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In this episode, I interview former nun Amata Bayerl, who today shows women how to live a fulfilling and financially free life.
In the interview, we talk about:
I met Amata via Facebook and we quickly got talking about common topics. She told me that she had a personal story about gut and health that I really wanted to hear.
Amata is currently traveling the world with her husband, fulfilling one of her dreams. She kept putting it off until at some point she asked herself "why? You can always do what you want now, it just takes a bit of courage.
After living in a convent for almost 20 years, Amata left in 2002. She then met an entrepreneur who practiced orthomolecular medicine. She then began to study this subject and the connections between the body and natural treatments, initially just out of interest.
In 2009, she received a diagnosis of advanced bowel cancer, which came as a complete surprise to her. She had not taken severe abdominal pain seriously for a long time, until it was no longer possible. Immediate surgery was then unavoidable, but it was immediately clear to her that she did not want chemotherapy or radiotherapy. She preferred a holistic approach to treatment.
After the operation, she went to rehab and one of her first realizations was that the food there completely contradicted what was good and healthy for her body and intestines. For this reason, she became even more involved with nutrition from then on.
Amata strictly avoided sugar for a year (including pasta, bread, etc.), did not eat any animal protein and cut out everything that was pre-processed. After the initial feeling of uncertainty about what she could eat, she found it exciting to discover what was possible and how delicious it could be. This included lots of vegetables, daily green smoothies, herbs, nuts (in raw food quality) and still water (without less than 500mg of ingredients).
The doctors told her at the time that she had no chance without chemo. Of course, she met with a lot of incomprehension from the doctors when she decided that she didn't want it. It was difficult and hard at times, but she didn't let herself be dissuaded from her path because it just felt right. Everyone is responsible for themselves and it is our own decision what we do with our lives.
Amata was increasingly ill during her time in the convent. She worked there as an educator, ran a kindergarten and continued to develop through further training, etc. At some point, she felt that her life was no longer coherent, which also manifested itself in physical complaints.
As a called nun, she wanted to overcome this She did not allow herself to think about it at first, until a Jesuit sponsor approached her directly. Over a further 9 months and with the help of days of silence and meditation, her decision matured until she finally took the step. In the end, she felt incredibly relieved, which also had a direct physical effect.
During her illness, Amata felt for the first time how important it is to have a certain amount of financial freedom and to be able to make free decisions. As already mentioned, she decided against conventional medical treatment and instead looked for a biological clinic. She had to pay the very high costs herself and at the same time, as a self-employed person, she was unable to work for three months.
That's why we both share the same opinion here: self-employed people in particular should look after their health and listen to their bodies. It is very important to look in advance and pay attention to the body's first signs.
Even minor health problems can be signals that you should take a closer look, e.g. bloating, bleeding gums, tired eyes, back pain. It's important to be honest with yourself and not accept everything as normal just because it's always been that way.
You should also ask yourself what is no longer right in your life and then allow yourself to change and embrace new things. Our thinking, our mindset and our environment have a fundamental influence on our health and are always linked to our diet.
This brings us back to the topic of gut happiness. A holistic approach is important because all areas influence each other. It is essential to pay complete attention to yourself and your needs and to listen to your body.
A first step in this direction is gratitude. There is a nice ritual to get into gratitude: write down 3 things every evening that you are grateful for today. Take a conscious look at your day. What did you receive as a gift? What went well? What people were around you?
3 things really aren't much! Go through the day with open eyes and mindfulness and you will find plenty. It doesn't have to be anything big, small things that you already take for granted are enough.
During her illness and rehabilitation period, Amata felt for the first time what kind of pressure money can create if you don't have enough of it. Pressure creates stress and that is very harmful for the gut, the whole person and their health.
She was very happy at the time that she had already generated a residual (passive) income through network marketing, which gave her a steady income.
Even though she describes herself as spiritual, she doesn't think that money is a bad thing. On the contrary. Money is energy and is allowed to flow. We can invite it to come to us and you can do a lot of good with it. Everyone has the right to live in abundance.
Today, Amata accompanies women who want to live a fulfilled and financially free life. She does this using the holistic approach that also helped her back then.
Among other things, she supports her clients in building up a residual income and no longer just trading time for money. She looks at where the individual's strengths and abilities lie and what suits them. Not every business is for everyone.
She offers online courses, seminars, network marketing and one-to-one coaching, currently via Skype or Zoom.
At Amatas Website you can find out more about her offers.
Amata's success podcast Frau & Geld on iTunes, for Android users: Player FM.
Book: Erfolgreich mit Werten
Book: Powersmoothie: grün und voller Leben
Facebook group of Amata
I am fascinated by Amata's story and impressed by her strong will. I share her conviction of a holistic approach and that in addition to nutrition, lifestyle and mindset also play a decisive role in health.
I hope you enjoyed the interview just as much and that you can take something away from it for yourself. It would be great if it motivates you to take a closer look at your life and listen to what you really want.
Next week, as always on Tuesdays, there will be the next Darmglück episode, I look forward to seeing you again. See you soon!
Now I recommend you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, I'd really appreciate a review on iTunes or Apple Podcast. Because these reviews also help other people find the podcast so we can spread the knowledge about gut and health more.
In this episode, I interview former nun Amata Bayerl, who today shows women how to live a fulfilling and financially free life.
In the interview, we talk about:
- How Amata was surprised by her colon cancer diagnosis
- The treatment path she chose and why she is cancer-free today
- Why she left the convent and how this decision has also affected her health
- How important financial freedom is for your entire life
- What Amata thinks about money and the connection to health
I met Amata via Facebook and we quickly got talking about common topics. She told me that she had a personal story about gut and health that I really wanted to hear.Amata is currently traveling the world with her husband, fulfilling one of her dreams. She kept putting it off until at some point she asked herself "why? You can always do what you want now, it just takes a bit of courage.
How Amata was surprised by her bowel cancer diagnosis
After living in a convent for almost 20 years, Amata left in 2002. She then met an entrepreneur who practiced orthomolecular medicine. She then began to study this subject and the connections between the body and natural treatments, initially just out of interest.
In 2009, she received a diagnosis of advanced bowel cancer, which came as a complete surprise to her. She had not taken severe abdominal pain seriously for a long time, until it was no longer possible. Immediate surgery was then unavoidable, but it was immediately clear to her that she did not want chemotherapy or radiotherapy. She preferred a holistic approach to treatment.
After the operation, she went to rehab and one of her first realizations was that the food there completely contradicted what was good and healthy for her body and intestines. For this reason, she became even more involved with nutrition from then on.
Amata strictly avoided sugar for a year (including pasta, bread, etc.), did not eat any animal protein and cut out everything that was pre-processed. After the initial feeling of uncertainty about what she could eat, she found it exciting to discover what was possible and how delicious it could be. This included lots of vegetables, daily green smoothies, herbs, nuts (in raw food quality) and still water (without less than 500mg of ingredients).
The doctors told her at the time that she had no chance without chemo. Of course, she met with a lot of incomprehension from the doctors when she decided that she didn't want it. It was difficult and hard at times, but she didn't let herself be dissuaded from her path because it just felt right. Everyone is responsible for themselves and it is our own decision what we do with our lives.
Her departure from the convent and the impact on her health
Amata was increasingly ill during her time in the convent. She worked there as an educator, ran a kindergarten and continued to develop through further training, etc. At some point, she felt that her life was no longer coherent, which also manifested itself in physical complaints.
As a called nun, she wanted to overcome this She did not allow herself to think about it at first, until a Jesuit sponsor approached her directly. Over a further 9 months and with the help of days of silence and meditation, her decision matured until she finally took the step. In the end, she felt incredibly relieved, which also had a direct physical effect.
How important are financial freedom and mindset for our entire life?
During her illness, Amata felt for the first time how important it is to have a certain amount of financial freedom and to be able to make free decisions. As already mentioned, she decided against conventional medical treatment and instead looked for a biological clinic. She had to pay the very high costs herself and at the same time, as a self-employed person, she was unable to work for three months.
That's why we both share the same opinion here: self-employed people in particular should look after their health and listen to their bodies. It is very important to look in advance and pay attention to the body's first signs.
Even minor health problems can be signals that you should take a closer look, e.g. bloating, bleeding gums, tired eyes, back pain. It's important to be honest with yourself and not accept everything as normal just because it's always been that way.
You should also ask yourself what is no longer right in your life and then allow yourself to change and embrace new things. Our thinking, our mindset and our environment have a fundamental influence on our health and are always linked to our diet.
This brings us back to the topic of gut happiness. A holistic approach is important because all areas influence each other. It is essential to pay complete attention to yourself and your needs and to listen to your body.
A first step in this direction is gratitude. There is a nice ritual to get into gratitude: write down 3 things every evening that you are grateful for today. Take a conscious look at your day. What did you receive as a gift? What went well? What people were around you?
3 things really aren't much! Go through the day with open eyes and mindfulness and you will find plenty. It doesn't have to be anything big, small things that you already take for granted are enough.
What Amata thinks about money and the connection with health
During her illness and rehabilitation period, Amata felt for the first time what kind of pressure money can create if you don't have enough of it. Pressure creates stress and that is very harmful for the gut, the whole person and their health.
She was very happy at the time that she had already generated a residual (passive) income through network marketing, which gave her a steady income.
Even though she describes herself as spiritual, she doesn't think that money is a bad thing. On the contrary. Money is energy and is allowed to flow. We can invite it to come to us and you can do a lot of good with it. Everyone has the right to live in abundance.
About Amata's work
Today, Amata accompanies women who want to live a fulfilled and financially free life. She does this using the holistic approach that also helped her back then.
Among other things, she supports her clients in building up a residual income and no longer just trading time for money. She looks at where the individual's strengths and abilities lie and what suits them. Not every business is for everyone.
She offers online courses, seminars, network marketing and one-to-one coaching, currently via Skype or Zoom.
At Amatas Website you can find out more about her offers.
Amata's success podcast Frau & Geld on iTunes, for Android users: Player FM.
Book: Erfolgreich mit Werten
Book: Powersmoothie: grün und voller Leben
Facebook group of Amata
I am fascinated by Amata's story and impressed by her strong will. I share her conviction of a holistic approach and that in addition to nutrition, lifestyle and mindset also play a decisive role in health.
I hope you enjoyed the interview just as much and that you can take something away from it for yourself. It would be great if it motivates you to take a closer look at your life and listen to what you really want.
Next week, as always on Tuesdays, there will be the next Darmglück episode, I look forward to seeing you again. See you soon!
Now I recommend you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, I'd really appreciate a review on iTunes or Apple Podcast. Because these reviews also help other people find the podcast so we can spread the knowledge about gut and health more.
