• Our Mission

    Empowering women to reset, reframe, and release Type 2 diabetes — one beautiful soul at a time — with the gift of mind, body, and spirit connection.

    We help women reset their mindset, reframe their diagnosis, and release their resistance — not just lowering the A1C, but to reclaim the life they dream of living. Through deep emotional healing, spiritual alignment, current science, conscious action, and ongoing support, they can easily rise into vibrant health and personal freedom.

    We believe that type 2 diabetes is not something you fight, it is something you rise above!

  • Core Values

    1. Authenticity
    We lead with honesty, transparency, and realness. Healing happens when we show up as our full selves — unmasked, unfiltered, and unafraid to be seen.

    2. Reverence
    We honor every part of the journey, even the struggle. Contrast awakens clarity. Resistance reveals opportunity. We meet it all with gratitude and grace.

    3. Brave Truth
    We speak truth with love and courage — to ourselves and to others. Growth begins when we’re willing to face what’s real and rise beyond it.

    4. Inspired & Conscious Action
    Transformation doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when we act with intention, alignment, and soul — choosing what serves our highest good.

    5. Be Joyful and Laugh Often
    Joy is not just a byproduct — it’s the point. We celebrate life, play with possibility, get curious and choose happiness as both a healing frequency and a destination. We truly enjoy cheeky chuckles!

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    Elaine O'Neal

    Elaine O’Neal is a Certified Life Coach, Divine Disrupter, Speaker, Hypnotherapist, Author, and the spirited founder of Effect A Change. She has over 30 years of experience with the art and science of the mind-body connection.
    Through her signature coaching programs, transformative retreats, cheeky apparel, and empowering book Type 2 Diabetes is a Rogue…with a Gift, Elaine helps women reset, reframe, and release Type 2 diabetes — not just to lower A1C, but to reclaim the vibrant life they dream of living.
    A dynamic storyteller and engaging teacher, Elaine blends art, science and a touch of sass to make the path to healing accessible, uplifting, and even fun. It is a journey she herself has been through. See Elaine's Story
    Whether through her coaching, workshops, retreats, or speaking engagements, Elaine’s mission is to help women discover the gift in their diagnosis and step boldly into personal freedom.
    When not coaching or creating, you’ll find her kayaking, gardening, camping with her grandkids, or leading folks in a good laugh — preferably with snacks.