How Nutrition, Faith & Grit Helped Reclaim Her Life with Laurie Hammer | E193

What if the food you eat could change your mind—and your life?   In this episode, Max sits down with Laurie Hammer, a nutritional therapist who turned her 12-year battle with bulimia into a mission to help others heal. Laurie shares how discovering amino acid therapy and learning she had celiac disease changed everything—restoring her health, lifting her depression, and giving her life new purpose.   They talk about the real connection between food, brain chemistry, and emotional health. From protein and gut health to faith, gratitude, and stepping out of your comfort zone, Laurie brings raw honesty and real tools for anyone looking to feel better from the inside out.   Connect with Laurie: Web: https://www.lauriehammer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-hammer-ab84ab8/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain/ Episode highlight: (0:00) Intro (2:21) Laurie's struggle with bulimia and discovering functional medicine (6:33) Identifying food allergies and how they affect the brain (12:07) The importance of increasing protein intake (17:10) Risks of BCAAs and selecting the right amino acids (25:22) Laurie's biggest lesson: trusting God through hard times (30:12) What happiness and joy mean to Laurie, and how she defines being fearless (34:03) How to connect with Lori and her upcoming Calm Mom Academy (34:58) Final advice: gratitude, brain health, and self-care (37:35) Outro