overcoming isolation in the chronic illness journey, with Annie Toro Lopez [S4E7]
Elle Billing hosts Annie Toro Lopez, a food writer and transformational speaker, discusses her journey with lupus and Celiac disease. Elle and Annie connect over their shared experiences in education before changing careers. Annie emphasizes the importance of self-care, such as daily meditation and yoga. The conversation touches on the challenges of balancing health, work, and personal relationships, and the significance of being present in the moment. The conversation lingers on the need for human connection and overcoming isolation in the journey through chronic illness.
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Episode Resources
Yoga with Adriene on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
Annie Toro Lopez:
Website: https://annietorolopez.com/
Simply Gluten Free: Real Ingredients for Everyday Life*: https://bookshop.org/a/86292/9798986450537
Guest Spotlight: Annie Toro Lopez
image description: Annie Toro Lopez is a white woman of retirement age, with shoulder-length curly grey hair, and blue and purple flower-patterned eyeglasses that match her purple blazer. She is posing for her headshot in front of library shelves.
Annie Toro Lopez is an author, chef, and transformational speaker who teaches audiences how to thrive through life's challenges. While navigating a Celiac diagnosis and profound personal loss during a national cooking competition, she proved how mindset and food can fundamentally transform health. A former teacher whose students achieve top rankings, Annie authored Simply Gluten Free: Real Ingredients For Everyday Life, and founded the Denver Area Women's Network, supporting 500-plus women through life's transitions.
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