Announcing BONUS Podcast #1: The Mother’s Show

May 12, 2013 in Featured Posts, Show Notes

UPDATE: Despite what Sarah and Stacy anticipated, we are experiencing technical difficulties getting iTunes set-up for the bonus show, please use CD Baby until we resolve these issues. Thanks for your patience!

We teased it in Episode 38 of The Paleo View. We’ve teased it on our Facebook page. We’ve been eagerly anticipating its launch. And now it’s finally here!

We hear all the time about how much the opening segment where Stacy and Sarah talk about Life, the Universe and Everything is everyone’s favorite. And several people have even asked for a spin off chat show where the questions are completely excised. We’ve heard the calls and we have answered! The Paleo View is going to start offering some fantastic extra podcasts in addition to our regular ones, our goal is once a month.

The reason we’re calling it a “Bonus Podcast” is because this is not going to be part of the normal feed you may be subscribed to within iTunes. It will be available only as a paid download. Before you freak out, please consider the amount of time that it takes for us to prepare for the show (science research and sorting a LARGE inbox of questions), record the podcast, produce it to have a good sound quality and entertaining format and then draft show notes. Not to mention, there are hosting and production costs associated with the podcast that we unfortunately haven’t been able to recover.

So, for a low price of 99 cents, you can hear the ladies talking about more personal topics and in a more laid back, less formal morning coffee chat format.

The Paleo View – Bonus Podcast 1: The Mothers Show

What better way to start off our new series on this Mother’s Day than with the actual, real life mothers of our hosts? Meet Carol and Patsy, the women who birthed Stacy and Sarah. Listen to this intimate conversation of 4 women who have a lot in common, yet had never before all spoken prior to this evening.

As usual, you’ll get to giggle and get teary eyed as you listen along to the chatter of these brave, bold women. Hear the stories of what brought all of these women to where they are today, including a mother’s perspective on what led Stacy & Sarah to become who they are today. From embarrassing stories of their youth to the absolute raw truth of bulimia, welfare, vegetarianism and everything in between.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss. It’s a great one to share side-by-side with YOUR mother as a conversation starter and reminder that you love her for helping you become the woman you are today. Because despite whatever faults we all have as individuals, we mothers always are trying to do the very best by our children that we are able.

This podcast is deeply personal; it took a lot of hutzpa for our mothers’ to join us on this show, to let their guard down and be brutally honest about their own stories, their fears and their accomplishments. I am thankful everyday for the life that I have. Without my mother, the sacrifices she made for me when growing up and the journey my life took as a result of being raised by her – I would not exist. For women who don’t volunteer to expose themselves the way Stacy and I do daily, I know how vulnerable Patsy and Carol were to do this – and I can’t thank them enough.

The Technical Details

There are a few ways you can download this show. No matter how you download, a 3rd party will get a portion of the $.99 you will pay – however, some mechanisms are better for us than others. So, if you’d like us to get the most of your pennies possible, here’s the order in which we recommend you download the show:

Download directly from our digital distributor, CDBaby, from the page here. We will get 90% of your dollar there. For a short period, this will be the only place you will be able to get it.
Download from the iTunes store when it becomes available in 24 – 48 hours. We will get about 40% of your dollar there. You will need to look for us as a SONG and not a podcast, under “artist” The Paleo View.

So you’ve done your part and downloaded an MP3 from a non iTunes source. How do you get it on your phone?

For an iOS (Apple) device:

Add the file to your library in iTunes.
Then, sync your device with iTunes.
The bonus podcasts will be listed under “Music” instead of “Podcasts” due to the nature of delivering the file this way.

For an Android device:

Here are instructions on transferring your MP3.

For other MP3 devices:

Follow your instructions for transferring MP3s to your player.

For an 8-Track player:

Umm… Buy an iPod?

Summary:

If you like or love the regular The Paleo View you will enjoy this 97 minute bonus episode.
When you purchase it, you help us fund our efforts for continued free weekly episodes of The Paleo View.
The best way is to directly download the MP3 through CD Baby, which should be able to play on any of your electronic devices.

And if there’s a topic you’d like us to discuss that would be more appropriate for this format of show, please let us know! You can submit your request here.

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Do you follow the Autoimmune Protocol? Would you like to write a testimonial?

April 30, 2013 in Featured Posts

I know that over the last few months I have interacted with literally hundreds of people, through Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, and comments on the blog, who have experienced dramatic results on the autoimmune protocol. If you are one of these people, or even someone who has had to modify certain aspects of the autoimmune protocol to suit their needs, please consider writing a testimonial for my book, The Paleo Approach.

Is this the first time you’ve heard about my book? Click here for more information.

I’m in the homestretch in terms of writing (of course after writing comes editing and design, which I hear is even more demanding than writing, although that’s hard for me to believe!), and it’s time to start sprinkling testimonials throughout the book (and maybe include a page of testimonials in the front matter, although this idea has not been finalized). Are you interested in sharing a piece of your story in my book?

I love it when books include little personal stories of regular people finding success. When it comes to the recommendations I’m making in The Paleo Approach, I’m hoping testimonials will help people who are completely new to these ideas feel like it’s something they can actually do and that making such dramatic changes to their diets and lifestyles are worthwhile. I’m hoping these testimonials will include a variety of little tidbits, so you could write about any of the following:

how well the autoimmune protocol has worked for you
how much you have recovered from your disease with the AIP
how quickly or slowly you saw changes
what the hardest part of the AIP is for you
what part of the AIP you think made the biggest difference for you
what was hard in the beginning but is easy now
how you felt through transition
advice you have for someone just starting out
doing the AIP on a tight budget
combining the AIP with conventional medicine or alternate therapies
lifestyle factors in addition to diet

These testimonials will mostly be short–anywhere from a single sentence to a paragraph (and I may only use part of what you write). You may include just your first name or your full name. If you have a blog, you may include the name of your blog (or book or podcast…). If you would like to include a photo of yourself, you may (no guarantee it will be used even if your testimonial is chosen and whether or not you include a photo will not influence the decision on whether or not your testimonial will be utilized).

So, if you are interested, please e-mail your testimonial before midnight May 10, 2013 to:

ThePaleoMomAssistant@gmail.com

(yes, I have an assistant now! yippee!)

This is what you need to include:

your name as you would like it to be printed
your testimonial (between 1 sentence and 1 paragraph long) in the text of your e-mail (no preamble necessary)
a photo of yourself, if you would like to include one
subject line should read: The Paleo Approach testimonial submission

If you wish to write more than one testimonial about various aspects of your experiences, you may submit more than one (please include all of the above for each submission).

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Book Review: The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook by Mickey Trescott

April 29, 2013 in Book Reviews, Featured Posts, Resources

I have been waiting to get my hands on Mickey’s cookbook for months! I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited for an e-book. Which e-book you ask?

The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook by Mickey Trescott!

Buy Your Copy Now!

The reason for my intense anticipation is that this is the first cookbook dedicated to the paleo autoimmune protocol! Plus, these are recipes my Mickey Trescott! If that name doesn’t ring a bell for you, it should. Mickey Trescott is a personal chef, the blogger behind www.Autoimmune-Paleo.com and a member of Team Paleo Mom! Mickey is a brilliant and creative chef and every recipe of hers that I have ever tried has been spectacular. Even more, because Mickey battles two autoimmune diseases herself (Celiac and Hashimoto’s), she has extensive personal experience with the autoimmune protocol. She truly understands which ingredients comply with the autoimmune protocol and which do not. These recipes are completely legit! No seed-based spices, no sneaky mustard powder, no egg yolks.

Chicken Caesar Salad

All 110 tantalizing recipes are safe for those with autoimmune diseases looking to heal their bodies with nutrient-rich foods.

Mickey is also an organizer by nature. The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook also walks you through the autoimmune protocol, including food lists (which are always much appreciated), and including tips on where to buy ingredients, how to batch cook, what to eat for breakfast, how to put together a meal plan and shopping list, and how to get the most out of the autoimmune protocol. Mickey includes two 4-week meal plans with shopping lists for you too!

Sage-Braised Chicken Legs and Thighs

This book shows you that the autoimmune protocol is not about deprivation. Instead, you get to eat delicious food that nourishes your soul in addition to your body. Mickey has even included some luscious dessert recipes for those occasions when you just need a treat! There are recipes for quick everyday meals, elaborate and decadent meals that you could serve to company (and they would never know it was the paleo autoimmune protocol!), comfort foods, appetizers, snacks, quick lunches and did I already mention the amazing desserts?

Moroccan Lamb Stew

The recipes in The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook will become staples in your home.

This book will live permanently on your phone or tablet or a collection of printed pages of your favorites. Even as your body heals and you successfully reintroduce some of the foods omitted on the autoimmune protocol, you will find yourself coming back to Mickey’s recipes. Just because they are that good.

Cinnamon-Ginger Baked Pears

It’s also worth mentioning that this e-book is so professionally put together. The photography is beautiful (although not every recipe has a photograph to go with it). The layout is simple and stylish. The recipes instructions are clear and easy to follow. The information in the first part of the book is accurate and clearly explained.

This book was absolutely worth the wait. And as more autoimmune protocol-friendly cookbooks and resource books come available over the next several months (including mine!), this book will not become redundant or obsolete. These recipes will continue to inspire you and nurture you.

And at $19, this book is a bargain!

Buy Your Copy Now!

Want a preview of one of Mickey’s amazing recipes? I thought you might enjoy this!

Tags: autoimmune, book, cookbook, delicious, disease, e-book, Food, illness, list, mickey, protocol, Recipe, recommended, resource, Review, trescott
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Announcing My Book: The Paleo Approach–Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal Your Body

January 24, 2013 in About Sarah, Featured Posts, Giveaways

I have wanted to share this exciting news with you all for months! So, I’m thrilled to be able to finally announce that yes, I am writing a book!

The book is called:

The Paleo Approach

Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal You Body

Pre-Order Your Copy Now!

~The giveaway at the end of this post is now closed. Congratulations to the winners!~

The book will be released September 28th, 2013 and is available for pre-order on amazon now!

So, let me tell you more about this book that I’m writing. The Paleo Approach will be a complete guide to using diet and lifestyle to manage autoimmune disease. It will answer all of the whats, the whys, and the hows. This is the book that I wish I had had at my fingertips 15 years ago.

What is The Paleo Approach? This is the official blurb:

An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from some form of autoimmune disease. If you’re among them, you may know all too well how little modern medicine can do to alleviate your condition. But that’s no reason to give up hope. In this groundbreaking book, The Paleo Approach, Sarah D. Ballantyne, Ph.D., draws upon current medical research and her own battle with an autoimmune disorder to show how you can become completely symptom-free—the natural way.

The Paleo Approach is the first book ever to show you how to adapt the Paleo diet and lifestyle to bring about a full recovery. Read it to learn why foods marketed as “healthy”—such as whole grains, soy, and low-fat dairy—can contribute to the development of autoimmune conditions. Discover what you can eat to calm your immune system, resolve inflammation, and help your body heal itself. Learn which simple lifestyle changes—along with changes in diet—will make the biggest difference for your health.

If you’re concerned that “going Paleo” will break the bank or require too much time in the kitchen preparing special foods, there’s no need to worry. In The Paleo Approach, Dr. Ballantyne provides expert tips on how to make the switch easily and economically. She explains how to stay within your food budget while going Paleo, how to make the best use of your time in the kitchen, and where to shop for what you need. The book also includes meal plans that help the body maximize healing, and delicious recipes for recommended dishes.

Features such as these make The Paleo Approach the ultimate resource for anyone suffering from autoimmune disease. Why suffer a moment longer? Reclaim your health with The Paleo Approach!

I have to admit that I have fallen in love with the medium of an actual book. It is allowing me to tie ideas together and explain concepts in more detail than I could ever accomplish with a blog post. I get to organize every topic related to autoimmune disease in a way that is easy to read, easy to find the answers to your questions, and links together concepts so all the pieces of the puzzle fall into place for you. The book is divided into three parts.

The first part of the book will walk you through the science, including:

the most current understanding of the causes of autoimmune disease,
how the immune system works and what goes wrong in autoimmune disease
how diet and lifestyle factors contribute to the development and perpetuation of autoimmune disease,
the links between autoimmune disease and gluten sensitivity, leaky gut, and gut dysbiosis
the links between autoimmune disease and nutritional deficiencies
the links between stress, hormone dysregulation and inadequate sleep an autoimmune disease
diet recommendations to manage autoimmune disease
the whys behind foods to exclude
the whys behind foods to include
navigating food sensitivities and bacterial/yeast overgrowths
lifestyle recommendations to manage autoimmune disease
troubleshooting and dealing with the “vicious cycles”
supplements and diagnostic tests that may help (and ones that probably won’t)
navigating prescription medications
how to reintroduce foods after your autoimmune disease is in remission
faq

The second part of the book deals with implementation:

summary of the recommendations with a focus on what you can eat
complete food lists
- what foods can you eat?
- what can you drink?
- what foods should be consumed in limited quantities?
- vitamin and mineral content of included foods
- food sources of micronutrients that people with autoimmune disease are commonly deficient in
- healing/super foods to eat more of
- the importance of eating “snout to tail”
- FODMAPs
- sources of inulin fiber and insoluble fiber
- vegetables which might be an issue for SIBO
where to buy ingredients, shopping lists and meal plans,
priorities for tight budgets
time management strategies
how to eat this way within a family, eating out, packing lunches traveling
lots of tips for many aspects
- how to work with your doctor
- modifications for kids
- modifications for pregnant and lactating women
- priorities for exercise
- stress management strategies
- dealing with the emotions of autoimmune disease
more faq

The third part of the book will include over 100 recipes!

Kitchen Staples
Breakfast Foods
Meat and Poultry
Fish and Shellfish
Organ Meats and Other Unusual Cuts
Soups and Stews
Side Dishes
Snacks and Appetizers
Beverages
Desserts and Occasional Treats

Yes, this is a BIG book. The words “complete guide” and “ultimate resource” are not overselling this book at all! I am definitely not promising a light book–you will be building muscle carrying this one around! And healing your body too! As I work over the next few months to finish writing, I hope that you will share in my excitement (and be patient with the reduced amount of content on the blog). I will be keeping you posted on my progress, and giving you some previews of both science content and recipes along the way.

I hope you are just as excited about this book as I am! Excited enough to pre-order your copy now! Why pre-order? Pre-ordering does two things.

First, it guarantees that you will get your copy by the release date.

Second, it guarantees that you will pay the lowest price for your copy.

How does this work? The publisher will decide how many copies to print in the first run based on pre-order sales. Many books sell out of the first run, sometimes even before the book is released. If you don’t pre-order, you run the risk of having to wait for a second print run to get your copy. The prices on amazon fluctuate (based partly on sales and who knows what else!). When you pre-order, amazon guarantees that the price you pay is the lowest price the book drops to between when you order and when the book is released. You don’t pay until the book ships (typically a few days before the release date) and you should receive the book right on September 28th, 2013!

Pre-Order Your Copy Now!

So, now to celebrate the official announcement of my book, how about a giveaway?!

How about FIVE giveaways?!

Package 1 (US only):

$100 Gift Certificate to US Wellness Meats
1 early release review copy of The Paleo Approach

Package 2 (US only):

Demarle At Home Medium Perforated Baking Sheet, the Deep Flexipat, and the Medium Silpat ($100 value)
1 early release review copy of The Paleo Approach

Package 3 (US only):

$50 Gift Certificate to Tropical Traditions
1 early release review copy of The Paleo Approach

Package 4 (International):

The Paleo Mom “It’s Only Effort Until It’s Routine” T-shirt
1 early release review copy of The Paleo Approach

Package 5 (International):

1 early release review copy of The Paleo Approach

How do you enter?

For EACH of the items below that you do, leave A COMMENT on THIS POST saying which item you did.
Yes, that means that you can enter up to 8 times.
And yes, that also mean that you could win more than one package!

Make sure to include your e-mail address (the comment form asks for it) so that I can contact the winners. Please also mention what country you live in for each comment you leave (or you can mention “USA” or “Outside the USA”) because only two of these giveaways can be shipped internationally.

Go “like” The Paleo Approach on Amazon (there’s a thumb up button next to the price)
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