Autoimmune Edible Rx – Details, episodes & analysis

This week, we’re switching gears and diving into a story that’ll seriously light a fire under your healing journey.

I’m chatting with Ethan Pompeo—PANDAS warrior, founder of Green Valley Nutrition, and all-around baddy—who turned years of autoimmune struggle into a mission to help others.

From teen turmoil to purpose-driven entrepreneur, Ethan’s journey is raw, real, and ridiculously inspiring. Trust me, you’ll want to hear every word. 💥

Have a child or a loved one suffering with any of the symptoms mentioned in this podcast? Consult a PANDAS expert or research how you can get them more help here:

https://thealexmanfullfund.org/sources-for-more-information/

https://neuroimmune.org/patient-and-family-resources/what-are-pans-pandas/

Want to try some of Ethan's CBD products? Check them out here:

https://www.greenvalleynutrition.com

Follow Ethan on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/ethan_pandas/

You’re eating the meals, skipping the cheese, and saying no to the breadbasket—so when do the magic results start rolling in? In this episode of The Autoimmune Edible Rx, I’m answering the question I get asked all the time: “How long does it take to feel better when eating Flare Free?”

Spoiler: it depends on more than just your grocery list. I’m breaking down the six factors that impact your healing timeline, sharing client wins, and telling the truth about what really worked for me.

If you're wondering whether this anti-inflammatory thing is even worth it, this episode is your wake-up call.

HUNGRY FOR MORE?! Here are the links to the free resources I mentioned in today's podcast episode:

1.) Free recipes + healing resources on my blog at:

www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/blog

2.) Free meal plan that will teach you how to shop, cook, and meal prep Flare Free:

www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/freemealplan

3.) Free "12 Steps to Eating Flare Free (Without Over-Restriction or Overwhelm) Checklist":

www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/downloadchecklist

The research is there. Food CAN fight inflammation. And in this podcast episode, I break it all down for you!

Follow me on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/cheflaurarodriguez for more client testimonies!

If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please leave a rating and a review wherever you're listening to this right now. It would mean a lot to me and it would help other autoimmune warriors find the podcast.

If you're a visual learner and you'd like to see the full transcript of today's podcast with clickable links, and resources for everything I've shared with you today, head to my blog!

Resources: 📚

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/anti-inflammatory-diet

https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/foods-to-limit/8-food-ingredients-that-can-cause-inflammation

https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/anti-inflammatory/anti-inflammatory-diet

Season 2 - Episode 1 of Edible Rx: "What is Inflammation and Why Should I Care?"

Got questions about anything we talked about today?

DM me on Instagram

Ready to start eating anti-inflammatory today?!

Download my free meal prep recipes here!

Want to learn more about my mold journey? Listen to the last episode of Edible Rx here.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493173/#:~:text=Chronic%20Inflammation-,Chronic%20inflammation%20is%20also%20referred%20to%20as%20slow%2C%20long%2Dterm,repair%20and%20overcome%20the%20damage.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6421792/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1392256/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7147972/

Have a mold story you'd like to share? DM me on Instagram or if you're listening to this on Spotify, vote in the poll below!

Ready to get off the rollercoaster ride of chronic autoimmune flare-ups?

Check out my Flare Free Masterclass! It ends with 5 free recipes the whole family will love!

www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/masterclass

Feeling stuck, paralyzed, unmotivated and overwhelmed in your life at the moment?

Stop letting failure and overwhelm stop you from doing that one thing you've been meaning to make time to do.

Try this instead.

Ready to get lessen inflammation, decrease the symptoms of your condition and improve the quality of your life?

Check out my Flare Free Masterclass that will teach you how to do just that! It ends with a free family-friendly recipe packet that you can use to kickstart your Flare Free Journey today!!

www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/masterclass

Let's dive into the importance of changing your kids diet - big or small - with Autoimmune Nutritionist, VJ Hamilton! Follow VJ on Instagram: Check out how her services and programs can help you along your autoimmune healing journey HERE Listen to her podcast Ready to transform some of your kids' favorite foods, snacks and sweets into anti-inflammatory foods, snacks and sweets? Today is the last day to register to join me for my free Back to School Pantry Refresh Workshop where you'll learn 1:1 Flare Free substitutions for common pantry ingredients, anti-inflammatory versions of popular kids foods like chicken nuggets, juice boxes, mac 'n cheese, etc., the cheapest places to shop and more! REGISTER HERE!

The best way to change your kids' diet is to just jump in and do it! In this candid conversation with autoimmune warrior and functional medical practitioner, Dr. Amber Greer, we discuss how she decided to draw a line in the sand and get the whole family on an anti-inflammatory diet and tactics she uses to continue to keep them on track every day! If you like this episode, check out the last interview I did with Dr. Greer! Need help on your autoimmune journey? Check out the services Music City Health Center offers (they have tele-health services for folks outside of Middle, TN.)! Ready to learn to shop for anti-inflammatory versions of your kids' favorite foods so you can set them up for a Flare Free School Year?! Join my Back to School Pantry Refresh Live Virtual Workshop on Saturday, August 19th at 2 PM (CST) at the link below!

Join me as I sit down for a real, honest, raw conversation with autoimmune arthritis health coach and biochemist, Dee Mistry about what to do when your kids push back about changing their diet and how to handle being bombarded with poor food choices at every turn. Follow Dee on Instagram @joyfulwithautoimmune on Instagram and reach out to her if you need help on your autoimmune healing journey! Ready to transform your kids favorite foods into anti-inflammatory foods so you can set them up for a Flare Free School Year? Join my **FREE** Back to School Pantry Refresh Workshop happening on Saturday, August 19th at 2 PM (CST)!

I'm joined by Jennifer Johnson of the Joy of Eating to discuss her journey as an autoimmune warrior and mother of 3 with several different food allergies and the various mindset shifts we can practice to help kids embrace healthy eating habits and try new foods!

Jennifer is a food allergy consultant, functional nutritionist, certified health coach and autoimmune thriver. You can partner with her to help your family develop healthy eating habits and navigate the food allergy journey at the links below:

https://joyofeatingnutrition.com/

https://www.instagram.com/joyofeating_nutrition/?hl=en

Want to learn how to shop for the best tasting kid friendly anti-inflammatory ingredients on the market and transform your pantry into an anti-inflammatory healing powerhouse so you can set your whole family up for a Flare Free school year?

Join me for my FREE Back to School Pantry Refresh Workshop on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 2 PM (CST) here:

www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/pantryrefresh