September 10, 2025

We're back! Barbara survived spine fusion (and now we're working on something BIG)

19 minutes

For more info and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com

We are BACK! In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, hosts Jacie and Barbara return from a brief hiatus. Why were they gone? Barbara got surgery and made it through! She'll give a detailed update on her recovery process, including the challenges she faced, tips for post-surgery care, and what kind of support she needed to heal. They'll also cover exciting upcoming events for the CIRS Group, including the next CIRS SUMMIT, featuring expert talks on various CIRS-related health and environmental topics. Join them for insights, personal stories, and a preview of future content!

For more info and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Welcome Back to The CIRS Group Podcast

0:34 Barbara had surgery!

01:30 Medical Disclaimer

01:52 Barbara's experience in the hospital

02:46 Advocate for yourself

05:00 Get lots of opinions

05:40 Meal Prepping and medical devices

07:58 Post-Surgery challenges

10:00 Nerve Pain is different

11:48 Spine fusion ain't so bad

15:01 Upcoming Events and Exciting Announcements

18:08 Future Podcast Guests and Topics

19:19 Join the CIRS Group Community

HELPFUL LINKS

Some products Barbara purchased to help with recovery:

Grabber Reacher: https://a.co/d/8zegGQm

Toilet Aid Wiping Tool: https://a.co/d/1r01xSB

Portable Bidet: https://a.co/d/aLfnXP8

Sock Aid: https://a.co/d/eR8Sase

Shower scrubber: https://a.co/d/h2QikaC

Wearable ice pack: https://a.co/d/cxHxAFi

Occupational Therapist on YouTube for more recovery tips and tricks: https://www.youtube.com/@EquipMeOT

The CIRS Summit: https://thecirssummit.com/

Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs

The CIRS Group:

Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:

Jacie’s book on the Carnivore diet! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory

Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:

Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, writer, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

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