107: Living an Empowered Lifestyle with Mandy Podlesny

<p class="">Today’s episode is with Mandy Podlesny, an empowered eating coach. Christina and I loved talking with Mandy about all things diet culture and becoming a victor and empowered member of your life. I really loved our deep dive into nutrition and dieting because it’s something I struggle with a lot. We also talked about finding the right practitioner for you that will listen to what you say and work with your bio-individuality.</p> <p class="">We loved getting to know Mandy and she was so much fun to talk to! Listen in and learn how to live your best, empowered life with chronic illness.</p> <p class=""><strong>In today’s episode we chat about:</strong></p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class="">Mandy’s past (and current) experience with chronic and mysterious illness</p> </li> <li> <p class="">The grit that comes along with living with chronic illness or pain - how to be a victor, not a victim</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Go from surviving to thriving mode and get out of that victim state</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Mandy’s 5 pillars that she teaches on</p> </li> <li> <p class="">A simple morning ritual that Mandy recommends to set yourself up for success</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Where diet and nutrition can be damaging to those of us with chronic illness</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Gut health and how it’s the foundation to our overall health</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Taking off the labels and just doing what feels best for YOU</p> </li> <li> <p class="">How Mandy helps people and why she needs to know you’re ready first</p> </li> <li> <p class="">What biohacking is and why is it such a buzzword right now</p> </li> </ul> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 3 []"><strong>Links and things:</strong></p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><a href="https://mandyp.com" target="">Mandy’s Website</a></p> </li> <li> <p class=""><a href="https://www.facebook.com/moremandyp" target= "">Mandy’s Facebook</a></p> </li> <li> <p class=""><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moremandyp" target= "">Mandy’s Instagr