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This episode is hosted by psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin. Now let's get into the episode.

Okay. Over the years in my work as a therapist, I've encountered a lot of people who found their own path to wellness. One woman found that jogging 30 minutes a day was way more effective

at treating her depression

than the antidepressant she used to take.

Exercise work for her, but it might not work for everyone.

Or there was a dad I worked with who found that his child's ADHD symptoms improved when he

changed his kid's diet.

And while there were a lot of people pressuring him to put his child on medication,

he felt that the change in diet was best for his child and his family. I firmly believe you're

the expert in your own life. It's up to you to figure out what helps you think, feel, and do your

best, even if it's not in line with traditional medicine. So whether you want to improve your mental health

or your physical health, today's show might inspire you to figure out what works best for you.

My guest today is Danielle Walker. She's the author and photographer of the New York Times

best-selling cookbook against all grain. She never set out to write cookbooks, though. She created them out of

necessity. She was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder at age 22. Traditional medicine didn't

seem to help, so she set out on a journey to figure out how to save herself. Some of the things

she talks about today include how to become an expert on yourself,

how to conduct experiments so you can figure out what types of things work well for you,

and how to stick to your lifestyle, even when other people don't understand or don't agree with

your choices. Make sure to stick around until the end of the episode for the therapist's

take. This is the part of the show where I break down

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