Inspired Living with Autoimmunity

Today we are joined by Tiffany Terczak, of Don’t Waste the Crumbs.  Tiffany has not only paid off over $100,000 of debt by budgeting groceries, but she has also helped thousands of families collectively save over $7M by teaching them the principles from her Grocery Budget Bootcamp and she shares many of those tips with us today.  We talk about how to shop, no matter your eating plan, and save mone...

Today we are joined by Talia Halberor, amazing mindset coach.  Talia helps people recreate their lives and heal their bodies by working on and shifting their thoughts. After reversing her own Multiple Sclerosis symptoms by mindset work and lifestyle changes, she created her company ALFA by Talia and now dedicates her life to supporting others in achieving the same healing results. Talia shares her...

Breast Implant Illness: Why Explant Might Not Be Enough In today’s episode, Dr. Robert Whitfield, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, who brings a unique, holistic approach to his patients shines light on the lesser-known facts of breast implant illness.  His unique treatment approach focuses on lifestyle, genetics and whole health.  We discuss the additional steps he takes, well beyond explantation...

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Catherine Clinton ND, amazing naturopathic physician specializing in autoimmunity and psychoneuroimmunology.  She shares with us her approach to autoimmunity, and why what you might have been told autoimmunity is, was wrong.  We talk about psychoneuroimmunology, and how creating the lacking safety signals our bodies need, we can heal.  Join us to hear no cos...

I am so happy to be talking with Bridgit Danner, licensed acupuncturist and Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner.  After losing everything to toxic mold, Bridgit now educates about toxins and how to detoxify through a functional approach.  Brigit is also the author of an incredible resource, The Ultimate Toxic Mold Recovery Guide.  Today we dive into what you need to know about t...

Today we are joined by Dr. Wendie Trubow, Author of Dirty Girl and we are talking toxins.  We talk about where you might unknowingly be exposing yourself to toxins, and how you can tune in to what your body is telling you.  Dr. Wendie shares valuable tips on how and where to start to reduce toxins and up level  your health.  And she has an amazing, generous gift for listeners that will make you fe...

In today’s episode we are joined by Trina Felber, creator and CEO of Primal Life Organics.  We are talking about the importance of a healthy oral microbiome, and the steps we can take to create balance and wellness.  Trina walks us through what is truly healthy for our mouth and why most of the dental care products sold today are harming our health. We connect the dots between oral health and chro...

Today we are joined by Dr. Louise Swartswalter, who has been helping transform lives for over twenty years using a unique multi-dimensional approach.  She is the founder of the Brain-Soul Success Academy and the creator of the BRAIN system, which she shares with us today. Today we discuss the importance of continuing your healing journey if you still don’t fully feel like your full self.  Dr. Loui...

Today we are joined by Monica Hershaft, a true trailblazer in the wellness space.  With her area of specialty being chronic mystery illness and autoimmune, this is a must listen to episode.  We discuss the all-too-common occurrence of the search for answers when labs are normal and doctors tell you that you are fine, even though you feel sick.  Monica shares with us the 5 layers to illness that ar...

Today we are talking toxins with Therese Forton-Barnes and do we cover A LOT!  Therese gives us tips and tricks to take control of our health by reducing our toxin exposure in our homes and on our bodies.  We cover practical steps we can take to clean up our homes and how truly clean products like Tee’s Organics can make living clean easier for all of us. Full Show Notes

Jaclyn Bacon is joining us today and we are talking about high functioning anxiety.  What it looks like in your everyday life, what the common root causes are, and how it relates to autoimmunity.  Jaclyn illuminates the common pitfalls of the overachiever and gives us an amazing step to take to begin to shift into presence and step out of anxiety and illness. ➡️   Complete Show Notes

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Renee Wellenstein, who is an amazing Libido-ologist.  She is a double board-certified physician whose personal experience with burnout has led her to step outside of the conventional medicine box to empower the women she works with to take control of their health, jumpstart their energy, improve their confidence and reignite their libido. You may be surprise...

In today’s episode Kate Vazquez, founder or Radiant Health and author of Estrogen is a Bitch, joins me to discuss all things estrogen imbalance and how that can relate to autoimmunity.  Kate shares her wisdom about what may contribute to estrogen dominance, as well as what symptoms are often experienced.  We talk about birth control pills, and the impact they may have on long term health and Kate...

In today’s episode I am joined by Dr. Deb Matthew, the Happy Hormones Doctor.  She shares how her health journey prompted her to completely change her medical practice to move from the model of putting Band-Aids on symptoms to treating her patients with a functional medicine approach.  We discuss hormone health as it relates to autoimmunity and Dr. Deb shares her 4 key pillars to hormone and immun...

In today’s episode we are joined by Chef James Barry who has created an amazing functional food product, Pluck.  Pluck is an organ-based all-purpose seasoning mix that is a delicious way to get nature’s multivitamin into your everyday meals.  We discuss our shared passion for a real, whole food diet and organ meat as the most nutrient dense food we can consume.  James shares tips and tricks for in...

Today we are joined by Dr. Anshul Gupta, world expert in Hashimoto’s Disease.  We discuss his mission to help over a million people reverse their health conditions, and the 3-step process he uses to help patients reverse their Hashimoto’s and live life to the fullest.   We learn about his Mito-Thyroid diet and even get guidance on creating the perfect breakfast smoothie.

In today’s episode Dani Williamson shares her six step approach to healing.  We talk about how in order to heal we need to eat well, sleep well, move well, and poop well, de-stress well, and build community.  Dani’s common sense approach cuts through the confusing medical jargon and makes healing accessible for all.  She truly is Wild and Well and shares how you can be too.

Today we are joined by Angie Alt, an AIP Pioneer.  Angie explains exactly with AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) is and what it isn’t.  We discuss why it is a lifestyle and not just a diet.  Angie shares with us her focus on creating a shift from a self-care to a community care approach.  We explore the scientific studies that have been published, and are in the works, showing just how effective AIP can b...

In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Carol Lourie, an expert in complex and chronic disease.  We discuss the connection between autoimmunity and breast cancer as metabolic diseases and delve into just how effective an integrative approach is.  We talk about mindset, and its importance for healing and optimizing health.  We even discuss how essential it is to have fun and enjoyment in life (and...

In our conversation today, Lisa shares about how her experience in business and education has informed her perspective on the importance of a holistic approach, whether in medicine, or the food system, we need to pull the lens back. Lisa shares her healing journey with us, and her message of the importance of looking inward for answers instead of looking for solutions from an external source.   Sh...

In this episode, we hear from Energy Healer Amy Stark.  Amy shares her journey from sickness to health, and from science teacher to energy healer. We discuss how essential it is to get out of a sympathetic state and into a parasympathetic state in order to heal, and why meditation can be such a great tool. We not only talk about EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and how it is a shortcut to healin...

Today we are joined by Aimee Carlson, The Toxin Terminator.  In addition to sharing her journey back to health with us, Aimee gives us many steps that we can all take to start to clean up our exposure to hidden toxins. We dive into  and reversing chronic illness, and how each small step we take can help us get our power back, including the four main areas of top toxins that need to be addressed to...

In today’s episode we hear from my Functional Medicine Doctor, Dr. James Howton about the importance of optimal hormones, and the role that hormones play in autoimmunity. Dr. Howton was an early adopter, using bioidentical hormones in his practice since the mid 1990’s.  We discuss the difference between hormones “in the normal range” and optimal levels, as well as why normalizing our symptoms isn’...