Rooted in Resilience How Being “Normal” Is Making you Sick
In today’s world, normal habits aren’t serving our health. From processed food to blue light overload, staying healthy means going against the grain—and that can be isolating. In this honest and relatable episode, we talk about what it means to embrace being different, set boundaries, navigate social situations with grace, and support loved ones without judgment. Whether you're dealing with chronic health issues or simply prioritizing wellness, this one’s for you.
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0:00 – Coming Up
0:46 – Health Habits, Relationships & Modern Life Tensions
1:34 – The Daily Threats: Plastics, Blue Light & Circadian Disruption
2:06 – Seeing the World Through a Different (Healthier) Lens
3:18 – Is It Orthorexia or Just Caring About Real Food?
4:46 – Chronic Illness, Boundaries & Non-Negotiables
5:50 – The Social Stigma of Being Health-Conscious: Embrace Being the Weird One
7:45 – Navigating Social Life with Different Health Priorities
9:22 – Chronic Symptoms as the New Normal
11:29 – Why Healthy Living Requires Effort: Meal Prep, Planning & Avoiding Energy Crashes
12:29 – Setting Boundaries & Owning Your Time
13:24 – Eating Patterns, Stress, and Consistency
15:55 – Planning for Your Health Like You Plan for Livestock
16:30 – Canning, Preserving & Ancestor-Inspired Living
18:08 – Healthy Snacking On-the-Go: Jerky & Fruit Tips
19:13 – Being the Only Healthy Person in the Room
20:26 – The Basics: Nutrition, Movement, Grounding & Sunlight
21:37 – What Influences People to Change?
22:58 – Health Trends vs. Long-Term Consistency
23:27 – The Power of “Boring” Daily Habits
24:15 – You Can’t Force Change, But You Can Model It
24:56 – Start With One Thing (and Invite People In)
25:26 – Navigating Relationships with Different Lifestyles
27:20 – Real Life vs. Wellness Instagram Aesthetic
28:13 – Feeling Isolated in a World That Normalizes Dis-ease
29:08 – Bridging the Health Gap Without Judging
30:09 – Help with Compassion, Not Pressure: Change Still Requires Personal Effort
31:00 – Don’t Burn Out Trying to Save Everyone: Focus on One Thing They’re Ready to Shift
32:03 – Feeling Alone in Your Health Values
33:03 – Protect Your Energy While Staying Open
34:02 – Spend Time with People Who Want Change
34:22 – Speak Their Language: Share Content They’ll Relate To
36:10 – Final Thoughts: Modeling Resilience & Grace