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Anika sits down with Julie Ellis to explore the inflection point every founder dreads—the moment you've built the business, achieved the goal, and suddenly realize you have no idea who you are without it. Discover why selling an eight-figure business can feel like grief disguised as success, how delegation is the real bottleneck between scaling and plateauing, and the counterintuitive truth that derails most women entrepreneurs: it's never about having a bigger vision. It's about believing you're worthy of one—and whether you have the systems and people around you to make it real.In This EpisodeFrom dance to finance to founder: How an unexpected career path led Julie to solve a problem every parent knew existedThe basement to eight figures: Building Mabel's Labels from a 300 sq ft basement in Hamilton, Ontario to an internationally recognized brand—with zero industry experienceGrassroots growth and celebrity endorsements: How a tiny magazine feature led to Daily Candy recognition and a life-changing mention from Elizabeth Hasselbeck on The ViewThe art of delegation and scaling: Why most founders plateau and what separates those who scale to eight figures from those stuck at product-market fitThe post-exit identity crisis: Navigating grief, imposter syndrome, and gratitude after selling to Avery Products—and why the 90-day rest period changed everythingBig Gorgeous Goals: Why "gorgeous" matters as much as "big"—and how to chase ambitious goals while actually enjoying the journeyThe confidence gap and funding inequity: Why only 2.9% of venture capital goes to women entrepreneurs, and what Julie is doing to change thatPocket Coach: The asynchronous coaching model that keeps entrepreneurial momentum alive between sessionsBuilding community for women founders: The Big Gorgeous Goals podcast and investing in women-led businessesLeading through uncertainty: Why the biggest breakthroughs happen in times of changeTimestamps00:00 Introduction: The woman who solved every parent's labeling problem02:01 An unexpected founder: Dance degree, 15 years in finance, and the moment everything changed04:00 The basement days: One year of research, zero industry experience, and a team of misfits06:28 From tiny magazine feature to Elizabeth Hasselbeck's endorsement on The View11:06 The biggest gap between founders who plateau and those who scale: Delegation and decision-making12:49 The acquisition: Selling Mabel's Labels after nearly 13 years—and why it was the right time17:29 The post-sale emotions: Grief, imposter syndrome, and the gratitude sandwich19:07 The 90-day rest and the identity crisis: Why "I'm not qualified" became the biggest lie22:22 The coaching pivot: Why certification gave her the "add" she was looking for23:18 Writing during the pandemic: How a daily writing group turned a book idea into Big Gorgeous Goals25:37 Why "gorgeous" matters: Dancing toward your goals instead of grinding toward them28:01 Creating white space: Why unstructured time is where the best ideas live31:33 The confidence gap and funding inequity: 2.9% of VC goes to women; only 2% of women-founded businesses reach $1M33:45 Pocket Coach: Asynchronous coaching for keeping momentum alive between sessions35:52 The Big Gorgeous Goals podcast: Storytelling for women entrepreneurs39:02 Her ideal coaching clients: Low seven-figure founders scaling to $5-10M40:01 What's next: New keynotes and workshops on leading bold teams through uncertainty41:38 Her guiding quote: Rabindranath Tagore's "Reach high for stars lie hidden in you"Key Insights & TakeawaysInsight 1: Unmet Market Needs Beat Industry ExpertiseJulie and her co-founders had no background in supply chain, marketing, or distribution—just a teacher, a financial planner, a lawyer, and a printing expert. What they had was a real problem to solve and a growth mindset. Expertise can be learned; identifying genuine customer pain points cannot.Insight 2: Delegation and Decision-Making Are the Scaling BottleneckThe biggest gap between founders who plateau and those who scale to eight figures isn't product or market—it's the ability to delegate and make decisions. Most founders get caught in the "I should have just done it myself" trap, which prevents them from reaching the next level.Insight 3: Post-Exit Grief Is Real—And Worth ProcessingSelling your business is an achievement, but it's also a loss. Julie experienced imposter syndrome, grief, and identity confusion after the sale. Her 90-day rest period—where she did nothing—was transformative. The emotional work matters as much as the financial outcome.Insight 4: White Space Is Where Creativity LivesThe best ideas don't come at your desk—they come in the shower, on a walk, flying on a plane. Creating intentional unstructured time requires saying no to things and protecting space fiercely, even though it feels counterintuitive.Insight 5: Women Entrepreneurs Face Systemic Funding and Confidence GapsOnly 2.9% of venture capital goes to women, yet women-led businesses outperform on efficiency and team management. The solution isn't just funding—it's mentoring, networks, and other women believing in women.Insight 6: Asynchronous Coaching Keeps Momentum AliveTraditional coaching sessions every two weeks create gaps where momentum dies. Pocket Coach's voicemail-based model lets entrepreneurs push through decisions in real time, maintaining the energy they need to scale.About Julie EllisJulie Ellis is a leadership coach, author, investor, and podcast host specializing in helping women entrepreneurs scale from seven to eight figures and beyond. She co-founded Mabel's Labels in a 300 sq ft basement in Hamilton, Ontario in 2003, growing it into an internationally recognized eight-figure brand before selling to Avery Products in 2016.After a 90-day rest and a brief stint managing 135 people in corporate retail, Julie pursued coaching certification and discovered her true calling: helping other entrepreneurs navigate the inflection points she'd experienced. She is the author of Big Gorgeous Goals: Bold Women Achieve Great Things, which features interviews with 16 women entrepreneurs who've scaled beyond the comfort zone.Today, Julie invests in women-led businesses, hosts the Big Gorgeous Goals podcast, offers one-on-one and asynchronous coaching through Pocket Coach, and delivers keynotes and workshops on leading bold teams through uncertainty.Resources & Links MentionedJulie Ellis's EcosystemBig Gorgeous Goals (Book) — Hybrid published with Page Two, distributed through MacmillanBig Gorgeous Goals Workbook — Self-published companion guideBig Gorgeous Goals Podcast — Stories from seven and eight-figure female foundersPocket Coach — Asynchronous voicemail-based coaching for entrepreneursConnect with Julie EllisOpen to: Keynotes, workshops on leading bold teams through uncertainty, coaching, and investing in women-led businessesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-ellis/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejulieellisWebsite: www.julieellis.caSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A major political firestorm erupts as spending accusations surrounding Kristi Noem spark criticism in Washington and force a response from Donald Trump. During a heated discussion, Senator Kennedy weighs in on the controversy while lawmakers debate whether the spending scandal was about government priorities or personal branding.The show also dives into the latest developments surrounding the SAVE Act, the Texas Senate race, and growing pressure inside the Republican Party. Meanwhile, new polling shows strong approval for Trump among GOP voters as Democrats continue pushing back.International tensions are also escalating. Iran's foreign minister issues threats toward the United States, reports emerge about Iranian drones targeting schools, and Israel strikes a major cyber warfare facility tied to Iran. There are also growing concerns the conflict with Iran could stretch well into the fall.Other highlights include Elizabeth Hasselbeck confronting The View's panel, debate over war powers in Congress, and viral TikTok clips showing extreme reactions from pro-Palestine activists.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!For a limited time, listeners get up to 25% off their entire order. Just head to https://CowboyColostrum.com/CHICKS and use code CHICKS at checkout. If you're on Medicare or will be soon, you need to call Chapter at 442-3-CHICKS for a trusted advisor to review your options in under 20 minutes.Don't wait for spring storms, stock up with ReadyWise at https://ReadyWise.com use code CHICKS10 for 10% off—even sale items!Backyard Butchers: Lock in under $10/meal while beef prices climb at https://BackyardButchers.com/Chicks  Code CHICKS auto-applies for 30% off first order + 2 free 10-oz ribeyes + free shipping!Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

If you're chanting with America's enemies then don't pretend you're standing with America. Minnesota Governor Walz displayed once and for all that he really isn't a smart man as he fumbles his way through his congressional deposition. Speaking of not being smart, at least AOC was kind of smart to do her geopolitical homework before her fake press conference to show off. Plus, Jazzy Rachet in tears, Elizabeth Hasselbeck really is a problem for the ladies on The View, and Veto Queen Katie Hobbs vetoes bills to hold people accountable and to help bring down the price of gas in Arizona, and so much more, service with a smile on the Conservative Circus.

We’re back live Monday, but in the meantime… Rosie O'Donnell sat down with Joel for a hilarious and surprisingly deep chat about everything from her first Aussie trip to fighting with Elizabeth Hasselbeck on The View. She shared wild stories about Madonna, Gina Davis, Kathy Griffin and even the “Chernobyl of mushrooms.” Plus, she weighed in on Kylie, Nicole and what she really thinks of Australian slang. Listen to the full podcast for Joel’s full interview with Rosie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First up, we finally unmasked the Bluey mystery voice, yep, it’s Dave McCormick, aka Bandit, and he gave us the lowdown on duck cakes, the movie, and why he keeps quiet at Bunnings. Then Joel stirred the pot on Entertainment Tonight after chatting with Rosie O’Donnell about her feud with Elizabeth Hasselbeck, and now the internet’s losing it while Joel just sits back laughing. We also had a speeding nan who thought highway 112 was the speed limit, plus Brooklyn Beckham and Roger Federer are apparently fighting over hot sauce, Adele and Gwen Stefani crashed Dua Lipa’s show, Drake’s defamation drama got tossed, and China’s traffic jam looked insane. Also, T-Pain got funky with Crocs boots inspired by his hit song Low. It’s a lot, but we’re here for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We made Entertainment Tonight, betch! Joel’s chat with Rosie O’Donnell at the Opera House blew up after she spilled fresh tea on her feud with Elizabeth Hasselbeck from The View. Rosie called the whole split-screen fight a setup, and Elizabeth fired back on Instagram begging her to “stop the lying.” Now Joel’s comment section is chaos, Americans are losing it, and we’re just sitting here loving every second.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosie O'Donnell sat down with Joel for a hilarious and surprisingly deep chat about everything from her first Aussie trip to fighting with Elizabeth Hasselbeck on The View. She shared wild stories about Madonna, Gina Davis, Kathy Griffin and even the “Chernobyl of mushrooms.” Plus, she weighed in on Kylie, Nicole and what she really thinks of Australian slang. Listen to the full podcast for Joel’s full interview with Rosie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirk Cameron is joined by Elizabeth Hasselbeck to discuss unity in Christ can help mend broken relationships and how to represent Jesus well, even in the tensest of situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an absolute JOY to talk with Kathie Lee Gifford! I learned so much, wished we could all fly to Israel together, and really enjoyed talking about her new book It's Never Too Late. We also got to read her book on MiniBFFBookClub a few weeks ago- Hello, Little Dreamer- it's awesome! If you enjoyed this episode with Kathie Lee, we've got another one I bet you'll love too: Episode 129: Elizabeth Hasselbeck . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our show's partners! NIV Coloring Bible: Go to NIVBibleforkids.com for free coloring sheets and more information! Liquid IV: Order online and get 25% off when you go to liquid-iv.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout! Rothy’s: Check out all the amazing shoes, bags, and masks available right now at Rothys.com/soundsfun!

The boys kick off the episode talking about belt styles. This somehow morphs into a convo about types of milk. Chase and Randy have a little weights and measures lesson in the middle of the episode as they try to figure out how to measure breast milk. They move on to talk about the dropping of charges in the Jussie Smollett case. Randy talks about a recent bombing and his concerns as a struggling comedian. The fellas bring the show home with the headlines - Having children makes people more unhappy than divorce or losing their job and Rosie O’Donnell had a crush on Elizabeth Hasselbeck. Outro: "Prosciutto" by Gee Dubs Social Media: Instagram: @randyvalerio @chaseabel @readysetblowpodcast Twitter: @randytvalerio @chaseabel1 @readysetblowpodcast FB:facebook.com/randy.valerio.777, facebook.com/chase.abel.54

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Answering important questions like - Can you invite an ex to your royal wedding? And if you have good chemistry with someone and are also their figure skating partner, do you have to date???? And what is Cunnaliftus? Plus, Jedediah ties the knot, Mike Pence not enjoying The View, and Meghan turns fifty shades of red. Then, we look back on Elizabeth Hasselbeck's big issue with Erin Andrews on Dancing With The Stars, and her tearful apology. Follow us! twitter.com/dejatheviewpod Marie twitter.com/hariecmudson | Kevin twitter.com/hazlewitch | Kurt twitter.com/kurt_inthe_city

Marie is back from her speaking engagement on the Britney Spears panel in NYC and brings with her all kinds of new insights about the Slumber Party music video. Then we dive hangover first into some hot topics such as: shady Phaedra on Real Housewives of Atlanta, Miley Cyrus's comments about Wrecking Ball, and is it funny when someone falls down?(Facebook says no). Plus, the ladies of The View come to terms with their sexual fluidity, Sarah farts for 7 seconds, and we reminisce on Elizabeth Hasselbeck's disdain for the Dixie Chicks back in 2007. Follow Marie @hariecmudson and Alex @talexarsenault and ME @hazlewitch | @dejatheviewpod

Nasir and Matt discuss the sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Gretchen Carlson against Fox CEO Roger Ailes. They also talk aboutthe importance of sexual harassment training and properly handling such allegations in the office. Full Podcast Transcript NASIR: Welcome to our podcast where we cover business in the news and add our legal twist to that business news. My name is Nasir Pasha. MATT: And I’m Matt Staub. NASIR: And, boy, do we have a story today. MATT: Yeah, I mean, it just keeps evolving. It’s far from final but, I mean, kind of one of the big things that we were waiting to hear on happened. Let me rewind a little bit and let’s go to the beginning – well, not the very beginning because Roger Ailes has been working with FOX for a really long time so we’re not going to maybe start that far back but I guess we’ll start with the actual complaint that was filed. NASIR: Yeah, let’s do that. MATT: That was what? July 6th and it was Gretchen Carlson, another previous FOX employee, filed a lawsuit against Roger Ailes – just Roger Ailes. NASIR: She was that co-host at Fox & Friends if you ever watched that. Did you ever watch that show? MATT: No, I don’t watch any of those shows. NASIR: I actually find FOX News entertaining – not for news purpose, just entertaining in general. But, anyway, go ahead. MATT: Yeah. I mean, I guess there are some questions of whether she could consider some of these people her friends based on the title of the show, especially Steve Doocy. NASIR: I don’t know his name, but it is spelled D-O-O-C-Y so I’m not sure how else to pronounce that. MATT: She worked on a bunch of different segments and shows but you mentioned FOX & Friends but she was an employee of FOX and Roger Ailes is the chairman and CEO of FOX News so that’s where we’re starting. But it’s something to say right off the bat is the lawsuit’s only against him and not against 21st Century FOX or anyone else – just Roger Ailes. That’s something we’ll circle back around to. So, she files this complaint and it centers around just basically a bunch of repeated instances of sexual harassment. I’m not as familiar with Gretchen Carlson’s career as you might be having watched the different shows but – at least what’s alleged in the complaint and what I’ve read elsewhere – she was pretty likeable, pretty successful at what she did – I mean on the shows she was on. NASIR: I suppose. I mean, according to her, I mean, she was on a pretty popular show. But I think she was replaced by Hasselbeck – I forgot her first name. MATT: Elizabeth Hasselbeck? NASIR: Yeah, Elizabeth Hasselbeck – either replaced or pushed aside, so to speak. MATT: I think the allegations in here might be part of the reason why. NASIR: Yeah. MATT: So, she was working with FOX – you know, these different shows. We’ll link the complaint because there’s more detail in there and we’re not going to go through all the different allegations that she is asserting against Roger Ailes – and, I guess, at this point, we should say they are just allegations – he’s denied everything. At this point, you know, there has not been any sort of responsive pleading to the complaint yet. So, at this point, it is strictly allegations so we will say that so we won’t get in trouble. NASIR: You won’t get in trouble. I’ll say it all day. MATT: I think it all kind of started with – or one of the things it started with – was her co-host which is the Steve Doocy. There’s a couple of instances of him doing things to her I think specifically putting his hand on her and putting her arm to shush her during a live telecast – you know, amongst other things. She had problems with that so she approached Ailes and just wanted to inform him of what was going on and that’s really where it kind of started and that, based on what’s in the complaint, he didn’t take her too seriously – not only that, that’s when some of the sexist remarks from him or gestures started popping up.

A portion of our Young Turks Main Show from September 1, 2015. For more go to http://www.tytmembership.com.  The Fox News agenda to label #BlackLivesMatter as a hate group is in full force. Video of O'Reilly trying to force two guests to label the group as such. Cenk thinks #BLM should go further with their agenda, and not be discouraged by these efforts from O'Reilly. Video of Bill's constant portrayal of Dr. George Tiller as “Tiller the Baby Killer.” Video of O'Reilly threatening to identify every media member that won't oppose #BlackLivesMatter. Cenk reads some of the violent rhetoric Sharron Angle espoused about clutching her guns, willing to point them at government officials. Video of Elizabeth Hasselbeck following corporate orders by asking her Black guest why #BLM hasn't been labeled as a hate group yet. Ted Cruz joined in on politicizing the killing of a Houston police officer. Video of Cruz blaming Obama's police rhetoric for the murder. Ana reads some of Obama's defensive words of the police. The FitBit for sex has been invented. It's a cock ring that gives a “Sex Report” of the activity.

Apparently Marc or RJ were too god damn lazy to copy and paste the description on this ancient episode (SHOCKER) so here it is retyped 6 years later.  Elizabeth Hasselbeck blames games for a mass shooting, the PS4 had some launch titles that were okay, not great, and I reviewed Pikmin 3 for the failure that was the Wii U.  Thanks again for nothing RELM!

Elizabeth Hasselbeck leaves the View, ABC has confirmed that we shouldn’t eat cat poop, and a food expert on Yahoo learns that fish and animals were alive at one point in time. This is your media America, enjoy

The news never sleeps. And Mark Larson has BREAKING NEWS, as Mayor Bob Filner ha sexual harassment allegations thrown his way from City Hall. AND why, oh, why is Elizabeth Hasselbeck leaving The View? CLICK and LISTEN to The Mark Larson Show to find out!

Julie, Liz and Sheila connect on today's Satellite Sisters, which we dedicate to loyal, longtime Satellite Mister William J. Dahn. Sheila fills us in on her latest creative project - there's more poetry and coffee in her future.  Plus, she has a nomination for a host to replace both Joy Behar and Elizabeth Hasselbeck on The View.  You may know her .  Lian Dolan? Yes! Got onboard the campaign, people. Julie's got the latest on Lian's new book Elizabeth The First Wife, plus news about her son's book.  She needs a little help decoding that one.  And she's got a bone to pick with the new TSA regulations. Liz is feeling a groundswell of support for potential Pope Dolan.  No, we are not related but we think it would be hilarious.   Have you registered yet with popealarm.com?  You are going to want to do that for all your breaking pope news needs. And where do you intend to spend your golden years?  Liz found a front page story in the New York Times today on this subject a little alarming.  Great deals in South Florida retirement villages are attracting boomers who never would have expected they'd end up there. It was just the motivation she needed to start madly working on less buggy alternatives.

Oh My Goodness! Oh My Gosh! Jonny and the gang surprise Todd with a very inappropriate and sexy gift and hilarity ensues! PLUS: Brandy Howard: Lie Wizard at Law! Why Justin Martindale hates Broadway! Elizabeth Hasselbeck joins Julie's Vigilante list! Liz and Dick sucks Dick! and remixes from Brooklyn Is Burning!

Episode 3 of “Jimmy Moore Presents: Ask The Low-Carb Experts” features Dr. William Davis, M.D. who is the author of the New York Times bestselling book . Dr. Davis is a preventive cardiologist whose unique approach to nutrition (that is unlike what most of his fellow heart doctors are using) allows him to advocate for reversal, not just prevention, of heart disease. He is the founder of the Track Your Plaque program and lives in the state of Wisconsin. Dr. Davis has been on the cusp of identifying the key causes of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease for well over a decade with his examination into the negative impact of consuming “healthy whole grains” that became the central focus of his long-awaited book released in August 2011. Dr. Davis was a special guest speaker on The 3rd Annual Low-Carb Cruise discussing his work promoting heart health through prevention with the use of an inexpensive CT Heart Scan test and he will be one of the featured guest speakers on the May 2012  sharing more about this in a lecture entitled “The Great Whole Grain Caper.” But he’s gonna be with us here on ATLCX and your questions are invited and welcomed! Here are some of the questions we addressed in this episode: REESE ASKS:I would love to know from Dr William Davis what his thoughts are on grains other than wheat e.g. 100% rye or spelt bread. Does he think that these are as harmful as wheat? I would also like to know if he knows anything about wheat production/modification in parts of the world other than the USA. I am from Sydney Australia and don’t know if our wheat is just as modified and dangerous. PETER ASKS:I’d like to ask Dr. William Davis if he knows of other doctors who agree with him about wheat and its harmful effects on health, or is he a “lone crusader”? KATHY ASKS:I intellectually accept and agree with everything in your book and have stopped eating wheat (all grains) a couple of years ago. But it’s hard to stay motivated when eating wheat does not give me any symptom that I can feel or see. If a person has no symptoms — please explain the adverse effects that may be happening anyway. Or do they take many years to show up? TORI ASKS:I’ve heard from people like Elizabeth Hasselbeck that only 5% of the population has a wheat sensitivity and yet there are others like Dr. Daniel Chong who say that it is near 85%. I would love to hear Dr. Davis’ thoughts on this. KIM ASKS:Thank Dr. Davis for the great work you did on Wheat Belly. It was a fascinating read, and it has helped me better understand why avoiding wheat (especially modern wheat) is optimal. My question is about rice. I eat a primal diet that includes a small amount of white rice from time to time (no more than 1 cup cooked per week). I have a few friends that eat more of a WAPF diet and enjoy soaked brown rice as part of their diet. They tell me that soaking the brown rice removes a lot of the anti-nutrients, making soaked brown rice a healthier alternative to white rice because it contains fiber and other nutrients. I’m just wondering, if properly/traditionally prepared, whether or not brown rice would be a better option than white rice in those rare occasions I indulge in eating this grain. SARAH ASKS:I’ve always struggled with my weight and food addiction. The only eating plan that has ever been successful for me has been one that eliminates whole grains, sugar, and the other “bad stuff”. Although my blood pressure was never “high”, I always noticed a drop in my BP once I recommitted to a low-carb eating plan. Fast forward to last July. My BP had been running high (140s/90s) for most of the year. I weighed the most I’d ever weighed (279lb at 5’3.75″ tall), so I finally kicked myself in the backside and recommitted to a low-carb, grain-free eating plan. My blood pressure didn’t drop. By September, I was noticing an irregular heartbeat along with my high blood pressure, and in October, I made an appointment to see my doctor. He put me on 10mg of lisinopril and told me to come back in 3 months. (He knew about my eating plan and was fine with it because I was slowly losing weight.) Five days before my 3-month checkup, I fainted in my bathroom. Since I’d never fainted before, I called my doc. He suggested that I stop taking the lisinopril until I saw him on the 16th, so that’s what I did. Within just a couple days, my blood pressure started creeping back up again, and I started feeling the irregular heartbeats again. When I saw my doc for the follow-up, he told me to stay off the lisinopril unless my BP got up over 130/80 (consistently), he told me to keep trying to lose weight, and he told me to avoid salt. He also said that if my BP did go up over 130/80, I should start taking 5mg of lisinopril since it was likely working too well for me. So here’s my question. When removing grains doesn’t control your BP, is there something else that I’m missing? I eat pretty strict Paleo right now (no grain, legumes, dairy, etc.), and my weight loss is slow but steady. (I weigh 248lb right now.) Oh yes, and I did end up having to start the 5mg dose of BP meds 3 days ago. My BP is back in a reasonable range again. DONNA ASKS:My 17-year-old daughter asked me this: “what’s worse for you, whole grain bread or white bread?” I would have answered “white bread is worse” 2 years ago, but after giving up a daily serving of wheat germ (along with grains in general), my arthritis symptoms have virtually disappeared! Is flaxseed safe? JAMIE ASKS:Mainstream dietary “experts” argue that eating whole grains are good for you because of the “evidence”. Of course they have only looked at the evidence comparing eating whole grains versus eating refined grains AND they make the false logic extension that eating wholes grains are good for us. They fail to look at any research comparing eating grains (whole or refined) against eating no grains. This point is missed. What say you? What do you say to people who say “Without grains, how will I get enough fiber?” HEATHER ASKS: I have purchased his fabulous book and listened to the podcasts he has been on lately. I think his ideas about wheat are brilliant. My seven year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in September 2011 with a blood sugar of 211 at the doctor’s office. She was immediately sent to the hospital so that her blood sugar could be under control and that they could teach us the proper way to inject the insulin and everything else that goes along with it. The diabetic diet they wanted her to eat in the hospital was a joke – high carb, moderate protein and of course low fat. I couldn’t believe some of the food choices and how things were loaded with wheat and even sugar. The only sugar free item on the menu was sugar free jello! I argued with the dietician and told her that no way should my daughter be eating all these carbs, sugar and grains! By giving in and following this woman’s advice for just one meal – my daughter’s blood sugar rose to the 300′s. I immediately went back to the lower carb plan that I knew was right for her and had been controlling her blood sugar pretty well up until that point. I couldn’t wait to go home and put her on a high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet to control her blood sugar. As soon as we came home and she ate this lower carb way – her need for insulin kept decreasing every day. She started off at 14 total units daily at the hospital and within days of being home she was down to about 5 units. A few weeks later down to 1 unit of insulin per day. By the beginning of October she was off all insulin. If she did take insulin it would cause her blood sugar to go too low. The doctor even agreed and told me not to give her insulin anymore until she needs it again. Now of course, the doctor keeps saying she’s in that honeymoon period. Honeymoon period is when a type 1 starts getting insulin and the pancreas wakes up and starts making it’s own insulin again. I just keep thinking that maybe she was misdiagnosed and really a type 2 diabetic or that she has reactive hypoglycemia. I’ve asked that she have a c-peptide test and insulin tolerance test, but the doctor keeps refusing. She keeps saying she’s still in honeymoon period and this will probably be over soon. Well, I want these tests so it will help us know if she’s really a type 1 or not. I will insist on these tests at the next upcoming appointment and if the doctor refuses I will get a 2nd opinion. I’ve been told I should do this by many people already. They just cannot believe the doctor is refusing the tests. So sorry that my story is so long, but my main point is that I notice that as long as my daughter does not eat wheat, sugar or too many carbs at one meal – she has wonderful blood sugar numbers! The doctor said the record for the longest honeymoon period in her office was a boy who didn’t need insulin for 6 months. My daughter is already at 4 months with no insulin and her numbers are still great! Do you think it’s possible that her good blood sugars can continue forever with avoiding wheat, sugar and too many carbs at one meal without insulin? QUEST BARS HAS A BRAND NEW NATURAL LINE: