A former Google software engineer, Emily Cahill, is starting an online wellness club called "Whole Healing Club" after being laid off in the company's January job cuts.
Cahill was inspired to start the club after struggling with Lyme disease and making significant lifestyle changes to manage her symptoms.
- Cahill's lifestyle changes included cutting alcohol, going on a plant-based diet, practicing meditation, and getting acupuncture.
- While at Google, Cahill obtained an Integrative Nutrition Coach certification.
- The layoff taught Cahill not to place too much value on job titles and to avoid becoming attached to her job identity.
- Cahill has saved up a substantial amount from her time at Google, including equity, which she plans to use to grow her new wellness business.
- Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by tick bites that cause symptoms including fatigue, chest pain, anxiety, and fainting.
