Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Shawna Bigby Davis Start healing from burnout and autoimmune issues naturally by getting to the root cause and start by treating yourself right. Articles, routines, and recipes for the modern woman facing burnout. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [5 Tips for Energy, Vitality, and Brain Health](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/5-tips-for-energy-vitality-and-brain-health/) - As we age, we notice our bodies changing, it becomes easier to lose strength and flexibility and aches and pains are more common. Chronic stress.... - [Time for Some Chemical Spring Cleaning](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/time-for-some-chemical-spring-cleaning/) - Chemicals in our air, water, and make up can include heavy metals and a whole host of other things that enter our bodies and mess with our health and wellbeing. - [Forgiveness and How It Impacts Your Healing](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/forgiveness-and-how-it-impacts-your-healing/) - Forgiveness is HARD. We hear all the time that we need to forgive and let things go, but it’s not as simple as just saying ‘I forgive you’. - [Reshaping Your Life after COVID](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/reshaping-your-life-after-covid/) - While things are starting to relax after the pandemic, I invite you to think about whether your old routine was something you would really like to return to. - [When Everyday Feels Like Groundhog Day](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/when-everyday-feels-like-groundhog-day/) - If you feel like life has become predictable, unfulfilling, and boring, maybe it’s time for a fresh start. Deciding to make a change doesn’t mean you have to turn your life upside down, but it is an opportunity to stand back and revise your current way of life. Whether it’s a lifestyle, location, or career - [Spiritualism for the Stressed](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/spiritualism-for-the-stressed/) - What do you think of when I say "spiritual?" It either conjures up visions of church-goers or the woo-woo sage burning, crystal-holding hippie. But it doesn't have to be so black and white or ritualized. In today’s world, it’s easy to neglect the spiritual. In our modern world of accessibility, connection, and endless entertainment it's - [Relieve and Decrease Loneliness](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/relieve-and-decrease-loneliness/) - Loneliness is an increasing symptom of modern life. As people have become more connected by technology, there’s less time to stay connected with friends and loved ones in real-time. That can lead to emotional exhaustion and burnout. If you’re finding the 24/7 nature of life is making you feel isolated and lonely, consider adding meditation - [8 Tips for Handling Frustration in a Healthy Way](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/8-tips-for-handling-frustration-in-a-healthy-way/) - Are you feeling frustrated? Chances are you’ve been here before. You’ve probably even worked out some coping strategies for when you’re stressed. The problem is, some of those strategies aren’t the best, a fact you’re already aware of. Handling stress in healthy ways is an ongoing challenge. That’s because when we’re frustrated, we tend to - [7 Ways to Turn Worry into Excitement about Getting Things Done](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/7-ways-to-turn-worry-into-excitement-about-getting-things-done/) - Everybody worries sometimes. Right now, you’ve probably even got a few worries on your mind. You might be thinking about a relationship or a situation at work, causing you trouble. Maybe you’re worried about your health or whether or not you’re going to have enough money to pay the bills at the end of the - [5 Self-Care Tips for Dealing with Stress when You Are Highly Sensitive](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/5-self-care-tips-for-dealing-with-stress-when-you-are-highly-sensitive/) - You know that you are a highly sensitive person (HSP), or maybe you are starting to realize that you may be. Either way, there are basic choices you can make in your daily life to help yourself navigate the minefields of life. Make Boundaries Boundaries come in many forms. The first and most important - [4 Ways to Be More Fulfilled as a Working Mom](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/4-ways-to-be-more-fulfilled-as-a-working-mom/) - Everyone wants to be a good parent, right? You love your kids. You want to be the best mom or dad you can for them. But if you’re like most people, you probably don’t feel prepared for the huge task that is parenting. There’s no ultimate ‘how to’ guide for being a parent. There’s no - [4 Steps to Controlling Your Anger Triggers](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/4-steps-to-controlling-your-anger-triggers/) - Your stress levels are directly in line with how you react to triggers. Everyone has their own little quirks. Things that make them irritated, frustrating, or downright angry. You could probably list your own triggers right now—little stuff like clutter or having to wait around. Maybe you can’t stand a particular word or phrase, or - [Is moving away and starting over the healing opportunity of a lifetime, or just running away?](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/is-moving-away-and-starting-over-the-healing-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-or-just-running-away/) - It’s tempting to start a new life and say goodbye to the old version of ourselves, but this idea sparks a big debate. Starting over or running away? - [How to deal when someone close to you gets sick](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/how-to-deal-when-someone-close-to-you-gets-sick/) - 2021 has been a hard year for many of us. The pandemic has continued ravaging families, isolating us and affecting our long-term health both mental and physical - [What I Learned: Keeping Your Hormones Healthy](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/what-i-learned-keeping-your-hormones-healthy/) - 3 days at an endocrine seminar had me rethinking what I knew about the body and how it all works together. In this episode, I cover hormone balancing tips the role of blood sugar regulation, the importance of fish oil, detoxing the liver and why you need a good gut microbiome. If you’re someone who - [How to Completely and Properly Deal with Anger](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/how-to-completely-and-properly-deal-with-anger/) - Meditation might help you feel better in the moment, but what really needs to be addressed is the cause and the emotion behind why your body is acting that way. - [You are hard-wired to doom-scroll](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/hard-wired-to-doom-scroll/) - I’m super triggered right now, so I thought it would be fitting to do some research. Being triggered is a learning opportunity for us to dig deep and uncover what’s really going on and understand why we are being provoked in the first place. I’m clear on why I am triggered, so I dug a - [The 3 Stages of Stress](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/the-3-stages-of-stress/) - We tend to know stress as a feeling or a situation or circumstance. But did you know there are actually three main stages of stress that we move through? They are the alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages. The “Father of Stress”, Hungarian endocrinologist Hans Selye, pioneered and was the first to provide a biological explanation - [Affirmations: Super Woo or Super Powerful?](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/using-positive-affirmations/) - You’ve probably heard that affirmations can help you be more motivated and successful in meeting your goals. But did you know that there are some ways you can supercharge your affirmations to make them even more powerful, even transformative? Say you want to lose weight and get fit. If your affirmation is “I will lose - [How to Reclaim Yourself & Stay in Business with Emily McDowell (Part 2)](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/how-to-reclaim-yourself-stay-in-business-with-emily-mcdowell-part-2/) - Summary: Emily McDowell is a writer, illustrator, speaker, teacher, entrepreneur, and founder of Emily McDowell and Friends - a company specializing in greeting cards and other products that speak to the human condition. Their mission is to help people connect when they’re not sure what to say. McDowell, 43, was diagnosed with cancer at the - [Cancer, Empathy Cards & Losing Herself in Business with Emily McDowell (Part 1)](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/cancer-empathy-cards-losing-herself-in-business-emily-mcdowell-part-1/) - Summary: Emily McDowell is a writer, illustrator, speaker, teacher, entrepreneur, and founder of Emily McDowell and Friends - a company specializing in greeting cards and other products that speak to the human condition. Their mission is to help people connect when they’re not sure what to say. McDowell, 43, was diagnosed with cancer at the - [Everything You Need to Know About Lectins and Leaky Gut](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-lectins-and-leaky-gut/) - You may have heard the terms ‘lectins’ or ‘leaky gut’ thrown around a bit lately but what exactly do they mean and how are they linked to autoimmune disorders. - [What Hair Loss and Feminism Have in Common](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/what-hair-loss-and-feminism-have-in-common/) - with Britt Reuter, Nutrition and Functional Medicine Expert Summary: In today’s episode, we have a Certified Nutrition Specialist, Business Owner and author of eBook “Girl’s Guide to Reversing Hair Loss”: Britt Reuter. She shares what hair loss and being a feminist have in common. Britt’s personal experience with chronic inflammation as well as her formal - [The hardest thing about Keto is cooking! (How-To Guide)](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/the-hardest-thing-about-keto-is-cooking-how-to-guide/) - Professional chef Max Mentzer found a way to balance his hormones easily, lose weight and maintain it—all while managing his Type 1 Diabetes—with the ketogenic diet! His lifestyle change helped him gain incredible amounts of focus and energy and is now helping others do the same. In this New Year’s episode Shawna and “Keto Chef - [Stress Less, Accomplish MORE](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/stress-less-accomplish-more/) - Emily Fletcher, a leading expert in meditation, author and founder of The Ziva Technique is helping thousands of people to uplevel their health, sleep and sex life, kick-ass at work and at home through meditation. The New York Times, The Today Show, Vogue, and ABC News have all featured Emily's work. She has taught The - [NBA Life Coach: "HACK Your Mental Health"](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/nba-life-coach-hack-your-mental-health/) - Summary: David Nurse, an Emotional Coach for the NBA and Host of 1%er Podcast shares his road to redemption after being removed from a professional basketball program, his challenges with low testosterone and his secret to having no fear. How to Listen: Stay up-to-date on the latest episodes by subscribing on iTunes. You can - [Is your SHAME making you sick?](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/is-your-shame-making-you-sick/) - Summary: Today we have a guest who has gone into the “dark woods” and made it out the other side. There he learned that individuals and organizations can DO and BE ANYTHING if two things are in place: a model of success and the tools to reach it. He’s dramatically improved the lives of over 500,000 - [How Ulcerative Colitis Contributed to her Business Success](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/natalie-kelley-how-ulcerative-colitis-contributed-to-her-business-success/) - Summary: Natalie Kelley is a holistic health coach, recipe developer, and businesswoman. She’s also the host of the Thrive with IBD podcast. She’s experienced scary and painful moments due to her chronic illness: ulcerative colitis. In this episode, she opens up about how bloat and fatigue plagued her life and how she used to just - [How To Keep from Burning Out](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/how-to-keep-from-burning-out/) - Summary: Shawna Bigby Davis, a creative director, and advertising executive shares how she overcomes burnout out when she needs to be “on.” If you’re ever on stage or have a big presentation in front of your office or have to meet people during a networking event. This podcast will help you overcome work through the - [How To Have Difficult Conversations in Business](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-in-business/) - If you’re an entrepreneur, a new business owner or an ambitious, driven person, you will have to have difficult conversations. Conversations about money, letting people go, choosing what’s the best way to move forward for your business which may mean some career partnerships aren’t going to last, hey, some personal relationships may not last. You may - [Eating your emotions? There’s a GENE for that](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/eating-your-emotions-theres-a-gene-for-that-part-1/) - Summary: Dr. Hailey Heard and Dr. Megan Arnold are cofounders at MaxGen Labs. In this episode, they share how their genetic testing kits are helping women with autoimmune diseases live and eat better. “We can literally look at your genes and pinpoint specifically how you function as a whole and how we can personalize and prioritize - [Confessions of an Overweight Doctor - Why DNA Matters (Part2)](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/confessions-of-an-overweight-doctor/) - Summary: How to diet based on your genes in part 2 of this interview of the interview with Dr. Hailey Heard and Dr. Megan Arnold, cofounders at MaxGen Labs. In this episode, they share how some popular diets, like going Keto, may be hurting you more than helping you. They also share how you can take - [Are you exercising wrong? MS Doctor shares techniques](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/are-you-exercising-wrong-ms-doctor-shares-techniques/) - Dr. Gretchen Hawley, a physical therapist and MS specialist shares the importance of exercise for improved mental performance and physical movement as well as helping people with autoimmune diseases gain hope and live life confidently! She’s also the founder of The MSing Link. What We Learn: 03:55 Start at "So, let's talk about the importance of - [What a 1,000-year-old forest and Dr. Sarah Ballantyne taught me over a weekend ](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/what-a-1000-year-old-forest-and-dr-sarah-ballantyne-taught-me-over-a-weekend/) - In 2017 I hit my lowest point. I could barely drag myself out of bed, make a fist, or hold a plate. I was losing hair and gaining weight, despite my self-imposed calorie-restricted vegetarian diet. I couldn’t breathe, my heart was in constant a-fib. I was depressed, exhausted and no one could help me figure - [Weighted Blankets for Anxiety](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/weighted-blankets-for-anxiety/) - weighted blanket for anxiety, best weighted blanket for anxiety, weighted blankets for anxiety and insomnia, are weighted blankets good for anxiety - [Voicing Your Values](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/voicing-your-values/) - If you value family but work 70 hours a week, are you in alignment with your values? What if your partner does not value family? How will you make it work where one does not harbor resentment over the other? DOWNLOAD THE WORKSHEET HERE Do you know what makes you tick, and what ticks - [Smoothie: Very Cherry Joint Lubricator](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/smoothie-very-cherry-joint-lubricator/) - Say goodbye to stiff, sore, aches, and pains with this inflammation-fighting smoothie. Cherries, pineapple, parsley, and turmeric do the heavy lifting to keep you feeling limber. Perfect for those, who like me, have arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's, or any other autoimmune issue that attacks the joints. Why it's powerful: Colorful pigments: Parsley contains the - [Smoothie: The Great Green Breakfast](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/smoothie-the-great-green-breakfast/) - My go-to green smoothie recipe. It's forgiving and allows for a full day's serving of fruits and veggies. Smoothie: The Great Green Breakfast Yield: 2 Servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Get a full 6 cups of veggies & fruits in one meal. Drink your greens for breakfast with this forgiving smoothie! - [My North Star Values ](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/my-north-star-values/) - Part of recovering from burnout is to understand how you got there in the first place. It always starts with your value set and how far away from it you’ve deviated. I offer a training called “North Star Value Finding” and I thought it was only fair that I share my results from my North - [Lots of Stress = Crappy Food = Poor Sleep. Repeat.](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/lots-of-stress-crappy-food-poor-sleep/) - You can’t sleep because you’re stressed out. When you stress out you eat junk. When you eat junk, you can’t sleep properly. Have you found yourself in this vicious cycle? You already know it’s pretty impossible to WILL yourself to sleep. So, you got to work on the other two, stress and eating — with - [Know Your Trauma](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/know-your-trauma/) - The difference between Big "T" trauma versus little "t" trauma and how it creates a cascade of events in the body like pain and chronic illness if left unprocessed. - [Influencers are the Devil](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/influencers-are-the-devil/) - I have a lot of hangups, judgments and, well, let’s say stuff, about today’s successful “entrepreneurs.” Namely, influencers who have figured out marketing strategies around themselves and created multi-million dollar businesses around them. And yet, I envy them. I’ve worked at two coveted agencies. World-leading, top-tier agencies that many people fight to get their - [How to stop overthinking and start having fun (again) ](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/how-to-stop-overthinking-and-start-having-fun-again/) - Do you need recess? Were you ever super fun and then just…not? Well, I’ve no-fail, guaranteed way to improve your business, your relationships, your health, and your life. And, it’s free. Cue cheesy music. It’s play! “But, Shawna, I’m kinda already drowning in everyday sh*t and now you want to make time for playing?!” Yes, - [How To Feel Good About Being Mean](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/how-to-feel-good-about-being-mean/) - I coach a lot of small business owners, and with women especially, this topic comes up again and again. It’s “How do I not sound mean?” And I’m here to tell you, it’s time to call BS on this one. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, business owner, an ambitious, driven person, it’s inevitable, you will - [Creating a Culture of Leadership Development](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/creating-a-culture-of-leadership-development/) - You work hard to attract and retain talented employees. How do you cultivate their skills to grow with your company? This piece will discuss best practices in creating a culture of leadership development and how that contributes to overall performance and succession planning. Understand and know your own process You set the tone for - [CBD: Magic Bullet or Snake Oil?](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/cbd-magic-bullet-or-snake-oil/) - How can a plant that helped clean-up Chernobyl's radiation help reduce inflammation, reduce muscle and joint aches, ease anxiety and depression and nausea?! And furthermore, why is CBD in everything from my coffee, to lotion, to cheese fries? It’s all BS, right? Well, first thing’s first, some quick glossary terms: Endocannabinoid System Only discovered in - [Burnout is real](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/burnout-is-real/) - GAH, I just can’t do this anymore, I’m just so burned out You’re not imagining it, your body is sending up all the flares and signals that it can’t keep going. It’s more than an exasperated expression or a poignant statement, it’s a state of being. While many use the term flippantly, burnout is aGAH, I just can’t do this anymore, I’m just so burned out You’re not imagining it, your body is sending up all the flares and signals that it can’t keep going. It’s more than an exasperated expression or a poignant statement, it’s a state of being. While many use the term flippantly, burnout is a - [The #hustlehard and #superwoman culture is you](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/the-hustlehard-and-superwoman-culture-is-killing-us/) - Be an entrepreneur, be a mom, look incredible, be hilarious, be supportive, caring, kind. Be sexy, be thin. Don’t be too skinny. Be self-aware and self-nurturing. Be humble, serve others, don’t serve too much, save some for yourself. And do it all while eating well and getting enough sleep. But also get up early and - [How to spot the time suck](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/how-to-spot-the-time-suck/) - There has been the theme in the house this week: How can you do more with less? My kiddo learned how to take her room from disaster zone to Pinterest-worthy in 20 minutes by looking around and asking “what would make the biggest impact” over and over with each step. This is also how I - [Do you know your triggers?](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/do-you-know-your-triggers/) - Do you know your triggers? We all have them, but it's how aware we are, how tuned in with our bodies and our minds, that makes the triggers super useful information. They are the Cliffs Notes to healing yourself. Take a look and see if you can't discover some of yours. Once you know your - [But What If I Don't Like Them?](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/the-benefit-of-accepting-those-you-dont-like/) - Let’s face it, you’re not going to like everyone. Sometimes the feeling is mutual. We meet someone who just rubs us wrong. You’re instant rivals, right down to the barely suppressed sneer and curled lip. Other times it’s not quite so dramatic. You might be making every effort to build a relationship, but they’re just - [From Wheelchair to Walking Again: How FOOD Saved Her Life](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/from-wheelchair-to-walking-again-how-food-saved-her-life-part-1/) - Dr. Terry Wahls was once confined to an electric wheelchair, but is now able to walk and ride her bike! She’s a former physician, was an assistant chief of staff at Iowa City Veterans Administration Health Care and is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa. She’s an esteemed author, has a - [Fatigued, Fat & Frazzled? Sexology doctor shares health tips](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/fatigued-fat-frazzled/) - Dr. Keesha Ewers is a doctor of sexology, a board-certified functional medicine provider, a best-author and a mother of four. She works with women to reverse their autoimmune disease, heal childhood trauma and make friends with the woman they see in the mirror. What We Learn: 00:22 The Mother of Functional Sexology 01:38 - “I - [CBD Innovator: "What you should know BEFORE using CBD"](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/cbd-innovator-what-you-should-know-before-using-cbd/) - Laura Komkov is an innovator, businesswoman and “Medical Unicorn." She is also the co-founder of Canvas 1839 - a company focused on creating optimized drug delivery technologies in the cannabis space. Her motivation stemmed from autoimmune and genetic problems that she’s experienced since age 12. What We Learn: 01:17 - Laura’s diagnosis troubles 03:24 - - [Can vision testing tell you if food is affecting your health?](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/can-vision-testing-tell-you-if-food-is-affecting-your-health/) - Dr. Terry Wahls was once confined to an electric wheelchair, but is now able to walk and ride her bike! She’s a former physician, was an assistant chief of staff at Iowa City Veterans Administration Health Care and is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa. She’s an esteemed author, has a - [Study shows: People that isolate tend to get sick more often](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/study-shows-people-that-isolate-tend-to-get-sick-more-often/) - Dr. Shelly Sethi is a best-selling author and a board-certified family physician. In this episode, we discuss mind-body practices: meditation, and our need for connection. In the midst of a global pandemic, Dr. Sethi shares how the mind and body work together to support the immune system or influence disease. What We Learn: 09:25 How your thoughts and mind - [On the verge of burnout? How to meditate for beginners](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/on-the-verge-of-burnout-how-to-meditate-for-beginners/) - Dr. Shelly Sethi shares what it’s like to be an A-type, how it affects our health and how to meditate for much-needed mental peace. If you’re not a mediator, and you need some basics, this is the episode for you. Dr. Sethi is a best-selling author and a board-certified family physician. What We Learn: 02:05 “You're - [Anxiety vs Arousal: Are you attracting the wrong people?](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/anxiety-vs-arousal-are-you-attracting-the-wrong-people/) - Megan Bruneau is a psychotherapist, executive coach and podcast host. She has more than 12-years of experience and specializes in perfectionism-related issues, such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Deepak Chopra dubbed her "the millennials' therapist” as her “no-BS” approach to coaching may be the perspective you’ve been missing. What We Learn: 06:27 The - [Podcast Resource Roundup](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/podcast-resource-roundup/) - We've covered a lot of ground on The BS We Feed Ourselves podcast in the first season. And the cool part about having these discussions is all the great books, products, and events that get discussed and suggested. Many listeners requested the websites and discount codes offered all in one place, so I’ve put that - [Why Staying Single Is A Form of Healthcare](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/why-staying-single-is-a-form-of-healthcare/) - Summary: V Capaldi is a TEDx Speaker and business builder living with both autoimmune disease Multiple sclerosis and Epstein-Barr. She became a millionaire by age 30 and then lost it all due to her diagnosis and treatments. She says for her “MS” also means “Marriage Sickness” and believes that she can’t be both well and in an intimate - [The Dangers of the "Keto High"](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/the-dangers-of-the-keto-high/) - Summary: Grace McCalmon is certified nutritional therapist and health and wellness digital marketing creative at Bonafide Provisions, a Pasture-Raised Bone Broth company. She’s the first person who helped me discover my autoimmune issues. Now, she’s struggling to discover if everything she’s believed in, that’s helped others, is actually making her sick. You won’t want to miss - [The 4 Essentials to have Happy Hormones ](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/the-4-essentials-to-have-happy-hormones/) - I love learning as much about the human body without actually becoming a doctor. I go to seminars, workshops, and lectures. I recently attended a full weekend workshop on the endocrine system. Endocrine is a fancy word for the glands that make hormones. Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers that carry keys to help unlock - [On Death and Being Superhuman](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/on-death-and-being-superhuman/) - The news of Kobe’s death is reverberating all around us. We are in shock and disbelief that someone we know, recognize, admire, and honor is gone. And regardless of any mixed feelings about him, it cannot be denied he was a great, great athlete. He also gave his time, money, and talents to support others - ["The Paleo Mom" Talks Imposter Syndrome & Growing Up Sick](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/the-paleo-mom-talks-imposter-syndrome-growing-up-sick/) - Dr. Sarah Ballantyne aka “The Paleo Mom” is an award-winning public speaker, New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned health expert in the autoimmune community. Dr. Sarah shares what to say when your doctor’s not listening, how to overcome imposter syndrome and strategies to keep you thriving in your career. What We Discuss: "To - [Why Feeling UNSAFE is Damaging Your Health](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/why-feeling-unsafe-is-damaging-your-health-with-karden-rabin/) - Last year I met Karden Rabin, a health and wellness expert, teacher, and fellow entrepreneur. I had an instant connection with him. I didn't know how or on what, but I knew I wanted to work with him in the future. In this latest podcast, Karden joins me to talk turkey on how we unknowingly - [Was There Ever A Normal?](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/was-there-ever-a-normal/) - Here’s what I’ve learned over these last 32 episodes: There isn’t any one smoking gun as to why we’re sick. Why we’re in the middle of a disease epidemic in this country. It’s multi-layered and fraught with nuance. The culmination of parts and allowances we feed ourselves daily, hourly, just to cope in a world - [Is there an alcohol that’s actually GOOD for you?](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/is-there-an-alcohol-thats-actually-good-for-you/) - Summary: Mark McTavish is the founder and CEO of 101 Cider House as well as a devoted cider fan, lover of artistic beverages, and a true health nut. Mark is a former bodybuilder and native of Toronto, Canada. After helping to pioneer the craft beer industry in Canada, Mark began to give up the suds in - [Battle “brain fog,” live longer & happier](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/battle-brain-fog-live-longer-happier/) - Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned cardiologist, researcher and NY Times best-selling author of The Plant Paradox Book series. His diet and lifestyle recommendations have helped perhaps millions of people take control of their lives. Some say they’re “aging backward” physically and mentally thanks to his program. What We Learn: Lectins 101 What's zonulin LPS’s aka “little pieces - [Roles and Responsibilities Guides](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/roles-and-responsibilities-guides/) - Everyone's got opinions. Do some count more than others? When we last left off you identified your core value North Star Framework. While it’s essential to pinpoint and articulate your values so that you don’t deviate from them, it’s just as important for you to share what your expectations on who does what, when, and - [Addicted to STRESS? How To End the Cycle](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/addicted-to-stress-how-to-end-the-cycle/) - Summary: Karden Rabin is an author, health and wellness expert, and teacher. In this episode, Karden shares how so many of us are “addicted to stress” and what we can do overcome our appetite for stress and live truly healthier and more sustainable lives. One tip, Type A personalities can make sure to prioritize their health as well as - [My Story](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/my-story/) - Why do we keep pushing ourselves when we know it makes us sick? Why do we value others’ opinions more than what our own bodies tell us? Why do we give our negative thoughts so much power over our quality of life? This is the BS We Feed Ourselves. And it’s literally killing us. But - [Clairvoyant for Fortune 500 CEOs shares wellness secrets](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/clairvoyant-for-fortune-500-ceos-shares-wellness-secrets/) - Gwen Dittmar has learned from her experiences and leaned into her clairvoyance, and is now helping people discover how to embrace their magic and level up. - [Food & Autoimmunity](https://blog.shawnabigbydavis.com/food-autoimmunity/) - Everything hurts, you're oh-so tired and a little foggy. 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