Listen "74. Joy Ziefer: The Power of Mother’s Intuition & Navigating Childhood Illness"
Episode Synopsis
Have you ever had a gut instinct that something wasn't right and made decisions for your kids based on that? A mother's intuition is real and can be key in decision-making.In this episode of The Well Drop podcast, we celebrate Amber’s birthday by having her mother, Joy Ziefer, join in on the conversation. Amber shares her personal journey, reflecting on the impact of Joy’s intuition and the pivotal role it played in shaping her own path. By leaning into their community, being curious, and remaining open-minded, they embarked on a holistic lifestyle back in the mid-90s when the term organic was not even mainstream. Tune in for an insightful discussion on how to get more than one opinion, not be afraid to ask questions, and remain determined to find the right path to health for oneself (and your kids!) What we discuss:01:22 - Amber's birth and the NICU nurse's intuition 06:25 - The typical American diet Amber grew up on07:10 - Amber's juvenile rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis at age 1109:47 - The potential side effects of high-dose aspirin treatment14:03 - The importance of seeking help from a supportive community16:10 - Amber's Crohn's disease diagnosis at age 1519:37 - Exploring alternative treatments and the power of a mother's determination25:34 - Amber's journey to creating a balanced, personalized diet28:06 - The slow progress of integrating nutrition into traditional medicine32:51 - The importance of adapting your diet to your body's changing needsFind more from Dina and Amber:Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewelldropThank you to our sponsor:Young Goose: Use code WELLDROP when shopping at https://www.younggoose.com/
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