Podcasts about Autoimmune disease

You're the one everyone leans on. The one who reads the room, holds it all together, always knows the right thing to say. You are surrounded by people who love you, and yet no one in your life truly knows the woman underneath.For the women carrying chronic illness and autoimmune disease, the emotional patterns underneath the symptoms are rarely the ones you'd expect, and this is one almost no one ever connects to their body. But the cost of going through your life unseen is real, and it shows up in places you would never think to look.In this episode, you'll discover:How a lifetime of not being truly seen may be driving the symptoms no one can explainThe hidden habit keeping you invisible, even to the people closest to youWhat changes in your body when you stop hiding and let yourself be seenYou might already sense your emotions and your health are connected, but untangling it feels like one more enormous thing to take on. So I made it simple. My free ChatGPT prompt takes your actual symptoms and shows you what could be going on underneath them in under thirty seconds. No digging. No working it out on your own. Right now, it is completely free, and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.Research referenced in this episode - PMID: 17854483.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Mickey Trescott explains that autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system attacks its own organs, a condition affecting a high percentage of women. The protocol is a diet and lifestyle experiment designed to help individuals identify personal triggers and manage their chronic health symptoms. (9)1849 BRUSSELS

When I'm better, I'll travel. When I'm better, I'll take that class. When I'm better, I'll finally say yes. If you live with chronic illness, you've probably said some version of this more times than you can count…It sounds patient. Responsible, even. But that one small sentence may be doing something to your body that you've never connected to how you feel. It's one of the most common emotional patterns I see in the women I work with and most of them have no idea they're even doing it. In this mini, I'll show you what it's quietly costing you, and a simple shift to turn it around.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the phrase "when I'm better, I'll…" keeps your real life permanently out of reachWhat that habit of waiting signals to your body without you realising itA two-step way to start living a version of what you want at your current capacityThe "when I'm better, I'll…" habit is rarely the only pattern running underneath your symptoms. If you want to uncover the others, my free ChatGPT prompt connects the physical symptoms you're living with to the emotional patterns that may be driving them, in under 30 seconds. Right now it's completely free — and that won't always be the case. CLICK HERE!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Before the Target collabs, before the McCormick's deal, before millions of people called her their favorite auntie on the internet,Tabitha Brown was sitting in the dark, convinced she was dying. In one of the most honest conversations Happy With Tammi Mac has ever produced, host Tammi Mac creates a sacred space for Tabitha Brown to go all the way back. Back to 2016 and 2017, when she spent over a year battling a mysterious autoimmune illness that left doctors baffled and left Tabitha terrified. With a headache that lasted one year and seven months, vision loss, chronic pain, and failing strength in her hands, Tabitha's mind went to the place she feared most, her mother. Her mother, who died of ALS at just 51. Her mother, who was told by doctors that it was all in her head for 11 months, before being given six months to two years to live. Tabitha saw the mirror. And she prepared herself for the end. What saved her wasn't another doctor's appointment. It was a documentary. A conversation with her daughter. A decision to go vegan for 30 days. And on Day 10, the headache that had been her constant companion for nearly two years was gone. This episode moves through all three segments of Happy With Tammi Mac: The Dark Journey, Tabitha's health crisis and grief; The Turning Point, the plant-based decision that changed her biology and her destiny; and Finding Happy, what it means to look back at the viral car video that launched everything and choose gratitude over forgetting. Tammi Mac also shares her own story, the pandemic depression that inspired this entire podcast, reminding us that sometimes the most honest thing you can say is "I did this for me." This episode is for anyone who has been dismissed by a doctor. For anyone who has watched someone they love die too young. For anyone who has sat in the silence of a body that won't cooperate and a mind that has started saying goodbye. And for anyone who needs proof that a turning point is still possible. Happiness has been a hard word to come by, but it will exist again.

You spend a lot of time wishing you could go back to who you were before chronic illness.This episode is going to challenge that wish completely. Because the woman you miss, the one with the energy, the plans, the freedom to say yes, wasn't who you think she was. The longing to get her back may be the very thing keeping your body stuck, in a way no one has explained to you. It's one of the emotional patterns I see most in women with chronic illness and one almost no one connects to their symptoms.In this episode, you'll discover:The specific grief almost every woman with chronic illness carries without naming itThe truth about who that pre-illness version of you actually wasThe shift that ends the longing for a life you can't go back toThe mornings I described in this episode aren't years away. My 7-day audio series is built to help you start reaching for them now — getting out of your head and back to actually living. The women who've been through it share what shifted for them in a single week. CLICK HERE to learn what's possible for you.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Discover 5 key autoimmune triggers hiding in your past. From COVID and herpes simplex to staph, Epstein-Barr, and strep infections, Nurse Doza breaks down how past infections can reprogram your immune system to attack your own tissue — and what gut health has to do with it all. Gut (L-Glutamine) by MSW Nutrition Gut, featuring 4 grams of pure L-Glutamine per scoop, is the primary fuel source for the cells that line your intestinal wall. When past infections, antibiotics, or chronic stress compromise your gut barrier, your immune system loses its most important line of defense — creating the conditions where autoimmune triggers thrive. Gut helps repair the gut lining, reduce digestive inflammation, and support the immune cells that depend on a healthy gut to function properly. Whether you're managing an existing autoimmune disorder or working to prevent one, healing your gut is where it starts.

Episode Description: If you've been told your fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, joint pain, or sleep struggles are "just part of getting older," this episode may change the way you think about menopause and autoimmune health. In this interview, we explore the complex relationship between menopause, hormones, inflammation, and autoimmune disease. Our guest shares insights into why symptoms often worsen during midlife, the common mistakes women make when navigating this transition, and practical strategies to support energy, immune balance, and overall well-being. Whether you're living with Hashimoto's, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, or another autoimmune condition, you'll learn how menopause can impact your health—and what you can do to feel your best during this season of life. In this episode, you'll discover: Why menopause can trigger new or worsening autoimmune symptoms The connection between hormones and inflammation Common signs your symptoms may be more than "normal aging" Lifestyle strategies that can support both menopause and autoimmune wellness Questions to ask your healthcare provider If you've ever felt dismissed or confused by the changes happening in your body, this conversation offers knowledge, hope, and practical next steps. Cindy's been helping both men and women for over 20 years who were sick and tired of feeling sick and tired.  She's a functional medicine practitioner/nutritionist whose specialty is digestion, thyroid, blood work, and women in their Pause years. It's her goal to educate and empower women to advocate for themselves. Cindy received her BS degree in Dietetics many moons ago and then found Functional Medicine over 23 years ago when she was going through a very difficult time in her life- her digestive system was rebelling like a teenager, and was thrown into an early menopause at the age of 43. Since that time, she's never looked back and has helped 100's of clients heal through the functional medicine lens.  One of Cindy's super powers is to research, connect the dots, listen and to teach. She likes to dig deep. She doesn't take things at face value. She's happiest when she's in front of an audience, even an audience of one. Along with helping her ladies in her 1:1 telehealth practice, she offers courses, lab work assessments and teaches yoga. She's also a mom and grandma. Her main goal is to help women have the ability to be their own healthcare advocate. Your Lab Checklist For the Pause Years - https://mailchi.mp/ec838eef0e74/lab-checklist Get your free copy of my pdf that shares the top things I've learned about healing autoimmune disorders in the over 3 years I've done this podcast. http://autoimmunerehab.com Autoimmune Wellness Consultation https://tidycal.com/annalaurabrown/autoimmune-wellness-consultation My youtube channel with videos of this podcast and more. https://youtube.com/c/annalaurabrownhealthcoach Autoimmune Healing Journal- Use this journal for tracking, writing down your thoughts and optimizing your autoimmune healing journey. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3T87QVN      

Women with chronic illness and autoimmune disease know this pattern too well. Your symptoms have been manageable, you have been coexisting with your flare ups, getting through your days and the moment you finally take time off, your body completely falls apart.Researchers call this the let-down effect, and the emotional patterns underneath it explain why your body only lets you crash when you stop.In this mini, you'll discover:Why your body waits until you stop to crash and what is actually happening when it doesHow the let-down effect keeps women with chronic illness stuck in a cycle they cannot outrunOne daily practice that gives your body permission to catch up before it forces you toIf you want to identify the emotional patterns connected to your specific symptoms, use my free ChatGPT prompt to find out in under 30 seconds. Right now it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Are you still exhausted even though you're doing everything you can for your Hashimoto's? The problem might be something you literally cannot feel. Vitamin D is one of the most common root cause triggers for Hashimoto's, and most women have no idea their levels are low. You cannot feel it when your vitamin D is low. You cannot feel it when it is high. The only way to know is to test. And if your levels are not where they need to be, your immune system is missing one of its most important tools for calming down. In this episode, Esther breaks down why vitamin D is a root cause trigger for Hashimoto's, how it works in your immune system, and what you actually need to know about getting your levels up, whether that is through summer sun exposure or smart supplementation. In this episode, you will learn: Why vitamin D acts like a brake system for your immune system and what happens when those brakes fail What optimal vitamin D levels actually look like and why "not deficient" is not good enough How summer sun exposure works, why it is not as simple as going outside, and what to do about it year round Ready to map out all of your root causes? Hashimoto's Decoded: Root Causes Revealed walks you through the whole picture in under an hour, with a workbook to help you figure out your next step. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/   RELATED EPISODES: #9: Vitamin D and Autoimmune Disease #62: How to pick a vitamin D supplement   JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto's community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about   Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

They also explore exciting new therapies like CAR T-cell treatment, along with practical advice on self-advocacy, building the right healthcare team, and what it truly means to thrive while living with a rheumatic disease. Episode at a glance: Why Dr. Singh became a rheumatologist after watching her grandmother struggle with osteoarthritis What current research shows about biologics and cancer risk Why most cancer fears surrounding arthritis medications are often more complicated than they seem How cancer immunotherapy can sometimes trigger inflammatory arthritis The importance of communication between rheumatologists, oncologists, and other specialists What patients should know about skin cancer, lymphoma, and other cancer risks The emerging role of CAR-T cell therapy in autoimmune diseases Why researchers are increasingly optimistic about long-term remission and potential cures Advice for newly diagnosed patients navigating inflammatory arthritis What it means to truly "thrive" while living with rheumatic disease Medical disclaimer:  All content found on Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Episode Sponsors Rheum to THRIVE, an online course and support program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected. See all the details and join the program or waitlist now!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message.In episode 130 of Cell & Gene: The Podcast, Dr. Naji Gehchan, Chief Medical and Development Officer at Kyverna Therapeutics, joins Host Erin Harris to outline the company's mission to apply CAR T-cell therapy beyond oncology to treat severe autoimmune diseases, highlighting promising Phase 2 data from its investigational therapy, Miv-cel, in stiff person syndrome (SPS). Dr. Gehchan explains that Miv-cel works by deeply depleting pathogenic B cells and enabling a broad immune reset, differentiating it from conventional therapies that require ongoing management. As Kyverna advances a rolling BLA submission, Dr. Gehchan positions this milestone as potentially historic, both for SPS patients and for the broader cell therapy field, signaling an inflection point where CAR T could transform autoimmune disease care in the same way it has oncology.Subscribe to the podcast!Apple  |  Spotify |  YouTubeVisit my website: Cell & GeneConnect with me on LinkedIn

The gut brain axis is one of the most researched areas in modern science and one of the most ignored in chronic illness treatment.If you have been eliminating foods, following protocols and managing digestive disorders for years without lasting results, the missing piece has nothing to do with what is on your plate.In this episode, you'll discover:Why your gut keeps flaring even when your diet is perfectThe emotional pattern that physically disrupts digestion — and why most women completely miss itOne practical shift that changes your gut environment immediately without cutting another food groupIf you want to identify the emotional patterns connected to your specific symptoms, use my free ChatGPT prompt to find out in under 30 seconds. Right now it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Did you know that fat tissue is metabolically active and can contribute to chronic inflammation throughout the body? In this conversation, rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Lindsay Ogle explore the powerful connection between obesity, inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and metabolic health.They discuss how adipose tissue influences the immune system, why inflammation isn't just about autoimmune disease, and how GLP-1 medications may offer benefits beyond weight loss. Learn why reducing inflammation is about more than the number on the scale and how metabolic health impacts overall wellness.

What if your chronic symptoms aren't "all in your head"?In this episode of Under Contract, we sit down with Evelyn Hallford, founder of Ecore Wellness and former emergency medicine educator, paramedic, and biologist, to discuss why so many people struggle to find answers for chronic illness, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, and inflammation.After years working in emergency medicine and academia, Evelyn witnessed firsthand where traditional healthcare excels—and where it falls short when it comes to prevention, root-cause healing, and chronic disease.We discuss:• What doctors often get wrong• The connection between inflammation, gut health, and autoimmune symptoms• Why "normal labs" don't always mean you're healthy• Ozone therapy and regenerative medicine• Stem cell therapy and emerging wellness treatments• Functional medicine vs conventional medicine• The importance of biomarkers and advanced testing• Why prevention should be the future of healthcare• How mindset, stress, and nervous system regulation impact healingEvelyn also shares her personal story of overcoming severe chronic illness, Lyme disease, thyroid cancer, and years of medical gaslighting before finding a path to recovery.Whether you're dealing with unexplained symptoms, autoimmune issues, chronic fatigue, inflammation, mold exposure, or simply want to optimize your health, this conversation offers a different perspective on healing and wellness.Subscribe for more conversations about health, business, personal growth, and life-changing stories.Instagram: @ecorewellness#LymeDisease #ChronicIllness #FunctionalMedicine #MoldToxicity #AutoimmuneDisease #LongCOVID #OzoneTherapy #RegenerativeMedicine #StemCellTherapy #HealthPodcast

What happens when you know something is wrong with your body, but no one seems to be listening? In this episode, Stephanie Mitton sits down with award-winning journalist and host of TVO's Mistreated, Nam Kiwanuka, for a powerful conversation about women's health, medical dismissal, and the gaps in research that continue to impact women across Canada and beyond. Nam shares her personal experience navigating fibroids, chronic anemia, lengthy surgical wait times, and the frustration of advocating for care while trying to show up for her family and career. Together, they explore why women's health has been historically under-researched, how lived experience and evidence can work together, and what women can do to advocate for themselves in a complex health care system. This Episode Covers: Nam's personal health journey and the diagnosis that changed everything Why women are often dismissed or misdiagnosed in health care settings The impact of research gaps on conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, ADHD, migraines, and autoimmune diseases How social media can both help and hinder women searching for health information The importance of self-advocacy and knowing your medical history What femtech is and how innovation is helping address women's health challenges Practical ways women can support change in research, policy, and health care Women's health affects every aspect of our lives, from our careers and families to our confidence and wellbeing. This conversation is a reminder that your symptoms matter, your experiences matter, and your voice matters. Whether you're navigating your own health journey or supporting someone you love, you'll leave this episode with greater understanding and practical ways to advocate for better care. https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothat Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/ TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothat Blog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog Podcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcast Newsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contactwww.womendontdothat.com YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthat How to find Stephanie Mitton: Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMitton LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/ beaconnorthstrategies.com TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmitton Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/ Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.com Produced by Duke & Castle Our Latest Blog: https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/i-don-t-do-resolutions-i-do-this-perfect-for-busy-women Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Isaac Stoner, CEO of MindImmune Therapeutics, a drug discovery company pioneering a new class of medicines for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions.Isaac has built his career moving between the founder seat and the investor seat. He was the founding CEO of Octagon Therapeutics, the first team member at liquid biopsy company Firefly BioWorks and has evaluated life science companies for investment at Slater Technology Fund, PureTech Health, KdT and Action Potential Venture Capital. At MindImmune Therapeutics, he is chasing one of the boldest ideas in neuroscience: that Alzheimer's may in fact be an autoimmune disease that presents in the brain.In this episode Isaac explains why the amyloid hypothesis that has dominated Alzheimer's research for 30 years has run its course, and why MindImmune is taking an immunology-first approach built on brain tissue donated by Alzheimer's patients. He breaks down the three biggest risk factors for the disease, how he pitched a 30 million dollar Series A on a condition where 99.9% of drugs have failed and what it would mean to develop a therapy bigger than the GLP-1 weight loss drugs.We also get into the founder-to-investor-to-founder journey, why a brilliant scientific founder is often the wrong person to sit in the CEO seat and the hard truths every aspiring biotech founder needs to hear before striking out on their own.Timestamps[00:02:50] Why a Career Investor Keeps Getting Pulled Back Into Building[00:05:25] Shutting Down Octagon Therapeutics and the Chip It Left Behind[00:07:10] Why MindImmune Treats Alzheimer's as an Autoimmune Disease[00:08:20] Why 30 Years of the Amyloid Hypothesis Has Run Its Course[00:10:05] The Three Biggest Risk Factors for Alzheimer's and What You Can Do[00:12:15] How He Raised a $30 Million Series A on the Hardest Disease in Medicine[00:15:30] Why 99.9% of Alzheimer's Drugs Fail and What Makes This Different[00:18:35] Why a Brilliant Scientific Founder Is Often the Wrong CEO[00:22:20] Where MindImmune Goes Next: AMD, ALS and Beyond[00:28:00] Final Advice: Get Into Biotech for the Right ReasonsConnect with Isaac - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacstoner/⁠Learn more about MindImmune Therapeutics - ⁠https://www.mindimmune.com/⁠Get in touch with Karandeep Badwal - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karandeepbadwal/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Karandeep on YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KarandeepBadwal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Medical device training courses delivered by Karandeep through Bywater - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bywater.co.uk/

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with Dr. Stephanie Byerly—an anesthesiologist, TedX speaker, and certified life and leadership coach—for a profound and eye-opening conversation about the hidden epidemics affecting women's health: unprocessed trauma, emotional numbness, and the exhausting treadmill of the "achiever identity." Dr. Byerly shares her powerful personal journey, from surviving a chaotic childhood and a traumatic marriage to a life-changing epiphany during a psychodrama workshop. She realized that she had spent her life emotionally numb, a trait that directly mirrored her career in anesthesia. Key Topics Discussed: The "UnNUM" Method: How Dr. Byerly helps high-achieving women move out of survival mode and reclaim their agency using cognitive thought models and somatic safety. The Midlife Awakening: Why women in their late 30s to 50s suddenly experience a "screaming soul" as hormonal shifts and self-actualization force them to confront years of shrinking to fit in. The Trapped Trauma & Autoimmunity Connection: A medical look at how chronic stress, high ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) scores, and stuffed-down emotions manifest as chronic pain, fatigue, and autoimmune conditions, a reality that both Dr. Pinkston and Dr. Byerly have personally navigated. The Narcissist Magnet: Why highly successful, brilliant women are uniquely targeted by narcissistic personalities, and how to heal and become "unstoppable" after breaking free. Dismantling the Patriarchy's Playbook: Understanding the socialization, "likability clauses," and external validation traps that keep women overworking at the expense of their own well-being. https://www.stephaniebyerly.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the growing interest in biological age versus chronological age and explains that biological aging is modifiable through consistent lifestyle choices. She outlines common measurement tools and biomarkers, including epigenetic clocks (DNA methylation), telomere length, VO2 max, inflammatory markers, grip strength, and muscle mass, noting that genetics account for only about 25–40% of biological aging variation. Key interventions include regular aerobic and resistance exercise, protein-adequate nutrition to preserve muscle and prevent sarcopenia (with whey protein and leucine-rich foods noted), improved sleep, stress management, reducing processed foods and visceral fat, and lowering chronic inflammation (CRP, IL-6). She also reviews hormetic stressors such as sauna use and mentions red/near-infrared light and sun exposure without sunglasses. Leyla shares client examples showing biological age can worsen or improve, and encourages repeat testing after lifestyle changes.

Anxiety and chronic illness are rarely talked about together and almost never in the way that actually matters.Because the anxiety most women with chronic illness carry is not about their life. It is about their own body. And that specific fear, being afraid of the one thing you can never get distance from, creates an emotional pattern that quietly changes your relationship with your body in ways that make healing significantly harder. In this mini, you'll discover:Why anxiety about your own body is fundamentally different from any other kind of fear — and why it never switches offHow that fear pulls you out of your body and turns you into someone who surveils it rather than someone who lives in itOne powerful question that reveals exactly where your relationship with your body stands right nowIf you want to understand which emotional patterns may be driving your specific symptoms, use my free ChatGPT prompt to find out in under 30 seconds. Right now, it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

If you've been told that autoimmune disease is simply something you manage for the rest of your life, this episode is for you. As a registered nurse and holistic health coach who has personally walked the road of chronic illness, I want you to hear the fuller story — one that conventional medicine often leaves out. This episode is for the Christian woman who is exhausted from chasing answers, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, and ready to approach her health from a whole-life, faith-centered perspective. If that's you, keep reading. Why Reversal Is Possible Autoimmune disease is not a simple, one-size-fits-all condition. Conventional medicine tends to describe it as the body attacking itself — but I'd put it differently. Your body is crying out for help. That reframe matters, because it shifts the conversation from managing a broken system to listening to and supporting a body that God designed with remarkable intelligence. I've seen reversal happen. I've lived it. By the grace of God, I have been largely medication-free since 2018. My life is full — I work, homeschool my three children, run side businesses, and stay active. A physician's assistant at a new job last year told me, "If all my patients were like you, I'd be out of a job." I share that not to brag, but to give you real, grounded hope. What Actually Causes Autoimmune Conditions There is genuine disagreement in the medical world about what causes autoimmune disease, but here are contributing factors worth knowing: Viral infections and hidden pathogens Exposure to environmental toxins, mold, and chemicals Genetic predisposition Leaky gut and chronic infections Chronic, unaddressed stress That last one is glaringly absent from many conventional resources — and yet it is one of the most significant drivers of chronic illness. Women, and particularly caregivers, are disproportionately affected by autoimmune conditions. That is not a coincidence. Rest is not optional. It is biblical, and it is biological. How to Support Your Body Toward Reversal There is no single protocol that works for every woman, but here are the areas worth exploring as part of a holistic health approach: Diet aligned with God's natural design — whole, clean foods, quality animal proteins, a variety of plants and spices Natural remedies and reducing your toxic load at home (see episodes 26 and 27 for more on environmental toxins) Addressing hidden infections, parasites, and gut health Stress reduction rooted in biblical rest, community, and time in God's Word Mindset — your thoughts are powerful, and a mindset that believes healing is impossible will close your eyes to the very things God may be using to help you Resources mentioned: The Autoimmune Solution by Amy Myers, MD, and The Maker's Diet by Jordan Rubin. The Missing Piece in Functional Medicine Functional medicine offers powerful tools — diet, lab work, gut health protocols — but it rarely addresses the spiritual dimension of healing. As a nurse who has worked in both conventional and integrative health spaces, I believe God is our healer. That is not a platitude. It is the foundation from which every other health decision in my life flows. Christian wellness is not just wellness with a Bible verse added. It is an entirely different framework for understanding the body, suffering, and restoration. Timestamped Highlights 0:00 — Autoimmune disease is not a life sentence 0:26 — My personal story: from conventional medicine to 90 pounds and a whole-life reset 1:24 — Medication-free since 2018 and what that actually looks like 3:17 — Real hope: what it meant to hear "you will get better" 5:15 — The Autoimmune Solution by Amy Myers and what functional medicine gets right 6:39 — What functional medicine leaves out: God as healer 7:07 — A better way to understand what autoimmune disease actually is 8:03 — Why women are more likely to develop autoimmune conditions 9:28 — Hidden infections, mold, toxins, and leaky gut as root causes 10:21 — Diet, natural remedies, and eating in alignment with God's design 12:41 — Why stress and mindset matter more than most people realize 14:04 — Habits, routines, and the caregiver who isn't caring for herself 15:32 — Proverbs 3:5-6 and the GPS analogy: you have to be moving 17:24 — The More Energy Strategy Session: your next step Key Takeaways Autoimmune disease has multiple root causes, and addressing them requires a whole-person, whole-life approach — not just a prescription. Your body is not broken or attacking you. It is signaling that something deeper needs attention. Stress, rest, environment, diet, mindset, and faith all play a role in how your body functions. Healing is not a formula. It is a journey, and God is in it with you. You do not need to have everything figured out. You need to take the next step. This episode is educational and faith-based and is not intended as medical advice.  Your Next Step Is Waiting If this episode stirred something in you, don't let that feeling pass. The More Energy Strategy Session is a focused, one-hour session designed to give you one thing: your next step. Not a 47-point plan. Not more overwhelm. Just clarity on where to start and what to do first. If you've been sitting with a feeling that something needs to change and you don't know how to move forward, this session was built for you. You can book at herholistichealing.com/services. 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What do you do when your own immune system decides to treat your organs like an all-you-can-eat buffet and drops eight separate medical diagnoses on your lap? This week, the brilliant and unapologetically defiant Jennifer Park joins the fellas to tier-rank her massive collection of interlocking illnesses. From competitive pro bodybuilding while navigating liver cirrhosis, to sneaking a giant wooden shower brush into high-level executive meetings just to fight off a systemic itch that literally feels like bugs under her skin, Jennifer is the ultimate biological overachiever. She gets hilariously raw about surviving a catastrophic colostomy bag explosion inside a crowded university bathroom, flying down to Texas for experimental exosome treatments, and the verbal smackdown she gave a snarky transplant surgeon who tried to flex a god complex on her.Follow Sickboy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickboypodcastTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sickboypodcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/expeUDN

The 14-Day Ayurvedic Reset at Sitaram RetreatThis 14-day program at Sitaram Retreat focuses on resetting the body's natural balance, creating the conditions in which sustainable healing can finally happen without quick fixes. If you have been struggling with autoimmune conditions, menopause, burnout, or stagnant weight loss, then consider taking time out for a deep reset and authentic healing. Check out www.sitaramretreat.com or Chat Here: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=8138888912&text&type=phone_number&app_absent=0 BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Vata is responsible for Prana - the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. With over 6 hrs of content and notes filled with practical insights that can be integrated into our lives. Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreatWhy do so many women with Hashimoto's struggle with people-pleasing, anxiety, guilt, and difficulty expressing their true feelings?In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj and Dr. Dixa Bhavsar explore the emotional and psychological patterns often seen in Hashimoto's and other autoimmune conditions. Drawing from clinical experience and Dr. Dixa's personal healing journey, they discuss the connections between stress, self-worth, communication, boundaries, emotional suppression, and recovery.The conversation highlights Ayurveda's perspective on self-love, mindfulness, feminine energy, gratitude, and the idea that healing extends beyond medicines and dietary changes. It also involves improving the relationship we have with ourselves.Episode Highlights • Emotional suppression and Hashimoto's • Communication and healing • Self-love vs. toxic self-love • Why women are more prone to autoimmune conditions • Feminine energy, rest, and burnout • Gratitude, mindfulness, and journaling • Health anxiety and perfectionism in healing • Boundaries and emotional awareness • Intention and recovery • Ayurveda, mindset, and resilienceTimestamps 00:00–05:42 — Stress, Self-Worth & Hashimoto's 05:42–12:50 — Relationship Boundaries 12:50–21:10 — Emotional Suppression & Autoimmune Disease 21:10–27:00 — Healing Family Resentment 27:00–35:00 — Activating Feminine Energy 35:00–43:00 — Breaking Perfectionism 43:00–52:20 — Building Emotional ResilienceAbout the GuestsDr. Dixa Bhavsar is an Ayurvedic physician specializing in women's health, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, and autoimmune conditions.Dr. Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician, founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, and a practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj please find the details in this link:https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic (or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit:www.vigneshdevraj.comwww.sitaramretreat.comInstagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any new episodes. Thank you for your support.Disclaimer: We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions.

What happens when your labs are “normal” but your symptoms are very real?In this powerful conversation, rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with allergist/immunologist Dr. Kara Wada to discuss one of the biggest frustrations autoimmune patients face: being told that everything looks “fine” despite ongoing symptoms.Together, they explore the reality of seronegative autoimmune disease, MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome), Sjögren's syndrome, immune dysfunction, inflammation, and why many patients are falling through the cracks of traditional healthcare systems.This conversation dives into:• Why normal labs do NOT always mean you are healthy• The limitations of autoimmune testing• Seronegative rheumatoid arthritis & Sjögren's• MCAS and mast cell activation syndrome explained• The importance of listening to patients• Why autoimmune diseases are often missed• The difference between research criteria and real-life medicine• Direct care medicine and personalized patient care• Chronic inflammation, immune dysregulation & hidden illness• Why patients need doctors who truly listenIf you've ever been told “your labs are normal” while still struggling with symptoms, this episode is for you.

What do you do when your own immune system decides to treat your organs like an all-you-can-eat buffet and drops eight separate medical diagnoses on your lap? This week, the brilliant and unapologetically defiant Jennifer Park joins the fellas to tier-rank her massive collection of interlocking illnesses. From competitive pro bodybuilding while navigating liver cirrhosis, to sneaking a giant wooden shower brush into high-level executive meetings just to fight off a systemic itch that literally feels like bugs under her skin, Jennifer is the ultimate biological overachiever. She gets hilariously raw about surviving a catastrophic colostomy bag explosion inside a crowded university bathroom, flying down to Texas for experimental exosome treatments, and the verbal smackdown she gave a snarky transplant surgeon who tried to flex a god complex on her.Follow Sickboy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickboypodcastTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sickboypodcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/expeUDN

What if the discipline, the drive and the work ethic that made you successful at everything else in your life is the reason your chronic illness is not getting better?Most women with autoimmune disease and chronic illness have never considered that the emotional patterns driving their symptoms might include the way they are approaching healing itself.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the women doing the most work on themselves are often the ones whose bodies are responding the leastHow obsessive focusing on getting better actually keeps your body in a state that makes progress virtually impossibleOne shift that separates women who are performing healing from women who are actually healingIf you want to know what emotional patterns may be driving your specific symptoms, use my free ChatGPT prompt to find out in under 30 seconds. Right now, it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

This week we are joined by Mickey Trescott! Mickey Trescott, MSc, is an author, recipe creator, and holistic nutrition professional, widely recognized for her expertise in living well with autoimmune disease. She holds an MSc in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States and is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Trescott has been working in private practice as a functional nutritionist for over a decade and has written three award-winning books: The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook, and The Nutrient-Dense Kitchen. Check out her website and Podcast! In this episode, Mickey Trescott shares her journey from growing up in California to becoming a prominent figure in the autoimmune wellness community. She discusses her personal experiences with chronic illness, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, and how these led her to explore nutrition and recipe development. Mickey also highlights her work in educating others about autoimmune protocols and her passion for helping people manage their health through diet and lifestyle changes.  Recommendations From This Episode:  Food Revolution Network Hungryroot The New Autoimmune Protocol Follow Mickey: @mickeytrescott Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Email us:  aloneatlunch@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when you're diagnosed with a rare form of dementia… but choose faith, purpose, and joy instead of fear? In this inspiring episode of the Visibly Fit Podcast, I sit down with writer and producer Betty Sullivan to talk about Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), lifestyle healing, faith in hard seasons, and her new heartfelt rom-com, Love in Storytown.Betty shares how her diagnosis changed her life, how she naturally halted progression through lifestyle changes, and why she refuses to stop creating, dreaming, and living fully for God. This conversation is filled with encouragement for anyone navigating dementia, chronic illness, single motherhood, or unexpected life transitions.Chapters:[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:14] Topic and Guest Introduction[04:58] Welcome Betty Sullivan[06:00] What Is Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)?[07:16] “Put It on the List”: Choosing Joy Over Fear[09:28] Creating Authentic Christian Rom-Coms[11:30] Betty's Involvement in the Dementia Community[12:45] Lifestyle Changes That Helped Halt Progression[14:35] Inflammation, Autoimmune Disease & Brain Health[17:45] Daily Habits Supporting Cognitive Health[19:30] The Message Behind Love in Storytown[22:28] Why This Story Will Resonate With Single Moms[25:07] Trusting God in Relationships & Life[27:22] Insights on Beverly Mitchell's Performance[29:31] Where to Watch Love in Storytown[32:26] How Betty's Grandchildren React to the Movie[33:23] Betty's Next Project: Grandma Wars[36:02] Final Encouragement & BlessingsResources mentioned:• Love in Storytown movie• Have A Chat ProductionsConnect with today's guest:Betty Sullivan is a screenwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and passionate storyteller with a heart for faith-filled, authentic narratives. Raised in a large Greek family, she is the mother of seven in a beautifully blended and adopted family. Over the years, Betty has built successful businesses in tech, design, and fashion, including Arquitesa, My Daughters and Me, and the production company HaveAChat.com.Driven by compassion for children and underserved communities, Betty has spent years serving in orphanages in Mexico and helping families impacted by natural disasters. Her writing focuses on women, social justice, faith, and the human condition, often highlighting courageous and hope-filled stories.For the past 18 years, Betty has worked as a screenwriter alongside industry executives and producers. Her work includes writing for the upcoming Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries on UPTV, contributing to the drama pilot The Farmer and the Bell, serving as a script doctor for an international Christian studio, and producing projects such as the award-winning documentary Divided Hearts of America, the HBO family film Endgame, and the faith-based rom-com Love in Storytown starring Beverly Mitchell of Seventh Heaven.Betty's life took an unexpected turn after being diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), a rare neurological condition that affects language and communication. Despite the challenges, Betty continues to inspire others through her resilience, faith, creativity, and commitment to living with purpose and joy.P.S. If you're just checking out the show to see if it's a good fit for you, welcome!If you're really serious about becoming Visibly Fit, you'll get the best experience if you download the worksheets available at https://wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast.

If you have autoimmune disease, you've probably been told to keep an eye on your bone density number. But here's the thing — that number only predicts fractures in about 44% of women with osteoporosis. Most of what's actually driving your fracture risk isn't showing up on that scan. I brought Dr. John Neustadt back to talk about his newly expanded book, Fracture-Proof Your Bones, and this conversation goes well beyond what we covered last time. We get into how gut inflammation — the kind that comes with autoimmunity, leaky gut, Crohn's, or celiac — directly triggers bone loss through inflammatory cytokines that activate the cells that break down bone. We also talk about the medications most doctors aren't warning you about (SSRIs, prednisone, PPIs) and how they're silently destroying bone tissue. Plus: what your diet is actually doing to your skeleton, a simple 10-second balance test that predicts fracture risk better than a bone scan, the surprising link between oxytocin and your osteoblasts, and which routine labs to ask for that most people never get. People with autoimmune disease face a 200–400% increased fracture risk. That's the reality — but there's a lot you can do about it. Find Dr. John Neustadt at nbihealth.com For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/245

Can too much nitric oxide actually damage your brain, eyes, nerves, and immune system?In this eye-opening episode of the Whole Body Detox Show, breaks down the hidden dangers of excess nitric oxide, excitotoxicity, glutamate overload, inflammation, and how these factors may contribute to Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, ALS, MS, autoimmune disease, neuropathy, brain fog, glaucoma, chronic fatigue, and more.Discover:• What nitric oxide really does in the body• The connection between inflammation & neurodegenerative disease• How glutamate and processed foods may damage the brain & eyes• Why mitochondrial health matters for energy & healing• The truth about autoimmune reactions and “leaky gut”• Foods and additives to avoid for better brain and nerve health• Natural detox methods that may support healing and recovery• Real healing stories from the 10-Day Healing RetreatDavid also shares how cleansing the gut, detoxifying the blood, supporting mitochondria, and using targeted nutrition may help the body restore balance naturally.Learn more about the Four Natural Laws of Healing and the 10-Day Healing Retreat at:Living Waters Wellness Center855 S Curtis Rd Boise, ID 83705Office: (208) 378-9911Disclaimer:This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medical concerns.Support the showReady for your healing journey?Visit our website: www.LivingWatersCleanse.com Or give us a call at: (208) 378-9911Stem Cell Activation Patches:www.StemCellPatch.netGet your Supplements and Natural Body Products Here:www.livingwaterscleanse.com/supplementsQI-Shield EMF Devices:Protect your whole home or office with a touric shield from EMF's. 1. QI Shield Covers 16'x16'2. QI Home Covers 50' x 50'3. QI Max Covers 250'x250'Click on link and enter Livingwaters in discount code section during checkoutMagnesium Soaks:Follow us on our socials: Living Waters Wellness CenterBitChute: www.bitchute.com/livingwaterswellnessRumble: www.rumble.com/living...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3404: Dr. Neal Malik answers the question of whether chronic psychological stress can contribute to autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Drawing from decades of research and real-world examples, he explains how stress may affect the immune system and shares evidence-based lifestyle strategies that could help reduce symptoms and support long-term health. Quotes to ponder: “Long-term stress can also make the immune system hyperactive.” “When the body's immune system starts to attack its own healthy cells, we now call this a kind of autoimmune disease.” “Based on the evidence so far, a separate group of researchers have gone so far as to declare rheumatoid arthritis as a stress-related illness.” Episode references: Arthritis Foundation – Rheumatoid Arthritis: https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/rheumatoid-arthritis National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases – Rheumatoid Arthritis: https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/rheumatoid-arthritis Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact Sheet – National Institutes of Health: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/ Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): https://jamanetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nervous system healing is one of the most talked about topics in chronic illness right now…But there is something nobody is saying about why regulation alone will never be enough and why your symptoms keep coming back no matter how much breathwork, meditation or vagal toning you do.In this mini, you'll discover:Why nervous system regulation works — and exactly where it falls short for women with chronic illnessWhat keeps putting your nervous system back into activation even after you regulate itOne question to ask yourself every time you reach for a regulation tool that begins to address the sourceIf you want to identify the emotional patterns that keep reactivating your nervous system, use my free ChatGPT prompt to connect your specific symptoms to possible emotional roots in under 30 seconds. Right now, it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3404: Dr. Neal Malik answers the question of whether chronic psychological stress can contribute to autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Drawing from decades of research and real-world examples, he explains how stress may affect the immune system and shares evidence-based lifestyle strategies that could help reduce symptoms and support long-term health. Quotes to ponder: “Long-term stress can also make the immune system hyperactive.” “When the body's immune system starts to attack its own healthy cells, we now call this a kind of autoimmune disease.” “Based on the evidence so far, a separate group of researchers have gone so far as to declare rheumatoid arthritis as a stress-related illness.” Episode references: Arthritis Foundation – Rheumatoid Arthritis: https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/rheumatoid-arthritis National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases – Rheumatoid Arthritis: https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/rheumatoid-arthritis Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact Sheet – National Institutes of Health: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/ Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): https://jamanetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is not a morning routine episode. This is a therapeutic system built from years of trial, error, and paying very close attention to a body with autoimmune disease.Brandi takes you through her full day, from 6:30 AM to lights out at 11, and Dr. Desiree breaks down the biology behind every single piece of it. Not because it looks good on paper, but because the research backs it and the Oura ring data confirms it.If you are living with an autoimmune condition, or you know something is off and you cannot name it yet, this episode is the one to send to every woman in your life who needs to hear it.What You'll Learn:Why the first five minutes after you wake up are the most neuroplastic window of your entire day and how to use that on purposeWhat Brandi puts in her morning mason jar and the specific reason each ingredient is in there (lemon, apple cider vinegar, mushroom extract and why order and timing matter)The three-legged stool model of autoimmunity and how every element of Brandi's day maps directly to one of those three legsWhy meditation is not a wellness extra for someone managing autoimmune disease, and what the epigenetics research actually says about itThe difference between morning coffee and matcha for your cortisol levels, your gut lining, and your immune regulationWhat "back pocket thoughts" are and how a 10-15 minute journaling practice is physically building new neural pathways in your prefrontal cortexWhy morning light in your eyes (without sunglasses, without a window) sets your circadian rhythm for the entire day and directly affects sleep quality 14-16 hours laterThe one thing that is independently associated with increased inflammation regardless of what else you are doing (and it is not your diet)Why Brandi takes Reishi and magnesium bisglycinate every single night and what her Oura ring data shows about sleep quality when she doesHow a hot shower before bed is triggering the same nervous system wind-down signal as your evening supplementsWhat the glymphatic system does while you sleep and why no supplement or practice can replace the repair work that only happens in those hoursThe single strongest predictor of microbiome diversity, and how to hit 30 plant foods a week without overhauling your entire kitchenResources Mentioned:Eversio Wellness 5 Mushroom Blend (Metabolic / Hormone Balancing): https://www.eversiowellness.com/Eversio Wellness Lion's Mane: https://www.eversiowellness.com/Eversio Wellness Reishi: https://www.eversiowellness.com/Soar Organics Matcha (Vancouver-based, USDA and Canada Organic certified): https://www.soarorganics.com/EWG Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen (annual pesticide guide for produce): https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (referenced in context of trauma and autoimmune disease)Brandi's Book: https://www.eversiowellness.com/products/healing-your-body-mind-and-soulTake the Eversio Wellness Quiz: https://www.eversiowellness.com/pages/take-our-quizYour Next Steps:Take the Wellness Quiz to find the right mushroom for you: https://www.eversiowellness.com/pages/take-our-quizShop Eversio Wellness and save 15% with code PODCAST15: https://www.eversiowellness.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eversiowellness/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCSZdEq_Qk0SYCKCeAwuuiwListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cNGNkTVcgpS2an1IFy1HJ?si=673791bd190e4c33

We recently got a call from a SciFri listener in Florida who has autoimmune arthritis. He told us that over the years he'd taken 10 drugs, and each out eventually stopped working. He then tried to enroll in a clinical trial for a new drug for his condition, but he was rejected specifically because he was on his 10th drug. Today we're digging into clinical trials and how they work. Are there incentives for drug developers to leave out “problem children”? Or is it more complicated than that? Flora talks with lawyer and bioethicist Holly Fernandez Lynch about what clinical trials are designed to do, how participants are chosen, and where FDA regulation comes into play. Guest: Dr. Holly Fernandez Lynch is an associate professor of medical ethics and health policy at the University of Pennsylvania. Other episodes you may enjoy: Why so many studies can't be replicatedCan ‘Suggestion-Box Science' Make Public Health More Useful? Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-4-SCIFRI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Approximately 10-15% of women may develop an autoimmune disease within the first year after childbirth. Conditions like thyroiditis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis are commonly diagnosed postpartum! AND women who had an autoimmune disease prior to pregnancy experience a mild to moderate flare of symptoms 20-40% of the time. This is due to a variety of factors stemming from nutrient depletion, hormones all out of whack, lack of sleep, increase of stress on the body, and mental stress as well.    From what I've studied and the researchers in the field that I've listened to, nutrient depletion is the biggest factor we have the most control over. And the standard advice we've been given has been terrible for our health. Let's talk through this and let me give you plan to help you recover well.   Learn more about Marian: https://www.roadtolivingwhole.com/about/   Meal Plans:  https://www.roadtolivingwhole.com/meal-plans/ https://www.roadtolivingwhole.com/meal-plans-for-therapeutic-diets/  

If you've been told that the weight gain, the exhaustion, the brain fog, and the joint pain are just "part of having an autoimmune disease" — this episode is for you.For decades, that's exactly what I was told. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, Raynaud's, and lupus in my teens and twenties, and I spent most of my adult life feeling sick, exhausted, and in pain. I hit 288 pounds. I tried every diet. I lost weight, gained it back, and blamed myself every single time. And every time I went to the doctor, the script was the same: "I'm not sure exactly what's going on. It's probably autoimmune related. Also — it would probably help if you lost some weight."Like that was a treatment plan.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the real reason it's so much harder for women with autoimmune conditions to lose weight — and it has nothing to do with willpower. There's actually a clear hormonal cascade going on inside your body, and once you understand it, the whole picture changes.We're covering:Why autoimmune disease creates the chronic inflammation that drives insulin resistanceHow insulin resistance literally locks fat in your cells (and why "eating less" can't fix it)The thyroid piece your doctor probably isn't testing for — even with Hashimoto'sThe role medications like steroids play in weight gain and bone densityWhy a doctor's casual "you should lose weight" advice isn't a plan — it's a brush-offThree specific things you can do this week to start healingI'm sharing my own story, too — including the moment my chronic migraines and cluster headaches almost completely disappeared after years of suffering. That was the moment I knew this wasn't a diet. This was healing.I want to be clear: I'm not telling you that food cured my autoimmune diseases. I still have Hashimoto's, Raynaud's, and lupus. But my body finally got what it needed — and the difference was profound. Eight years later, I've maintained over 100 pounds of weight loss, my energy is steady, and I'm finally living the life I thought I'd lost.If you've been working harder than anyone you know and getting nowhere — please, listen to this one.Ready to start healing your metabolism? Get our free guide at Thinlicious.com/happy.

Can aging be fundamentally slowed or even reversed—not by science fiction, but by harnessing the unassuming power of super-early stem cells?In Part 1, Yuta Lee, Founder and CEO of Accelerated Bio, walked through the biology, ethical sourcing, and manufacturing profile of human trophoblast stem cells. In Part 2, the conversation shifts to the larger ambition: using those cells not just to treat disease, but to slow, stop, or reverse biological aging itself. The evidence starts with a striking finding from the National Institute on Aging, and it builds from there.Topics discussed:The science and ethics of sourcing stem cells from ectopic pregnancies (03:02)Differences in differentiation potential between very early-stage cells and traditional MSCs or iPSCs (05:09)The origins of the research focus, driven by NIH/NIA inquiry and lessons from Stanford parabiosis studies (07:27)Explanation of senescent cells, inflammation, and disease connections (08:51)Potential therapeutic scope, from neurodegeneration to autoimmune diseases, and systemic anti-inflammatory applications (09:26)Vision for aging prevention—possibility of maintaining young biological age through regular secretome therapy (10:21)Challenges and global differences in regulation, access, and clinical adoption (12:05)The realistic limits and potential for reversing versus preventing age-related damage (13:20)The future landscape of cell and gene therapy in medicine (14:20)Why more investment is needed in longevity science and therapeutics (16:25)Practical takeaways for listeners about improving healthspan and longevity today (18:07)Smart insight:Prevention is becoming the new frontier of medicine, shifting from treating disease to preserving long-term biological function. Yuta Lee highlights a future where proactive longevity strategies, from lifestyle choices to emerging biotech, could keep us healthier for longer and push toward “escape velocity” against aging.If you're interested in how we turn living biology into scalable, reliable, off-the-shelf therapies without losing control of the system, explore these episodes:Episodes 105 - 106: From Proteins to Cell Therapy: Why ATMPs Aren't Just Complex Biologics with Oliver KraemerEpisodes 147 - 148: Lab-Grown Blood: How Stem Cells Transform Transfusions with Ari GargirEpisodes 179 - 180: How Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Are Transforming Care for Diabetes and Autoimmune Diseases with Lindsay DaviesEpisodes 211 - 212: When the Innovator Becomes the Patient: Manufacturing Reality vs. Patient Urgency with Jesús ZurdoConnect with Yuta Lee:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yuta10Accelerated Bio website: www.acceleratedbio.comNext:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. By doing so, we can empower more scientists like you. Stay tuned for more inspiring biotech insights in our next episode.Support the show

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Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, an Integrative Medicine physician, researcher, and best-selling author specializing in chronic fatigue syndrome, details “adrenal fatigue,” contrasting Endocrine Society guidelines focused on overt adrenal failure with his view that the adrenals can be functionally exhausted and may be missed by standard testing and “normal ranges.” They discuss adrenal roles in stress response, blood sugar regulation, blood pressure, immunity, and symptoms suggesting low adrenal function (irritability when hungry, sugar cravings, fatigue, recurrent infections, lightheadedness/brain fog, mood shifts). Contributors include high sugar intake, chronic stress, dehydration, and salt restriction, with modern media fear/divisiveness cited as a major stressor; hypothalamic dysfunction and circadian rhythm disruption may cause “tired but wired” insomnia. They cover options such as licorice (not DGL), dietary and lifestyle changes, Adrenaplex, adaptogens (ashwagandha standards, HRG80 red ginseng study), phosphatidylserine for high nighttime cortisol, cautious low-dose hydrocortisone thresholds, and DHEA/pregnenolone considerations, plus resources at endfatigue.com.

Send us Fan MailWhy are chronic illness rates continuing to rise despite advancements in medicine and technology?In this episode of the Never Been Sicker podcast, Michael Rubino sits down with Dr. Phil Straw to discuss the growing disconnect between symptom management and true root-cause healing.Dr. Straw also shares how neuropathy can impact everything from balance and sleep to bladder control and overall quality of life — and why addressing the root cause matters more than masking symptoms.If you've been struggling with unexplained symptoms, chronic inflammation, fatigue, tingling, balance issues, or simply feel like something is being overlooked, this conversation is for you.Timestamps00:00 — Why America Has “Never Been Sicker”02:20 — The “Pill for Every Ill” Problem04:00 — Mold Exposure & Autoimmune Conditions06:00 — Why Band-Aid Solutions Aren't Working08:20 — The Body's Ability to Heal10:00 — How Mold Exposure Became Part of the Conversation13:00 — Anxiety, Depression & Environmental Triggers16:00 — Why Modern Healthcare Isn't Working18:30 — Energy Efficiency vs Human Health21:20 — What Neuropathy Actually Is26:00 — Why Patient Education Matters29:00 — Insurance Companies & Broken Healthcare33:00 — Why Root Cause Medicine Requires Mindset Shifts35:30 — The Biggest Root Causes Behind Chronic Illness37:00 — “Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny”39:00 — The Ozempic Conversation40:45 — Final Thoughts & Takeaways-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Epi 352 What autoimmune disease REALLY does to your body goes far beyond occasional fatigue or inflammation. In this episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, we sit down with resilience coach and medical professional Nikolett Demeter from Pop Recovery to have an honest conversation about chronic illness, lupus, gut health, bariatric nutrition, inflammation, and what it actually feels like to live in a body that's constantly fighting itself. We talk about why autoimmune diseases like lupus, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Graves' disease, and other chronic illnesses can leave people exhausted, struggling with brain fog, digestive issues, nutrient deficiencies, chronic inflammation, and flare-ups that impact everyday life. Nikolett explains how inflammation works inside the body, why sleep and hydration matter more than most people realize, and how nutrition, protein intake, omega-3s, gut health, and stress management can help support healing and recovery. This conversation also dives into bariatric surgery recovery, vitamin deficiencies, immune system health, anti-inflammatory foods, hormone balance, and the powerful connection between the gut microbiome and overall wellness. Whether you're personally dealing with autoimmune disease or supporting someone who is, this episode is full of practical advice, emotional support, and real conversations about resilience and health. If you've been searching for ways to reduce chronic inflammation naturally, improve gut health, manage autoimmune symptoms, recover after bariatric surgery, or simply better understand chronic illness and fatigue, this episode is for you.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Beyond the Bends—Wounds, Stroke Recovery, Radiation Injury, and Performance. Nicole Garrett, founder and COO of Under Pressure Hyperbarics, details hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). She explains how HBOT treats divers' decompression sickness by recompressing nitrogen bubbles and reducing inflammation, and how therapeutic benefits depend on reaching adequate pressure (commonly around 2.0 atmospheres or more; diver treatment may begin at 2.8). Garrett describes HBOT's history, FDA-approved uses such as diabetic wound healing, radiation injury, and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (often combined with steroids), and off-label use for stroke/TBI recovery, cognitive issues, autoimmune flares, Crohn's disease, athletic recovery, anti-aging research (including telomere findings), and adjunctive cancer care. She contrasts “soft” chambers with higher-pressure medical chambers, discusses treatment courses (often 10–60 sessions), safety and contraindications (ears, pneumothorax, retinal bubble procedures), and practical barriers like cost, insurance coverage, and facility/oxygen regulations.

Have you tried everything for your chronic fatigue and exhaustion (the sleep, the supplements, the rest) and nothing is actually working?For women with chronic illness, fatigue recovery keeps stalling for a reason that has nothing to do with how you are sleeping — and everything to do with what your life actually feels like from the inside.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the conventional approach to chronic fatigue keeps women stuck — and what is actually missing from the conversationWhy your body may be generating exhaustion for a reason that has nothing to do with your sleepWhat the mind-body research consistently points to as the most overlooked driver of chronic fatigue in womenIf you recognized yourself in this episode, this is where you start. Use my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns connected to your specific symptoms in under 30 seconds. Right now, it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes. For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What if the key to scalable, off-the-shelf cell therapy was hiding in tissue that surgeons discard every day?Yuta Lee, Founder and CEO of Accelerated Bio, has spent two decades building a cell therapy platform on exactly that insight. Human trophoblast stem cells, sourced from ectopic pregnancy tissue that is otherwise discarded, sit at a unique biological intersection: earlier than MSCs, free from the ethical barriers of embryonic stem cells, expandable to 85 population doublings, and naturally equipped with HLA-G immune modulation that opens the door to allogeneic, off-the-shelf therapy at scale.Topics discussedCommon misconceptions and challenges in bioprocess development for biological therapeutics (02:45)The origin story behind Yuta Lee's interest in stem cells, including his father's surgical discovery (04:15)A look at the intellectual property strategy that protected and enabled Yuta Lee's company to develop its platform (07:26)A clear explanation of different stem cell types (embryonic, trophoblast, mesenchymal, adult, and induced pluripotent) and their sources (09:37)Ethical and regulatory issues involved in sourcing stem cells, and how trophoblast cells offer a unique alternative (10:59)Discussion of stem cell differentiation, population doubling, and scalability for manufacturing purposes (17:03)Importance of immune privilege and HLA-G expression in pre-placental cells for off-the-shelf therapies (20:20)Shifts in the industry from autologous to allogeneic therapies, and the role trophoblast cells may play in future treatments (22:00)In Part 2, Yuta Lee goes into the science of biological aging, the senescent cell secretome findings from the National Institute on Aging, and what a prevention-first therapeutic approach to healthspan extension could look like in practice.Smart insight:The scalability ceiling of MSCs is not just a manufacturing inconvenience, it is a strategic constraint. At 25 to 30 population doublings from birth-derived donors, every new donor batch requires revalidation as a distinct biological starting material. Trophoblast stem cells at 85 doublings from a single donor change that equation fundamentally, making true allogeneic scale not just biologically possible but manufacturable.If you're interested in how we turn living biology into scalable, reliable, off-the-shelf therapies without losing control of the system, explore these episodes:Episodes 105 - 106: From Proteins to Cell Therapy: Why ATMPs Aren't Just Complex Biologics with Oliver KraemerEpisodes 147 - 148: Lab-Grown Blood: How Stem Cells Transform Transfusions with Ari GargirEpisodes 179 - 180: How Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Are Transforming Care for Diabetes and Autoimmune Diseases with Lindsay DaviesEpisodes 211 - 212: When the Innovator Becomes the Patient: Manufacturing Reality vs. Patient Urgency with Jesús ZurdoConnect with Yuta Lee:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yuta10Accelerated Bio website: www.acceleratedbio.comNext:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. By doing so, we can empower more scientists like you. Stay tuned for more inspiring biotech insights in our next episode.Support the show

Holistic healing is one of the most searched terms in chronic illness. But most women have never been told what it actually means — or why everything they have tried so far may only be addressing half the problem.In this mini, you'll discover:What holistic healing actually means beyond treating the physical body and why most mainstream approaches miss it entirelyWhy chronic illness keeps returning when the emotional patterns driving it are never addressedFour questions to ask before your next appointment or protocol that will tell you immediately whether you are getting truly holistic careIf you have been spending time and money on approaches that keep delivering partial results, this is the conversation that changes how you think about your healing. Use my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns connected to your specific symptoms in under 30 seconds. Right now it is completely free and that will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewMeet Lois Duncun...She has a pretty wild and beautiful healing story. After going through systemic lupus, which is medically documented, she credits so much of her healing to plants, Indigenous medicines, mindset work, and Gene Keys. She feels like she's lived a lot of lives in this one, and some of those chapters were really hard.Through trauma, trial and error, and lessons learned the long way, she found her way back to radical accountability, purpose, and a deeper connection with herself. She learned how to turn pain into power, and now she really strives to live what she teaches.She only guides people in spaces where she has true lived experience, where she's done the work, and where she can speak from the heart. She is living proof that healing is possible. Not perfect, not always linear, but real — and that true peace in the soul is something we can come back to.Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening  $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...

What happens when the body you've always relied on suddenly stops cooperating? In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with cookbook author, food writer, and wellness expert Phoebe Lapine to talk about living with Hashimoto's disease, navigating chronic symptoms, and redefining what “healthy” actually means. They also dive into motherhood, picky eating, toddler rigidity, sugar myths, protein obsession, and the pressure parents feel to “optimize” their children's health. Phoebe shares why she believes raising a joyful, flexible eater matters more than food perfection - and how wellness culture can sometimes do more harm than good. The conversation also touches on Phoebe's experience becoming a mother through surrogacy after pregnancy loss and IVF, and how chronic illness fundamentally shaped the way she approaches parenting. GUEST BIO Phoebe Lapine (@phoebelapine) is a food writer, cookbook author, and wellness advocate focused on helping people feel good without extremes. She is the author of four books, including Carbivore and The Wellness Project, which was named one of Women's Health Magazine's top nutrition reads of 2017.   An advocate for autoimmune disease awareness and food freedom, Phoebe writes openly about living with Hashimoto's disease and balancing wellness with real life. Her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan, among many other publications. She is also the creator of the popular parenting Substack Munch Menus, inspired by life with her toddler in Brooklyn. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS Feed Me Phoebe https://feedmephoebe.com/ Munch Menus Substack https://munchmenus.substack.com/ 20% off  SoWell's GLP-1 Support System with code MOMCURIOUS20  through May 31st: https://cm.watertight.co/l/MkzK To Book a Recording at Hoff Studios: https://www.nycpodstudio.com/home-mc $30 off WTHN Acupuncture Booking with code MOMCURIOUS30: WTHN.com More info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements: https://cm.watertight.co/l/bZEA Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Energy healing and chronic illness are more connected than most women have ever been told.And it has nothing to do with crystals or candles — it has everything to do with the emotional state your body is trying to heal from.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the emotional state you operate from every day is shaping your body's ability to heal in ways no protocol has ever addressedWhat energy healing actually is when you strip away the spiritual language — and why it matters for chronic illnessOne practical shift that begins to raise the energetic state your body is trying to heal fromThe practice in this episode will show you where your energy is being drained. My free ChatGPT prompt takes it one step further — connecting your specific physical symptoms to the emotional patterns underneath them in under 30 seconds. Right now it is completely free. That will not always be the case. CLICK HERE before that changes.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Autoimmune disease is often treated as something random, lifelong, and out of your control. But what if it's not your body malfunctioning—what if it's your immune system responding exactly the way it's designed to, to something it sees as a threat? When you understand what's driving that response, everything changes. Here's what I cover in today's episode: • The 5 key drivers—food, toxins, gut health, infections, and stress—and how they disrupt the immune system • Why diet is one of the most powerful levers for turning inflammation on or off every single day • The connection between leaky gut, the microbiome, and immune dysfunction • A practical, functional medicine framework to start reducing symptoms and addressing the condition at the root Autoimmune disease isn't random—it's the result of cumulative inputs over time. When you begin to change those inputs, you can shift your biology, calm the immune system, and change the trajectory of your health. Visit ⁠functionhealth.com for 160+ lab tests at just $365 a year. Join the 10-Day Detox: https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Have a question you'd love answered on Office Hours? Submit it here   The waitlist is open** Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health - Click here (0:12) Introduction, Sponsor: Function Health, and Overview of Autoimmune Diseases (1:38) Immune System, Causes, and Triggers of Autoimmune Disease (3:45) Common Mistakes and Root Causes in Treating Autoimmune Disease (5:26) Food, Diet, and Anti-Inflammatory Strategies (11:47) Toxins, Gut Health, and the Microbiome (17:32) Hidden Infections and Treating by Root Cause (19:38) Stress and Other Triggers for Autoimmune Disease (23:14) Sponsor: Brain Shaping Academy (24:10) Audience Engagement, Sharing, and Subscription (25:19) Disclaimer, Professional Advice, and Sponsor Gratitude

Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Register for the live meeting: https://www.theelevatedgp.com/ElevationSummit Download the Injection Molding Guide: https://www.theelevatedgp.com/IMpdf    What happens when a patient's oral symptoms are actually the first warning signs of a much larger systemic health issue? In this episode of Digital Dentist Digest, Dr. Melissa Seibert welcomes Dr. Natalia Trahan, Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, for a deep and clinically relevant conversation on the relationship between systemic disease and oral health.   Dr. Trahan specializes in oral medicine, pathology, and radiology, with a strong focus on the intersection of oral and systemic disease. Together, they discuss how conditions like Sjögren's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome can present first in the dental office—often before a formal medical diagnosis is made.   This episode explores practical diagnostic strategies for identifying oral manifestations of autoimmune disease, including xerostomia, hyposalivation, chronic parotitis, recurrent candidiasis, increased caries risk, TMJ degeneration, trismus, hypermobility disorders, and inflammatory arthritis involving the temporomandibular joint. Dr. Trahan explains how she evaluates these patients clinically, what radiographic findings matter most, and when advanced imaging like MRI becomes essential for proper diagnosis and treatment planning.   The conversation also addresses the emotional and clinical complexity of treating patients with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia and connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Dr. Trahan shares how empathy, patient advocacy, and a deeper understanding of autoimmune and rheumatic disease can transform the way dentists approach patient care and prevent provider burnout.   For general dentists, restorative dentists, and clinicians interested in oral medicine, this episode offers actionable insight into how better understanding systemic disease leads to better dentistry. If you want to improve diagnosis, strengthen interdisciplinary care, and become a more comprehensive provider, this is an episode you won't want to miss.