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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 53 MIN

From Autoimmunity to $20M—How to Build a Business Without Losing Your Health | Amy Lacey

from Everyday Ancestral with James Barry · host James Barry, Podcraft Alchemy, Amy Lacey

Modern success is pushing women further away from balance, health, and connection than ever before. This episode explores entrepreneurship, autoimmune healing, work life balance, and the reality of scaling a fast-growing brand in today’s food industry. Amy Lacey is the founder behind one of the most successful grain free food brands, sharing how she turned autoimmune disease into a wellness breakthrough while navigating women in business challenges, burnout, and rapid growth. Key Insights: ✅ Autoimmune Healing Through Gluten Free Diet ✅ Rapid Business Growth Creates Hidden Stress ✅ Women Face Unique Entrepreneurship Challenges ✅ Work Life Balance Requires Intentional Boundaries ✅ Slower Growth Builds Long Term Success ✅ Clean Eating Supports Inflammation Reduction Chapters: 00:00 From Family Nights To Autoimmune Diagnosis 02:46 Why Grain Free Pizza Changed Everything 04:04 How One Story Went Viral 08:32 Are Women Treated Differently In Business? 13:29 Why Her Company Was Devalued 18:41 The Cost Of Hustle On Family Life 20:46 Learning Work Life Balance The Hard Way 23:18 Facing Bias As A Female Founder 30:42 Redefining Success And Slowing Down 38:20 Can Women Truly Balance Entrepreneurship 41:14 Burnout That Led Back To Illness 44:55 Why Presence Is Ancestral 47:04 Returning To Clean Food Basics 50:47 Where To Find Amy Lacey  👉 Real Food. Ready to Go. When life gets busy, real food can be hard to find. Our sponsor, Prima, makes protein bars with simple, traditional ingredients, delivering 21g of animal-based protein and all nine essential amino acids. 🎁 Give them a try at https://eatprima.com and use code ANCESTRAL25 for 25% off. 👤 Guest Info: Liyond - Soursop Nutrition: https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ Amy Lacey’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingbeme/ Amy Lacey’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livingbeme Amy Lacey’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soursopnutrition/

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