Patty Johnson Militello

Gentle But Fierce

Health EN ↓ 3 episodes

You've been told to push through the pain, think positive, and hustle your way to health. But what if that advice is exactly what's keeping you stuck? Gentle But Fierce is the podcast for women navigating chronic illness, autoimmune challenges, and the deep exhaustion that no one talks about — hosted by Patty, a certified Autoimmune Holistic Nutrition Specialist, herbalist, trauma-informed coach, and stroke survivor who has walked this road herself. Each episode blends nervous system science, faith-based wisdom, herbal healing, and real talk to help you understand why your body responds the wa...

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Patty Johnson Militello

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Your Nervous System Is Not the Enemy 03.06.2026 12:28

Have you ever felt like your body was working against you? Like no matter how hard you try to relax, rest, or push through — something underneath just won’t settle? In this episode, Patty sits down with one of the most misunderstood parts of the healing journey: your nervous system. And she’s bringing good news. You are not broken. You are dysregulated. And dysregulation heals. Drawing on polyvaga...

Soft Doesn't Mean Weak 24.05.2026 14:45

What if the softest thing about you is actually your greatest strength? Welcome back to Gentle But Fierce — the podcast for women who are done fighting their bodies and ready to start listening to them. I'm your host, Patty Militello, Certified Autoimmune Holistic Nutrition Specialist, herbalist, and a woman who has walked through the fire of serious illness and come out the other side with a...

You Were Made For This 12.04.2026 16:14

There's something I already believe about you — and we haven't even met yet. You haven't given up. You might be exhausted. You might be frustrated. You might have tried a hundred things and still feel like your body is working against you. But you found this podcast. You pressed play. And that means something. Welcome to Gentle But Fierce — the podcast for women navigating chronic i...