Meet the Family
A year into parenthood, Hale and her husband still call themselves “the happiest people in the room.” Omega-3s are part of that story. Introduced by a close friend in 2016, Hale began taking them for nagging fatigue, brain fog, and a general sense of running on empty. The change she felt was enough to bring her husband on board—and the habit never left.
From Burnout to a New Routine
After 16 years in high-pressure industrial product design and senior management, Hale pressed pause to reclaim her energy. Around that same time, she committed to daily omega-3s. The effect was subtle at first—steadier mornings, clearer focus, fewer “where did I put that?” moments—but it added up to a different baseline. She calls omega-3s her quiet companion: nothing flashy, just dependable support.
The Pregnancy They’d Been Waiting For
Hale and her husband had tried to conceive for years, even pursuing treatment, with every test reading “normal.” Not long after she settled into her new routine, came the news they’d been hoping for. She won’t claim a direct cause—the body is complex—but she believes omega-3s helped “flip a switch” at the right time. She kept them in her plan before pregnancy, throughout, and after delivery.
Why Freshness and Source Mattered
Early on, Hale learned a hard truth: not all fish oils are equal. Stale oil can oxidize, dulling benefits and affecting taste. She was determined to avoid products that had lingered on shelves. With Norwegian friends as a lifeline, she arranged steady shipments from the source and felt confident continuing even while breastfeeding. When she mentioned omega-3s to her doctor, the concern wasn’t the idea—it was quality. Knowing exactly where her oil came from made all the difference. Today, with Ballstad available locally, she says that “Norway-fresh” peace of mind no longer feels like a luxury.
Life After Baby: Proof You Can Feel
Six months postpartum, Hale paused omega-3s for a few months. At first, nothing seemed different. Then the edges frayed—energy dipped, tiredness crept in. Returning to her daily dose brought back the steadiness she’d come to rely on. She laughs that low-grade, poor-quality fish oil is “no better than olive oil,” and she’s sticking with what works.
Passing the Habit On
Omega-3s are now a family ritual. As her son nears his second birthday, Hale plans to introduce age-appropriate omega-3 support—thoughtfully and under pediatric guidance. For her, it’s simple: the difference omega-3s made in her body changed her days; the difference they made in her life is a child she can hold.
