DAY 1 of my parasite + gut cleanse and… wow. Not gonna lie, I’ve done cleanses before, but never like this. What came out of me today is what people call a rope worm. (TMI, I know—but if you’re on a healing journey, this stuff matters.) Here’s the thing: rope worms aren’t technically parasites, they’re a buildup of mucus, undigested food, toxins, and biofilm that collect in your intestines over time. They look like worms, and most people are walking around with them without knowing it. They form when your body is under constant stress, from processed food, gluten, dairy, seed oils, heavy metals, mold, emotional dysregulation, and slowed digestion (hi, GLP-1 meds). Eventually, all that gunk hardens and starts to live in your gut, and it starts to run the way you feel. ⚠️ Brain fog ⚠️ Fatigue ⚠️ Mood swings ⚠️ Bloating ⚠️ Low motivation ⚠️ Poor nutrient absorption ⚠️ Just feeling off in your body And to be honest, that’s been me for the last few months. I’ve been on GLP-1 meds for two years, and I’m so grateful for what they’ve done. They helped me eat foods I used to react to. They gave me relief from inflammation. And right now? They’re actually making this cleanse easier because I have no cravings and no food noise pulling me off track. That part’s been a gift. But… I’ve also used them as a crutch. I thought I could eat whatever and be “fine” because the bloat didn’t show up anymore. But what I’m learning is: just because the inflammation didn’t show doesn’t mean damage wasn’t still happening. Slowed digestion means waste sits longer. And that literal sludge built up in my gut. I hate to say it but when it’s right in front of your eyes it really gives ya a wake up call lol. It made me realize: I want more than just symptom relief from GLP-1 meds, I want true healing. Meaning, I wanna eat hella clean, do the emotional work so trauma isn’t stored in my body, and whatever else is needed for me to be the best me. I don’t know yet if I want to stay on these meds forever. For now, yes—I’m still on them. They’ve helped me. But I’m re-evaluating. I want to use them as a tool, not a crutch. And if I can create a life and a body that functions this well naturally? That’s the goal. I just haven’t been able to replicate the benefits of GLP-1 meds (yet, I’ll keep trying) I’d rather not be on a med for forever. If your journey looks different than mine—beautiful. I honor that. This is just my story. My body. My next layer of healing. And I’m committed to giving myself grace, patience, and honesty as I go. Here’s to healing.. I’ll be posting the whole journey so come follow along if you want. Comment “cleanse” and I’ll send the detox I’m doing your way!🕊️💩✨ #parasite #healing #glp1 - @coachkatierogers