Welcome to my Wellness Digest

Real food, strong skin, hormone support, and the routines that actually work.

Hey and welcome, you’ve found my Substack!

Whether someone sent you here or you’ve followed me over from Instagram, I’m really glad you’re here. I’m Donna Bartoli. I’m 46. I’m a facialist and a health coach. I live a whole food, sugar-free lifestyle. I train to stay strong, and I care deeply about wellness, but only the version that actually works in real life.

This space is where I share what I’m doing each week to feel well, stay grounded, and not fall into the chaos of trends and quick fixes. It’s where I post what’s working for me: how I eat, how I train, what I take, what I skip, and how I support my skin, energy and hormones as I move through my 40s. No filters, no fad and no pressure to get it all right. It’s real and hopefully relatable.

What to expect here

Every Wednesday, you’ll get a free post from me. Something simple, useful, and rooted in real-life wellness.

It might be:

• What I’m eating that day

• A food shop breakdown

• A ritual I’m sticking to

• A supplement I’m testing

• A skincare product I’ve added to a routine

• Or just a reminder you didn’t know you needed

Every Sunday, paid subscribers get the deeper stuff.

These are my full weekly wellness digests:

• Food resets

• Skin protocols

• Hormone support routines

• Supplement stacks

• Training tips

• Product swaps + codes

• Honest behind-the-scenes life updates

It’s £5/month or £50/year, and if you’ve ever wanted someone to just tell you what works, that’s what this is.

You can also join my private Substack Chat

This is where I drop daily reminders, food nudges, mindset shifts, and check-ins.

Think of it like a quiet WhatsApp thread between us, minus the overwhelm. It’s available to paid subscribers only.

Why I started this

Because I’ve spent years doing the work. Mostly on myself and through trial and error.

And honestly? I just wanted a place to share everything without the pressure of Instagram or the noise of trends. I want to connect with you all deeper.

I know what it’s like to feel tired, puffy, inflamed, confused about what to eat, unsure if your skincare’s even doing anything… This is the place where we unpick all of that, slowly and properly. And if you’re anything like me, you want it straight. You want to feel well, strong, and calm, and you’re willing to put the effort in, as long as it actually makes sense.

That’s what this space is for.

A few things I believe in:

• Eating whole food is the most underrated form of skincare

• Protein is your starting point

• Strength training is for everyone, especially women over 40

• You don’t need more products, you need better habits

• You need to nail the basics, it’s the foundation of everything

• Red Light, it works!

• Consistency is key

If all of that feels like your vibe, you’re in the right place. You can subscribe for free, or unlock everything for £5 a month.

Either way, I’m happy you’re here.

Welcome to The DB Wellness Digest

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