This week, we’re switching gears and diving into a story that’ll seriously light a fire under your healing journey.

I’m chatting with Ethan Pompeo—PANDAS warrior, founder of Green Valley Nutrition, and all-around baddy—who turned years of autoimmune struggle into a mission to help others.

From teen turmoil to purpose-driven entrepreneur, Ethan’s journey is raw, real, and ridiculously inspiring. Trust me, you’ll want to hear every word. 💥

Have a child or a loved one suffering with any of the symptoms mentioned in this podcast? Consult a PANDAS expert or research how you can get them more help here:

https://thealexmanfullfund.org/sources-for-more-information/

https://neuroimmune.org/patient-and-family-resources/what-are-pans-pandas/

Want to try some of Ethan's CBD products? Check them out here:

https://www.greenvalleynutrition.com

Follow Ethan on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/ethan_pandas/

You’re eating the meals, skipping the cheese, and saying no to the breadbasket—so when do the magic results start rolling in? In this episode of The Autoimmune Edible Rx, I’m answering the question I get asked all the time: “How long does it take to feel better when eating Flare Free?”

Spoiler: it depends on more than just your grocery list. I’m breaking down the six factors that impact your healing timeline, sharing client wins, and telling the truth about what really worked for me.

If you're wondering whether this anti-inflammatory thing is even worth it, this episode is your wake-up call.

HUNGRY FOR MORE?! Here are the links to the free resources I mentioned in today's podcast episode:

1.) Free recipes + healing resources on my blog at:

www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/blog

2.) Free meal plan that will teach you how to shop, cook, and meal prep Flare Free:

www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/freemealplan

3.) Free "12 Steps to Eating Flare Free (Without Over-Restriction or Overwhelm) Checklist":

www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/downloadchecklist

Want to learn how you too can cook and clean in half the time?

Join me for my FREE live training, the "Anti-Inflammatory Meal Prep Masterclass" on Tuesday, February 11th at 10 am or 7 pm (CST).

(The training will take place at two separate times so you can make it fit into your schedule!)

Free gifts and giveaways will be available to all who attend live.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:

www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/masterclass

HUNGRY FOR MORE?

Get free recipes and healing resources on my blog at:

www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/blog

In this podcast episode, I discuss the two most important things you can do to fight autoimmunity naturally from within through diet alone.

Now diet alone is not the end all, be all to fighting autoimmunity, but it's the first place any good doctor is going to tell you to start!

So hit play on this episode and get all the juicy details on how to do it!

Hungry for more? Check out the free recipes and healing resources available on my blog!

www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/blog

Want a free copy of my "Anti-Inflammatory Grocery Guide" PDF?!

DM me the word "GUIDE" on Instagram and I'll send it your way!

www.instagram.com/cheflaurarodriguez

In today's podcast episode I'm sharing with you 12 baby steps anyone can take to start using anti-inflammatory food as medicine without over-restriction and overwhelm so you can start your autoimmune wellness journey today!

If you want to see all 12 steps printed out (including my complete list of must-have Flare Free pantry + fridge staples) and even snag your own copy of my 12 Steps to Eating Flare Free Checklist so you can stick on the fridge and track your progress, click here!

If you find yourself hungry for more, I have comfort food recipes and autoimmune wellness resources available FOR FREE on my blog at cheflaurarodriguez.com/blog.

For more info on the ingredients I spoke about in today's podcast episode, and for breakfast inspo, follow me on Instagram @cheflaurarodriguez!

In today's episode, I will be sharing with you, the steps I took as a parent to raise my daughter to be an adventurous eater from the moment she started solids.

The episode ends with an interview with local mindset coach, MaryBeth Easler, who has been raising an adventurous eater for 14 years!

Follow MaryBeth online at:

https://www.instagram.com/mbeasler/

Want to join the free webinar I have on "How to Cook Flare Free and the Quickest, Easiest Way to Do It"?

DM me the word, "WEBINAR" on Instagram here:

www.instagram.com/cheflaurarodriguez

LISTEN TO THE RELATED PODCAST EPISODE - "Is Your Picky Eater REALLY Picky?" here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-your-picky-eater-really-picky/id1641586991?i=1000615700330

ENJOY THIS PODCAST EPISODE?

Leave me a rating and a review on iTunes here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edible-rx/id1641586991

RESOURCES:

Baby Led Weaning:

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/baby-led-weaning

Cow's Milk Consumption and Cancer:

https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/dairy-consumption-linked-prostate-ovarian-breast-cancers-finds-new-narrative

Sugar and Babies Under 2 Years of Age:

https://www.parents.com/news/new-guidelines-say-no-sugar-for-kids-under-2-heres-what-parents-need-to-know/

https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/DGA_2020-2025_ExecutiveSummary_English.pdf

Juice and Glucose Spikes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FtpE06ENX4

In today's episode, I'm going to be sharing with you 8 tips for expanding your family's palette so you can stop being a short order cook, making multiple meals to accommodate all the varying tastebuds in your family. Start making one dinner a night and get the whole family on board with eating Flare Free so you can FINALLY start to use anti-inflammatory food as medicine consistently enough to lessen inflammation, decrease the symptoms of autoimmunity, and improve the quality of your life!! It's time! Curious why I put "picky" eaters in quotes? Check out my podcast episode, "Is your picky eater REALLY picky?" here: https://www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/podcast/episode/1ae9387a/is-your-picky-eater-really-picky Need recipes? Download my free Quick Family-Friendly Dinners Meal Plan at: www.cheflaurarodriguez.com/freemealplanv1 POM POMS: https://a.co/d/8LESRZG Learn something from this podcast? Please leave me a rating and review on iTunes so you can help this podcast reach more autoimmune warriors desperate to heal from within by implementing practical little anti-inflammatory dietary and lifestyle changes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edible-rx/id1641586991 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The science behind changing your tastebuds: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/changing-our-taste-buds/#:~:text=We%20now%20think%20humans%20may,dairy%2C%20and%20eggs%20we%20eat. The science behind ultra-processed packaged snacks and food addiction: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/fastlab/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10100167/