In this powerful Women of Community episode, Ebony sits down with Emily Lenore to unpack her journey from chronic gut illness and corporate burnout to reclaiming her health, freedom, and purpose outside the traditional system.
Emily shares how years of stress in a high-pressure corporate job led to severe IBS, SIBO, chronic pain and brain fog and how being dismissed by the Western medical system pushed her to take her health into her own hands. Through naturopathy, nutrition, circadian rhythm alignment, stress reduction and lifestyle changes, Emily spent two years healing her gut from the inside out.
From there, the conversation expands into the bigger picture questioning the narratives we’ve been sold about work, health, success and “normal” life. Emily explains how stepping away from the 9–5, building an online business, and using technology intentionally allowed her to reduce stress, regain autonomy, and create a life that actually supports wellbeing.
Together, Ebony and Emily explore topics often left out of mainstream conversations: circadian rhythm, grounding, blue light, EMFs, food quality, pesticides, farmed vs wild-caught food, water quality, and why modern convenience often comes with hidden costs to our health. Emily breaks these ideas down in a practical, empowering way focusing on small, manageable changes rather than fear or perfection.
The episode also touches on spirituality, plant medicine experiences, community, and the importance of using information to feel empowered not overwhelmed. Emily reminds listeners that you don’t need to change everything overnight; real transformation happens through small, conscious choices made consistently.
This episode is an invitation to question the narrative, take back control of what you can control, and build a life and health that actually works for you.
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🔗Pesticide Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOnm3tACVHs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
