96. Overcoming Chronic Pain and Healing Yourself Through Food and Nutrition with Jo Schaalman

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ever feel like you’ve been hit by a truck? Well, Jo Schaalman has and she is an expert in healing and recovery.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jo was a state champion gymnast, a nationally ranked diver and a diving coach. While prepping for medical school she was t-boned by a semi-truck during a cross-country bike tour. As a result of the accident, Jo was told that she wouldn’t live a normal life, let alone become a doctor. Her recovery process was both physically and emotionally grueling, but through her healing she was able to unlock some universal healing principles that could not only help her, but other people as well. These discoveries became key foundations of the Conscious Cleanse. Because of her experience, Jo is driven to help people who think healing is out of their reach. Although she never became a doctor, Jo has been able to fulfill her lifelong mission of helping people heal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jo Schaalman is the co-author of the book <a href="https://amzn.to/3dbyNWY">The Conscious Cleanse</a>, a best-selling, step-by-step guide to help you live your most vibrant life and the newest book, <a href= "https://amzn.to/32EhR9G">The Conscious Cleanse Cookbook</a>. She has led thousands of people through the online supported cleanse with her accessible and light-hearted approach. The Conscious Cleanse program been dubbed “the real deal” by Bobbi Brown, founder and chief creative officer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On top of it all, Jo is also a mom of 2, ages 1 and 7 years old.</span></p> <p><strong>In this episode, Jo and I chat about...</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Her personal journey from getting hit by a truck to overcoming pain</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How the conscious cleanse was created and the basis behind it</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Three things to think about everyday when you're eating and when you want t