Ep 174 Gluten Free Self-Empowerment
A Conversation with Jessica Danford
Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode –
On this episode I speak with Jessica Danford, who you might know as Gfreewifey. Jess has spent a great deal of her time and energy setting up the Gfreewifey Foodbank. Jess is empowered by helping people help themselves. She has become involved in fitness as a way to help herself get healthy, and during her journey has attracted a dedicated group of followers. She has co-authored three books, the most recent of which, coming out in September is “She Moves Mountains”.
You can find Jess online –
Instragram – JessicaDanford
or her website at gfreewifey.com
Facebook – Self Empowerment Studio with Coach Jessica Danford
Sue’s Websites and Social Media –
Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com
Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com
Facebook – @acanadianceliacpodcast
Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA
Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com
Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com
Instagram – @suesgfbaking
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL
Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com
Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com
My Thoughts –
Empowerment is one of those things you can work to have and yet it’s something slightly different when you give it away.
Jessica Danford worked hard to change the person she was into someone who appreciated life and wanted to share her positive attitude with others. Her focus has for a long time been on helping others with celiac disease to advocate for themselves. More recently she has pivoted her focus to helping others to advocate for a healthier self.
Either way, Jess knows what she is talking about. The first time we talked for the podcast, we chatted about food security issues and she told me in the past she depended on a foodbank. Once Jess is on a better path, she wants to share what she has learned to help others.
She is creative. She doesn’t just ask people to give her money, she gives people the opportunity to sponsor a great effort that she is doing, whether it be a physical challenge, self-publishing a book, or driving hundreds of kilometers to deliver gluten free food to her “families”.
When I think of someone who practices what they preach, Jess comes to mind. Recently, she has started a podcast called “S*** That Keeps Me Up at Night”. Just when I think Jess is finding a new way to self-heal, she stumbles on a way to empower others to do just that.
I’ve known Jess for a few years, and although I wouldn’t even attempt one of her workouts, I admire her ability to bring people together for a common purpose. We all have different talents and this seems to be one of hers. From that sprouts lots of new ideas and compassion to allow others to feed off her energy and enthusiasm. Thanks Jess, for all the work you’ve done, and I know there’s more to come (no pressure).