How Organic Olivia HEALED her Chronic Illness: Ancient Medicine, Blood Sugar Balancing, and Self-Discovery

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Sep 2, 2024

Organic Olivia, an herbalist and CEO who turned her life around through traditional herbalism, shares her incredible journey of healing from chronic illness. She discusses the generational health struggles that fueled her quest for holistic alternatives. The conversation delves into the transformative effects of herbalism, the importance of blood sugar balance, and the impact of supportive communities on self-worth. Olivia also highlights mindful wellness choices, the significance of quality sleep, and the role of nourishment in achieving overall well-being.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Healing Journeys: From Illness to Herbalism

02:45 • 12min

Mindful Choices: Navigating Clean Products and Wellness Journeys

14:37 • 5min

Navigating Self-Worth through Community

19:57 • 12min

Sleep, Sustainability, and Metabolic Health

31:55 • 8min

Navigating Blood Sugar and Personal Growth

39:40 • 13min

Nourishing the Body: A Holistic Journey

52:21 • 18min

Relationships as Mirrors for Growth

01:10:19 • 21min

Natural Remedies for Hormonal Health

01:31:38 • 5min

Ep. #129 Join me for another episode of the Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined today by herbalist and CEO Organic Olivia. She shares her journey from a pharmaceutical-dependent upbringing to discovering the healing power of traditional herbalism. Olivia opens up about her family's health struggles and the generational cycles that led her to seek holistic alternatives. Tune in to hear her story of transformation and how she balances productivity with well-being in her current work.

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Topics Discussed

00:03:56 - Herbology and the beginning of Olivia’s story
00:10:33 - Understanding autoimmune diseases
00:11:46 - Accepting the gray area and differences between western and traditional medicine
00:12:52 - Hitting rock bottom and the start of Organic Olivia
00:17:11 - The mindset behind the weight loss
00:19:59 - The importance of community and someone to help you hold your vision
00:24:59 - Balancing discipline and shifting to a softer approach
00:29:13 - Thoughts on Los Angeles
00:35:10 - Being metabolically unhealthy
00:39:40 - Blood sugar balancing problems and relation to PCOS and weight
00:41:43 - Your muscle mass is your suitcase
00:44:21 - Assessing different workouts like walking and pilates
00:48:05 - Getting stuck in a routine and the urge to let loose
00: 51:11 - Finding healing through health struggles
00:52:20 - The evolution of Olivia’s diet
00:59:45 - Managing your protein intake
01:02:56 - Controversial opinions in the health industry
01:05:12 - Honoring ancestral diets
01:08:05 - Any worthy path back to health is tied to relationships
01:12:17 - Thoughts on Ozempic
01:31:41 - Quick low down on Olivia’s herbal recommendations
01:35:54 - Wellness is the capacity to be with every moment in its entirety