my story
FROM LIFE-LONG PAIN TO LIFE-CHANGING PURPOSE
I’ll never forget the moment my life shifted. I swerved across four freeway lanes and threw my car into park—just as I completely blacked out. The next thing I remember, I was being pulled out of the car by paramedics on the side of the freeway.
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Thank God I had taught my kids to hit the SOS button if anything ever happened. That day, my daughter saved my life.
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My airway had completely closed. And the trigger? Pizza. Just one meal, and my body finally had enough. Gluten had been silently wreaking havoc on me for decades—and that moment was its breaking point.
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That episode was terrifying, but even more frustrating was what came next. It was 2005, and the ER doctors dismissed it as a panic attack. I had no history of anxiety and nothing to be anxious about. I had two beautiful children, a life I loved—and zero acceptance for being told it was all “in my head.”
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Here’s the truth: only you know your body. If something feels off, it probably is. And if no one’s listening, it’s time to become your own best advocate.
That’s exactly what I did.
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I dove headfirst into research, kept what worked, and ditched what didn’t. Food allergy tests at the time were inconclusive and confusing—so I created my own process. It took years of trial and error, all tested (and survived!) by me. And from that journey, The Carie Lisa Method was born.
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It’s not cookie-cutter. It’s not easy. But it works.
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If you’re ready to stop guessing and start listening to your body—if you’re serious about leveling up your health—I’d love to be your guide.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, I’ve always had a deep love for food—but for as long as I can remember, eating came with a cost. Even as a child, I experienced unexplained stomach pain after almost every meal. My parents probably thought I was a little dramatic (sorry, Mom and Dad!), but every doctor’s visit ended the same way: “She’s perfectly healthy.”
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Of course, back then, gluten intolerance and celiac disease were barely on the medical radar. And to be fair, they still often go undiagnosed. In fact, most medical doctors receive less than 10 hours of nutrition education during their entire training. So in Dr. Goldberg’s defense, he simply didn’t have the tools to recognize what was really going on with me.
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It wasn’t until my early 30s that things escalated—and everything changed.
I remember the day vividly. I was driving home from lunch and shopping with my 6-year-old daughter in the back seat when, suddenly, my face and hands went numb. My lips swelled and turned purple. I looked in the rearview mirror and saw my world start to close in. I had never blacked out before, but I knew something was seriously wrong.
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That terrifying moment was a wake-up call—and the beginning of my healing journey. Through years of research, trial and error, and eventually formal education in holistic nutrition, I uncovered the truth behind my symptoms and completely transformed my health. Now, my mission is to help others do the same—without the confusion, fear, or years of not being heard.
xo,
CARIE LISA
my favorite things
Wellness isn’t just about what’s on your plate—it’s how you live, move, and care for yourself daily. Below, you’ll find a curated list of my favorite tools, rituals, and resources—including my personal tracker—that support a more balanced, vibrant life from the inside out.
FREE Wellness Food Tracker
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