The Autoimmune RESET

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Debi Silber — founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation (PBT®) Institute, holistic psychologist, and leading authority on how to heal from betrayal and rebuild trust. Dr. Debi shares her personal story of betrayal, the groundbreaking research that came from it, and the unique stages people go through when healing from deep emotion...

Send us Fan Mail If summer heat leaves you feeling exhausted, foggy, or flaring, you’re not alone. Many people with autoimmune conditions struggle to regulate body temperature — and it’s not just about “not liking hot weather.” In this episode, I share five practical, science-backed strategies to help you stay cool, protect your energy, and reduce symptom flare-ups when temperatures rise. We’ll co...

Send us Fan Mail Travel can be a major trigger when you're living with an autoimmune condition. From flare-ups and fatigue to gut issues and anxiety, the change in routine can leave your body feeling anything but relaxed. In this solo episode, I’m sharing my top 5 personal strategies for staying calm, regulated, and well while travelling — without triggering symptoms or stress. I’ll walk you...

Send us Fan Mail Autoimmune symptoms don’t just come out of nowhere — and in this episode, we’re unpacking what’s really driving them beneath the surface. I’m joined by Dr. Christine Schaffner, a renowned naturopathic doctor who blends bioregulatory and environmental medicine to help people with complex chronic illness get to the root. We talk about the hidden layers often overlooked in autoimmune...

Send us Fan Mail Could your home be silently driving your symptoms? In this week’s Friday Five on The Autoimmune RESET , I’m sharing five powerful, practical ways to reduce mould exposure in your home—and why that matters so much for immune regulation, histamine balance, and flare prevention. If you’re dealing with autoimmune disease, MCAS, fatigue, brain fog, or chronic congestion, mould could be...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling puffy, sluggish, or like your immune system is always in overdrive? In this Friday 5 episode, I’m sharing five simple but powerful ways to support your lymphatic system — one of the most overlooked but essential systems in autoimmune health. From rebounding and dry brushing to mineral-rich hydration and breathwork , these are the practical tools I use in clinic and in my o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Casey Kelley , Founder and Medical Director of Case Integrative Health , to unpack the deeper drivers behind chronic illness—including Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and autoimmune conditions—and how a functional medicine approach can guide real, lasting recovery. We discuss Dr. Kelley’s own journey from conventio...

Send us Fan Mail In this Friday 5 episode, I’m sharing my all-time favourite herbal teas for autoimmune support—and exactly why I keep coming back to them in clinic and in my own routine. From gut-soothing ginger to mineral-rich nettle and calming chamomile, I walk you through the key benefits of each blend and how they can help calm inflammation, support detox, ease digestion, and regulate your i...

Send us Fan Mail Fasting can be a powerful tool for immune health, inflammation, and cellular repair — but only when it’s done in a way that supports your body, not depletes it. In this episode, I explore how to use fasting strategically to work with your immune system and hormones, not against them. We cover: The different types of fasting — and how each one affects the body What autophagy really...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Eric Osansky, a functional medicine practitioner and leading voice in holistic thyroid care, to explore what really drives autoimmune thyroid conditions like Graves’ disease. We go beyond the standard treatment model and unpack the root causes—from gut imbalances and nutrient depletions to stress, infections, and environmental triggers. Dr. Osans...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Autoimmune Reset , I’m diving into one of the most overlooked — yet foundational — drivers of autoimmune disease: your biological barriers. From your gut lining to your skin , lungs , gums , and even your blood-brain barrier , these protective systems are your body's frontline defence. When they break down, your immune system starts reacting to everythi...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast , VJ Hamilton sits down with singer-songwriter Eva James , whose powerful new single The One You Lose has resonated with many living with chronic illness. More than just a musician, Eva opens up about her journey with MCAS, POTS, and endometriosis , and how these conditions reshaped her identity, her relationships, and...

Send us Fan Mail Gut issues are incredibly common in scleroderma — but they also show up across many autoimmune diseases. In this episode, I’m diving deep into how scleroderma affects the gut , why gut motility and vagal tone matter so much, and what you can actually do to support digestion and resilience — whether or not you have a scleroderma diagnosis. If you’re dealing with bloating, reflux, c...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dane Johnson—holistic nutritionist and founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle—to unpack his journey of reversing life-threatening Crohn’s disease using natural, integrative therapies. After multiple hospitalisations, failed medications, and being told he had few options left, Dane made the radical decision to take charge of his own recovery....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I uncover the hidden role that methylation plays in hair loss—particularly in conditions like alopecia areata—and why supporting your methylation pathways could be the missing link in your healing journey. We explore: What methylation actually is and why it impacts hair, immune balance, detox, and energy The key nutrients involved (like B12, folate, choline, and g...

Send us Fan Mail Could there be a deeper connection between hypermobility, fatigue, and your autoimmune symptoms? In this episode, I unpack the lesser-known links between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and autoimmune conditions—exploring why so many people with joint hypermobility also struggle with gut issues, immune reactivity, fatigue, and nervous system dysregulation. We dive into: Why connectiv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re uncovering the hidden complexity behind a condition often dismissed as purely cosmetic: vitiligo. Join VJ Hamilton, registered nutritionist and autoimmune health specialist, as we explore why pigment loss in the skin is actually a sign of deeper immune dysregulation—and what the latest science reveals about how to restore balance from the inside out. You’ll...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re uncovering a misunderstood and often hidden contributor to chronic symptoms in autoimmunity: mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) — and why your body may be reacting to food, supplements, and even stress like it’s under constant attack. Join VJ Hamilton, registered nutritionist and autoimmune health specialist, as we dive into the science behind MCAS, how it...

Send us Fan Mail IBS, Leaky Gut & Autoimmune Arthritis: The LPS Connection You Need to Know In this episode, we’re exploring a hidden driver behind joint pain, chronic bloating, and immune dysfunction: the link between IBS, leaky gut, and autoimmune arthritis — and how a molecule called lipopolysaccharide (LPS) may be at the root of it all. Join VJ Hamilton, registered nutritionist and autoimm...

Send us Fan Mail Hashimoto’s, Fatigue & Brain Fog: Latest Research Reveals the Immune-Thyroid Link  In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the most frustrating and misunderstood aspects of Hashimoto’s: the relentless fatigue and brain fog that so many people experience—even when their thyroid labs appear “normal.” Join VJ Hamilton, registered nutritionist and autoimmune health specialist, as...

Send us Fan Mail Could Your Detox Protocol Be Doing More Harm Than Good? Detoxing is everywhere – from green juices to liver cleanses – but could your detox routine be making your autoimmune symptoms worse? In this episode, VJ Hamilton breaks down the truth about detoxification and what most people get wrong, especially when it comes to hormone balance, gut health, and autoimmune flares. If you&ap...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re battling debilitating period pain, fatigue, digestive issues, or unexplained infertility, this episode is for you. Endometriosis is often seen as just a hormonal condition—but mounting evidence shows it may also have an autoimmune and inflammatory root. In this episode, we explore the endometriosis-autoimmunity connection, the wide range of symptoms that are often dismis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Autoimmune RESET , I dive into a crucial but often overlooked concept: antigenic load —the total burden of foreign substances your immune system has to process. If you have an autoimmune disease or struggle with unexplained symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, or food sensitivities, understanding antigenic load could be a game-changer. I break down...

Send us Fan Mail Is NAD+ the key to fighting autoimmune fatigue & inflammation? If you’re struggling with chronic fatigue, brain fog, or inflammation from an autoimmune condition, you might have heard the buzz about NAD+. But is it worth the hype? And can boosting NAD+ actually help manage autoimmune diseases? This episode is for you. In this deep dive, VJ Hamilton breaks down the science behi...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, or suspect your thyroid isn’t functioning optimally—even though your labs are “normal”—this episode is for you. In this deep dive, VJ Hamilton breaks down the essential roles your gut, liver, and adrenal glands play in thyroid function and why thyroid health is about so much more than just medication. She’ll explore: ✔ How...