Life After Diagnosis

Calm your nervous system, change fear-based thinking, sleep better, think more clearly, and feel more supported managing your health

Life After Diagnosis:

Virtual nurse-led coaching for adults living with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, cancer, and serious health challenges.

I bring both professional and personal understanding to this work – as a Board-Certified Nurse Coach with 33 years of nursing experience and as someone who has personally navigated chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and a rare blood cancer.

Board-Certified Nurse Coach

33 Years of experience

Nationwide - Online Sessions Only

Who I Help

This Support May Be Right For You If You Are:

Living with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, cancer, or a serious diagnosis.

 Feeling anxious, exhausted, or stuck in fear-based thinking.

Having trouble sleeping or thinking clearly.

Trying to manage symptoms, appointments, and lifestyle changes.

Wanting nurse-led support that looks at your whole life, not just your diagnosis.

What Does a Nurse Coach Do?

A nurse coach supports the whole person - body, mind, emotions, habits, and daily life. As a Board-Certified Nurse Coach, I use my nursing experience, coaching skills, and compassionate guidance to help clients calm their nervous system, change fear-based thinking, build healthier routines, strengthen self-advocacy, and feel more confident managing life after diagnosis.

You Do Not Have to Navigate This Alone

Living with chronic illness or a serious diagnosis can affect far more than your physical health. It can impact your sleep, energy, confidence, emotions, relationships, and sense of control. As a Board-Certified Nurse Coach, I offer compassionate, nurse-led support to help you calm your nervous system, think more clearly, Advocate for yourself, and move forward one step at a time.

How I Help

Nervous System Regulation

Learn how stress affects the body and practice simple tools to calm your nervous system, improve sleep, and feel more steady in daily life.

Mindset Support

Notice fear-based thoughts, quiet the inner critic, and build a more supportive way of thinking so you can move forward with more confidence and self-trust.

Health & Wellness

Create realistic routines that support your energy, mood, sleep, movement, and overall health without adding more pressure to your life

Rebuilding Self-Trust

Reconnect with yourself, rebuild confidence, and feel more empowered in your health and everyday decisions.

Feeling calmer and clearer

One-on-one sessions tailored to your unique story. Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, or simply feeling stuck — we work together at your pace.

Hi, I’m Jeanie Brookbanks-Smith, a nurse, mother of three, lifelong athlete, and health coach with over 33 years of nursing experience, passionate about helping others navigate life after diagnosis.

After facing serious health challenges, including Budd–Chiari syndrome, Polycythemia Vera (PV), and multiple autoimmune disorders, I understand how deeply illness can impact your body, mindset, and daily life. My journey taught me the importance of resilience, nervous system support, and rebuilding self-trust.

Today, I combine my 33 years of professional experience with my personal health journey to help women feel more grounded, supported, and empowered as they move forward with confidence.

How Nurse-Led Coaching Supports Life With Chronic Illness?

What Make This Different

Living with chronic illness involves more than managing symptoms. It can affect your routines, mindset, confidence, and everyday life.

With nurse-led support, I help you reduce stress, build healthier habits, prepare for appointments, and feel more confident advocating for your needs.

Not every thought is true, especially the ones shaped by fear.

Nurse-led coaching rooted in 33 years of clinical experience
Virtual nurse-led coaching across the United States
Support for chronic illness, autoimmune disease, cancer, and serious health challenges
Tools to calm the nervous system and reduce fear-based thinking
Support with self-advocacy and chronic illness management
Professional and personal understanding from someone who has been both the nurse and the patient

Client stories

Real Words From People I Have Supported

Nurse Jeanie helped me navigate the challenges of chronic cancer pain with practical mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques. She is a great listener who asks thoughtful questions, helping me see my situation from a more positive perspective. She also recommended exercises tailored to my needs, always encouraging me to check with my doctor first. Her holistic approach to both mental and physical well-being helped me improve my outlook and quality of life.

Working with Jeanie was a very positive experience. She has a calm, reassuring presence and a unique ability to help me feel grounded and focused on the present moment. I always left our sessions feeling more at ease. She was thoughtful, nonjudgmental, and genuinely welcoming, consistently providing support that exceeded my expectations.

Working with Jeanie has been incredibly valuable. After an injury changed many aspects of my life, she provided a supportive space where I felt heard, understood, and encouraged. Her knowledge, experience, and practical guidance helped me navigate unfamiliar challenges and make confident decisions about moving forward. Through our sessions, I developed healthier habits, a more balanced outlook, and greater confidence in managing my situation. Jeanie’s thoughtful coaching and genuine care made a meaningful difference, and I am grateful for the support she has provided.

I began working with Jeanie during a difficult period when I was experiencing symptoms of depression. Through our sessions, I learned practical mindfulness techniques that helped me stay calm and better manage challenging moments. I appreciated her unique coaching approach, which offered a fresh perspective and helped me build greater confidence and independence. The experience also gave me a better understanding of my strengths and a more positive outlook. I would recommend Jeanie to anyone looking for guidance, support, and clarity as they navigate life's challenges.

Working with Jeanie was a truly transformative experience. When I began coaching, fear was holding me back from pursuing my career goals. Jeanie helped me identify those fears, work through them, and build the confidence to move forward. With her encouragement and support. Her coaching helped me recognize my strengths and develop a mindset that empowered me to take action and create positive change in my life.

“She was considerate, nonjudgmental, and always so welcoming.”

Working with Jeanie has been overwhelmingly pleasant. She has such a calming tone and helped bring me back into the present moment. I never left a session feeling stressed.

Coaching Client

“I felt heard, supported, and truly cared for.”

Before working with Jeanie, I was emotionally drained, struggling with indecision, and feeling disconnected from my routine. In just five sessions, her curiosity and thoughtful questions helped me gain new insights and feel more confident again.

Shaneza

“It has been a transformative experience.”

With Jeanie's guidance, I gained a deeper understanding of my needs physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I feel more confident, energized, and in control than ever before.

Serin Baggs

Ways to Work Together

Support Designed Around Your Needs.

Free Discovery Session

We talk about what you are going through, what kind of support you need, and whether coaching feels like the right fit.

Individualized Coaching

Each session is built around your goals, stress, mindset, routines, health challenges, and next steps.

Nurse-Led Support

You receive compassionate guidance, practical tools, and the perspective of a nurse who understands health challenges professionally and personally.

Flexible Packages

After your discovery session, we can discuss the level of support that fits your needs, whether short-term or longer-term.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this therapy?

No. This is nurse-led coaching, not therapy or medical treatment.

What does a nurse coach do?

A nurse coach supports the whole person – body, mind, emotions, habits, and daily life. As a Board-Certified Nurse Coach, I use my nursing experience, coaching skills, and compassionate guidance to help clients calm their nervous system, change fear-based thinking, build healthier routines, strengthen self-advocacy, and feel more confident managing life after diagnosis. Nurse coaching does not replace your doctor, therapist, or healthcare team. Instead, it provides education, support, practical tools, and a safe place to move forward with more clarity and confidence.

Do you work virtually?

Yes. Virtual nurse-led coaching is available across the United States. I also do in-person sessions in the Denver area.

Who is this for?

This is for adults living with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, cancer, or serious health challenges who
want support with stress, mindset, routines, self-advocacy, and moving forward after diagnosis.

What happens during a session?

We talk about what you are experiencing, identify what is keeping you stuck, and create practical tools and
next steps you can use in daily life.

Do you replace my doctor or healthcare team?

No. Coaching does not replace your medical care. My role is to support you with education, self-advocacy,
stress reduction, mindset tools, and practical next steps.

Read My Story

I speak not only as a nurse, but as someone who has personally lived through chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and a rare blood cancer. I understand how a diagnosis can affect your body, your mind, your identity, your confidence, and your sense of control. That lived experience, combined with 33 years of nursing, is what makes this work so personal and meaningful to me.

Calm your nervous system, change fear-based thinking, sleep better, think more clearly, and feel more supported managing your health