FOUNDATIONS FOR HOLISTIC LIVING
OLIVIA BELL CO.
Jo-Anne Swensson
Herbalist & Intuitive Coach
Stress rarely has just one source
It can be the demands you carry, the expectations you place on yourself, the patterns you've developed over the years or the circumstances you've learned to accept as normal.
Sometimes it's a combination of things. Sometimes the very strategies you've relied on to keep everything together are no longer serving you.
And sometimes, what looks like a problem with sleep, patience or energy is an invitation to look more closely at what's happening in your life.
Understanding those connections is where meaningful change begins.
Intuitive Coaching
Introspection, self-awareness, personal patterns, and guided exploration.
Herbal Practices
Botanical knowledge and individualized exploration of herbs traditionally used for relaxation and stress support.
Spiritual Exploration
Using symbolic and metaphysical practices as additional tools for reflection and exploring personal tendencies.
Holistic Lifestyle
Attention to daily habits, sleep, environment, movement, and natural rhythms.
Hi, I’m Jo
Herbalist, Intuitive Wellness Coach & Founder of Olivia Bell Co.
I didn't get here because I had it all figured out. My path to this work started the hard way.
I spent years pushing through stress, eating on the run, chasing success, and maintaining a lifestyle that looked like I had it all together. I was living my best life, or at least, that's what I thought. Then my body hit a wall, gave me the middle finger, and said, "NOPE!"
I started perimenopause in my early 40s, and I honestly thought my body was falling apart. Test after test came back normal, yet nothing about my life felt normal anymore. I was dealing with gut issues, migraines, fatigue, hot flashes, and feeling like shit more often than not.
I'd finally had enough. That was my turning point. I stopped guessing and started learning how my body actually works.
I began listening to my body again. I made changes to my lifestyle. I returned to my herbal roots and explored somatic practices. I began understanding the importance of working with my body's biological rhythms rather than constantly pushing against them.
But the biggest shift was realizing just how much there was to explore beyond the explanations I had been given.
Perimenopause was the catalyst, but the questions it raised went far beyond hormones. I became increasingly interested in how we experience and navigate stress, particularly during major life transitions.
Because let's face it, perimenopause isn't the only time life throws us a curveball. A career change, divorce, an empty nest, relocating, caring for aging parents, or simply finding yourself in a chapter you never quite expected can challenge us in ways we don't always anticipate.
That exploration continues to shape my work today. Through Olivia Bell Co., I draw on my experience with herbalism, intuitive coaching, spiritual exploration, and holistic lifestyle practices to look at stress from different perspectives and help women find approaches that make sense for where they are in life.
I'm naturally curious, a lifelong student, and someone who isn't particularly interested in accepting that something is just the way it is because that's what we've always been told.
When I'm not working, you'll usually find me with my dogs, surrounded by plants, reading, researching, or following some new curiosity down a rabbit hole.
Meet Olivia Bell
Olivia Bell isn’t just a name, it’s my daily reminder of how we should be living.
Named for my two rescue dogs, Olivia and Bella, it keeps me grounded in my work and focused on our belief:
"You don't need an invitation to your own life"
How To Work With Me
Private Wellness Advisory
Personalized guidance for women navigating stress, significant life changes, and the challenges that come with them.
Speaking & Workshops
Thought-provoking conversations and practical insights into stress, holistic wellness, natural rhythms, and the ways we navigate life.
Podcast & Media
Listen to our Untamed and Unfiltered Wellness podcast for honest conversations exploring holistic health, herbal wisdom, and perspectives that challenge conventional thinking.