
Taylor Ann Macey is an autoimmune health coach who helps people improve their health both mentally and physically. I am excited to have her on the podcast! In this episode, Taking Care of your Mental and Physical Health with Taylor Ann Macey, she shares insightful and tangible things that you can do to increase your energy, mental state and well being. Taylor talks specifically about being an entrepreneur who struggles with chronic illness. She herself shares her story about her own autoimmune disease. However, do not think this episode wouldn’t apply to you because you do not deal with a chronic illness… This episode can apply to all of us! Self care and striving for optimal health is such an important part of being a successful business owner. Everyone can gain takeaways from the information Taylor offers for better health. You won’t want to miss episode 103!
Taking Care of your Mental and Physical Health with Taylor Ann Macey
Some of the topics and things that we cover in this episode are:
- Taylor introduces herself and what she does in the world!
- She talks about how chronic illness isn’t talked about much and people general don’t draw that much attention to as as one might with say cancer or even just having the flu. This leaves those dealing with it feeling alone.
- What are some of the common things that people deal with day in and day out that Taylor helps with?
- Taylor shares her own story about her story and struggle with an autoimmune disease. She shares what it looked like when she found out that she has Neuromyelitis optica and how she came into her career.
- She talks about Neuromyelitis optica, what it does to the body and how she is doing since starting treatment.
- We talk about how we often don’t have any idea what people are struggling with. It is good to give people the benefit of the doubt when communicating, because you just don’t know. It is a good lesson to remember.
Taking Care of yourself
- We talk about anti-inflammatory diet. When should you implement that and what do you do? Do you eliminate foods or do you just add to? Everyone is different. What she suggests doing that can make a substantial difference.
- Taylor has some essential basic health recommendations for those with autoimmune disease or not. These include: 1.) Adding more protein to your diet. Protein is important for tissue repair. 2.) Eat more fiber, which is important for gut health. 3.) Drink a lot of water. Hydration is key for your body to work efficiently. 4.) Exercise! Strength training and walking 8,000-10,000 steps helps with stress reduction, heart, muscle tone and so much more.
- She shares some of her favorite ways to get more protein in your diet.
- Taylor shares words of advice for those who have a chronic illness. Pacing yourself, not measuring yourself against others and self care are important.
- What does it look like for people who work with Taylor on health goals? She talks about what services she offers.
Additional Show Notes
Where can you find Taylor, what she offers and her content?
Listen to Taylor on her Podcast- Brain Diet
Join her Facebook group- The Autoimmune Warrior Lifestyle
Her website Taylor Ann Macey Coaching
On Instagram @taylorannmacey
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
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