Real Coaching. Real People. Real Change.
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.
Hope & Grit started as words — long before it became a name.
We kept noticing the same pattern, in our own lives and in the people we walked with:
Helping.
Other.
People.
Experience.
Why Hope & Grit
Growth.
Resilience.
Impact.
Transformation.
That’s the work we care about — and the kind of space we try to hold. These weren’t outcomes we were chasing — they were things we were living, learning, and rebuilding in real time.
Hope & Grit became a way to name that process. Not perfection. Not hustle.
Just honest work, done together, with compassion and courage.
What we do
Personal Health Coaching
We help you reset your metabolism and build daily habits that actually stick—so you can reclaim your energy, reach a healthy weight, and feel like yourself again.
You’ll never be asked to do this alone.
— Simple daily nutrition plan
— One-on-one support rooted in behavior change science
— Accountability without the shame
Is your body sending you signals? Take our short Body Signals quiz to learn more about what it may be telling you.
Group Challenges & Community Gatherings
Join seasonal resets and in-person events (like our Punk Walk & Roll 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
Workshops & Events
New events are coming soon.
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 — a simple space to hang out, connect, and talk about life.
Each month, The Roaming Cup visits a local coffee shop to share stories, laughter, and connection — because community starts with showing up.
Roaming Cup will convene again in January
Community Impact
We believe real change happens in community.
From fundraisers to food drives to simple acts of care, Hope & Grit shows up in tangible ways — because hope grows when it’s shared.
FAQs
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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 oneWe’re here to walk with you—not tell you what to do.
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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.