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Life was changing, and I could still feel that I was so heavy and so sad about things that

happened in the past, and I had gotten to a point in my social media career, or I was like,

how do you make room for the sweet

life, the good life, the fun, the new opportunities that are presenting themselves if you don't

let go of all this heaviness that you've endured? And it was a crossroads for me that really changed my

life.

What would you do if you spent years battling a chronic illness only to find that nothing you tried made you feel better?

That's where Francesca Medina found herself a few years back.

So she dove into learning about alternative medicine, nutrition, and fitness.

She made herself healthy again. And in the process, transformed into an advocate for wellness and more conscious day-to-day living.

Thank you for being here.

Thank you for having me.

What have you done to take care of yourself today?

Oh, I slept in. Lovely.

I really needed it. I don't feel guilty about sleeping in these days because I listen to my body,

so I just had to give it what it needed. Nothing else mattered this morning. Was that always your

approach? No. That became my approach after dealing with a chronic

illness that kind of forced that approach on me is one of those things where you either give

your body what it wants or it'll create a situation where you have no choice. You know,

so much of the wellness space focuses on food and exercise, which are no doubt important.

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