Autoimmune Revolution Radio

There are countless therapies out there when it comes to healing from trauma, so which one(s) do you do? That's the question we're looking at in this week's episode. My intention here is to give a brief overview of the popularized therapies and introduce other models I find useful. You will also get a sense of how I work with clients and why I don't use any one specific therapy. Tr...

How does autoimmune disease start? What are the ingredients necessary to create this? That's a question science is still trying to answer; however, we still have a lot of solid evidence that can explain the preconditions needed. In this episode, I share the fundamental underlying pillars of autoimmune disease as well as my personal model of how I see it developing for people, in my experience....

This week I have a special guest with me who came into town to discuss her remarkable story of becoming a f unctional health and fitness coach .  Through her work with clients, she sheds light on some of the lesser-known factors of weight loss and metabolic repair as well as highlighting the needs for resiliency in optimal wellness. Allie's powerful trauma story demonstrates what true strength...

Believe it or not, there's a portion of the PCOS population who are not obese or overweight and have signs of PCOS, even if there has not been any formal diagnosis. The majority of the women I have worked with who have PCOS are of the lean phenotype. Most doctors catch PCOS in overweight women, but it's still very easy to miss a diagnosis for a young, lean woman. In this episode, I break d...

Everyone is seemingly stressed these days... who isn't? Well, a lot of people actually. And that's because certain individuals have mastered self-regulation and sharpened their emotional intelligence in a way where they don't let challenges and difficulty derail them. It is a practice we can all improve upon and in my experience, is the most important skill set we need when we are addr...

Have you ever been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia from your doctor? Unfortunately, many people think they have it when they are often times misdiagnosed because doctors fail to fully understand what this condition it. If you have been told you have Fibromyalgia, or know someone who has, definitely tune in so you can find out if you indeed have the condition. This will probably surprise you! 3-Day Tra...

Infertility rates are skyrocketing but why? This is a very complex topic with a multitude of possible explanations. In this episode I will attempt to break this down in a concise manner acknowledging the evidence behind what we believe is contributing to infertility, while interjecting my clinical experience in helping women become pregnant for the first time. Tune in! Looking for help and don&#39...

We have all heard the phrase "forgive and forget" but is that appropriate? Maybe it should be "let go and intend to forgive." Harboring deep feelings of resentment, anger, and rage are not uncommon for many of us, but they are destructive to our body and soul if we don't deal with them. Forgiveness is not a simple thing but is there room to explore it so we may be lifted fr...

Despite how much self-work you have done, dealing with loss is never easy for anyone. In this episode, I'll discuss some helpful ways to approach it as well as share how I have recently been working with it in my own personal life. I hope you find it helpful! Looking for help and don't know where to start?  Book a free consultation call with me and my team -->  ⁠⁠ Book your free call ⁠⁠...

Rates of suicide have skyrocketed since the pandemic and mass shootings never seem to come to an end. As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, let's take a look at what the research shows regarding the connection between harmful behavior and trauma. If we are going to make monumental efforts to prevent suicide and stop violence we need to take a closer look at childhood trauma as a key inf...

Breastfeeding versus formula feeding - which is preferred? Does it matter? In light of recent clients of mine who have entered the postpartum phase, I want to discuss my recommendations around this topic. Believe it or not, there is still a great deal of misinformation and confusion on what is ideal. Tune in! I hope you’ll find this useful! Looking for help and don't know where to start?  Book...

Here's the undeniable truth - you will never get it 100% right and neither will I. That's actually a huge relief if you think about it. But our ego gets in the way creating this illusion that perfectionism is real. I will share my thoughts on this prevalent personality trait seen among many who struggle with chronic disease, like autoimmunity. If you feel like this is you, make sure to tun...

In this episode, we cover the financial challenges many people face when trying to recover from disease, why insurance won’t save you, and the idea of resourcefulness. My hope is that this will help you shift your thinking around money just as it did for me! Looking for help and don't know where to start?  Book a free consultation call with me and my team -->  ⁠ Book your free call ⁠ Self-paced...

At some point, we’ve all acted immaturely until we learn and grow from that. However, some people never do and stay stuck in childish behaviors. We can call adults who act this way as “emotionally immature.” In this episode, I briefly cover this topic, how to spot an immature adult and how you engage with one. Looking for help and don't know where to start?  Book a free consultation call with...

Spiritual health might seem like a woo-woo topic but it actually is an integral part of anyone's healing journey. In order to tap into this, however, we must be clear on what spirituality actually is. I think you'll be surprised to learn that it's not simply about God or religion. Make no mistake though, this is one of the secret ingredients to overcoming trauma and disease. Tune in for a quick di...

Everyone knows what stress is but do you know the difference between "good" and "bad" stress? How about what unrelenting stress does to that body? In this episode, I'll give you a brief synopsis of the physiological stress response and why this mismanaged stress becomes the real root problem in chronic disease, even if you are "doing all the right things." Importa...

When it comes to autoimmune disease, PCOS and other illnesses there are many unanswered questions. While we search for those answers we should also search for the answers to a different series of questions to help facilitate the healing journey. In this episode, I propose 5 questions to self-reflect that I have seen become very useful for clients. Don’t miss out on this! Looking for help and don&#...

One of the biggest issues I see amongst the autoimmune crowd is how people view their autoimmune disease. Perception and language matter. In this episode I’ll explain why your disease is your teacher; not your nemesis and enemy. Furthermore, I’ll propose a different idea. What if your autoimmune disease is trying to protect you instead? Tune in and check this out! Looking for help and don't kn...

Continuing from the last episode on personality disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is yet another challenging mental illness. A lot of people, and perhaps yourself, have come into contact with or been with an individual who exhibited narcissistic traits. In this episode, we're going to look at the different subtypes of narcissism, how it develops and what you can do to best navi...

Personality disorders are tough mental illnesses and quite complex. This episode marks the beginning of a discussion around them; specifically, borderline personality disorder. If you've ever wondered why someone has BPD or you struggle with it yourself, definitely be sure to tune in! You might be surprised by how BPD develops. Looking for help and don't know where to start? Book a free co...

It's Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month which means we're going to dive right into the 5 steps you want to take, in order, to effectively address your autoimmune disease. With so much confusion out there on where to go and what to do, this episode will help you get on the right track. I'll be sharing what I've seen more useful for folks and why you want to follow this framework as well. Tune in! L...

Do you feel like you've done everything to lose weight and you're still struggling? This is the episode for you then! Much to people's surprise, the key to weight loss and keeping it off requires a "backwards" approach. In this episode, I'll share what I mean and how I have been able to help hundreds of women lose weight effortlessly. Tune in! FREE PCOS Weight Loss Traini...

Do you struggle with control? Many people don’t realize how damaging their controlling behaviors can be when it comes to their health. In this episode I will share with you how controlling behaviors are formed and how it reinforces symptoms. If you can learn to let go off control, you just might unlock the secret to results. Tune in to learn more! Looking for help and don't know where to start...

A lot of people forget their past, can’t recall their childhood or suppressed their memories of trauma. A common misbelief is that you need to remember your trauma in order to heal from it. In this episode, I break down the different ways in which the brain stores memory and how I’ve helped clients move forward without having full memory of their past. Tune in to find out! Looking for help and don...

Where does trauma come from? How do I begin to explore this idea of trauma within myself? Those questions can be answered more easily when you understand attachment theory - the relationship between you and your parent/caregiver. In this episode, I’ll dig into the different attachment styles, and how this can and does predispose many of us to trauma that we often don’t recognize. Very intriguing!...