The Hidden Layer of the Word of Wisdom No One Talks About
Slides to my Presentation: Embodiment and the Divine Mother in the Word of Wisdom https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AijsKWrLo5InoycteHFDXublulv76UlB5LXupHHObrQ/edit?usp=sharing
In this heartfelt episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast, Ali Essig opens up about the phone call that changed her family’s life forever — the day her 37-year-old husband suffered a stroke.
As a mother of six, Ali shares what it was like to face uncertainty, fear, and grief — and how that experience became the turning point that transformed not just her husband’s health, but her family’s entire understanding of the Word of Wisdom.
Through prayer and study, Ali discovered deeper layers within this divine principle — lessons that go far beyond avoiding alcohol and coffee. She uncovers the often-overlooked scripture on eating meat sparingly and explores how it connects to both physical healing and Heavenly Mother.
You’ll hear how her husband’s recovery became a living miracle after adopting a plant-focused diet — and how Ali came to see the Word of Wisdom as an invitation to a higher law of nourishment, compassion, and connection with the Divine Feminine.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Story
01:34 The Life-Changing Phone Call
04:20 Seeking Answers and Spiritual Guidance
04:56 Understanding the Word of Wisdom
07:20 The Ethical and Environmental Impact of Meat Consumption
10:03 Connecting the Word of Wisdom to Heavenly Mother
15:07 The Importance of Plant-Based Nutrition
19:07 Conclusion and Call to Action