070: Granola Butter, a Badass Female CEO, and Overcoming Orthorexia with Ali Bonar co-founder of Oat Haus

Ali a badass CEO who co-founded Oat Haus, the first oat-based spread on the market. But that’s not all - she’s also an advocate for body positivity and openly shares her battle with orthorexia to help others struggling with their relationship with food to feel less alone.  We talk about Ali’s entrepreneurship journey, the ups, the downs, and some pretty funny stories in between. She shares her passion for influencer marketing and has some great tips for others exploring this space. Ali also shares the tools and resources that help her with her eating disorder recovery to this day. Lastly, we talk about her Hashimoto’s diagnosis and how she is managing the disease with a balance of medication and a holistic lifestyle.   I loved this conversation and appreciate how open Ali is about her life, both the incredible parts and the parts that no one else seems to talk about.  I hope you enjoy our chat and I hope it brings some beauty to your day! Highlights  11:39 The pros and cons of running your own business 23:31 Being an entrepreneur in the wellness industry 36:36 Ali’s health journey and battle with orthorexia  49:56 Ali’s Hashimoto’s diagnosis and journey 54:10 Balancing a holistic lifestyle with medication as needed Guest: Ali Bonar  Resources We Mention:  Oat.haus @alibonar on Instagram  @oat.haus on Instagram Alicast - Ali’s Podcast  @balancebymolly on Instagram Brain over Binge Podcast  Related Episodes:  Podcast 059: Behind the Scenes with The Defined Dish: Writing Cookbooks, Building a Community, and Wellness As A Journey with Alex Snodgrass Podcast 051: Life After Chronic Illness: Lyme, Psychedelics and Bee Venom Therapy with Holly Owens (@Wellthybelly) Podcast 044: Signs from the Universe, Relationship Realness, and Daily Practices for Health with Organic Olivia Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here