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The CIRS Group PodcastFeel 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 PodcastA 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 PodcastThe 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 PodcastThe 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 PodcastLet'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 PodcastWhich 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 PodcastCIRS: 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 PodcastLife 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 PodcastNeed 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 PodcastWhat 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 PodcastWho 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 MedicineUnderstanding 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 PodcastEpisode #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 PodcastThe 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 PodcastWhat 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 PodcastA 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 PodcastImprove 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 PodcastPediatric 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 Diet308. 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 PodcastCIRS 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 PodcastDoes 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

BetterHealthGuy BlogcastsEpisode #205: GENIE Testing in CIRS with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MDWhy You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the use of GENIE testing in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD is a recognized leader in patient care, research, and an education pioneer in the field of biotoxin related illness. While illness acquired following exposure to the interior environment of water-damaged buildings (WDB) comprises the bulk of Dr. Shoemaker’s daily practice, other illnesses caused by exposure to biologically-produced toxins are quite similar in their “final common pathway.” What this...2024-09-201h 42

The CIRS Group PodcastDo 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 PodcastAsk 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 PodcastClarity 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 PodcastTrauma 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 PodcastThe power of your mind: Practicing mindfulness and its role in healing from CIRSFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an illness that can cause us to dissociate from our own bodies, as a way of self-protection. If you are far enough along with your healing, it can become important to rebuild that connection and tune in to what your body needs and feels, so that you can heal fully and completely. Today, we dive into this topic, covering some of the challenges of mindfulness as well as strategies and methods you may want to try. For more information, support, and resources in...2024-05-0125 min

The CIRS Group PodcastNaturopath 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 PodcastCan 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 PodcastCan peptides reverse brain atrophy? Vasoactive Intestinal Peptides can! VIP Spray for CIRSFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a chronic illness that affects a quarter of the population (they just might not know it yet). Today, we tackle the very last step of the only clinically proven path to healing CIRS, Shoemaker Protocol, which is Vasoactive Intestinal Peptides, or VIP Spray. VIP Spray is amazing, in that it helps the brain return to normal after inflammation and atrophy caused by CIRS. We dig into the details on how it works, when to use it, and what to expect when u...2024-03-2717 min

The CIRS Group PodcastLong 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 PodcastLong COVID? You might actually have CIRS! Is COVID is the new BIOTOXIN?For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is often caused by environmentally based biotoxins like mold, bacteria, and sewage. Less talked about are the co-infections that might reside IN you, like Lyme, dental infections, IUDs, implants, some vaccinations, and now the newest one: COVID-19 as well as the vaccine for COVID. Today, we dig into Jacie’s experience with vaccine and COVID exposure and the protocol she had to do on top of the Shoemaker Protocol to fully heal from CIRS. For more information, support, and resources in your own...2024-02-2812 min

The CIRS Group PodcastCan 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 PodcastCIRS 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 PodcastBig Pharma helps? Sometimes! Prescription medications that help you heal from CIRS or mold illnessFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness but thankfully certain prescription medications can actually help you heal from it. The medications we discuss today are all used by various Shoemaker certified practitioners for their patients with CIRS. If you are interested in any of these medications, check with your practitioner to see if it might work for you. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and disclaimer 1:25 Biotoxin Binders: Cholestyramine, Welchol 4:53...2024-01-1717 min

The CIRS Group PodcastThe 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 PodcastHow 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 PodcastJacie and Barbara CIRS updates! Setbacks and healing with Chronic Inflammatory Response SyndromeFor more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is something both Barbara and Jacie have been struggling with for over a year. Since their diagnoses in April of 2022, a lot has happened! Barbara will be sharing her triumphs and setbacks as she now explores endotoxin elimination as the missing piece to healing her gut. Jacie talks about resolving her autoimmune flares, re-exposure while traveling, and how she has reached the final step of the protocol, VIP spray. Spoiler alert: she has already experienced complete symptom resolution with the Shoemaker Protocol! W...2023-11-1528 min

The CIRS Group PodcastThe 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 PodcastHow 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 PodcastDon’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 PodcastCIRS 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 PodcastCIRS 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 Diet241. 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 17

The CIRS Group PodcastDogs 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 PodcastWeird 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 PodcastHow 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 PodcastThe 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 PodcastDigging 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 ResilienceChronic 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 PodcastLeaky 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 2022Episode 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 PodcastThe 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 PodcastErectile 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 Diet217. 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 Diet214. 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 07

Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022Episode 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 Grain66. 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 2022Episode 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