The Autoimmune RESET

Send us Fan Mail What if healing is not just about changing your diet, but also changing the thoughts, beliefs and patterns that keep you stuck? In this episode of The Autoimmune RESET , I am joined by Wendy Valentine, author, speaker and host of The Midlife Makeover Show , to discuss reinvention, self-worth and creating a life that truly supports your health. After experiencing divorce, health ch...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast , VJ shares five of her favourite books for cultivating more calm, presence and mindfulness in everyday life. While nutrition, movement and supplements can all play an important role in supporting health, learning how to slow down and create moments of safety is just as important for supporting the nervous system. VJ shares the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast , I’m joined once again by Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, to explore what it really takes to move beyond symptom management and create long-term remission. After nearly losing his life to Crohn’s and colitis complications, Dane rebuilt his health and has now been medication-free and in remission for over 10 years...

Send us Fan Mail When you're living with an autoimmune condition, chronic fatigue, or simply feeling overwhelmed, supporting your nervous system doesn't have to mean adding another hour to your day. In this week's Friday Five, I'm sharing five simple habits that take just a few moments but can make a real difference to how you feel. These are practical tools you can weave into...

Send us Fan Mail Rheumatoid arthritis is often thought of as a condition that only affects the joints, but emerging research suggests the story begins much earlier and extends far beyond them. In this episode of The Autoimmune RESET , registered nutritionist VJ Hamilton explores the latest evidence surrounding rheumatoid arthritis, including the fascinating links between the gut microbiome, intest...

Send us Fan Mail Removing gluten can feel overwhelming at first, particularly when so much of our food culture revolves around bread, pasta, cereals, and convenience foods. Yet one of the biggest lessons I've learnt after more than a decade of being gluten-free is that success isn't about finding perfect gluten-free replacements for everything you used to eat. It's about discovering...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself wondering whether the next supplement, test, diet, or protocol might finally be the thing that helps you feel better? If so, you're certainly not alone. In this week's Friday 5, I explore one of the most common patterns I see in clinic: people who are highly motivated, incredibly knowledgeable, and doing all the "right" things, yet...

Send us Fan Mail Many people focus on nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes to improve their health, but often overlook one of the most powerful healing tools available to them: their breath. In this episode, I am joined by breathwork pioneer and bestselling author Dan Brulé , whose book Just Breathe has helped thousands of people understand the profound connection between breathing, stres...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of The Autoimmune RESET, I’m joined by Mickey Trescott, one of the leading voices behind the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), to discuss the evolution of AIP, the science behind it, and why the new version is far more flexible, sustainable, and nuanced than many people realise. We explore Mickey’s own personal journey with autoimmune disease, how she used nutritio...

Send us Fan Mail For this week’s Friday Five episode, we are talking about histamine overload and five simple ways to naturally reduce histamine burden without becoming fearful of food or excessively restrictive. Histamine intolerance is often far more nuanced than simply reacting to high-histamine foods. In this episode, I explore the deeper connections between histamine, the nervous system, gut...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Friday Five, I’m breaking down some of the standard blood markers I commonly look at in clinic when somebody is dealing with autoimmune disease, inflammation, fatigue, or hair loss — including alopecia. One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that “normal” blood tests automatically mean everything is functioning optimally. But in reality, many people continue to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore a frequently overlooked but fundamentally important driver of hair health — fat digestion. While much of the conversation around hair loss focuses on nutrients, hormones, and stress, what is often missed is whether your body is actually able to digest, absorb, and utilise those nutrients effectively. We look at how bile production, liver function, and ga...

Send us Fan Mail If you feel like you’re doing everything “right” — eating well, taking supplements, trying to manage stress — but your symptoms aren’t fully shifting, this episode will give you a different lens to look through. Because often, it’s not about effort. It’s about structure . In this episode, I explore five key signs that your current approach may be missing that structure — and why t...

Send us Fan Mail Can you actually speed up hair growth — or is that the wrong question? In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the most common questions I hear in clinic, particularly from those navigating hair loss and conditions like Alopecia Areata. We explore what is really happening beneath the surface when hair isn’t growing as expected, why regrowth can stall at fine, vellus hair, and what m...

Send us Fan Mail At some point in any health journey, there is often a phase where progress appears to slow — or stop altogether. You may be doing many of the “right” things, yet symptoms persist, energy remains low, or improvements are not as consistent as expected. This can feel frustrating, and it is often the point where people begin searching for something new or more intensive. In this episo...

Send us Fan Mail Being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition can feel like a turning point — but also an incredibly uncertain one. In this episode, I’m walking you through what to do next . Not in a complicated or overwhelming way, but in a way that helps you feel more grounded, informed, and supported from the very beginning. Because what I see time and time again in clinic is this: people leave...

Send us Fan Mail Spring is not just a change in season — it is a biological shift that influences your immune system, metabolism, gut health, and energy. In this episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast , VJ Hamilton shares five simple but powerful ways to reset your health as we move into spring. Rather than focusing on restriction or extreme protocols, this episode explores how to work with your...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore a more integrative and systems-based understanding of endometriosis — moving beyond the conventional narrative of it being “just a hormonal condition” or “just about pain.” Drawing on emerging research and what I see daily in clinic, I introduce the neuroendocrine–immune axis — the dynamic relationship between the nervous system, hormones, and immune sys...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, VJ Hamilton explores the often-overlooked role of the nervous system in healing, and why vagal tone may be the missing piece for those feeling wired, exhausted, and stuck. Drawing on both clinical experience and personal insight, she shares her top vagus nerve stimulation tools—from accessible, entry-level options to more advanced, personalised devices—alongside s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take a deeper look at hair loss through a functional and root-cause lens, exploring why it is so often a signal from the body rather than a standalone issue. We move beyond surface-level solutions and begin to understand hair as a reflection of internal health—shaped by energy production, immune balance, nutrient status, and environmental exposures. I share how...

Send us Fan Mail Living with autoimmune disease can often feel isolating. Many people find themselves navigating fatigue, pain, or uncertainty while also trying to keep up with everyday life. In clinical practice, conversations often focus on tests, supplements, and dietary protocols. While these are important, healing rarely happens in isolation from the rest of our lives. Emotional wellbeing, ne...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast , I’m joined by health and lifestyle coach Jenn Trepeck to explore the foundations of true wellness in a world that is increasingly saturated with confusing health advice. Jenn shares her personal journey with weight, nutrition, and metabolic health, and how those experiences shaped the work she now does with clients. Together we unp...

Send us Fan Mail In this Friday 5 episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast, I’m talking about something that many people with autoimmune conditions experience, but that isn’t always discussed in enough depth — hand health. For many individuals, the hands are one of the first places symptoms show up. Cold fingers, colour changes, stiffness, pain, weakness, or reduced dexterity can all reflect deeper...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast , I’m sharing some of the key ideas from a full-day practitioner training I recently delivered on arthritis — and why the way we think about joint pain needs to change. For decades, arthritis — particularly osteoarthritis — has been framed as a simple story of wear and tear. Something mechanical. Something inevitable. Something that...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Autoimmune Reset Podcast , VJ Hamilton explores anxiety from a physiological perspective — not just an emotional one. Anxiety rarely exists in isolation. It often sits alongside autoimmune disease, gut dysfunction, blood sugar instability, and nutrient depletion. In this episode, VJ breaks down how simple dietary shifts and targeted nutrient support can sign...