Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to reversing autoimmune disease through the paleo,

diet, and lifestyle. 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 phoenixhulix.com,

and I've reduced my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms by 95% without any steroid or immunosuppressant medication.

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.

Music decisions. Now let's get on to the show. Well, welcome to episode 22. Our topic is transitioning your family to paleo.

You're much more likely to be successful on a healing diet if you aren't constantly surrounded by foods you shouldn't eat.

That said, it's not always easy to get families on board.

So today, we have a panel of guests sharing their experiences and advice for transitioning spouses,

young children, teenagers, and even picky eaters.

Sophie Van Tiglin is the blogger behind a squirrel in the kitchen.

She has Hashimoto's disease, which she is healing through the paleo-autoimmune protocol.

She's also married with three teenagers at home.

Brianna Emmett is the blogger behind He Won't Know It's Paleo. She has celiac and Hashimoto's,

which she is also healing through the paleo autoimmune protocol. She's married with three young children and another on the way. Karakamini is the blogger behind health, home, and happiness, and she uses the Gaps

diet with her family and has extensive experience with picky eaters.

She started looking into healing diets when her daughter Hannah was diagnosed with autism.

After two years on the Gap's diet, Hannah still had some learning disabilities but improved so much she no longer has in autism. After two years on the Gap's diet, Hannah still had some learning disabilities but improved

so much she no longer has an autism diagnosis.

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