From J Lo to Paleo: This Mother + Entrepreneur’s Journey From Burnout to Wellness
Episode description
In this episode, we cover:
- How being on a "success treadmill" caused Autumn to hit rock bottom with her health—and how she flipped the switch to get out of that stress state prior to motherhood.
- Autumn's pursuit of wellness—not just being fit but feeling good— and desiring a schedule that worked for her led to the creation of Paleovalley, a company that nourishes families with accessible whole foods.
- Balancing motherhood with being a multi-business owner: how Autumn's company created a culture that prioritizes family, health, and wellness.
- It's a gift to our kids when we take time for ourselves + the lesson J Lo taught Autumn about integrating our passions into motherhood.
- Taking yourself seriously: he value of firm boundaries, priorities, and saying no (even to things you like!), and how it's kept Autumn thriving as a business owner.
Autumn Smith suffered from debilitating digestive issues and crippling anxiety for most of her life. Specialist after specialist told her nothing could be done, and she was ready to give up. But as one final attempt at a life free of health issues, Autumn decided to harness the power of whole foods. She cleaned up her diet and in just 30 days, her IBS was cured. But that was just the beginning. She also had less anxiety, was mentally sharper, and a bubbly side of her that she forgot existed came back. Since then, Autumn has dedicated her life to helping others harness the power of whole foods to live vibrant lives.
In 2013, she and her husband Chas launched Paleovalley, a company dedicated to helping people get the essential nutrients they need, without added sugars, grains, and other harmful ingredients. But they didn’t stop there. After learning about the healing powers of grass fed, pasture raised meat - both for our bodies and the planet - Autumn and Chas started their next venture. In 2018, they launched Wild Pastures, a regenerative meat delivery service that sends 100% grass fed pasture raised meat directly to your doorstep.
Autumn has a masters of science in holistic nutrition. She is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and she is a Certified Eating Psychology Coach by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. In her previous life, she was a celebrity fitness trainer for The Tracy Anderson Method and a dancer for Jennifer Lopez. She is currently a doctoral candidate.
Where you can find her (prepare yourself, it's a long list):
Email: [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/autumnsmithwellness/
https://www.facebook.com/LovePaleovalley/
https://www.instagram.com/paleovalley/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/wildpastures/
https://www.instagram.com/wildpasturesofficial/
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