We recently had the chance to connect with Torie Borrelli Hall and have shared our conversation below.
Torie Borrelli, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
It’s those moments that stand still, recently when I’m in Baja with my family it seems to feel time does not exist. I have two young kids and own two businesses, time becomes a confusing, relentless force. Some moments, like a 1 AM wake-up call from a child, stretch into an eternity. But then, when sitting on the beach in San Juanico, watching my two young children, ages 3.5 and 1.5, completely surrender to the warmth of the water as the waves gently crash over them, is pure magic. The sun kisses our skin, and the weight of schedules, deadlines, and the constant rush to be somewhere simply melts away. They’ll nap in the sand, nestled against me, and all the typical stresses fade, leaving only the joy of simply being in that present, timeless space, my happy place, where time ceases to matter
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hola, I’m Torie Borrelli Hall, a functional nutritionist, owner of The Vida Well and Solace, mother of two, and author. My passion is empowering people to take control of their well-being! At The Vida Well, I offer personalized health consulting and functional lab testing, focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues, not just chasing symptoms, to help my clients achieve sustainable results. More recently, I co-founded Solace (https://www.solace.com.co/), a support box you can purchase for women navigating miscarriage. I have been there, and the isolating nature of this experience inspired me to create a space where women could connect, share, and find support. I am also the author of my first cookbook, The Mexican Keto Cookbook, published in 2019, supporting inflamation while eating delicious Mexican food I grew up on. Currently, I’m working on my most exciting project yet, “Eating for Life Cookbook” (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ericwolfinger/the-holistic-pregnancy-cookbook). This cookbook will provide delicious, nutrient-dense recipes and practical guidance to support women and their families from preconception through pregnancy and postpartum. It’s a gorgeous guide to nourishing yourself and your loved ones through all stages of life!
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
From a young age, doctors told me that I would have a lifetime chained to thyroid medication because of Hashimoto’s, a body limited by hypermobility (EDS), a digestive system forever inflamed creating food allergies, and a diagnosis of infertility that meant I’d never experience motherhood. For years, I let these define me. But today, I stand on the other side of all of them, a testament to the power of nutrition and unwavering determination. I did the work, challenged the limitations, and shattered the expectations. And now, I dedicate my life to empowering others to challenge their own limiting diagnoses, reclaim their bodies, and find healing.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me the invaluable lessons of resilience and the necessity of unwavering hard work. My father always said, ‘Hard times make you stronger,’ and ‘Nothing good comes easy.’ As a business owner, I now understand the profound truth in those simple words; that you have to have dark days to have bright ones, as it makes you cherish the good times more. I know suffering allows you to get creative in figuring out another angle, whereas success can allow you to settle.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
health is wealth
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
Working with sick people daily, I deeply understand the truth behind chronic illness, a reality often hidden from those in good health. Most people don’t realize just how common it is or how profoundly our food choices, stress levels, and exposure to toxins impact our well-being. Every single decision, no matter how small, compounds to create our overall health
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