Sunny Side Up with Ali Long Ali Long

Kobie was born prematurely at 29 weeks old, spent 8 weeks in the NICU and was later diagnosed with Autism. By the grace of God he is a thriving, energetic 3-year-old boy. His mama, Ana Poling, is our next guest on Sunny Side Up Pod and she shares the struggles and the wins of motherhood and what it looks like to raise an autistic child.
April is World Autism Awareness Month so we decided to record this episode together to create awareness around Autism. Whether or not you have someone in your life with Autism, Ana's story will warm your heart and enlighten you.
Raising a child with special needs requires a lot of patience, compassion, grace and support. In this episode we talk about the struggles of how isolating motherhood can be, how marriage can get tricky raising kids and why community, self care and sisterhood is so so important.
Ana hopes to create a social media platform soon around Autism and share her journey with Kobie. In the meantime, please show her love and support by commenting on this episode with your own stories about autism and resources.
You can also bornsunnysideup@gmail.com
Thank you to Ana for sharing her story. 🙏 And to all the warrior mamas out there--- KEEP THE FAITH!
There is hope.

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For years, no one could explain his pain and suffering. He experienced rashes, hives, lethargy, depression, swellings, allergies, and crippling back pain. No doctor could identify his mysterious disease, and some seemed to think he was crazy. Frustrated and losing hope, he almost agreed with them. That’s when he took his health into his own hands.

Through research and experimentation, Dr. Christopher J. Dorais found answers. He discovered several problems that stemmed from external and internal sources. It all boiled down to a simple, yet complex concept: detoxification.

From poisonous mercury that leeched into his bloodstream via tooth fillings to pathogenic bacteria and parasites, Dorais recognized the sources of his myriad symptoms. He found effective ways to detoxify his body, and his health slowly returned. Now, those years of discomfort are a distant memory, and Dorais is healthier than ever.

Detox Memoir chronicles his descent into physical misery, his frustrations with the medical establishment, his personal research, and his subsequent recovery. It’s a complete detox story for patients who struggle with similar problems or doctors who are flummoxed by medical mysteries. If patients inform themselves, and doctors think outside the box, no one will have to relive the same nightmare.



You can purchase the book HERE


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What your gut is telling your brain is a conversation worth paying attention to and the connection between the health of your microbiome and the vitality of your brain is undeniable. 

Dating back to over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates said: “All Disease Begins in the Gut” and modern science continues to prove him right.

In this episode I read from my research paper on Gut Health/ Brain Health and we cover topics like birth control, antibiotics, processed foods, fiber, probiotics and more!

Link to the my full research paper HERE

To schedule a Natural Health Consult with me, visit https://www.alimarielong.com/book-online


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What do the Argentine Tango and Good Vibes have in common? They make up our next Sunny Side Up guest, Samantha Schmuck!

She is the founder of VIBE & Embodiment and a Holistic Life Coach dedicated to helping others reduce stress and live life to the fullest. 

You will love this chat as she shares with us what VIBE Embodiment means and how to join the community. You can also experience her iconic workshop at The Sunshine Retreat on May 18th in Highland, MI. 

She reassures us that sometimes in life it might not feel like we can get through the storm we are in, but it is possible. She speaks from experience w/ a history of health issues, panic attacks and suicidal thoughts. 

Diet played a big role in Sam's recovery - specifically eliminating gluten and dairy - and helped manage her severe inflammation and depression. She is passionate about sharing so others don't have to stay in the dark. 

We also talk about the science behind emotional health, the importance of intuitive movement and the ins and outs of detoxing/  healthy swaps. 

Not sure where to start w/ detoxing?! In this episode Sam shares the TOP 3 ways to start!


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*This episode is not for little ears.

What does your wife mean when she says, "I'm Fine."

It means she’s overwhelmed, bro. It means that she does not have the capacity or the exact words to tell you the depths of her ocean of overwhelm. It means she wants to be OK. She is trying to be OK. But in order to be OK she has to process the weight and the gravity of what’s on her chest and she doesn’t have the wherewithal to tell you the about the universe and stars that are circling every cell in her body at the moment. 

This may sound dramatic, but as a woman I can tell you, it’s the truth. 

Listen to this episode for more insight into the MIND OF YOUR WIFE. ;)




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"We might have broken the internet with this episode." That's what I told ⁠Rachelle Beazley⁠, Founder of ⁠Aloe and Alchemy⁠, after this interview. :)

This episode is filled to the brim with EVERYTHING that will make you smile and sit at the edge of your seat, wondering... what the heck is OBSESSION and The Body Love Immersion?

We chat about Aloe and Alchemy's upcoming retreats to BAMF, Idaho and other magical places. I attended one of Rachelle's retreats last September and it was indulgent and magnificent. HIGHLY recommend!

Other things we geek out about in this interview: cold plunging, MTHFR gene and Joe Rogan, scalar waves and DNA.


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