Choosing to Radically Love Yourself with Kristen Pierce

Show Summary: 

“I intuitively felt that I needed to face death before it met me, which became clear when I had gotten my health scare. Even though no doctor said I was dying, I felt it in my body and knew I had to take action to get on the right path.”   Changing our health and fitness habits can be one of the most challenging things we ever do. We often start with the best intentions, fueled by the hope of feeling better, looking better, and living longer. But once we're in the thick of it, we quickly discover it's more complex than we thought.

Our bodies can sometimes seem to be working against us. Kristen Pierce, a member of the Gutsy Academy, experienced this firsthand when she suddenly fell ill after years of good health. Kristen battled nearly 20 physical ailments for two years but never gave up and gained a deeper understanding of her body.   In this episode, Kristen shares how her health issues inspired her to heal her body and relationships, leading her to appreciate life even more. You'll also learn to find joy, love, and healing even in difficult and painful moments.

When you choose yourself, your body naturally falls into alignment. Tune in to Episode 61 of the Gutsy Health Podcast to learn more!

Exceptional Highlights:

The most profound act of self-love is choosing what’s best for you, even if it’s not the easiest or most convenient option.Each person’s health journey is unique, and educating yourself on what your body needs is crucial.The mental, spiritual, and physical aspects of health are so intertwined, and you cannot heal one without the other two.

Show Highlights: 

Kristen's interest in health and nutrition was evident from a young age, but despite her chronic issues, she never felt compelled to seek medical advice.

Kristen Pierce 01:39

However, a sudden fever and excruciating stomach pain forced her to take her health seriously.

Do not ignore when your body is trying to tell you something. 

Gina Worful 10:18

We often dismiss minor health issues that are common but not normal, such as acne, anxiety, tiredness, and brain fog, even though they need medical attention.

Despite months of doctor visits, prescription medications, and following medical orders, Kristen's condition failed to improve.

Kristen Pierce 20:48

It only worsened as Kristen felt multiple symptoms, including burning pain, sores, fatigue, IBS, allergy-like symptoms, and significant weight loss, which doctors attributed to breastfeeding.

Working with a Provo health coach and a gastroenterologist helped Kristen discover what was happening in her body. 

Juanique Roney 30:00

Within one month of being on a digestive enzyme, Kristen put 21 pounds of her weight back on, and her abdominal pain was completely gone.

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