We recently had the chance to connect with Desiree Goode-Green, MS, CNS, LDN and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Desiree, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What is a normal day like for you right now?
A typical day for me starts early, before the world gets too loud. I usually begin with prayer or a moment of stillness to center myself. From there, it’s a blend of structure and service. My mornings are focused on reviewing client cases and customizing protocols—anything from hormone balancing and gut repair to metabolic support, always through the lens of functional, root-cause nutrition. I might be researching labs, finalizing supplement protocols, or mapping out a week’s worth of anti-inflammatory meals for someone navigating chronic illness.
By late morning or early afternoon, I shift into sessions. I meet with clients virtually, and we delve into the details of their progress. It’s not just about food—it’s about patterns, emotions, lived experience. I help them make sense of what their bodies are trying to communicate and guide them into sustainable changes that feel aligned, not restrictive.
Between sessions, I might be developing course content or updating resources for my self-paced programs. My work weaves faith, science, and lifestyle into something practical and deeply personal.
Evenings are slower—usually spent with my family or walking my dog, enjoying a nourishing meal, and taking time to unwind. Sometimes I’m still thinking about a client case, or jotting down a new idea for a faith-based epigenetics course I’m building. But I try to protect my peace. I’ve learned that rest isn’t optional—it’s part of the protocol.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Desiree Goode-Green, and I’m a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. I’m the founder of Natural Trinity, a holistic nutrition practice rooted in the belief that food is more than fuel—it’s a tool for healing, a spiritual act of self-care, and a way to reclaim your health story.
My journey began after my battle with thyroid disease and family health struggles. These personal trials prompted me to delve into nutrition at a profound level, earning my master’s in Integrative Health and establishing a practice that bridges science, soul, and strategy. I specialize in helping people—especially women of color—overcome chronic conditions, hormone imbalances, and burnout through personalized nutrition, functional and genetic testing, and mindful healing protocols.
What makes Natural Trinity unique is that we don’t just hand people a meal plan. We teach them how to tune into their body, how to work with their biology—not against it—and how to align their health journey with their values and lifestyle. Whether it’s a metabolic reset, gut repair, or a spiritually grounded detox, everything we offer is tailored, trauma-aware, and rooted in compassion.
Currently, I’m developing a program that integrates faith, epigenetics, and nutrition, helping people not only manage symptoms but also change the way their genes express themselves by transforming their environment, habits, and mindset. This is more than a business for me—it’s a calling.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who taught you the most about work?
Honestly, life has been my greatest teacher—but if I had to name one influence, it would be my mother. She didn’t teach me about work in the traditional sense—she modeled resilience. She worked hard through illness, grief, and every obstacle life threw at her, and she did it with grace, strength, and faith. Watching her navigate cancer while still showing up for her family taught me that work isn’t just about what you do—it’s about how you do it.
In my professional life, my clients have also been my teachers. Every session and every story reminds me that healing is not linear and that compassion, patience, and presence are among the most powerful tools we have. They’ve taught me that this work—real, deep transformation—is sacred.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
One of the deepest wounds of my life was losing my thyroid and feeling like I lost myself with it. No one prepares you for what it means to live without a major gland, especially as a Black woman navigating a system that often overlooks our pain. I felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, exhausted, and invisible. On top of that, watching my son fight for his life and receive a heart transplant was another layer of trauma that cracked me wide open. And then, I lost my mother to esophageal cancer. It felt like blow after blow.
But those experiences, as painful as they were, became the soil where something sacred began to grow. I didn’t heal overnight—it came in layers. Through prayer, deep nutritional work, functional medicine, and reclaiming my story, I started to feel whole again. I educated myself, became a health coach, received a master’s degree in nutrition and integrative health, am pursuing my doctoral degree in clinical nutrition, and am building a practice that helps others do the same.
Healing, for me, has looked like honoring my body, using food as medicine, speaking truth over my life, and building a legacy out of what once felt like loss. My wounds didn’t break me—they built the foundation for Natural Trinity and the mission I live out every single day.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? How do you differentiate between fads and real foundational shifts?
For me, the difference between a fad and a foundational shift comes down to roots vs. reactions. Fads tend to be reactive—quick fixes driven by trends, fear, or social media hype. They often lack cultural relevance, long-term data, or any fundamental understanding of human biology. Foundational shifts, on the other hand, are rooted in evidence, time-tested principles, and a deeper understanding of the body, mind, and spirit.
As a functional nutritionist, I always ask: Is this sustainable? Is it respectful of bio-individuality? Does it support cellular healing, not just surface-level results? Foundational shifts don’t just change a meal—they change how we relate to our bodies, our environment, and our habits. For example, the growing focus on gut health, circadian rhythm, or even ancestral eating patterns—these are not trends. They’re truths we’re finally returning to.
At Natural Trinity, I teach my clients how to think critically, tune in to their bodies, and use discernment—because healing isn’t about chasing what’s popular. It’s about honoring what’s true for you.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
If I laid down my name, my role, and every possession I own, what would remain is my purpose. The call on my life to serve, to heal, to love deeply, and to walk by faith. My titles don’t define me—my obedience to God’s assignment does. What would remain is my lived experience, my resilience, and my deep empathy for those who feel unseen in their health journey.
I’d still be the woman who rose from the ashes of thyroid disease, the mother who stood in hospital rooms praying over her son, the daughter who learned to carry grief and grace at the same time. I’d still carry truth, compassion, wisdom, and a fire to change lives.
Because who I am without the titles is who I really am—and that’s the foundation everything else is built on.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.naturaltrinity.com
- Instagram: @naturaltrinityblog
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desiree-green-ms-cns-ldn-63376b147/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577043913095
Image Credits
Desiree Goode-Green
