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In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, Jacie and Barbara discuss how to create an effective CIRS action plan. This is a step by step guide to help you manage and streamline your CIRS healing journey, which is often complicated and stressful. They'll cover why having an action plan is crucial, especially for those newly diagnosed or suspecting CIRS, and how it can help you avoid analysis paralysis. If you're feeling overwhelmed by your CIRS diagnosis, this episode offers a clear roadmap to help you move forward.

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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro and disclaimer 00:48 Why you need an Action Plan for your healing journey 02:21 How to decide what to do first: Consider finances and symptoms 04:27 How a CIRS health coach can help you plan 06:00 Establish context, limitations, and goals 08:30 Where you're at in the protocol, and what will have the biggest impact 12:02 Be open minded about adjusting goals 15:06 Write down your goals to get organized 17:50 Recap and extra tips for your healing journey

HELPFUL LINKS! Find a CIRS health coach: https://www.survivingmold.com/shoemaker-protocol/surviving-mold-proficiency-partners-diplomates

Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs

The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie’s book on the Carnivore diet! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, writer, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

For more information and support, visit https://www.thecirsgroup.com/membership/

In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, hosts Jacie and Barbara discuss various adjunct therapies they find beneficial to use alongside the Shoemaker Protocol. They dig into anti-inflammatory diets, the importance of electrolytes, supplements, the benefits of sunshine and grounding, and detox techniques like saunas and hot baths. They also highlight the importance of working with trauma-informed therapists, doing limbic retraining, and maintaining positive connections with friends, family, pets, and/or supportive online communities. For more information and support, visit us at https://www.thecirsgroup.com

TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 0:38 Adjusting diet to lower inflammation 5:58 Electrolytes 8:13 Checking vitamin levels and supplementing 10:27 Sunshine, fresh air, and grounding 13:05 Support your detoxing pathways 13:54 Therapy and recovering from trauma 20:24 Limbic Retraining, Gratitude journaling 22:38 The importance of connection 24:40 Community Resources

HELPFUL LINKS: Redmond's Relyte: https://redmond.life/pages/re-lyte LMNT's recipe at home: https://science.drinklmnt.com/electrolytes/best-homemade-electrolyte-drink-for-dehydration

CIRS knowledgeable therapists: Brenda Stewart, LMHC, NCC, CTH with Untamed Iona: https://www.untamediona.com/therapy Mindy Mastruserio at Healing Connection Counseling: https://healingconnectioncounseling.org/

Our episode on trauma and CIRS: https://youtu.be/i6QD0eQqELw?si=RmhC7Ocm3AhGmfaH

Gratitude app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/morning-gratitude-journal/id1455594587

CIRS Communities: The CIRS Group! https://www.thecirsgroup.com/membership/ Jenny Johnson's group: https://simplifiedwellnessdesigns.com/cirs-healing-collective Christian Navarro-Torres' group: https://www.cirslab.com/ Meditation Community: https://thepracticeportal.circle.so/c/practice-portal-home/cirs-only-package Breathwork Community: https://mokshaembodied.com/

Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs

The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie’s book on the Carnivore diet! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, writer, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

For more information and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com

Welcome to another episode of The CIRS Group podcast with Barbara and Jacie! In this episode, we share our top book recommendations that have significantly contributed to our health and healing journeys. Whether you're dealing with CIRS, chronic illness, mental health struggles, or just looking to expand your knowledge, we've got you covered. We discuss books on CIRS-specific guidance, mental health, relationships, diet and nutrition, and managing chronic pain. We hope you gain some great tips to help you self-advocate and make informed decisions for your health. Links to all the books mentioned are listed below! (no affiliate links, we're lazy lol).

For more information and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:08 Childhood memories and love for books 02:01 Practical Books for CIRS Patients 04:30 Environment and remediation books 08:03 Mental Health books 13:17 Books to help with ADHD symptoms 15:57 Books to help with romantic relationships and intimacy 17:34 Diet and Nutrition Books 21:01 Chronic Pain and back health 23:24 Conclusion

Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs

LINKS TO BOOKS MENTIONED: PRACTICAL BOOKS, CIRS RELATED Mold Controlled: A Guide to Finding, Fixing, Preventing, and Getting Help with Mold Problems in Homes: https://a.co/d/4btLJWx By John Banta

Prescriptions for a Healthy House: https://a.co/d/1zbkonM By John Banta, Paula Baker-Laporte

Mold Illness: Surviving and Thriving: https://a.co/d/gSm0fW0 By Paula Vetter, Laurie Rossi, Cindy Edwards

The 30-day Carnivore Boot Camp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs By Jacie Gregory

MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS The Joy Plan: How I Took 30 Days to Stop Worrying, Quit Complaining, and Find Ridiculous Happiness: https://a.co/d/dI4KzYd By Kaia Roman

The Body Keeps the Score: https://a.co/d/j20RXWy by Bessel van der Kolk

How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It): https://a.co/d/blAhgLB By Jessica McCabe, check out her youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD

ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction--from Childhood through Adulthood: https://a.co/d/djFYNll By Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey

Delivered From Distraction: Getting the Most Out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder: https://a.co/d/9BoPw5g By Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey

RELATIONSHIP HELP Come As You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life: https://a.co/d/dVH2c9m Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections: https://a.co/d/gZE4MPi both by Emily Nagoski

PHYSICAL PAIN BOOKS The Back Mechanic: https://a.co/d/a7DFQCE By Stuart McGill

DIET AND NUTRITION Gut and Physiology Syndrome (GAPS): Natural Treatment for Allergies, Autoimmune Illness, Arthritis, Gut Problems, Fatigue, Hormonal Problems, Neurological Disease and More: https://a.co/d/hryn8Px By Natasha Campbell McBride

Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats: https://a.co/d/dYfULwO By Sally Fallon

Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick--and How to Get Better: https://a.co/d/i0Ejr40 By Sally K. Norton

The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie’s book on the Carnivore diet! https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, writer, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.