EP 19: JASMINE

Description

Raised on a small farm outside of Hilo, Hawaiʻi, Jasmine joins A Face Project to share her experiences in life, and with food, after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Join the discussion with Jasmine in our Facebook Group at A Face Project: Community.

More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep19-jasmine/

NOTES:

[1:20] Our recent partnership with Podcastica
[2:25] Where to start if you're new to the podcast
[3:15] What the public says about health (our random sample is back!) What are ways that you keep yourself healthy?
[4:15] Summary of today's episode
[6:30] Jasmine's story begins
[7:40] Jasmine's diagnosis
[8:55] Life on the farm in Puna, HI
[9:55] First big diet shift
[10:45] Other factors that contribute to Jasmine's current health situation
[12:20] The decision to stay away from drugs
[14:00] Things started to get really difficult and Jasmine's health deteriorates
[15:58] Brain fog and how it influenced her college experience
[16:30] Being in college and dealing with her health
[16:45] On losing so much weight and feeling judged
[17:45] Where she is at this point in her healing journey & diet
[19:10] Take an alternative route if you're not happy with medications
[19:40] Importance of listening to our bodies and what we put in our bodies
[21:40] Deepen your relationship with food
[22:00] Takeaways
[22:30] Final notes about becoming a sustaining contributor and our anniversary
[23:50] Credits
[24:25] Jasmine reaches out