The Importance of a Support Group: How an Inner Circle Can Keep You Alive

On July 23, 2008 I sat alone at my kitchen table with tears in my eyes

I was writing my will… I figured I wouldn’t make it much longer.

Then July 18, 2009 dawned.  And that Saturday, I started the Specific Carbohydrate Diet.  Just 7-days later, my diarrhea stopped.  Today I’m a whole new man.  What seemed impossible at the time is now a distant memory, but I’ll never forget how alone I felt.  And I’ll never shake that haunting feeling of not knowing who to trust for answers.

I barely made it without support, encouragement, and answers

When you start working to fix your digestive problems, you do your best on your own.  And you might make it.  But the odds are against you.  Often, you’ll need encouragement and support.

But at the very least, you’ll need trusted answers to your burning questions.  Despite your best intentions, there’s times when you need someone to help you get through.  Someone to give you a hug, or give you a boot to the rear… a group of people that have been in your shoes.

But don’t take my word for it…

Last week we sent out a survey to find out if you needed the same support, encouragement, and family I longed for years ago.  The response was overwhelming:

• 67% Felt all alone because of their digestive problems
• 71% Found it hard to find support/encouragement from others because no one understands what it’s like
• 86% Would love a support group, especially when they stumbled along the way
• And a surprising, 76% have a hard time getting their health questions answered from experienced and trusted sources

Steve and I realize you need something more and it’s time we created a safe place for rockstars like you to come get healthy together.  A community of people just like us working hard to get healthy.  Here’s what some of you asked for in the survey:

“Just having someone to understand what it is like to live with Ulcerative Colitis, I had it 13 years and do not know anyone else that has it or understands what it is.”

“My big problems is… Staying true to myself… I’ve done the diet two times.. I keep failing… And I eat bread and potato. I’m good with the rice, didn’t eat that. My will power is not strong… I love all the post on FB. Thanks for all the hard work you guys do”

“HA!. answers answers answers.. even after ~18 months of hard core dietary effort, i’m still riddled with questions.. having a good resource to work with would certainly help.”

“Many times I just need to be encouraged. It’s up and down. When it’s down I feel like quitting the diet and getting surgery. I just don’t know if I can live like this for the rest of my life. It isn’t much fun. I’ve been doing it for 5 years already.”

“I find the hardest thing is the conflicting information provided by professionals. I can understand why those around me struggle to comprehend what I am going through as they have never experienced it. I just want to make sure I get on and stay on the right track so I can enjoy my life again.”

Can you identify with any of these comments?  Maybe you’ve even had these exact thoughts before?  That’s why I can hardly wait to tell you – this is one of the most exciting announcements we’ve ever had…

Introducing the SCD Lifestyle Inner Circle

Imagine every Wednesday you receive an 8-10 Minute video from us personally catered to the groups needs on digestive health. We’ll share the video every Wednesday by 5:00 pm ET and chat through a secure, private Facebook Group about the topic (these are private, closed Facebook pages that no one else can see but you).

Imagine the last Wednesday of every month you dial into an hour long LIVE call with us and all of the Inner Circle Members, where we can interact, encourage and work together to be the best that we can be. We’re available live on this tele-seminar class to answer questions and all guests have an opportunity as well to share their expertise, need for help, anything we can do to be successful together.

Imagine getting all your questions answered on the inner circle video topics coming up:

November: Essential Supplements for Digestion, Inflammation, and Leaky Gut

December: Avoiding Holiday Diet Doom –Psychology & Supplement tricks for Eating Healthy and Still Having Fun

January: Four Critical Medical Tests to Help Heal Your Brain, Gut, and Hormones

Finally… a safe place to belong.  A place that picks you up, dusts you off, and gives you the knowledge to re-engineer your gut.

Imagine: having the confidence that you’re on the right path, doing the right things, and knowing we’ve got your back

We’re passionate about creating this for you, a private, cozy place to work together and support each other.   If you’re interested, you can get early access to the SCD Lifestyle Inner Circle at 40% off until Friday, when it goes up to the normal cost.

Here’s the link:

–> Join the Inner Circle Here

– Jordan

P.S. – We’re so honored to serve you with this inner circle community.  The survey we sent out was anonymous, but read through some of the wonderful comments we received:

“I get SO much out of your emails and your website’s podcasts and articles. I make a point to keep reading up and I learn helpful things each time I make the effort to make use of your resources. I am truly thankful that you are out there!”

“I feel really lucky to have found you as a resource, and have always felt the answers I needed were there for the asking. I actually feel I am part of a support group through your FB and other pages and bloggers”

“Your site, Dr Hyman’s, and Gluten Dude have all the difference in the world. This isn’t as rare as I was led to believe. Keep up your dedicated work. You are appreciated.”

“Keep doing what you are doing. The information that you give truly has helped me to improve my health. I have tried numerous things that you have suggested and some have been a great help in improving my health and the way I feel. Love the daily e-mails!”

“You guys are awesome! You have become my support group and given me hope and courage! You are both also very kind and patient and truly care about us! My primary care doctor is even in agreement with your info I have shared with her. Finally, I have help and support! Thanks from the bottom of my heart!”

We’re so grateful for this community.  To see if our new inner circle is a good fit for you, read more here:

https://stg.healthygut.com/inner-circle-coaching/