28. Living with Ulcerative Colitis: Danielle Walker's Story of Health, Recovery and Advocacy

Becoming your fiercest advocate is your most vital tool when faced with serious health concerns. This week, I’m joined by Danielle Walker, a New York Times bestselling author whose newest cookbook, Make It Easy, is set to release on Sept. 10. We sat down to discuss her nearly 20-year journey with ulcerative colitis, how following a paleo, gluten-free, and grain-free diet has helped cushion symptoms, and her relatable advice for parents struggling to introduce their kids to healthy eating. In this episode, you'll discover: The Importance of Being Your Own Health Advocate: Learn to trust your feelings and push back if you want additional testing done or clarity on a proposed treatment.  How Elimination Diets Can Bring Relief: For Walker, eliminating high-inflammatory foods like dairy, grains, and legumes served as an effective way to manage her symptoms of ulcerative colitis. How to Cook for Your Family When You Have Dietary Restrictions: Walker swears by making crowd-pleasing recipes that are better-for-you versions of classic comfort foods. How to Build a Healthy Foundation for Kids: Show your children how delicious healthy eating can be, without villainizing their favorite foods. 02:27 Danielle's Health Journey: From Diagnosis to Advocacy 09:32 The Role of Diet in Managing Autoimmune Diseases 18:04 Navigating Dietary Changes and Family Support 29:45 Parenting and Healthy Eating Foundations 30:19 Navigating Food Choices and Sensitivities 31:00 The Importance of Early Dietary Decisions 32:42 Personal Experiences with Paleo Diet 36:57 Favorite Family Recipes 38:44 New Cookbook: Make It Easy 45:53 Tips for Parents on Healthy Eating Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Danielle Walker: Website: https://daniellewalker.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellewalker/ Substack: https://daniellewalker.substack.com/ New cookbook: Make It Easy

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Are you on the path to optimal health and looking for the latest breakthroughs in longevity and functional medicine? After her own struggle with an autoimmune thyroid condition, Dr. Amy Myers has made it her life’s mission to expose the flaws of conventional medicine and help others avoid the pain that she endured. More than a Functional Medicine doctor, Dr. Amy Myers is a two-time New York Times bestselling author, wife, mother, and visionary founder and CEO behind the influential e-commerce wellness brand, Amy Myers MD®. Through this brand, and with a clear vision of creating a path to optimal health and wellness for all, Dr. Amy Myers is here to change the future of medicine and empower others to Take Back Their Health. This show will be a mix of solo episodes and conversations with world renowned leading experts on the topics of functional medicine, autoimmunity, gut health and empowering people to get to the root of their issues and offer solutions so they can thrive. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy