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Laurel Gallucci's world was rocked when she was diagnosed with an aggressive autoimmune disease and told she would never eat cake again. The lifelong baker and dessert lover refused to accept that, which led her to discover the beauty of baking with whole-food ingredients. When Laurel shared a slice of grain-free, refined sugar–free, dairy-free, soy-free, gum-free, filler-free, fudge-frosted chocolate caramel cake with her friend Claire Thomas, Sweet Laurel bakery was born.
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In this episode, we discuss:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:48 - Laurel’s lifelong passion for baking
00:04:11 - Dealing with digestive issues & fatigue in college
00:07:40 - Laurel’s father, a cardiologist, instilled in her the link between health & diet
00:12:35 - At age 26, Laurel’s OB noticed she had a goiter and was later diagnosed with Hashimoto’s
00:14:42 - Laurel left her teaching job to take a year off to heal
00:17:27 - The biggest challenge transitioning to the paleo diet
00:21:05 - Experimenting with paleo baking
00:23:32 - Launching Sweet Laurel in 2014 with Claire Thomas
00:26:26 - You learn by doing
00:27:37 - Healing began by rebuilding the gut wall
00:28:59 - Dealing with secondary amenorrhea
00:32:45 - Breathwork helps calm the body and manage stress
00:36:51 - The mental aspect of Laurel’s healing journey
00:39:07 - Fostering a sense of community at Sweet Laurel
00:40:24 - It is possible to reverse Hashimoto’s disease
00:42:43 - Synthroid vs. Armour thyroid
00:45:17 - Working with a functional medicine practitioner to address deficiencies
00:47:32 - Laurel’s experience with the AIP diet
00:50:44 - The support of Laurel’s husband and his involvement in the business
00:55:08 - The naming of Sweet Laurel
00:59:42 - How the pandemic has impacted the direction of her business
01:00:58 - Sweet Laurel is more than just a bakery
01:03:15 - Balancing motherhood & friendship
01:06:53 - Gardening is fun for the whole family
01:09:48 - Educating & inspiring people is the foundation of Sweet Laurel
01:12:15 - Kids helping in the kitchen is a great way for them to build motor skills
Show notes: https://ultimatehealthpodcast.com/422
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Jesse Chappus has in-depth conversations with health and wellness leaders from around the world. Topics include lifestyle, nutrition, fitness, self-help, sleep, meditation, spirituality and so much more. Tune in weekly to take your health to the next level!
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