Surviving to thriving through ancestral-inspired health

In my mid-30s, I was at my lowest. I felt constantly tired, my memory was diminishing, and depression and anxiety cast shadows over my days. I was barely surviving—I didn't get to the point of being suicidal, but for the first time, I could empathize with those that are. Most of the time I had an overwhelming feeling I was going to lose my shit. I believe I was a whisker away from having a breakdown. My doctor thought I was a hypochondriac and tactfully told me to stop complaining. He eventually diagnosed me with chronic fatigue syndrome and told me it's something I've got to learn to live with. Then something miraculous happened—I got a blocked artery in my right leg. This led me down a rabbit hole of research where I discovered people like Zoe Harcombe, Ivor Cummins, and Dave Asprey. While listening to a podcast, I heard: 'If you're struggling with...' then a list of every symptom I had. The advice? Try cutting out carbohydrates. Although this was completely against mainstream advice, I was willing to try anything. So instead of my usual sandwich for lunch, I had salad with chicken. Instead of pasta for dinner, I had steak and eggs. After around a week, it was like a light switch had been flicked on in my head. My tiredness disappeared. I could think clearly for the first time in years. I no longer felt depressed. Within a couple of weeks, I went from surviving one day to the next to thriving. Now you can see why getting a blocked artery ended up being my silver lining. If it didn't happen, I honestly don't know where I'd be right now. That's why I've created this blog—to help others optimize their lives and go from surviving to thriving.