313. How I Got Sick Even on Carnivore - Impacts of Stress and Cortisol. Tips to Go Beyond Diet

In this episode, I share some real talk, a personal and humbling experience of getting sick despite living a clean, healthy lifestyle and following a carnivore diet. I share how stress, lack of sleep, and the arrogance of thinking I was invincible due to my wellness practices contributed to my illness. I share the importance of balance in diet, hydration, movement, sleep, stress management, and connection to overall wellness. I talk about the need for self-compassion, acknowledging that striving for perfection can often be counterproductive. I hope this episode with heartfelt anecdotes encourages you to keep fighting for better health while leading with empathy and resilience. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is not just about protocols but also about mindset, connection, and finding strength, even in the darkest moments. Story time Lessons learned Empathy for assisted deaths The truth about invisible illness Tip 1 - importance of diet and hydration Tip 2 - sun (vitamin D) and movement Tip 3 - stress and sleep My latest blood labs Harmful truth of chronic stress (10 major stressors) What stress does to the body (and how it impacts immune function) What chronic cortisol looks like (symptoms) Starting Carnivore (or any new protocol) Finding how to destress (not numbing) Importance of connection and community Message for the chronically ill Don't aim for perfection (compare to your own self only) Real talk about wellness and healing (knowledge is powerful but...) _____ EPISODE RESOURCES 🔹 AJR - The Good Part 🔹 Stress and Effects on Minerals 🔹 Stress and the Impact on the Body 🔹 NwJ Beginner's Carnivore Series 🔹 Effect of Natural Environment 🔹 Daily Exposure to Nature _____ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO ⛑️ Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES 📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles 🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners _____ *DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. Use promo code PODCAST10 at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts Register for the Mind Body webinar here .