Episode 4: A Cookbook Author's Unplanned Food Revolution with guest Rachel Riggs

In this deeply moving and empowering episode, Dr. Eleanor Stein sits down with Rachel Riggs—anentrepreneur, food lover, and author of the upcoming allergy-conscious cookbook, In Good Health:Uncomplicated, Allergen-Aware Recipes for a Nourished Life. Rachel shares the raw truth about hersudden illness, her 12-year journey to diagnosis, and how she transformed her grief, confusion, andisolation into a powerful mission to help others through food. Whether navigating chronic illness, looking for inspiration, or seeking nutrient-dense meals thatdon’t compromise joy or flavor, Rachel’s story will inspire you. Discover how she redefined heridentity, found healing in her kitchen, and created a cookbook that speaks directly to those oftenoverlooked. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this episode will remind you that purpose and hope can groweven from the hardest places.   (00:00:00) Introduction to the Dr. Eleanor Stein Podcast (00:07:12) Opening a Specialty Food Shop (00:14:03) Authentic Cookbook Philosophy (00:20:52) Nutrient-Dense Recipes for Everyone (00:27:28) Becoming a Study Coordinator for Metabolomics Research (00:34:20) Hope and Progress in ME Research (00:41:23) Understanding the Cell Danger Response (00:48:01) Paleo Autoimmune Diet: A Turning Point in Health Recovery (00:55:13) The Impact of Diet on Health: Commitment and Benefits (01:01:40) Education, Empowerment, and Hope: Overcoming Diseases Order Rachel's cookbook: https://www.rachriggs.com/cookbook Bonus gift: Email your receipt to [email protected] and get three bonusrecipes! You can find Rachel in the following places:https://www.rachriggs.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RachelRiggscookbookclub https://www.instagram.com/the.rachel.riggs/ https://rachelriggs.substack.com/   Welcome to my podcast! I am a retired medical doctor and psychiatrist specializing in chronic complex diseases. With over 33 years of experience, I have worked with thousands of patients, integrating both conventional and integrative approaches to enhance health and function. Since retiring from medical practice at the end of 2022, my passion is to help others find healing by sharing science-based, no-to-low-cost health strategies. Follow me for regular doses of education, empowerment and hope. Explore More • Newsletter https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/newsletter • Website https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca• Subscription-based membership Live! with Dr. Stein https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/live • Blog https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/blog • Guided education, including online courses, webinars, books, and manuals https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/store Connect with me on social mediaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-stein-md-748028254/ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/dreleanorstein Subscribe for valuable insights and support on your journey to wellness!