38: Interview with Jessica Flanigan

Today I'm interviewing Jessica Flanigan, who is an authority on the auto-immune/paleo movement. For 20 years she has been a clinical nutritionist and has worked extensively in private practice with medical doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and body workers. She is the author of the "The Loving Diet", which she created to help her clients have a more comprehensive plan for healing. In this episode: -The #1 question to ask yourself before attempting any diet -How to customize your health based on latest microbiome and genetic research -Personalized medicine -The best tests for individualized health plans -Jessica’s thoughts on genetic testing and 23andme -Judgements in the wellness world -How to find a skilled practitioner -Modern authorities in health movements -What is oral tolerance and why does it matter? -The lie you’ve been told about food sensitivities -How restriction can lead to inflammation, gut problems and autoimmunity -Plant-restrictive diets: yay or nay? -What to do when we feel stuck -How do we learn to love ourselves Links: Jessica’s Website: https://aiplifestyle.com/about-jessica/ Jessica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelovingdiet/ The Loving Diet Book: https://amzn.to/2PHscJP Find Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/services Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/