Going with My Gut: How Intuition Healed My Body-and My Life

How do you cure a mystery illness? In 2012 health and wellness coach Carrie Eckert contracted a respiratory condition from which she only partially recovered, an illness that had no explanation or prognosis. After experimenting for years with various treatments ranging from mainstream medicine to holistic therapies, Eckert found her answers in what is known as neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to rewire itself, as well as a variety of mindfulness and self-discovery techniques. Written with candor, humor, and self-compassion, Going with My Gut is a relatable story that will resonate with any reader who has suffered from physical symptoms their doctors don’t understand.

Carrie Eckert is a mind-body health coach and "mystery illness" mentor at Avocado to Zen. Since overcoming half a decade of debilitating illness symptoms herself, she now supports others faced with similar health challenges. She experimented for years with various treatments ranging from mainstream medicine to holistic therapies, and ultimately found her answers in what is known as neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to rewire itself. In addition to her Master's degree in Health & Wellness Coaching, she has trained with industry-leading professionals, including Martha Beck, Annie Hopper, Byron Katie, and Dr. Joe Dispenza. She shares these mind-body tools with her clients and helps them become empowered to direct their own healing as well.