Welcome, I'm
Ellen Truschel
Life Coach, Compassionate Truth Speaker and Light in The Darkness for Women, Guiding them to find their Path and Reignite Their Spark
Every woman has a story worth telling — and a next chapter worth living.
This little corner of the internet is where I share mine. Grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and let's connect. Below you'll find my story, my favorite resources, and all the ways to stay in touch.
My path here wasn't a straight line — it was a winding road full of unexpected lessons.
For most of my life, I did what I thought I was supposed to do. I worked hard, took care of everyone around me, and quietly put my own dreams on the back burner. From the outside, everything looked fine.
On the inside, though, I felt a slow, steady dimming — like a light inside me was flickering and I didn't know how to turn it back up.
If you've ever felt that same quiet ache — the feeling that there's more for you, but you can't quite name it — you're not alone. That's exactly where my story starts.
"I finally realized I wasn't broken, burnt out, or behind. I was simply overdue for a homecoming — back to myself."
The turning point -
One ordinary morning, I stopped and asked myself a question I'd been avoiding for years: "Is this really the life I want?"
The honest answer cracked something open in me. I started journaling. I started listening. I started saying yes to the small nudges I'd been ignoring — a book, a walk, a conversation, a class.
Little by little, my light came back on. And I discovered that helping other women find their light was the work I was made for.
Becoming Lit 4 Life
Lit 4 Life Coaching was born from that spark. It's my invitation to every woman who feels like she's been dimmed down by life's demands — mothers, caregivers, professionals, dreamers — to reclaim her energy, her voice, and her joy.
Today, I have the privilege of walking alongside incredible women as they rediscover who they are underneath all the roles they play. We laugh, we cry, we get honest, and we build a life that actually feels like theirs.
If any part of my story resonates with you, I'd love to know you're out there. Scroll down for the best ways to connect.
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A few fun things about me…
I believe in the power of small, ordinary moments. A slow morning, a good book, a walk with no destination — these are the things that fill me up and remind me what matters.
I'm a lifelong learner. I love a good podcast, a highlighter, and a bookshelf overflowing with personal growth reads. If I recommend a book to you, know that I've probably underlined half of it.
Family is my heartbeat. So much of my coaching philosophy comes from wanting a life that has room for the people I love — and helping other women build the same.
I'm rooting for you. Truly. Whether we ever work together or not, I hope you find your spark again. And I hope this little page is a small nudge in that direction.
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