389: Demystifying the healing powers of a GAPS diet with Elyse Comerford

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. Our Guest today is Elyse Comerford – Integrative Nutritionist and Certified GAPS Practitioner, Holistic Health Coach, Exercise Scientist, Keynote Speaker, Mentor, and most importantly, a mother! In today’s episode Elyse shares her health journey with Leah and Holly Jean and does some myth busting on some misconceptions about the GAPS diet. It’s not as big and scary as some people would like to you believe. Spoiler alert: the benefits diet pros can outweigh the cons; the truth lies in the context of bio-individuality and unique healing needs. The conversation also gets personal as we discuss the pressure of motherhood and our experiences with mom shaming. We think you will enjoy hearing about the importance of self care and the relationships we cultivate to support us in nourishing our bodies and souls. We wrap up this episode with a chat about how nutrition has changed over the last three decades, including probiotics and the microbiome, whole food diets, omega 3 fatty acids, and the rise of nutrition information in the age of the internet. Articles: What is the GAPS diet and why one expert says she wouldn’t recommend it under any circumstances Parenting: ‘The mom shame is so real’: There’s no way to win in the pandemic Two veteran nutritionists discuss the seismic shifts in nutrition that have changed the way we have eaten since the 1980s   Additional Show Resources: Book reference discussed: Nutrition for Life by Catherine Saxelyby Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention. Please help support the podcast so we can reach those that need help.  Thank you so much!