Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to maximizing autoimmune health through the

paleo-autoimmune protocol and functional medicine. While there is no cure for autoimmune disease,

the choices we make every day can have a powerful impact on how we feel. I'm Eileen Laird, your host from

PhoenixHelix.com, and I reduced my rheumatoid arthritis pain by 95%, which took me from a life of

excruciating pain and disability back to a full and beautiful life. A short disclaimer, I'm neither a

doctor nor a nutritionist and the opinions expressed here are personal. Always consult with

your health care team before making

medical decisions. Now let's get on to the show. Welcome to episode. Welcome to Episode 171. Our topic today is the art of letting go. Doesn't that sound wonderful? We've all

had that experience of releasing a burden that we had been carrying far too long. There's a freedom and a light that comes

with that for both the body and soul, but it's one of the hardest things to do, even when we

want to do it. Why is letting go so hard, and are there things we can do to make it easier?

My guest is Courtney Carver, a woman behind the website, Be More with Less, and the author

of the book, Soulful Simplicity, and the author of the book,

Soulful Simplicity. She's one of the leading voices in the minimalist community, and I interviewed

her before in episode 84 of this podcast, where we talked about the art of decluttering. But today,

we're not talking about letting go of material things. Courtney has a lot of wisdom to share

about letting go in general. When she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, it inspired her

decade-long journey towards simplicity. She learned to focus on what mattered most and to let go of

those things that didn't support her health or happiness. I think that's a lifelong goal for us all.

Welcome back to the podcast, Courtney. Thank you. I'm so happy to be here. And it's a pleasure

to have you here. Before we dive into the interview, though, let's give a shout out to our new podcast

sponsor, Your Healing Narrative. It's an online course created by Donna Jackson,

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