What happens when the systems we were told to trust stop earning that trust?
What happens when the “healthy” advice everyone repeats does not actually work for your body?
In this episode of Everyday Ancestral, I sit down with Genevieve “GiGi” Ashworth, also known as the Salmon Queen, to talk about autoimmune disease, gut health, food freedom, carnivore living, salmon obsession, and what it really means to become your own advocate. GiGi has lived through ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, IBS, leaky gut, food allergies, orthorexia, and the removal of her large intestine. Yet what stands out most in this conversation is not just what she has overcome, but how much ownership she has taken over her health.
GiGi’s story is a reminder that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. What works for one person may not work for another. Her answer has been to study her own body, pay attention to symptoms, test, experiment, and stay willing to change when something is not working.
Why This Matters to You
Feeling overwhelmed by health advice that never seems to fit your body? GiGi Ashworth reminds you that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. After years of navigating autoimmune disease, gut issues, food allergies, and the removal of her large intestine, she learned that the most important question is not “What diet is everyone else doing?” but “What actually helps me feel better?”
Wondering where to start when your symptoms feel confusing or connected? GiGi encourages you to begin with one symptom and get curious. Instead of trying to fix everything at once, look at what your body is showing you right now, then begin tracing what might be contributing to it. That small shift can move you from overwhelm into action.
Tired of being judged for eating differently or making choices other people do not understand? GiGi’s story challenges the idea that “normal” should be the goal. What looks extreme to someone else may simply be what your body needs in order to function, heal, and feel good again.
Feeling like food sensitivity has taken over your life? This episode offers a more grounded way to think about food awareness without turning it into fear. GiGi talks openly about orthorexia, gut pain, delayed reactions, and the process of learning what works for her without needing everyone else to agree.
Wondering how ancestral eating fits into real modern life? GiGi brings the conversation back to salmon, nose-to-tail eating, cooking over fire, getting outside, and respecting the body’s feedback. Her message is simple but powerful: listen to your body, stay curious, and build a way of eating that actually supports your life.
Actionable Advice
Start with one symptom. Do not try to solve everything at once. GiGi encourages listeners to look at the one thing their body is showing them right now, then begin researching what may be connected to it.
Treat yourself like your own experiment. Pay attention to what you eat, how you feel, and what shows up days later. GiGi explains that reactions are not always immediate, and sometimes the real clue comes three or four days after a food, stressor, or lifestyle change.
Find guidance that actually fits you. If you feel overwhelmed, seek out practitioners or people with real experience, strong reviews, and a genuine desire to help. GiGi reminds listeners that the right support should help you understand your body, not force you into a one-size-fits-all plan.
Respect the impact of stress. GiGi points out that stress can do a number on your health and may show up as pain, fatigue, gut issues, or emotional struggle. Taking time for yourself is not selfish. It helps you become stronger for the people who depend on you.
Own what works for your body. Whether it is salmon, carnivore, nose-to-tail eating, or something completely different, GiGi’s message is to stop living for other people’s approval. Know what makes you feel good, stay curious, and build your life around what actually supports your health.
Links and Resources to Explore
She Does Keto: The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Women
1 TBSP OF I DONT GIVE A F#@K YouTube
Listen to the Full Episode – Available now on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.
If this episode gives you anything, let it be permission to get curious again. Your body is always giving you feedback. The more you learn to listen, test, adjust, and take ownership, the closer you get to building a way of eating and living that actually works for you. Listen to the full episode and start with one small step.
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