030: Healing Beyond The Plate with Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod

We sit down with Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod to talk about why real healing takes more than a perfect diet and how symptoms can reveal what needs to change in our lives. We dig into processed food traps, core beliefs around eating, and the inner work of forgiveness, identity, and responsibility that can shape long-term health.  Dr McLeod’s journey from a Crohn’s diagnosis to a holistic path   How “organic” labels can hide ultra-processed foods that still drive inflammation  Why calming the nervous system through meditation and yoga supports gut health  Childhood food programming and the core beliefs that sabotage change  Community support groups as a tool for consistency and emotional processing.Polypharmacy risks and why we push for smarter questions in short doctor visits .Becoming your own advocate while using integrative medicine wisely  “How is this serving me?” as a post-diagnosis reflection question  Anger, resentment, and the shift from acute “hot” illness to chronic “cold” diseaseWhy It Takes More Than Carrot Juice focuses on mindset, forgiveness, and meaning  To learn more about Dr. Ellyn McLeod or to purchase her book please visit https://sedonasolution.com/Let’s help each other grow! Become a supporter today!  As a thank you for your contribution, I’ll give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode and help you promote your latest project, website, or podcast to our audience. It’s my way of showing appreciation for your support while helping you get your work noticed https://www.buzzsprout.com/2628184/supportThank you for tuning in and supporting Recovery Catalyst Podcast.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThanks for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an update. Reach me at Callhercatpodcast@gmail