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The CIRS Group Podcast Ask us anything! Live Q&A Session with Barbara and Jacie of The CIRS GroupPlease note: we filmed this back in November, and moved some episodes around - any comments about the CIRS Summit are a bit out of date, but you can still watch the replays by visiting https://cirs-summit-2025.heysummit.com/ Sign up to get notified next time we do a live Q&A! https://thecirsgroup.kit.com/2025ama In this special episode of the CIRS Group podcast, Barbara and Jacie answer a variety of questions during a live, recorded Q&A webinar. Topics discussed include identifying whether you have CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), the Shoemaker...

2025-12-1754 min

The CIRS Group Podcast CIRS Summit 2025 Sneak Peek: the talks you won't want to miss!Register for The CIRS Summit 2025! It's free! https://cirs-summit-2025.heysummit.com/ For more information and support, join us at https://thecirsgroup.com Welcome to another episode of The CIRS Group podcast with Barbara and Jacie! In today's episode, we dive into the details of the upcoming CIRS Summit 2025 happening on December 13th and 14th. The summit will have a great mix of expert interviews on a wide range of topics related to CIRS. From environmental biotoxins and brain health, to legal advice and family dynamics, there is something for everyone. We'll also talk more about...

2025-12-0324 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Changes to the NeuroQuant MRI for CIRS: Updates that may affect YOUR report!For more info and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com Welcome to another episode of The CIRS Group podcast! In this episode, hosts Jacie and Barbara welcome Dr. Christian Navarro Torres, a PhD cognitive scientist specialized in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and language science. They'll cover the latest updates to NeuroQuant, an FDA-approved software used for segmenting brain regions to measure volumes, particularly crucial for diagnosing and treating Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Dr. Navarro Torres explains the differences between the older and newer versions of NeuroQuant and how this affects CIRS patients. He also highlights how...

2025-10-2932 min

The CIRS Group Podcast The Hidden Link Between HLA-B27 and CIRS (no one’s talking about this)For more info and support, visit us over at https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, hosts Barbara and Jacie dive into the specifics of ankylosing spondylitis, an autoimmune condition that Jacie personally struggled with. They discuss the genetic aspects tied to the HLA-B27 gene and its role in autoimmune disorders, including ankylosing spondylitis, acute anterior uveitis, reactive arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Jacie shares a detailed account of her rapid symptom progression and how treatment for CIRS (chronic inflammatory response syndrome) brought her significant relief. The episode highlights the overlap between CIRS...

2025-10-1522 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Alopecia Areata: Autoimmune hair loss treatments, causes, & connection to CIRSFor more info and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, hosts Jacie and Barbara dive into the autoimmune condition known as Alopecia Areata. You may be familiar with it because of Jada Pinkett Smith (and the slap heard round the world) or more recently because of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer's brave story on the second season of the Netflix docuseries, America's Sweethearts. Today, we'll cover those stories and Barbara will share her journey with the condition as well. They'll also explore what Alopecia Areata is, as well...

2025-09-2422 min

Autoimmune Alchemy CIRS & Autoimmunity: Untangling the Hidden Triggers, with Jenny Johnson, PTCIRS, Mold, and Autoimmunity: Getting Off the Inflammation Roller CoasterThis is an encouraging and educational interview for anyone navigating Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) Dr. Melissa Mondala sits down with Jenny Johnson, a CIRS guide and community-builder, to unpack how biotoxin exposure from water-damaged buildings, mold, bacteria, and Lyme can drive chronic inflammation that mimics or even triggers autoimmune disease. They cover what to look for, how to differentiate CIRS from conditions like lupus, MS, and RA, and why environmental cleanup, sleep, nervous system support, and community are foundational. Jenny also shares moving recovery stories and p...

2025-09-1531 min

Your Indoor Air Podcast Episode #74: Lyme, Mold, and CIRS Explained: How Hidden Illness Hijacks the Immune System with Dr. Christian Navarro-TorresCould mold, Lyme, or other hidden pathogens trigger an immune response so powerful that it actually rewires the body’s defenses? In this highly informative episode, Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres of CIRS Lab takes us on a deep dive into Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). He unpacks the science of how biotoxins from water-damaged buildings, bacteria, and chronic infections can drive the immune system into a constant state of dysregulation. You’ll gain clarity on the most effective testing options for diagnosing CIRS, hear the latest research linking it to neurological decline, and be inspired by real stories of re...

2025-09-081h 03

Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine CIRS & Long COVID: Hidden Epidemic and Healing Steps with Dr. Brian RodgersIn this episode of the Gutsy Health Podcast, Juanique sits down with Dr. Brian Rodgers to shed light on CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) — a condition affecting up to 25% of the population. They break down what CIRS actually is, why so many people are undiagnosed, and how it can be triggered by mold, Lyme disease, spider bites, and even COVID or the COVID vaccine.Juanique and Dr. Rodgers explore how CIRS impacts the gut, brain, mitochondria, and immune system — often showing up as fatigue, anxiety, depression, hormone imbalances, brain fog, and long COVID. They also...

2025-08-261h 02

The CIRS Group Podcast Jacie MOVED! And Barbara... is having surgery? The CIRS Group 2025 health updates!For more info and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of the CIRS Group podcast, hosts Barbara and Jacie share personal updates on their health and living situations. Jacie recounts her move from Denver to Utah, explaining the reasons behind the move, the challenges she faced, and the improvements in her social life and environment. We hope you take away practical tips for cleaning and settling into a new place while dealing with CIRS. Barbara gives an update on her ongoing health journey, discussing her recent diagnosis of spondylolisthesis, why she is moving...

2025-08-2039 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Creating your CIRS Action Plan: A step by step guide to planning your healing journeyFor more info and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, Jacie and Barbara discuss how to create an effective CIRS action plan. This is a step by step guide to help you manage and streamline your CIRS healing journey, which is often complicated and stressful. They'll cover why having an action plan is crucial, especially for those newly diagnosed or suspecting CIRS, and how it can help you avoid analysis paralysis. If you're feeling overwhelmed by your CIRS diagnosis, this episode offers a clear roadmap to help you...

2025-08-1319 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Feel your best while healing from chronic illness and CIRS: Our favorite adjunct therapies!For more information and support, visit https://www.thecirsgroup.com/membership/ In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, hosts Jacie and Barbara discuss various adjunct therapies they find beneficial to use alongside the Shoemaker Protocol. They dig into anti-inflammatory diets, the importance of electrolytes, supplements, the benefits of sunshine and grounding, and detox techniques like saunas and hot baths. They also highlight the importance of working with trauma-informed therapists, doing limbic retraining, and maintaining positive connections with friends, family, pets, and/or supportive online communities. For more information and support, visit us at https://www.thecirsgroup...

2025-08-0626 min

The CIRS Group Podcast A Day in the Life of a CIRS Patient: Find manageable routines to help you heal!For more info and support, join us at https://thecirsgroup.com In today's episode of The CIRS Group podcast, we will dive into the intricacies of managing life as a CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) patient. We will cover timing binder doses, the importance of getting sun and fresh air, how to manage the cleaning schedule, and lots more. As always, consult your Shoemaker Certified Practitioner before implementing any changes to your treatment plan. None of this should be considered medical advice. We hope this episode helps you improve the day-to-day experience of living with CIRS. For...

2025-07-2319 min

The CIRS Group Podcast The Legal and Psychological toll of CIRS and mold illness: CIRSx 2025 Recap!For more information and support, visit our NEW WEBSITE! https://www.thecirsgroup.com Today we are continuing our recap of the talks we heard at CIRSx 2025, and specifically we will be covering the legal and psychological topics. Here are the talks we will be recapping: CIRS Research Committee Update: An Update on the CIRS Research with Glenn DiTulio A Lawyer's Shared Experience as a CIRS Patient, Lawyer and the Legal Future of CIRS with Ryan Schnack, Esq. The Psychological Journey of CIRS Recovery: Rediscovering Agency and Purpose on the Healing Path with Ryan...

2025-06-2525 min

The CIRS Group Podcast The latest innovations in CIRS and mold illness treatment: CIRSx 2025 Recap!For more information and support, visit us at our NEW WEBSITE! https://www.thecirsgroup.com This week, we are continuing our recap of the CIRSx 2025 conference! Today, we are focusing on the treatment talks: Understanding the Pitfalls of Tick Borne Testing with Christian Navarro Torres, PhD, CIRS Lab Finding the Tick-Borne Needle in the Haystack: Tick Borne Infections in CIRS Patients with Peg DiTulio, DNP, APRN Diagnosing Lyme and Co-infections: An Investigation of the Availability, Diversity and Validity of the Current Testing with Dr. Laura Varga, DAOM Air Oasis EdTalk with Brad...

2025-06-1828 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Let's Revisit: What Does CIRS Look Like? Classic TCG EpisodeFor more info and support, visit us over at https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of the CIRS Group podcast, Jacie and Barbara delve into what exactly Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome or CIRS looks like. CIRS manifests in various ways depending on the individual and it's important to recognize the symptoms. The episode covers the genetic aspect of CIRS, the myriad of symptoms it can cause, and its potential connection to autoimmune conditions. They also emphasize the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment, advocating for the prioritization of addressing root causes over mere symptom management. For more...

2025-06-0413 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Which binders ACTUALLY work? A Guide for Mold Toxicity and CIRS PatientsIn this episode of The CIRS Group Podcast, hosts Barbara and Jacie dig into which binders ACTUALLY WORK for Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) patients. They explain what binders are, how they help in detoxifying the body, and why they are essential for those with a genetic predisposition to CIRS. The episode details the intricacies of the Shoemaker protocol, the various types of binders such as cholestyramine, Welchol, and MycoBind, and their effectiveness. They'll also talk about generic binders like charcoal and clay and why they may not work to successfully treat illness from biotoxins. They also discuss how...

2025-05-1421 min

The CIRS Group Podcast CIRS: A Multi-System, Multi-Symptom illness (that may be your answer to healing chronic illness!)For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a multi-system, multi-symptom illness that affects 24% of the population. Today, we are discussing the most common symptoms, as well as lesser known issues that many CIRS patients endure before they get treated. Healing is possible! For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:09 The Symptom Clusters and how CIRS is diagnosed 03:55 Identifying symptoms in yourself 07:16 Common but lesser known symptoms 11:24 Archetypes in CIRS Patients

2025-04-3025 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Life after CIRS! What to expect after you complete the Shoemaker Protocol and heal: w/Jenny JohnsonFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, hosts Barbara and Jacie welcome the OG CIRS coach and patient advocate, Jenny Johnson. As a board-certified health coach and founder of Simplified Wellness Designs, LLC, Jenny has helped countless CIRS clients navigate their health journey. We’ll hear about Jenny's personal battle and recovery from CIRS, her insights into effective treatment strategies, and practical advice for maintaining health post-recovery. Jenny will also share about how you can work with her: one-on-one coaching, consulting services, and her 'Equipped to Overcome CIRS' online co...

2025-04-2328 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Need to break the lease for your health? Move to a clean space to heal from CIRS & mold illnessFor more information, please visit https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, Jacie and Barbara dive into the complexities of renting and moving while living with CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). They discuss the importance of consulting with IEPs (Indoor Environmental Professionals), choosing the right location, conducting thorough inspections, and the vital steps of decontaminating belongings with small particle cleaning before moving in. The episode also provides strategies for getting out of a bad lease if the living conditions are not up to CIRS patient standards. We hope this provides valuable insight and...

2025-04-1621 min

The CIRS Group Podcast What causes CIRS, aka mold illness? Mold! And other biotoxins like ticks, spiders and poopFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a multi-system, multi-symptom illness that affects 24% of the population. Today, we are exploring what the triggers can be for people who develop CIRS: biotoxins! We cover mold, endotoxins, actinos, spider bites, ticks, cyanobacteria, and even vaccines. Check out the links below for more resources. Healing is possible! For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 0:40 Barbara’s terrible explanation of CIRS and our favorite biotoxins 4:36 Genetic pr...

2025-03-2718 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Who Treats CIRS? Find a doctor and health coach that's right for you and healing from mold illnessFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a multi-system, multi-symptom illness that affects 24% of the population. Unfortunately, very few doctors are educated and certified to help you heal from it. Today, we want to help you find the doctor and health coach that is right for you. Check out the links below for more resources to aid you in your search. Healing is possible! For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer

2025-03-1916 min

Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine Understanding Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) with Dr. Brian RodgersGuest: Dr. Brian Rodgers, DO | CIRS & Hormone Specialist at Provo HealthIn this episode, Juanique sits down with Dr. Brian Rodgers, a board-certified expert in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). They unpack why this condition is often misdiagnosed and how it can be the root cause of persistent health issues like mold toxicity, histamine intolerance, mitochondrial dysfunction, chronic fatigue, and gut disorders. If you've tried every gut-healing protocol with little success, this episode will help you understand why and what to do next.What You’ll Learn:Wh...

2025-03-1848 min

Your Indoor Air Podcast Episode #59: Navigating CIRS with Jacie Gregory & Barbara Williams of The CIRS GroupStruggling with puzzling health issues that just won’t go away? Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) could be the missing piece. Jacie Gregory and Barbara Williams of The CIRS Group join us to explain the science behind CIRS, how it’s diagnosed, and why symptoms vary from person to person. They share the top strategies for treatment, the importance of avoiding biotoxin exposure, and how the Shoemaker Protocol can be an answer to recovery. They also recommend helpful tips for managing CIRS on a budget, handling setbacks, and finding the right support. Tune in to thi...

2025-03-1340 min

The CIRS Group Podcast The CIRS Group 100th Episode! What chronic illness taught usFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is what we were diagnosed with three years ago. A little over two years ago, we started this podcast - and this week we celebrate 100 episodes! Today we discuss what CIRS has taught us: tips and cautionary tales for healing, how to navigate things when it gets complicated, and reminders of what’s most important. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:40 Don’t cut corners like skip...

2025-03-1224 min

The CIRS Group Podcast What do my genes say about me? CIRS and mold reactions explained by your GENES!For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an illness usually caused by your genes. But there are two different genetic based tests you can get! One to determine your Genetic HLA Haplotype, and one to see what genes are up or down regulated. Both inform your treatment to varying degrees, so today we want to help you understand which does what and whether these tests make sense for you. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro...

2025-01-2215 min

The CIRS Group Podcast A free, online event for CIRS patients? Yes, please!For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Let this be your guide to the first annual CIRS Summit! CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complex illness, so there is a ton to learn about it as you receive your diagnosis and navigate the Shoemaker protocol to heal. Jacie and Barbara joined the steering committee to plan and produce this FREE event, the first of its kind that is geared towards patients. We break down the talks and point out our favorites, so we hope this helps you decide which talks to catch during the next...

2024-12-1836 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Improve CIRS treatment with the GENIE test: What can it tell you?For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com The GENIE test is a blood test you can take to help diagnose CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, but it can also inform your treatment! Today we have our favorite guest, Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres, back to explain what the GENIE test is good for, what you might do differently based on your results, and how you can learn about your own with the help of a coach or doctor. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00...

2024-12-1131 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Pediatric Special Needs: Healing is possible through CIRS treatmentFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is difficult to treat outside the US, and for some, even finding a practitioner who understands the illness feels like an insurmountable task. It is even harder if you have a child with special needs that is suffering from CIRS as well. Thankfully, Dr. Jodie Dashore works with patients all over the world, young and old, and guides them through the Shoemaker Protocol as well as various plant-based medicinal therapies. Today, we discuss what it’s like to work with her, what conditions she ad...

2024-11-2633 min

Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet 308. Is CIRS Real? The truth about Oxalates, Long COVID, Mold, Lyme, Carnivore and Root-Cause HealingSupport your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____In this episode, I discuss the truth and lies about chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS). I also share more tactical and in-depth information about mold illness, chronic Lyme, Carnivore and what it means to have root-cause healing. Root Cause Illness and HealingSimply Defined CIRS or Biotoxin Illness Carnivore Cure Version 2 (Point of View)CIRS Case Definition (Based on US GAO), Consensus StatementNervous System RegulationToxin BucketHeavy Met...

2024-11-2145 min

The CIRS Group Podcast CIRS 101: A Beginner's Guide to Chronic Inflammatory Response SyndromeFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness that affects 1 in 4 people, but won’t “show itself” unless that person is exposed to biotoxins. What happens when that happens? We dive into it today! Your mysterious chronic illness could totally be CIRS, and we hope that if it is, you find your path to healing ASAP. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 2:00 What is CIRS? 2:30 Who might have CIRS? 3...

2024-10-0214 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Does your child get chronic headaches, tummy aches, or still wet the bed? It could be CIRS (mold!)For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, affects children too! And often can be treated far easier than the treatment for adults. Today, we have a very special guest, Pediatrician and FIRST EVER Shoemaker certified doctor, Dr. Scott McMahon. We ask him all the big questions about CIRS in children: how to diagnose, how to treat, how it manifests, and how to get your pediatrician on board with the Shoemaker Protocol. Disclaimer: this is not medical advice, please consult a CIRS literate doctor for help treating you or your c...

2024-09-2555 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Do you have Lyme or CIRS? Or Both? Let's talk Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses with the expert, Dr. Peg DeTulioFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can sometimes be “followed” or accompanied by co-infections. Today, we are diving into one of the most convoluted and confusing potential avenues CIRS patients might need to address: Tick-borne illnesses, of which there are many and not just Lyme disease! We are honored to have the leading expert in tick-borne illnesses with us today to help break it down: Dr. Peg DeTulio, who has decades of experience with 1000s of patients. Did you know it’s possible 20-50% of people with CIRS are als...

2024-07-2443 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Ask us anything! Summer 2024 Live Q&A Webinar - The CIRS GroupFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness, so we understand you probably have lots of questions! This week, we had a LIVE AMA (ask us anything!) all about CIRS. We got some great questions, spanning everything from binders to remediation, from trigeminal neuralgia to spondyloarthropathy (say those illnesses three times fast). We hope you get a lot out of this one, and we look forward to the next! For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com T...

2024-07-2258 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Clarity through the chaos: The CIRS Project's mission of education and clean housing for those that need itFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can be difficult to explain and difficult to treat, mostly because of the steps and how different everyone’s symptoms can look. The CIRS Project is a brand new non-profit that hopes to change all of that. They are focusing on making the message of CIRS clearer and more concise so less people are overwhelmed when they get diagnosed or when they try to explain it to loved ones. Beyond that, they are hoping to build clean housing that can be offered to underprivileged pe...

2024-07-1028 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Trauma and CIRS: Healing through connection - with Dr. Lauren Sparks and Therapist Brenda StewartFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Guests today: Dr. Lauren Sparks, DNP, CNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CTP, MA, RN Therapist Brenda Stewart, LMHC, NCC, CTH CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can take a toll on the mental health of the patient, just as much and sometimes more so than physically. No one knows this better than our guests today: Dr. Lauren Sparks, a Shoemaker Certified Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Brenda Stewart, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and trauma specialist. Together they are offering a much ne...

2024-07-0335 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Naturopath Dr. Eric Dorninger on the dangers of CIRS and hope for healing - Come see us at CIRSx!For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an illness caused by mold and other biotoxins that affects 24% of the population and only a handful of doctors even know about it. We are so excited to have one of the greats on today: Dr. Eric Dorninger. Dr. D is a CIRS patient himself - he will share more about his and his family’s health struggles, the reasons he fights for his patients’ health, and the magic of healing from CIRS so we can be happy, healthy, kick ass individuals. For more...

2024-04-1752 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Can Nicotine actually be GOOD for you? Exploring nicotine and it's potential uses in CIRS treatmentFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a chronic illness that occurs in 25% of the population that gets exposed to environmental toxins like mold, red tide, spider or tick bites, and even some vaccines and viruses. Today, we have a special return guest Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres, and we are going off script, away from the clinically proven path for healing from CIRS with the Shoemaker Protocol: Exploring the potential for good that comes in the form of pure Nicotine. This may be a controversial topic - but as a...

2024-04-1038 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Long waitlists for expensive doctors? Here's what you can do cheaply to feel better NOW with CIRSFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness that usually requires costly treatment and remediation. Insurance rarely covers it, and because CIRS can cause us to work less (or less optimally) it turns into a bad cycle. This is why we’ve tackled today’s topic: What you can do for as little money as possible now, while you wait to save up for your first appointment with a CIRS literate practitioner. This episode focuses on OTC options and lifestyle changes you can do, not as a replacement for...

2024-03-0625 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Can eating Carnivore hurt you?! What carbs are safe? How to eat when you have CIRS, or mold illnessFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a chronic illness that attacks multiple systems in the body, including the metabolism of energy and digestion of food. The fun side effects can include stubborn weight gain, histamine issues, GI issues, fatigue, and cognitive issues from lack of energy. Today, we’ll dig into why that is and ways of eating you may want to try to help yourself along this complicated healing journey. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME ST...

2024-02-2130 min

The CIRS Group Podcast CIRS then and now: TheCIRSGroup.com podcast turns 1 and celebrates FIFTY episodes!For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a really complex, confusing illness with a treatment protocol to match. Today, we celebrate FIFTY EPISODES of TheCIRSGroup.com podcast. To celebrate, we offer a retrospective of how far CIRS has come even in the short time we’ve known about it (two years) and where we see it going from here. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:50 When we w...

2024-02-1415 min

The CIRS Group Podcast The Human Experience of CIRS: 18 people share their stories of pain and hope in healing from moldFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com This one hurts, guys. But it’s important. CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can be a painful, isolating, debilitating illness. Today, we’re sharing stories our members allowed us to bring to you so you might understand CIRS a little better, or at least find empathy in your heart for those that suffer with it. And if you have CIRS, then I hope this validates your experience, even if no one in your life does. Despite the pain and sadness, we hope this is a message of hope...

2024-01-1018 min

The CIRS Group Podcast How chronic illness changed us: Living & healing from Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a deeply impactful illness. It has changed us, but we think for the better. Today we’re exploring what having and healing from CIRS has done to our mindsets, relationships, and goals. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 0:46 Forced focus on health and healthy relationships 2:42 CIRS re-prioritized the most important things 4:20 Lifestyle changes to support heal...

2024-01-0416 min

The CIRS Group Podcast The CIRS Group Fall 2023 Live Q&A WebinarFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com It’s that time again! Barbara and Jacie take your CIRS questions live! CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a multi-symptom, multi-system illness that can wreck havoc on your health. Today we are doing a live Q&A to let people ask us their most pressing questions about CIRS, CIRS treatment, management of symptoms, and anything moldy. We cover diet, brain scans, MCAS, POTS, GAPS, emotional trauma, Lyme, and more! To join our online support community, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:52 Welcome to The CI...

2023-10-2655 min

The CIRS Group Podcast How to know if you have ADHD or CIRS? Or both? with special guest Dr. Christian Navarro-TorresFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, often manifests as cognitive difficulties and decline - and those issues can feel a lot like ADD / ADHD. Many people who have CIRS may have symptoms that mimic ADHD, and some may actually have both. We wanted to dig into what those similarities and differences are, tips on symptom management and healing, and get a better idea of what’s going on in the brain with either of these conditions. We do hop around a lot in this episode - Barbara takes full responsibility fo...

2023-10-1749 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Don’t do it alone! Major benefits from joining a community when healing from CIRS or chronic illnessFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, aka Mold Illness, can be hard to deal with. This is true for any chronic or autoimmune based illness. But you don’t need to do it alone! Today we’re talking about the benefits of community: connection, safe space to speak freely, advice and suggestions, direction towards resources - so many things! Over at the CIRS Group, we are planning on adding quite a bit of awesome this month: - Not one, but TWO group calls per month - A mo...

2023-10-0418 min

The CIRS Group Podcast CIRS Fest 2023! All the exciting details with special guest, singer-songwriter Olivia FarabaughFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Today we’re talking with Olivia Farabaugh about CIRS Fest 2023, her journey with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, aka Mold Illness, the CIRS Support Fund she co-founded with Malachi’s Message. Lots of great links below, please check them out to support Olivia’s amazing work. CIRS Fest 2023 is on October 29th at 12:30pm in Dallastown, PA. Tickets are only $5! https://malachismessage.org/cirs-fest-2023/ for more info. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Why Olivia started the CIRS Support Fund 3:52 CIRS Fest 2023 info 5:37 Hope Li...

2023-09-2721 min

The CIRS Group Podcast CIRS on a budget! Heal from mold illness, Lyme, and long COVID - with special guest Dr. Alan GruningFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Today we’re very excited to have Dr. Alan Gruning on our podcast. We get to ask him some follow ups to his interview with Judy Cho (see links below to watch that interview), and dig deeper on his recommendations for doing the Shoemaker Protocol on a budget. For more information, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Where to find Dr. Gruning 04:25 Remediation on a budget 10:31 Finding/creating a safe space to live 19:30 Lyme and Long Covid protocol 24:00 Fixing issues adjacent to CI...

2023-09-0641 min

Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet 241. Why You are Still Sick: Mold, Biotoxin Illness (CIRS) Made Simple - Dr. Alan GruningSupport your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____I'm excited to sit down with Dr. Alan Gruning. We talk about CIRS, endotoxins and actinomycetes and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.After 17 years of caring for acutely ill patients as an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gruning left the Emergency Department in 2001 to provide the best possible care for auto accident injuries. After he developed chronic f...

2023-08-141h 16

The CIRS Group Podcast Dogs can get mold illness? Pets with chronic pain and infections could be suffering from CIRSFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Today we’re talking about CIRS and pets! Specifically, dogs and horses, and why this might affect you as a human with CIRS. This is a topic that’s near and dear to our hearts because Barbara’s dog, Rosie Cotton, very likely suffers with CIRS, or at least staph infections (MARCoNs). For more information, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:48 Disclaimer: there’s not much info out there 1:05 Barbara’s experience with vets and CIRS 2:19 Horses and CIRS and Uveitis 3:33 Staph Infections, or MARCoNs...

2023-07-2012 min

The CIRS Group Podcast Weird symptoms? Don’t ignore them, they might be CIRS or Chronic Inflammatory Response SyndromeFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Today we’re talking about signs you might have CIRS. 1 in 4 people - that’s 25% of the population! - are genetically predisposed to having CIRS, or chronic inflammatory response syndrome, which means they are unable to process biotoxins out of their body if/when they encounter those biotoxins. Today we dig into some weird, random symptoms you might have that could point you towards CIRS as your path to root cause healing. For more information, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:26 Why we think you should look...

2023-07-1123 min

The CIRS Group Podcast How CIRS affects your brain - all about the Neuroquant, with special guest Christian of @CIRSlab For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Today we’re talking about how CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, affects the brain. We can determine the effects using a special kind of MRI, called a Neuroquant. To help us explore this fun topic, we’ve invited Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres from the CIRS lab! TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Welcome, Christian! 01:00 What is CIRSLab? 01:30 Online Workshop July 9th 02:00 Coaching 02:42 Christian's Academic/Professional Background 03:40 Christian's CIRS Journey 05:30 Christian's Academic Research and its connection to CIRS 08:30 How many languages does Christian spea...

2023-07-0552 min

The CIRS Group Podcast The CIRS Group Summer 2023 Live Q&A WebinarFor more information, about chronic inflammatory response syndrome visit: https://thecirsgroup.com Thank you to everyone who joined our Q&A webinar, if you are here to watch the replay, you can preview the questions using the timestamps below. Jacie is a 3 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a wealth and wellness coach, 2 year carnivore and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to...

2023-06-121h 00

The CIRS Group Podcast Digging into The Shoemaker Protocol for CIRS: Phase one - DiagnosisFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Today we’re talking about the first phase of the Shoemaker Protocol: Diagnosis. The Shoemaker Protocol is the only peer-reviewed, clinically proven treatment for Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, aka CIRS, aka Mold Illness. TIME STAMPS: 0:10 Diagnosis is the first phase of the Shoemaker Protocol 1:12 Step One: Symptom Clusters 2:46 Step Two: Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test 5:58 Step Three: Bloodwork 9:43 When you hate getting your blood drawn 10:53 LapCorp or Quest? Just stick with one 12:40 Why join TheCIRSGroup.com Symptom Clusters (go to th...

2023-05-1714 min

Rooted in Resilience Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS): Who's Affected, How To Test For It + What To Do NextThis episode is all about CIRS: Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. Sarah shares her experience being diagnosed with CIRS, and reviews the Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker Biotoxin Pathway that manifests in the body once CIRS is triggered. We discuss who is susceptible to CIRS, testing you can do, where you can find a CIRS literate doctor, what treatment looks like, and what you can do right now to start feeling better with CIRS. I (Sarah) am still undergoing CIRS treatment, but I wanted to bring this topic to the table in order to inform others, as CIRS is not very well...

2023-05-121h 46

The CIRS Group Podcast Leaky Gut? Uveitis? Ankylosing Spondylitis? Maybe its CIRS or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndromehttps://thecirsgroup.com Bonus illnesses? Heck yeah! There are 37 symptoms in the official CIRS diagnosis cluster list, but that doesn’t mean additional symptoms, illnesses, and syndromes don’t pop up quite often in people who are suffering from CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. Here we talk about some common ones to look out for. Do you have any of these? TIME STAMPS: 0:24 Jacie’s bonus illness: Ankylosing Spondylitis 0:41 Barbara’s bonus illnesses: SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and Alopecia Areata 2:15 The Symptom Clusters for CIRS Diagnosis 3:08 If conventional medicine...

2023-04-1815 min

Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 Episode 28 | Project Overview | Danyel Reiche | April 2023In this episode, we turn the tables and interview the podcast host, Dr. Danyel Reiche, Visiting Research Fellow at the Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) and Visiting Associate Professor at Georgetown University Qatar where he leads a research initiative on "Building a Legacy: Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022."With Paul Brannagan, he published the book Qatar and the 2022 FIFA World Cup: Politics, Controversy, Change (Palgrave Macmillan 2022), and edited the volume Handbook of Sport in the Middle East (Routledge 2022).Reiche joined Georgetown University Qatar in the summer of 2020. It is the second time...

2023-04-1323 min

The CIRS Group Podcast The CIRS Group Spring 2023 Live Q&A WebinarFor more information, about chronic inflammatory response syndrome visit: https://thecirsgroup.com Thank you to everyone who joined our Q&A webinar, if you are here to watch the replay, you can preview the questions using the timestamps below. Jacie is a 3 year carnivore, certified nutrition coach, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a wealth and wellness coach, 2 year carnivore and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to...

2023-04-101h 04

The CIRS Group Podcast Erectile Dysfunction? Low Libido? Hair loss? How CIRS, or mold illness, can affect menFor more information, visit: https://thecirsgroup.com We do see a lot more women joining our group, but CIRS does not discriminate! Today we tackle how CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, aka Mold Illness, affects men differently than it affects women (or does it?). TIME STAMPS: 0:20 Are women more impacted by chronic illness than men? 1:58 Men and women experience CIRS pretty similarly 2:23 The symptoms may present differently between the sexes 3:00 How and why CIRS affects your hair 4:08 Libido and Erectile Dysfunction

2023-03-3009 min

Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet 217. Introduction to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) - Carnivore and CIRSHey guys! This episode provides a more comprehensive introduction to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and what I've seen with the Carnivore diet.Make sure to download the free resource guide with this episode. https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/introduction-to-chronic-inflammatory-response-syndrome-cirs About Carnivore + CIRS Intro to CIRS Toxic load Dr. Shoemaker’s Biotoxin Pathway CIRS Diagnostic Criteria Symptoms Biotoxins in Water-Damaged Buildings Dangers of Ray Peat and Pro-Metabolic Diets Testing CIRS Vision Contrast Test Brain Changes with CIRS CIRS Bloodwork Biomarkers The Shoemaker Protocol Why a Prescription Binder (Cholestyramine) Mycotoxin Urine Test vs. CIRS Bloodwork Mold Home Testing Mind-Body Healing ...

2023-02-2740 min

Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet 214. When Carnivore Alone Isn’t Enough - Struggling with MS, Hashimoto's, and Healing from CIRSSupport your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____I'm excited to sit down with Kelly Ann. We talk about her carnivore journey, CIRS, and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.We discuss the following:All about Kelly AnnKelly's struggle with MS, Hashimoto's, and other health symptomsKeto and carnivoreCarnivore diet experienceMCAS and histamineOxalate dumpingExogenous hormonesCIRS experience and vision testBiggest tips when starting CIRSGoing to n...

2023-02-061h 06

Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 Episode 22 | Abdullah Al-Arian | Football in the Middle East and the World Cup | August 2022GU-Q professor Danyel Reiche speaks to Abdullah Al-Arian, an Associate Professor of History at Georgetown University in Qatar and editor of CIRS's recently released book “Football in the Middle East,” about the main findings of the publication.Abdullah Al-Arian is an associate professor of History at Georgetown University in Qatar. He received his doctorate in History from Georgetown University, where he wrote his dissertation on the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt during the decade of the 1970s. He received his Master’s degree in Sociology of Religion from the London School of Economics and his BA in Political Scienc...

2022-08-0824 min

Cutting Against The Grain 66. CIRS Deep Dive (If Carnivore Isn’t Fully Working)In this episode, Laura and Judy do a deeper dive into Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). If you struggle with chronic illness or a chronic autoimmune illness, make sure to check out this podcast episode. Carnivore, chronic illness, and autoimmune Review of Melanocyte Stimulate Hormone (MSH) What symptoms NwJ looks for with Carnivore + CIRS Candida and Carnivore CIRS 1: Check symptoms CIRS 2: Check vision test CIRS 3: CIRS Bloodwork How Judy knows if you’re not fully healing with Carnivore Why Cholestyramine and Welchol are best for mold biotoxins CIRS 4A: Lipid acid replacement (cell danger response) Histamines and MCAS How...

2022-06-2941 min

Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 Episode 14 | Richard Keys, BeIn Sports, and the Qatar World Cup 2022 | July 2021In this episode, BeIn Sports presenter Richard Keys talks about his career in sports broadcasting and the Qatar World Cup 2022.Richard Keys has been one of the most established TV sports presenters in the UK with a continuous presence of more than 40 years. He has worked for the BBC, ITV, CHANNEL 4, SKY Sports, talk SPORT, beIN Sports, FOX SPORTS, ESPN STAR SPORTS and has presented well over 4,500 matches. Currently, he is based in Doha working for beIN Sports, presenting among others the popular Keys and Gray show. He shares his personal views on current sports news on...

2021-07-1131 min