The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

161. Shayna Taylor: Healing Chronic Anxiety and Gut Inflammation by Returning to Nature

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Apr 29, 2025
Shayna Taylor, a model, chef, and wellness entrepreneur, shares her transformative journey from the fast-paced lifestyle of LA to a simpler, nature-connected life in Italy. She discusses how her struggles with gut health and anxiety led her to prioritize holistic wellness practices. Shayna emphasizes the importance of meaningful relationships and nutrition sourced from nature, recounting her experiences with retreats that promoted healing. Listeners will be intrigued by her insights on meditation, organic farming, and daily wellness rituals.
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Bold Leap to Italy

  • Shayna Taylor sold her LA house quickly to relocate spontaneously to Italy with just three suitcases.
  • This bold move sparked her complete life and career reinvention around wellness and farming.
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Humbled by Italian Bureaucracy

  • Shayna experienced significant bureaucracy and cultural differences buying land and running a business in Italy.
  • She faced challenges with business accounting rules and property legal issues that took years to unfold.
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Land Ownership Amid Dispute

  • Shayna owns 88 acres of land in Italy but is stuck in a legal dispute over houses in the property's center.
  • This dispute has drained resources and forced her to move away from the problematic property.
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