Bartending, ADHD, and the Road to Health Coaching with Marisa Moon

The Eternal Optimist

Marisa Moon is here sharing her life-changing journey from struggling with undiagnosed ADHD and battling depression to becoming a prominent health coach and advocate. Marisa's story gives us a peek into the hidden struggles of ADHD in women, challenging traditional diagnostic norms. She went from fashion studies to bartending, searching for interactive work environments that resonate with her personality. Through therapy and medication, she unlocked empowerment and family understanding. Marisa's focus on nutrition, especially the impact on brain health, led her to develop the RESET method, emphasizing metabolic transformation through intermittent fasting and mindful nutrition. Her book, "Not So Fast:The Smarter, More Gradual Approach to Intermittent Fasting Benefits That Last," offers a practical guide to sustainable weight loss, designed with ADHD-friendly features. Marisa's optimism shines through as she discusses her journey via podcasts and coaching services, inviting us all to embrace positivity and growth. Tune in for a refreshingly honest and empowering conversation.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome aboard the Eternal Optimist express!
• 00:00:31 - Meet Marisa Moon: The Fasting Phenom!
• 00:02:42 - Marisa's Marvelous Metamorphosis: Bartender to Health Guru
• 00:05:06 - Diving into Marisa's Multifaceted Early Career
• 00:08:05 - The Rebel Years: Struggles and Self-Discovery
• 00:10:34 - Teenage Trials: Turbulence at Home
• 00:13:10 - Urban Adventures: College Life in the Windy City
• 00:15:20 - The Breaking Point: Therapy and Tears
• 00:17:09 - Trade School Triumphs: Esthetics and Bartending
• 00:19:31 -ADHD: Not a Bug, but a Feature!
• 00:23:39 - Gluten Blues: Marisa's Health Awakening
• 00:24:24 - DIY Health Mastery: Marisa's Self-Study Journey
• 00:25:02 - Paleo Power and Primal Prowess
• 00:26:07 - Marisa Moon: Health Coach & Culinary Creator
• 00:27:32 - Blogging to Beat ADHD: A Foodie's Tale
• 00:29:53 - RESET Your Body: The Intermittent Fasting Revolution
• 00:31:27 - Fasting Science 101: Transforming Metabolism
• 00:35:24 - Carb-Cutting Tips for the Insulin Inquisitive
• 00:37:59 - The Fitness Fallacy: Exercise vs. Eating Right
• 00:39:40 - From Blog to Book: 'The Sustainable Fasting Guide'
• 00:41:20 - Spreading the Health: Marisa's Mission Expands
• 00:44:29 - Marisa's Musings: Books, Beats, and Beyond

Links And Resources:

• Marisa on LinkedIn
• The RESET Manual
• Not So Fast by Marisa Moon
• The Foundation of Wellness Podcast
• Marisa on Instagram
• Marisa Moon Wellness on YouTube

Book Recommendations:

• Essentialism by Greg McKeown
• The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman
• Human Design by Lynda Bunnell and Ra Uru Hu

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