In this episode of the Love Sugar Podcast host Jeanne Byrd interviews Functional Medicine Doctor, Susan Del Sordi, M.D., about the rise in autoimmune disease in women, and the role that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and stress play in triggering these chronic conditions. Jeanne shares her autoimmune journey, and Dr. Del Sordi shares different protocols and modalities to help heal a body that has turned against itself.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience with Autoimmune Disease
03:25 The Rise of Autoimmune Disease in Women
06:18 Genetic Predisposition, Triggers, and Leaky Gut in Autoimmune Disease
08:17 The Impact of Trauma on the Body and the Mind-Body Connection
26:59 Hormonal Shifts and Autoimmune Disease in Women
28:26 The Role of Food and Functional Medicine in Autoimmune Disease
29:54 The Impact of Sugar and Gluten on the Body
31:44 The Role of Phytonutrients in Changing the Microbiome
33:09 Getting Back to Basics: Sleep, Movement, and Food
34:36 Addressing Emotional Trauma in Autoimmune Disease
45:13 Exploring Healing Modalities: Energy Healing, Psychedelics, Ketamine Therapy, and Breathwork
56:27 Taking an Active Role in Your Healing Journey
Links:
Dr. Susan Del Sordi’s practice:
Essential Family Health and Wellness - https://EFHWC.com and IFM.org
Get Jeanne’s FREE eBook “Trust Your Gut” here: https://jeannebyrd.com/trust-your-gut/
The Autoimmune Cure Book by Dr. Sara Gottfried, M.D.:
https://www.amazon.com/Autoimmune-Cure-Healing-Triggers-Against-ebook/dp/B0C7VZ4XP5
