Jessica Ainscough…The woman needs no introduction. She is considered a pioneer and goddess within the wellness world and has arguably been one of the biggest advocates for natural healing that our generation has ever seen. She is the head lady of the incredible space over at the Wellness Warrior; the creator of the incredible Lifestyle Transformation Guide (that served as the real ‘kick up the bum’ in my health and wellness journey) and has her first published book (Make Peace With Your Plate) coming out soon. And above all, she is an incredible human being with a huge heart, massive vision and bright-as-the-sun future. Please welcome and enjoy the wise-beyond-her-years words of beautiful Jess.
1. Describe your health approach in three words.
Clean. Kind. Natural.
2. How did you gain your ‘health nut’ status?
I wanted to save my life. I was diagnosed with rare, incurable cancer when I was 22 years old and not given many conventional treatment options apart from a full arm amputation. Everything in me screamed out that this was wrong, so I became obsessed with researching natural healing modalities. I chose to heal with a systemic detox and complete diet overhaul, plus lots of meditation. I did two years of full on Gerson Therapy (13 juices per day, multiple daily coffee enemas), and now I still live mostly by these foundations.
3. What is the most over used ingredient in your kitchen?
Kale! I use it in juices, smoothies, salads, cooked meals.
4. What have been the greatest challenges for you in your quest for total health?
The greatest challenge for me was my first year of Gerson Therapy. I was seriously mourning my old life and lifestyle, and hated that all of my friends could still go out and party while I was at home attached to my juicer and enema bucket. I just wanted my time on the Therapy to fly past so that life could go back to normal. By the second year though, things had changed. I was a different person with different priorities and my reason for doing everything I was doing switched from fear of dying to a love for life. Any time transformation occurs, there is always a period of discomfort as we grow out of our former shells. Now I look back on that time as beautifully sacred.
5. Who are your greatest influences and inspirations?
Kris Carr, Charlotte Gerson, Louise Hay, Reverend Michael Beckwith, Wayne Dyer.
6. What has been your most radical change?
There are so many to pinpoint just one! Every element of my life is different as a result of my health opportunity, but the biggest changes are probably what I put in my body and how I treat my temple. I used to be a big drinker and take drugs frequently – now I’m sober. I used to eat a diet of meat, dairy, white bread and pasta, and processed foods – now I eat only organic plant-based whole foods.
7. Recipe for success?
+ Complete acceptance of who I am, what I look like, the messages my body sends me, and the circumstances I find myself in.
+ Radical self-kindness.
+ Being of service.
+ Feeding my body the best-quality clean foods.
8. Describe your perfect day.
I can’t think of one perfect day, but I know my best days always precede an elegant morning routine of movement, meditation and nourishment with an awesome breakfast and juices. They’re also always made up of time spent with people I love, plus a sufficient amount of alone time. Oh, and my little pug girl Edie is by my side.
9. What are your words to live by?
Be kind. Be brave. Be well.
10. Message for the wannabe wellies?
Being healthy is not about deprivation, counting calories, weighing your food, or anything else that hurts your head. Being healthy is about being kind to yourself – raising your vibration by feeding your body the foods it wants, thinking thoughts that reflect the infinite power you posses, moving your body in some way every day, and having a tonne of fun in everything that you do.
Blessings and invigorated wellness momentum x
What a great segment!love love love it, and Jessica! Can’t wait for the next one
Glad you enjoyed beautiful 🙂
Such an inspiring lady. Thanks for pulling her in for us Em!
You are more than welcome Laur! x
What a beautiful interview! I love Jessica’s honesty & I couldn’t agree more with the last response! “being healthy is being kind to yourself” yes!
How BANG on is she? An absolutely beautiful soul 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by the blog beautiful Anna x