Doing Well: Daphne Javitch on Finding Balance in a Busy World

From Fashion to Feeling Good

Daphne’s wellness journey started with a deeply personal turning point. In 2014, she was hospitalized for a ruptured ovarian cyst and diagnosed with severe endometriosis. “Experiencing remission through diet and lifestyle changes is what brought me to health coaching,” she recalls. “I wanted to take everything I learned, make it approachable, and share it with others.” 

Her background in fashion gave her a unique lens: she understood the importance of creativity and individuality — qualities she now weaves into her work in wellness. 

Rethinking Wellness Myths

Daphne’s philosophy challenges some of the most common misconceptions in wellness. “We over-emphasize inputs: food, supplements, treatments. And we under-emphasize outputs: pooping, peeing, sweating, and breathing,” she explains. Supporting the body’s natural detox pathways — the bowels, kidneys, skin, and lungs — is, in her view, a cornerstone of vibrant health. “What comes out is as important as what goes in,” she emphasizes. Her goal? Helping people unburden their bodies with simple, consistent practices.

Living With Ease

When asked what "doing well" truly means, Daphne’s answer is refreshingly simple: “Living with ease,” she says. “Ease in our day-to-day and in our relationships — with ourselves and others.”

This perspective shifts the focus from chasing perfection to embracing life as it is, finding joy in small, meaningful moments. It’s an approach that feels achievable — because it is.

Small Steps, Big Difference

Daphne’s advice for those looking to feel more balanced? Start small. “Drink a liter of water before noon,” she suggests. “Pair your meals with leafy greens. Get some sunlight before 2 PM.” These tiny, doable shifts are easy to fit into a busy day, and their impact can be surprisingly profound.

The Power of Sustainable Habits

For Daphne, it’s not about doing everything at once. “The key to healing isn’t doing all the things; it’s doing one thing consistently,” she explains. Her own game-changer? Keeping a consistent bedtime and wake time. “It’s positively impacted my mood, energy, hormones, and focus,” she shares. And when life feels overwhelming, she has another tip: leave your phone behind. “It’s the fastest life upgrade.”

For the Overwhelmed 

If wellness feels like too much, Daphne’s advice is a breath of fresh air: “Do one thing.” Repetition, she says, is a form of change. By mastering one habit at a time, you create a foundation that naturally invites the next step.

Tuning Out the Noise

Navigating the sea of conflicting wellness advice can feel overwhelming. Daphne’s solution? Simplify. “Choose 1-3 doable shifts and stick with them,” she advises. “Repetition helps quiet the noise and clarifies what your body is trying to tell you.”

When life feels heavy, Daphne turns to walking. “Ideally with a great podcast or a close friend,” she says. This simple act of movement and connection embodies her philosophy: wellness doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective.

If you’re just beginning, Daphne has one piece of advice: “Consistency heals.” Start small, stay consistent, and trust that even the tiniest steps can lead to meaningful change.

Looking ahead, Daphne sees a big shift in how we approach health. “Regulating our nervous systems,” she predicts, will be a key focus for 2025. And her hope? That we “relax on the protein obsession” and prioritize balance over trends.

Daphne Javitch’s approach to wellness feels like a deep exhale — an invitation to simplify, slow down, and truly care for yourself. By focusing on what feels good and works for you, she reminds us that doing well is less about striving and more about living.