Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, Depression, More with Shawn Wells You Cured What?!

Shawn Wells, the Ingredientologist, shares his story of healing from depression and fibromyalgia, and he shares his formula for adding energy to life.
For complete show notes, visit http://youcuredwhat.com/podcast/shawnShawn Wells has a wealth of experience improving health. The world's leading nutritional biochemist and a former Chief Clinical Dietitian, he has counseled thousands of people on natural health solutions. And he has personally overcome various health issues including Epstein-Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, depression, a pituitary tumor, and more. Known as "The Ingredientologist", he is the author of The Energy Formula.

[1:00] Joe plugs his DiseaseReversals.com project.

[1:55] Joe introduces Shawn.

[3:50] Shawn gives his health background. He was overweight as a child and had low self-confidence.

[6:25] Shawn's doctor, with words, helped Shawn chase down his dream of becoming a nutritionist.

[7:00] A college guidance counselor crushed his dream, with words. Shawn almost killed himself afterwards.

[11:15] Shawn was working 70-80 hours a weeke and got a brain tumor.

[11:50] Shawn does carb cycling, but largely eats a ketogenic diet. Paleo, whole foods. Also he practices gratitude, meditation, uses saunas, and cold showers. He also works with therapists (including hypnotherapy).

[14:20] "Everything happens for you and not to you, and I believe that."

[16:25] Shawn describes how he got into the ketogenic diet (approximately 20 years ago). He did a lazy keto diet and still included some processed foods, so he doesn't consider it a perfect diet, but he still had a lot of success with it.

[21:10] Shawn suffered from depression and he went from being overweight to being underweight and anorexic.

[23:45] How have Shawn's physical health and mental health interacted?

[28:20] Shawn finds that by improving mental resilience, he is more physically capable. And likewise, as he improves his physical resilience, his mindset improves.

[29:30] Shawn talks a lot about how "the obstacle is the way". What are some of the biggest obstacles he has faced?

[34:15] Does Shawn have any tips for how listeners can improve their mindset? He mentions religion and relationships as important concepts to consider.

[40:15] "Start changing your words and you change your life."

[41:50] How has Shawn's pituitary tumor progressed over time?

[48:00] Are there any supplements that Shawn finds that are beneficial for a lot of people he works with? He lists off most of his Top 10 list and provides the reasons for each.

Vitamin D3 (5000-10,000 iUs per day, with Vitamin K2)
Berberine
Fish oil (high DHA)
Magnesium (especially magnesium glycinate)
Creatine monohydrate
Probiotics (also he mentions prebiotics and postbiotics)
Vitamin C (liposomal)
Alpha-GPC
Active forms of B vitamins (like P-5-P and methylcobalamin)

[58:20] Now that he's improved his health, what is one thing Shawn enjoys doing that he couldn't do before?

[1:01:15] Shawn describes his book: The Energy Formula. It's about how to give yourself energy. ENERGY is an acronym.
E = Experiment
N = Nutrition
E = Exercise
R = Routines
G = Growth
Y = Your Tribe

[1:04:40] Shawn Wells gives a closing message. "You don't need the pill. You have the power in your mind to change your life."