Health information has never been easier to access—but figuring out what to trust can feel harder than ever. Every day we’re exposed to new studies, expert opinions, personal stories, supplement claims, and wellness trends promising to change our health. For those of us living with autoimmune disease or chronic health conditions, these decisions can feel especially high-stakes. Being open to emerging ideas can sometimes lead ...
Navigating Health Information Online with Dr. Guillermo Ruiz | Episode 101
AIP Community Q4 Update: Research, Advocacy & Community | Episode 100
Autoimmune wellness doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s shaped by the research being published, the advocacy happening on behalf of patients, and the communities that help turn all of that information into something meaningful in everyday life. Since our last quarterly update, there has been a lot happening across the autoimmune landscape—from new AIP research to opportunities for our community to come together in person and ...
ADHD, Women’s Health, and Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Jolene Brighten | Episode 99
ADHD in women doesn’t always look like the stereotype. It can look like being highly capable while constantly overwhelmed, struggling with focus, working memory, emotional regulation, or executive function—and developing elaborate strategies to keep everything together. In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I’m joined by hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and bestselling author Dr. Jolene Brighten to explore ADHD through the lens of women’s ...
Food Sensitivity Testing: What Tests Can and Can’t Tell You | Episode 98
Food sensitivity tests promise something incredibly appealing: a personalized list of foods that may be causing your symptoms. But can these tests actually tell you which foods you’re reacting to? In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I take a closer look at the science behind IgG panels, MRT, ALCAT, and other commercial food sensitivity tests—and explain why measuring something doesn’t necessarily mean that ...
Integrative Rheumatology: Bridging Medicine, Nutrition & Lifestyle with Dr. Micah Yu | Episode 97
For many people living with autoimmune disease, seeing a rheumatologist can bring up a lot of uncertainty. Will they understand your interest in nutrition and lifestyle? Will the conversation focus only on medication? And is it possible to get care that brings all of these pieces together? In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Micah Yu, a quadruple board-certified physician ...
Understanding Food Reactions: Why Foods Affect People Differently | Episode 96
Food reactions aren’t always straightforward. They can show up as digestive symptoms, skin changes, headaches, fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, or even changes in autoimmune symptoms—and recognizing a reaction doesn’t necessarily tell us why it happened. In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I break down the different ways people can react to food and explain how AIP elimination and reintroduction can help you ...
Perimenopause & Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Mariza Snyder | Episode 95
Perimenopause can be confusing on its own. When you’re also living with autoimmune disease, it can be even harder to tell what’s behind changes in sleep, mood, energy, inflammation, or brain fog. In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I’m joined by functional medicine practitioner, bestselling author, and women’s hormone health expert Dr. Mariza Snyder. Together, we break down what happens during perimenopause, why ...
Food, Culture & Autoimmune Disease: Becoming a “Food Nomad” with Imei Hsu | Episode 94
Changing the way you eat because of autoimmune disease can affect much more than your plate. Food is often tied to family, culture, travel, celebration, and belonging, which means dietary restrictions can bring a real sense of loss. In this episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, I’m joined by Bernice Imei Hsu, registered nurse, licensed mental health counselor, National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and ...
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