
A Gut Feeling: How Your Health Problems May Have Deeper Cause, ft. Ivey Cross In this episode of 'Taylor How You Feel,' host Taylor Andrews welcomes special guest Ivy Cross, a certified health coach and host of the podcast 'Your Healthy BFF.' They discuss Ivy's profound journey through chronic illness, anxiety, and her path to becoming a holistic health expert. Ivy shares her experiences with mono, autoimmune symptoms, her struggle with anxiety from a young age, and her battle with parasites. Both Taylor and Ivy delve into how emotional and mental health are deeply connected to physical health, advocating for holistic approaches and self-awareness. Ivy reveals personal stories of her childhood trauma, how it manifested physically, and the impact of emotional stress on overall wellness. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, integrating emotional healing, and the transformative power of understanding one's health journey.
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:39 Ivy's Health Journey Begins 05:09 Struggles with Anxiety and Misdiagnosis 09:18 COVID and the Tumor Scare 13:09 The Parasite Discovery 16:51 Emotional and Physical Health Connection 33:43 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser