Show Notes
Featured expert, Tia Maher opens up about healing six stomach ulcers, chronic infections, and burnout - and the moment she realized her body wouldn't recover until she confronted the self-abandonment underneath it all.
She and Jessica dig into the real science of gut health, why people-pleasing and perfectionism sabotage healing, and how to stop chasing a "someday" version of yourself while still doing the work.
Tia Maher is the founder of Home of Wealth, a life coach and functional health mentor who has helped over 350 women transform their health, relationships, and mindset.
Find her on IG @itstiamaher
Freebies - Reach out to Tia on IG for access! Telegram group: "Wealthy and Worthy" - free, includes weekly voice riffs on functional health, nervous system work, and emotional processing Inside the Telegram group: a replay of her masterclass "F*ck Busy, Let's Get Lit on Life Again," covering her "chill pill" methodology!
Key takeawaysSelf-abandonment (not just diet or genetics) is often the root cause behind chronic gut issues, burnout, and skin/hormone problems Healing requires addressing both the physical (gut infections, detox pathways) and the emotional/nervous system layer — neither works in isolation Perfectionism and people-pleasing often show up as an inability to trust your own body and choices Gut testing (GI map, mycotoxin/organic acid tests) can reveal hidden infections like H. pylori, SIBO, Candida, or parasites — surface fixes like probiotics won't resolve these A real healing protocol moves through phases: rebuild → cleanse → repair, typically over 4-5 months
ABOUT THE HOST: Jessica Joy helps driven, soul-led women get the health and body they want from a place of alignment, not force, using her signature framework that prioritizes identity, metabolism, and effective strategy. Get good at this, and you don't just transform your body, you become the unstoppable leader of your health and your life.
Find Jessica on IG @its.jessicajoy
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