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I am delighted to have Autumn Smith joining me on the show today! Autumn is a co-founder of Paleovalley, one of my favorite socially-conscious companies. Paleovalley has a mission to create products that live up to their strict standards, and they always prioritize health over profit.\xa0\nFrom the age of ten, Autumn suffered from intermittent, painful digestive issues. When she got to high school, her digestive issues became even more challenging, and she also started to experience mental health problems. At the time, she was unaware of the intimate connection between the brain and the gut, so she began to abuse substances, and her life spiraled out of control.\xa0\nYears later, when her husband moved in with her, he saw how much she was suffering and researched chronic digestive issues. That led them to change their diet. Within thirty days, Autumn\u2019s digestive issues disappeared, and over the next year, her mental health returned.\nAutumn and I are in full alignment about the quality of fats, saturated fats, avoiding seed oils, and getting enough high-quality omega 3\u2019s and omega 6\u2019s. In this episode, Autumn shares her backstory. We look at animal-based protein diets from an ancestral health perspective and discuss the importance of eating for satiety. We talk about regenerative farming practices, agriculture, the value of pasture-raised animals, and discuss the impact of pesticides and toxins like glyphosate on our health. We also dive into greenwashing strategies and bringing high-quality, pasture-raised animal products to the general public at more affordable prices. Stay tuned for more!\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nAutumn tells her story explains what led her to start her company.\n\nThe foods that caused Autumn to suffer from IBS and skin problems.\n\nExercise and movement contribute to Autumn\u2019s mental and physical health. Tracy Anderson developed a life-changing system that wakes up all the muscles in the body.\n\nWhy are highly processed and refined seed oils unhealthy?\n\nThe quality of the animal products we consume does matter.\n\nSmall changes can have a big impact!\n\nHow can you make better choices when buying animal products?\n\nEating for satiety is very important.\n\nWhat is the problem with conventional feed-lot meats?\n\nWe need to be more aware of the cruelty and greenwashing practices that happen with the production of animal products.\n\nWhat is regenerative agriculture, and why is it so important?\n\n\nAutumn\u2019s bio:\nAutumn Smith suffered from debilitating digestive issues and crippling anxiety for most of her life. Specialist after specialist told her nothing could be done, and she was ready to give up. But as one final attempt at a life free of health issues, Autumn decided to harness the power of whole foods. She cleaned up her diet and in just 30 days, her IBS was cured. But that was just the beginning. She also had less anxiety, was mentally sharper, and a bubbly side of her that she forgot existed came back. Since then, Autumn has dedicated her life to helping others harness the power of whole foods to live vibrant lives.\nIn 2013, she and her husband Chas launched Paleovalley, a company dedicated to helping people get the essential nutrients they need, without added sugars, grains, and other harmful ingredients. But they didn\u2019t stop there. After learning about the healing powers of grass fed, pasture raised meat - both for our bodies and the planet - Autumn and Chas started their next venture. In 2018, they launched Wild Pastures, a regenerative meat delivery service that sends 100% grass fed pasture raised meat directly to your doorstep.\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\xa0\nConnect with Autumn Smith\nThe Paleovalley website\nEmail Autumn at autumn@paleovalley.com\xa0\nThe Wild Pastures Burger Company website