05: Danielle Walker: Autoimmune Disease, Challenges of Childcare and the Healing Power of Food

Going against the grain can be uncomfortable, especially when it comes to food. Today’s guest, Danielle Walker, is a gluten-free chef, 3 time New York Times bestselling cookbook author, and blogger. Danielle started her grain free journey in 2007 when she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and was forced to make a major lifestyle and diet shifts. She has found a way to live functionally and comfortably with her disease, all while juggling being a mom, and sharing her healing tips with the world.  In this interview, Danielle shares how she makes it all work by investing in reliable childcare, prioritizing her self-care, and utilizing her planner. Join Robin Long in this interview to learn more about how Danielle lives her balanced life.    Show Highlights:  How Danielle’s diagnosis shifted her diet and daily life  Using yoga and physical activity to treat autoimmune disease  Experimenting with food to improve autoimmune disease  Establishing priorities and utilizing a planner  The benefits and challenges of working from home  Shifting to a more sustainable child care arrangement  Letting go of guilt and insecurities  Tips for grocery shopping and meal planning  What exercise looks like in Danielle’s life and how she fits it in her schedule  Focal points for self-care and being in tune with personal needs  Turning down the noise of people around you    Links:  https://thebalancedlifeonline.com   Contact Danielle:  https://againstallgrain.com Instagram: @daniellewalker Danielle's Book - Eat What You Love