How Being “Normal” Is Making you Sick

In today’s world, normal habits aren’t serving our health. From processed food to blue light overload, staying healthy means going against the grain—and that can be isolating. In this honest and relatable episode, we talk about what it means to embrace being different, set boundaries, navigate social situations with grace, and support loved ones without judgment. Whether you're dealing with chronic health issues or simply prioritizing wellness, this one’s for you. ______________________________________________________________________ Subscribe To The Rooted In Resilience Podcast: ⭐ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g ⭐ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce ⭐ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063 ______________________________________________________________________ Keep Up With Us! 🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/ 🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup 👩🏼‍🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish: https://nourishcooperative.com/ {The highest quality food you can find, delivered directly to your door. Low PUFA chicken and pork, 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, traditional sourdough, raw dog food, & more} 🥚Waitlist for our eggs: https://angel-acresfarm.com/pages/waitlist-for-eggs {Low PUFA, corn & soy free, pasture-raised eggs, delivered directly to your door} ______________________________________________________________________ Follow Us On Social Media ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/ ➡️ X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas ➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1 ➡️ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/ ➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077 ➡️ THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@strong.sistas?invite=2 ____________________________________________________ 0:00 – Coming Up 0:46 – Health Habits, Relationships & Modern Life Tensions 1:34 – The Daily Threats: Plastics, Blue Light & Circadian Disruption 2:06 – Seeing the World Through a Different (Healthier) Lens 3:18 – Is It Orthorexia or Just Caring About Real Food? 4:46 – Chronic Illness, Boundaries & Non-Negotiables 5:50 – The Social Stigma of Being Health-Conscious: Embrace Being the Weird One 7:45 – Navigating Social Life with Different Health Priorities 9:22 – Chronic Symptoms as the New Normal 11:29 – Why Healthy Living Requires Effort: Meal Prep, Planning & Avoiding Energy Crashes 12:29 – Setting Boundaries & Owning Your Time 13:24 – Eating Patterns, Stress, and Consistency 15:55 – Planning for Your Health Like You Plan for Livestock 16:30 – Canning, Preserving & Ancestor-Inspired Living 18:08 – Healthy Snacking On-the-Go: Jerky & Fruit Tips 19:13 – Being the Only Healthy Person in the Room 20:26 – The Basics: Nutrition, Movement, Grounding & Sunlight 21:37 – What Influences People to Change? 22:58 – Health Trends vs. Long-Term Consistency 23:27 – The Power of “Boring” Daily Habits 24:15 – You Can’t Force Change, But You Can Model It 24:56 – Start With One Thing (and Invite People In) 25:26 – Navigating Relationships with Different Lifestyles 27:20 – Real Life vs. Wellness Instagram Aesthetic 28:13 – Feeling Isolated in a World That Normalizes Dis-ease 29:08 – Bridging the Health Gap Without Judging 30:09 – Help with Compassion, Not Pressure: Change Still Requires Personal Effort 31:00 – Don’t Burn Out Trying to Save Everyone: Focus on One Thing They’re Ready to Shift 32:03 – Feeling Alone in Your Health Values 33:03 – Protect Your Energy While Staying Open 34:02 – Spend Time with People Who Want Change 34:22 – Speak Their Language: Share Content They’ll Relate To 36:10 – Final Thoughts: Modeling Resilience & Grace