Autoimmunity and the Good Girls: Behind-the-Page with Sara Hirsh Bordo

Where in your life are you waiting for permission instead of giving it to yourself?  What would it feel like to trust your inner wisdom as much as external guidance?  This week’s episode features Molly McCord, master astrologer and bestselling author of “The Modern Heroine’s Journey of Consciousness.“  In this heartfelt conversation we explore the profound intersection of astrology, empowerment an...

Have you spent so much of your life caring for everyone else that you’ve forgotten how to hear yourself?    What if your body wasn’t betraying you? But it was trying to speak to you.    This week’s episode features Heather Ensworth, an Amazon bestselling author, clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience, astrologer and shamanic practitioner.    Heater is so intentionally committed to exp...

Have you ever ignored a gut feeling or a signal from your body?  We have absolutely all been there. Learning to embrace the wisdom and power of our own bodies is a life long journey but it is extremely important for our health and well being as women.  This week’s episode features a few very precious highlights from my multi-hour interview with fellow eldest daughter, fellow multi-time diagnosed a...

Have you ever felt like your body is working against you instead of for you? Do you struggle to trust your intuition—or wonder if you even have access to it? In this deeply expansive conversation, I chat with Stacie Codino, Angelic Shamanic Practitioner, NLC-P, EP, with a specialization in Spiritual Connection through Natural Lifemanship. Together, we explore the soul-level lens of autoimmune illn...

Have you tried what feels like everything you can think of to support your health but are still struggling? Do you often prioritize the needs of your family or friends over yourself?    Self-permission, or prioritizing your own well-being, is a crucial and often overlooked element of health, specifically for women with autoimmune conditions.    Episode 5 features Dr. Kelly Green, a clinical addict...

Are you struggling to prioritize your health amidst the demands of work, family and everyday life? Do you find it difficult to set boundaries or put yourself first? If so, this episode of Behind the Page is for you. Episode 4 features Sharon Lim, MS, CNS, LDN, a fellow eldest daughter navigating Hashimoto’s, who is making a powerful impact in the world of nutrition and autoimmune health. As the fo...

Did you know there is a direct connection between the trauma you experience as a child and your health as an adult? And that you can work with your nervous system to rewire old patterns and help boost your immune system?    It’s not just about what happens to us; it’s about how we process and heal from those experiences. The nervous system plays a crucial role in our health and learning to nurture...

Have you ever put your needs last because you were too busy helping others? Have you had health concerns that fell by the wayside or felt dismissed?  Episode 2 features Dr. Kimberlee Sullivan, PT, head of clinical at Origin Physical Therapy. She is a compassionate practitioner, sharing her expertise and personal stories on healthcare, trauma and empowerment.  In today’s fast-paced world, many wome...

What if I told you that the pain you’re experiencing is actually a protective mechanism that can be healed? Or that your chronic symptoms can be alleviated entirely?    Episode 1 features highlights from my interview with the incredible Nicole Sachs, LCSW: a best-selling author, psychotherapist, and internationally recognized leader in MindBody medicine.    She is the creator of JournalSpeak®, a g...

Welcome to “Behind the Page”- a limited podcast series for my first book "Autoimmunity and the Good Girls: How the Permission to Put Ourselves First Has the Power to Keep Us Well" (HarperOne, June 2nd, Available Now for Pre-Order).   I’m your host Sara Hirsh Bordo. For the last 12 years, I’ve been a documentary filmmaker telling real stories of women and girls. I’m also an autoimmune diagnosed, li...