020. Plot Twist: When Your Body Says 'Actually, I Need a Steak

The One Where We Get REAL About Identity, Injuries, and Why Sleep is Not Optional Hold onto your green smoothies, folks! Today we're sitting down with Jamey Harbottle, who's sharing her wild ride from vegan warrior to reluctant carnivore (spoiler alert: her hormones had other plans). Plus, we're diving into the fun world of brain injuries, chronic insomnia, and why protein is actually your BFF. The Tea We're Spilling: How a car accident turned Jamey's life (and diet) upside down The identity crisis of craving meat after 14 years of veganism Why sleep isn't just beauty rest (your brain is literally begging for it) The hormone plot twists nobody warns you about When your body starts making demands like a toddler in a candy store Holy Sh*t Moments: "I haven't slept in 14 years" (not a flex, but definitely a mood) "I couldn't get enough meat or fish" (former vegan problems) "Your health trumps everything" (including your Instagram aesthetic) Episode Breakdown (Because We Love Organization): 00:00 - The accident that changed everything 03:03 - Identity crisis: When veganism stops serving you 05:57 - Brain injuries: More than just a headache 08:53 - The great protein awakening 12:06 - Hormones gone wild 15:08 - The sleep struggle is real [...continues with key timestamps...] Key Takeaways (For When Your Brain is Foggy): Sometimes your body stages an intervention Sleep isn't optional (seriously, we cannot stress this enough) Your identity isn't tied to your diet (mind-blowing, we know) Hormones are the ultimate plot twisters Health > Everything else Real Talk Corner: Ladies, if you're struggling with: Feeling like a traitor to your beliefs Chronic exhaustion that coffee can't fix Hormones that seem to have their own agenda The pressure to stick to one identity forever You're not alone, and it's okay to change your mind (your hormones might make that decision for you anyway 🤷‍♀️). What's Next: Actually try to sleep (your brain will thank you) Listen to your body (even when it's being dramatic) Give yourself permission to change Join our community of hormone-having humans Remember: Your body is smarter than your Instagram feed, and sometimes healing looks like eating a burger after being vegan for 14 years. No judgment here! #HormonalHuman #PlotTwist #HealthJourney #HormoneLife #SleepIsLife