Becoming Immune Confident

The Crunchy Allergists Podcast is back for its third season, and in this episode, Dr. Kara Wada sets the stage by introducing the immune system. The immune system is responsible for preventing and eradicating infections, as well as defending against tumors and cancers. However, it can also damage cells and induce harmful inflammation in cases of allergy or autoimmunity. There are two main types of...

For me, 2022 has been about reflecting, reimagining, and realigning my life to live my values. To foster curiosity, a love of learning, gratitude, and an appreciation of beauty and excellence. Working to bring together the old and the new when it comes to habits and traditions.   Join me in this very special episode of the Crunchy Allergist Podcast as we celebrate our first anniversary! ✨🎉   ABO...

Are you struggling with chronic pain? Join Dr. Kara Wada and Rick Olderman as they talk about how to understand and fix recurring injuries and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Get the help you need to live your best life, pain-free. About Rick Olderman He is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with more than 25 years’ experience that specializes in helping people with chronic pain experience a...

In this week's podcast episode, we speak to healthcare professionals about their experiences with burnout and the importance of bringing back human connection and empathy in medicine. Join Dr. Kara Wada and Dr. Erkeda DeRouen as they explore the landscape of Health Equity and dive into how Telemedicine and Lifestyle Medicine are transforming our healthcare system. ============================...

This week, I am so excited to feature this bonus episode of the Crunchy Allergist Podcast in it. I will be sharing a bit more about my story and evolution over the last several years that has resulted in the launch of Belong, the nourished anti-inflammatory community.  I can't wait to invite you to this awesome community jen and I have formed. About BELONG Belong: The Nourished Anti-Inflammat...

Do you feel lost in a world that revolves around navigating the health concerns of your child? Join Dr. Kara Wada and Dr. Maureen Michele as they talk about how parents of chronically ill children can regain control of their lives and thrive at fulfillment. ======================================================== ABOUT DR. MAUREEN MICHELE Maureen Michele, MD is an award-winning leader, life coach,...

The feet are one of the most crucial parts of your body. They're there to help you walk, run, jump, climb and dance. But they often go unnoticed. Join Dr. Kara Wada and Dr. Tea Nguyen as they talk about how to prevent, treat, and manage foot problems in a holistic way. ======================================================== ABOUT DR. TEA NGUYEN A board-certified podiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA....

You don't have to live with trauma forever. It may hurt you, but it doesn’t have to define you. Healing is possible.     Listen as Dr. Kara Wada, thought leader, social worker, and professor, Kiva Harper, talk more about trauma, how it affects our brains and bodies, and how you can heal.  ======================================================== ABOUT KIVA HARPER A Licensed Clinical Social Wor...

Join Dr. Kara Wada and Author Whitney Lane Ward on this episode of the Crunchy Allergist Podcast. Listen as they talk more about the role of the physician and patient communication and about hope for people with illnesses to persevere and scale the mountains they face. ======================================================== About Whitney Whitney Lane Ward is a public speaker and author who seeks...

This talk was presented by Dr. Kara Wada at the Annual Physician's Coaching Summit and was re-recorded to share this empowering message with the Crunchy Allergist community.  Listen as Dr. Kara Wada talks about invisible illness, medical gaslighting, and the role that coaching plays in the lives of patients, physicians, and healthcare professionals.  About Dr. Kara Wada Quadruple board-certif...

Join Dr. Kara Wada and Author Donna Jackson-Nakazawa on this special episode of the Crunchy Allergist Podcast.  This episode was recorded from the 1st Every Crunchy Allergist Book Club Event that took place last October 6th, 2022. Listen as they dig into the topic of raising emotionally healthy girls, based on cutting-edge science that explains the modern pressures that make it so difficult for ad...

 Join Dr. Kara and Dr. Diane as they talk about the role of being more conscientious about what we put in and on our bodies, especially around our eyes.  This is especially important if you deal with eye allergies or dry eye!!  This episode is jam-packed with pearls of wisdom from Dr. Diane. If you find it helpful, please take 2 minutes to leave a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Your reviews help...

One of the real big pillars of anti-inflammatory living is making sure that our bodies have ample time and space and energy to recharge our batteries. The main way we do that is through the gift of sleep. Dr. Kara met Dr. Bhopal through Aila Health‘s Autoimmune Warrior Conference where she delivered an AWESOME talk on sleep. Join me and Dr. Nishi Bhopal as we talk about the importance of sleep to...

Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a physician scientist with a speciality in rheumatology. She has trained both in Paris, France as well as Columbia University, in New York City. She is based in Denver, CO. She is the author of multiple book chapters and scientific articles in rheumatology. At age 40, in the midst of an existential crisis, she was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. A timely...

The changes our bodies go through as mama’s and an awesome solution ========== Lena Shahbandar is a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (physiatry–pronounced: fiz-eye-a-tree). A graduate of Northwestern University for undergraduate and medical school, she practices outpatient musculoskeletal medicine with a particular area of interest in women’s musculoskeletal health an...

Kim Shapira M.S., R.D. is a celebrity dietitian and nutrition therapist. She has 23 years of expertise under her belt including work in hospitals, sports clinics, addiction centers, and universities. Kim has a B.S. in Exercise Science and Kinesiology from Tulane University and an M.S. in Human Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition from Boston University. When she’s not helping clients take over the wo...

Through the ups and downs with my Sjogren’s, I learned early on that sleep was critical to keeping me healthy and functioning at my best.     Listen to my conversation with sleep expert Dr. Brown.   Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple board-certified sleep medicine physician passionate about helping people discover the gift of sleep as a superpower. Dr. Brown is a speaker, an educator, a writer, a...

Regan Nelson is a lifelong learner, and self-development junkie and is constantly thinking about and planning for “something better”. Through her Podcast, This or Something Better, Regan shares stories of innovators and positive changemakers committed to making the world better. Regan holds and BS and MS in exercise physiology and spent 6 years working at Nike in Innovation. Since leaving Nike, Re...

If you haven't noticed, I am a self-help, professional development, non-fiction book lover! And I LOVE sharing book recommendations with my patients, clients, and anyone else who will listen. This makes me EXTRA excited that I get to share Donna Jackson-Nakawaza's powerful new book and resource for raising resilient young women with all of YOU! She joined me on the podcast to talk about...

Nitika Chopra is the founder of Chronicon, a media and events company, dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness. Nitika was diagnosed with psoriasis at the age of 10 and psoriatic arthritis at the age of 19 and lived over 17 years of her life being defined by her conditions. In 2010 she decided to take all of the lessons her health journey had taught her and use it t...

One of the supplements or, food-based products I've incorporated into my routine is medicinal mushrooms. In this podcast episode, we will talk with Jeff Chilton of Nammex, and gain an understanding of mushroom cultivation, the safety, the things to watch out for, what we are looking for in these products, why they are helpful, why should we consider them, and why it's essential to look f...

Chronic hives or urticaria are a real pain, or itch, as the case maybe. In this episode, Dr. Wada is digging into how she thinks about hives and approaches this problem that affects about 1 in 100 people.  As a reminder, although I am a physician, I am not your physician and this podcast is for educational purposes only. Watch this episode on  our  YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/ncrvL7949Dw We...

Are you ready to get off the diet merry-go-round? Are you ready to start making lifestyle changes that stick? Are you sick of hopping on and off the "healthy living" wagon? This is a MUST listen-to episode, I am digging into 6 actionable strategies you can start using today.  Make today the first day forever.  If you love this episode, please leave a review and share it with a friend!  I...

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (or "Dr. B") is an award-winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert, and the New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. He sits on the Scientific Advisory Board of ZOE, has authored more than twenty articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has given more than forty presentations at nat...

Dr. Yu is an integrative rheumatologist who incorporates complementary medicine with traditional rheumatology. He is triple board-certified in Rheumatology, Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. He obtained his MD from Chicago Medical School and holds a Masters in Healthcare Administration and Biomedical sciences. He completed his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at Loma...