
❤️‍🔥 Rally our community around hope and healing

Thank you to everyone who showed up and walked with us! We’re already dreaming bigger for 2026 — stay tuned.

Missed the event? You can still grab a t-shirt and support the cause:
👉 Shop for a shirt!

Punk Walk & Roll 5K

FAQs

  • We guide people through real-life transformation—starting with healthy weight management and expanding into habits like mindset, motion, sleep, and emotional regulation.
    Our approach is rooted in four pillars:
    — Coaching: one-on-one support + accountability
    — Community: group challenges, real-life connection
    — Education: tools from the Habits of Health system
    — Nutrition: a simple plan that fuels change from day one

    We’re here to walk with you—not tell you what to do.

  • Nope. We’re not fitness coaches and we won’t be chasing you through the gym.
    Instead, we focus on helping you build the habits that support your physical and emotional health. That might start with food, but it often shifts everything—your energy, sleep, confidence, and relationships.

  • You’ll have structure, support, and a clear plan—paired with the freedom to move at your own pace. We use a proven system that integrates education, daily habits, and emotional accountability so you can stop starting over and finally build something that lasts.
    You’ll never be alone in it. We’re in your corner every step of the way.

  • If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or just done with doing it all alone—this is for you.
    The first step? A simple conversation.
    No pressure. Just a space to explore what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s possible.

Want to talk through what’s possible?

We’re here when you’re ready.
You bring your questions, your story, your goals.
We’ll bring our full attention and support.

Whether you're exploring a health journey, joining an event, or just looking for your next right step—you don’t have to do it alone.