September 02, 2024

How Organic Olivia HEALED her Chronic Illness: Ancient Medicine, Blood Sugar Balancing, and Self-Discovery

1 hour 37 minutes

Ep. #129 Join me for another episode of the Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined today by herbalist and CEO Organic Olivia. She shares her journey from a pharmaceutical-dependent upbringing to discovering the healing power of traditional herbalism. Olivia opens up about her family's health struggles and the generational cycles that led her to seek holistic alternatives. Tune in to hear her story of transformation and how she balances productivity with well-being in her current work.

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Topics Discussed

00:03:56 - Herbology and the beginning of Olivia’s story

00:10:33 - Understanding autoimmune diseases

00:11:46 - Accepting the gray area and differences between western and traditional medicine

00:12:52 - Hitting rock bottom and the start of Organic Olivia

00:17:11 - The mindset behind the weight loss

00:19:59 - The importance of community and someone to help you hold your vision

00:24:59 - Balancing discipline and shifting to a softer approach

00:29:13 - Thoughts on Los Angeles

00:35:10 - Being metabolically unhealthy

00:39:40 - Blood sugar balancing problems and relation to PCOS and weight

00:41:43 - Your muscle mass is your suitcase

00:44:21 - Assessing different workouts like walking and pilates

00:48:05 - Getting stuck in a routine and the urge to let loose

00: 51:11 - Finding healing through health struggles

00:52:20 - The evolution of Olivia’s diet

00:59:45 - Managing your protein intake

01:02:56 - Controversial opinions in the health industry

01:05:12 - Honoring ancestral diets

01:08:05 - Any worthy path back to health is tied to relationships

01:12:17 - Thoughts on Ozempic

01:31:41 - Quick low down on Olivia’s herbal recommendations

01:35:54 - Wellness is the capacity to be with every moment in its entirety

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By Mari Llewellyn & Pursuit Network

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