Hosts: Andrew Dewar & Catherine Collins

This episode isn’t about weight loss fads or rigid diet plans. It’s a real, raw look at how we changed our lives through self-worth, gut health, and intentional choices. We didn’t set out to lose weight — we set out to feel better. The 50-pound loss? That was just a powerful side effect.

🧠 What You'll Learn:

• Why this wasn’t a weight loss journey — it was a mental health journey
• How healing the gut transformed everything from energy to skin
• What autoimmune symptoms disappeared after our food changes
• Why we focused on feeling better, not counting calories
• How boredom and procrastination fuel emotional eating
• The 3 key mindset shifts that helped us keep the weight off

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• 📖 The Plant Paradox by Dr. Steven Gundry
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/006242713X?tag=5yy-20
• 📖 Gut Check by Dr. Steven Gundry
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062911804?tag=5yy-20
• 📖 Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401969925?tag=5yy-20
• 📖 Fast This Way by Dave Asprey
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062882864?tag=5yy-20
• 📖 Calm Your Mind with Food by Dr. Uma Naidoo
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316312493?tag=5yy-20
• 🔬 23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA Kit (Used for discovering gluten and beef sensitivity)
• https://www.23andme.com
• 💧 Tap Water Database (EWG Water Quality Tool)
• https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/
• 🧠 Brain Health Coaching by A Mind For All Seasons
• https://www.amindforallseasons.com

💬 Our Key Takeaways:

• Food is either fueling you or inflaming you
• Weight loss came after gut healing — not calorie counting
• Organic food costs balanced out by skipping processed snacks
• Fasting helped us become aware of emotional and boredom eating
• You don’t have to exercise first — we didn’t! Year 1 was about food and mindset
• Feeling better led to more energy, and more energy led to action
• True transformation begins with self-worth

⚡ Favorite Tools & Habits:

• Joint iPhone Notes to track food sensitivities
• Organic, anti-inflammatory grocery list
• Daily minerals & supplements (Vitamin D, Magnesium, Vegan Omega-3s)
• Simple meals = fewer decisions = less temptation
• “Will future me thank me for eating this?” (our mental mantra)

🌱 Want Help Creating Your Own Transformation?

We don’t offer medical advice — but if you're ready to build a five-year plan focused on clarity, wellness, and joy, let’s talk.

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💡 Glimmers of the Week:

Catherine – Hearing there are no autoimmune markers in her most recent bloodwork 🙌

Andrew – Feeling proud of the healing journey they’ve walked together 💛

⚠️ Disclaimer:

This video is for educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your diet, medication, or supplements. Some links may be affiliate links.

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