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Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#150 | How This One Christmas Gift Will Make 2026 The Year You Take Control Of Your Health With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textWhat if the most important person on your holiday gift list is the one you always forget—your future self?In the hustle of giving to everyone else, it’s easy to overlook your own well-being. But for us living with autoimmunity, skipping self-care during the holidays can mean starting the new year already behind on your health goals. This episode is your permission slip to change that—and a step-by-step guide to doing it with intention.Discover the simple annual habit that transforms holiday gifting into year-round self-care.Get inspir...
2025-12-0509 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#139 | 3 Tangible Steps To Go From Anxious To An "It's Working" Mindset With Autoimmune DiseaseSend a textWhat if the biggest shift in your health journey isn’t what you eat or how you move—but how you think?When you're living with an autoimmune diagnosis, the physical symptoms often steal the spotlight—but your mindset could be the hidden key to real progress. In this episode, we break down how negative thought loops can quietly hold you back and why mindset habits are the game-changer you didn’t know you needed.In this episode, you'll:Discover the simple 3-step process my client used to reframe anxiety...
2025-10-2814 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#125 | How To Use Your Birthday To Become Stronger, Healthier, And Better Year After Year (Especially With An Autoimmune Disease)Send us a textWhat if your next birthday wasn’t just a milestone—but a launchpad to become your strongest, healthiest self?In this deeply personal and powerful episode, I share how I turned the idea of a birthday into a habit—and a gift. By connecting with my future self (the Amy turning 41), I created a roadmap for strength, health, and self-compassion. Whether you’re facing a diagnosis or just want more intention with aging, this episode will reframe how you mark time and measure progress.You’ll learn:How to use the...
2025-07-2912 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#123 | What Actually Happens When You Journal (Science-Backed Benefits Of This Autoimmune Health-Promoting Habit)Send a textWhat if the single most powerful tool to improve your health, happiness, and habits isn’t a supplement or a diet—but a pen?In this long-awaited episode, Amy finally brings you inside the habit that’s quietly transformed her health more than anything else: journaling. Joined by Jennifer Faherty, founder of Psych Paper Press and expert in applied positive psychology, they unpack the science and soul of putting pen to paper. Whether you love journaling or think it's not “your thing,” this conversation will open your mind (and maybe your notebook). You’...
2025-07-1539 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#109 | Tired Of Hitting Snooze? Real Coaching With A New Strategy To Help With, Fatigue, Sleep & Autoimmune HealthSend us a textWhat if the way you start your day is quietly shaping how the rest of it unfolds—especially when you're managing autoimmune symptoms?In this real coaching session, I'm coaching a member of The CLUB, Hannah, as she navigates a surprisingly common struggle: getting out of bed in the morning. If you’ve ever felt the morning battle between your tired body and your to-do list, this episode will speak directly to you. And more importantly, it’ll give you a framework for change rooted in self-compassion and science—not shame.Experi...
2025-04-2217 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#102 | Why You Should Make Creativity a Daily Habit To Thrive With Autoimmune Disease—Even If You’re “Not Creative”Send us a textCould creativity be the healing tool you didn’t know you had?In this episode, I sit down with artist and fellow MS-er Lindsey Holcomb to explore how creativity isn’t just for artists—it’s a daily lifeline for managing fatigue, processing emotions, and reclaiming control. Whether it’s red lipstick or a paintbrush, this episode will challenge how you see healing. You’ll learn:Why creativity works even if you’re “not artistic”How it helps regulate the nervous system and support mental healthPractical, easy ways to bring creativity...
2025-03-0444 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#92 | What If You Could Eat Food You Love That Also Loves You Back? It's Possible For Healthy Food To Fuel Autoimmune Health HereSend us a textWhat if healing your gut didn’t mean giving up your favorite meals?In this flavorful episode, I'm sitting down with Brian Bentow, an entrepreneur, Crohn’s warrior, and the founder of Get Saucy—a brand born out of the belief that food should fuel healing AND joy. Diagnosed with Crohn’s at age 35, Brian turned to the AIP diet, ditched the “cheat days,” and watched his inflammatory markers drop by 90%. But he missed one thing: chicken tikka masala.What happened next is a masterclass in creativity, mindset, and autoimmune h...
2024-12-2435 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#91 | Why Healthy Fats Are The Key To Feeling Full, Focused & Energized With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textDo you still fear fat—or feel stuck trying to balance your health with everything else in life?In this feel-good (and feel-full) conversation, I sit down with Jaime Foster, founder of Georgia Grinders, to talk about balance—both on your plate and in your life. They explore how food can fuel your mind, body, and healing journey with autoimmune disease…especially when it's simple, satisfying, and full of healthy fats.If you’ve ever questioned fat, struggled with balance, or wanted a cleaner path to nourishment—this episode is for you...
2024-12-1731 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#90 | Motivation Isn’t Magic—It’s A Habit You Haven’t Mastered Yet For Better Autoimmune HealthSend us a textAre you tired of losing momentum with your healthy habits—and wondering where your motivation went?If you’re living with autoimmune disease, you know what it’s like to want to feel better but not always feel up to it. In this episode I break down how motivation is not something you have to wait around for—it’s something you can create intentionally and consistently.In just 3 simple steps, you’ll discover how to stop relying on “feeling ready” and start making steady progress toward the energy, consistency, and...
2024-12-1024 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#89 | The Nutrient Shortfalls Fueling Autoimmune Fatigue—And How To Fix Them (With "Nutrivore" Dr. Sarah Ballantyne)Send us a textAre nutrient shortfalls quietly fueling your fatigue, flares, or brain fog—even if you're "eating healthy"?You may be checking all the boxes on your autoimmune food protocol, but if you're still exhausted, inconsistent, or confused, this episode with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne (aka The Paleo Mom) is a must-listen. I talk with Dr. Sarah and break down the science behind nutrient insufficiencies, why what you eat matters just as much as how, and how to shift from food restriction to nourishment for real healing.In this powerful episode, you’ll l...
2024-12-0352 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good HabitsBonus: Black Friday GiftsSend us a textFor 8 days only, I'm jumping on the Black Friday Buzz-Wagon with not 1, but 2 bonuses to help you make 2025 the year you learn how to master habits for autoimmune health.Energy-giving, inflammation-busting, cell-loving, feel-good habits. While you're busy shopping to check off your gift list for the ones you love, be sure to add yourself to the list and schedule your "coach check" with me to see if coaching can help you feel better (and function at your best) for years to come. Plus, we'll check to see if I'm...
2024-11-2907 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#88 | You’re Buying Gifts For Everyone Else—But What About One For Your Future-Self?Send us a textWhat if the best gift you could give this year…was to your future self?Let’s be honest—fatigue, stress, and brain fog don’t magically go away in January. And if you have an autoimmune condition, waiting to feel better only delays the healing you could start today. In this bonus episode, I'm sharing two powerful Black Friday offers designed to help you build sustainable habits now—so you don’t hit January already behind.You’ll learn:Why your 2025 health goals actually need to start before the New...
2024-11-2907 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#87 | Want More Energy With Autoimmune Disease? Start With This Type Of BoundarySend us a textIs your energy leaking without you even knowing it?In this week’s episode I welcome Dr. Christina Fontana, a pharmacist and energy coach, for a powerful conversation about managing fatigue from the inside out. If you’re doing “all the right things” but still feel tired, stressed, or stuck—this one’s for you.Together, they unpack why energy is more than just sleep and nutrition—it's emotional, nervous system-based, and often tied to your unspoken boundaries.You’ll learn:The real reason you might be fatigued (eve...
2024-11-2632 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#86 | Most People Just Learn About Habits That Can Change Your Health With Autoimmune Disease. Here's How To Live Them Starting TodaySend us a textWhat if your “good days” weren’t random—what if they were repeatable?In this episode, I'm sharing what it means to truly live the six spokes of The Habit Hub in real life—especially during the holidays, events, or times of high stress.You’ll hear how to turn everyday moments into healing opportunities, align your daily actions with your health goals, and create consistent days that lead to real results—no perfection or burnout required.You’ll learn:How to use upcoming events (like hol...
2024-11-1923 min
Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#85 | "I Want A More Positive Mindset, But How?" The Answer To Growing More Autoimmune Health 🌱 The Belief Seed Series (8/8)Send us a textYou’ve planted belief seeds—so now what? How do you know they’re taking root?In this final episode of the Belief Seed series, I bring it all home. Whether you’re just starting your autoimmune health journey or deep into the process of healing, you’ll learn what signs to look for that prove your new beliefs are working—and exactly how to nurture them going forward. If you want to keep growing, this is the roadmap.Discover the real indicators that your belief seeds are blooming and beginning to...
2024-11-1816 min
Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#84 | Why The Key To Better Health With Your Autoimmune Diagnosis Isn't One-Size-Fits-All 🌱 The Belief Seed Series (7/8)Send us a textYou’ve planted the core beliefs—now it’s time to make one that’s uniquely yours.In this bonus episode of the Belief Seed Series, I invites you to take everything you’ve learned so far and personalize it. Because autoimmune health isn't one-size-fits-all, neither are the beliefs that drive your transformation. Discover how to uncover the exact belief you need right now to feel better, function better, and move forward—your way.Reflect on the one thought or belief that, if true, would change everything for youHear real examples fro...
2024-11-1806 min
Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#83 | Did You Know Changing Habits For Autoimmune Health Doesn't Have To Feel Hard? Don't Miss This One 🌱 The Belief Seed Series (6/8)Send us a textWhat if the only thing standing between you and real change is the belief that you can’t do it?When you're managing autoimmune disease, it's easy to internalize the idea that change is too hard or that it’s just not meant for you. In this episode, I invite you to challenge that story. With science, mindset tools, and heart, she shows you how to shift from “I’ve failed before” to “I can do this”—no matter how long you’ve been stuck or how many attempts you’ve made in the past.
2024-11-1814 min
Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#82 | The Biggest Block I See To A Better, Healthier Life With Any Autoimmune Diagnosis 🌱 The Belief Seed Series (5/8)Send us a textWhat if the one thing that changes your healing path most is letting other people in—not doing it all alone?So many of us carry a hidden assumption: “I should be able to do this by myself.” But this belief isolates us, drains us, and slows progress. In this episode, I'm sharing how how planting the seed I deserve support transformed my health, mindset, and relationships. I'll help you see that support isn’t a crutch—it’s a catalyst.Understand why support—from a coach, a friend, or a community—is...
2024-11-1716 min
Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#81 | Think You Don't Have The Time, Energy, Or Resources To Invest In A Healthier You With Autoimmune Disease? Think Again 🌱 The Belief Seed Series (4/8)Send us a textWhat if the real blocker to feeling better isn’t time, energy, or money—but the belief that you don’t have enough?So many of us hit a wall on the path to better health, convinced we’re missing the time, energy, or resources to make lasting changes. In this episode, I'm helping you unearth these deeply ingrained “habit hurdles” and reframe them into powerful belief seeds that actually move you forward. With mindset shifts and practical strategies, you’ll begin to see that you already have more to work with than you...
2024-11-1718 min
Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#80 | How To Improve The Way Your Body Functions With Autoimmune Disease Starting Today 🌱 The Belief Seed Series (3/8)Send us a textWhat if your body isn’t broken—just waiting for the right support to work better?Living with an autoimmune diagnosis can make you feel like your body is beyond repair. But what if your cells, tissues, and systems could actually improve? In this next installment of the Belief Seed Series, I'll walk you through the mindset shift that sets the stage for healing: the belief that you can function better. Even if nothing else changes right away, this belief can create powerful downstream effects—from motivation to action to better health...
2024-11-1713 min
Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#79 | Feeling Better With Autoimmune Disease Starts With This One Thing 🌱 The Belief Seed Series (2/8)Send us a textWhat if the first step to feeling better wasn’t another health hack—but simply believing that you can?When you're living with an autoimmune condition, it can be easy to lose hope and harder to believe that better days are possible. In this episode, I'm kicking off the Belief Seed Series with the most foundational mindset shift of all: the powerful idea that you can feel better. Whether you're starting from a place of fatigue, discouragement, or even just "fine," planting this belief could change everything.Explore how belief is t...
2024-11-1611 min
Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#78 | Planting The Thoughts That Grow Better Health With Autoimmune Disease 🌱 The Belief Seed Series Begins (1/8)Send us a textWhat if the biggest barrier to feeling better isn’t your diagnosis—but your beliefs about it?In this powerful kickoff to the Belief Seed Series, I'm inviting you into a transformative mindset journey—one rooted in the idea that your thoughts are like seeds, shaping the way you feel, function, and show up for your health. Through metaphor, science, and personal stories, this episode lays the foundation for shifting from autoimmune management to autoimmune healing—starting with what you believe is possible.Discover the 5 (+1 bonus) belief seeds that can radicall...
2024-11-1520 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#77 | Borrow These Simple Habits From Our Ancestors To Lessen Dis-ease And Improve Autoimmune HealthSend us a textAre you unknowingly living out of sync with your biology?This week on the podcast, Dr. Jenny Powers joins me to share why the modern world—despite all its “health hacks”—is often the root of our fatigue, inflammation, and brain fog…especially for those living with autoimmune conditions.Together, we explore evolutionary mismatch, ancient wisdom, and how trusting the tiny can bring you back into alignment with how your body was meant to feel.You’ll learn:Why ancestral habits may be the key to sustainable...
2024-11-1256 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#76 | Why “Normal” Phone Habits Are Making Fatigue, Brain Fog, & Relationships Worse With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textIs your phone silently working against your healing?If you live with an autoimmune disease, the way you use your phone could be affecting your energy, your sleep, your stress levels, and even your relationships.In this episode, I'm sharing why “normal” phone habits are not serving your health—and how rewriting those norms with a few intentional shifts can restore your energy, improve mental clarity, and reduce daily overwhelm.You’ll learn:The physical and cognitive costs of constant phone presence (even when you’re not using...
2024-11-0527 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#75 | Yoga for Every Body (Yes, Even Yours)—How To Build A Daily Habit That Fuels Feeling And Functioning Better With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textThink you’re not a “yoga person”? Think again.In this episode, I welcome Lizzie Brown, co-founder of the Yoga Wake Up app, to challenge the myths that keep people with autoimmune disease from trying yoga—and show how just 5 minutes a day can shift everything.Together, we explore what yoga really is (hint: it's not about flexibility), why mornings matter, and how breath and movement support strength, stress relief, and nervous system healing.You’ll learn:What kind of yoga actually fits autoimmune bodies and energy lev...
2024-10-2928 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#74 | 7 Reasons To Make This Podcast A Habit If You're Living With An Autoimmune DiagnosisSend us a textWhat if one tiny change in your week could help you feel better, function better, and take control of your autoimmune health—starting today?I'm breaking down the surprising science and strategy behind why simply listening to this podcast can be one of the most powerful habits you build this season.This isn’t just about a podcast—it’s about you, your time, your energy, and how to turn learning into healing with just a few consistent choices.You’ll learn:A checklist of when it makes s...
2024-10-2219 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#73 | Still Pushing Through Autoimmune Fatigue? Try A 60-Second Reset Instead To Support Your Nervous SystemSend us a textWhat if feeling empowered with lupus wasn’t about doing more—but choosing differently?Jodie Young, author of FabuLUPUS and a 30-year lupus thriver, joins me for a grounded, uplifting conversation about what it really takes to feel better with autoimmune disease—especially when the healthcare system doesn't always get it right.If you've ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling unseen or unsure what to try next, this episode will remind you: you’re not alone—and you’re not without options. From diagnosis to mindfulness-based stress reduction, Jodie shares t...
2024-10-1541 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#72 | What’s Really Behind Your Autoimmune Fatigue And Difficulty Following Through On Healthier Habits? Go To The Root To Get UnstuckSend us a textAre your healthy habits just not sticking — no matter how badly you want to feel better?You might be treating symptoms instead of the root cause. In this episode, we’re digging into the real reason habit change often fails… and the shift that makes it last.Many people living with autoimmune disease focus on the outer work — diet, movement, supplements — but miss the inner work of thought patterns and emotions. And that inner work? It’s the root. This episode shows you how to uncover what’s really keeping you st...
2024-10-0821 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#71 | It’s Not About Motivation—It’s About Having A Goal That Feels Worth Building Habits For Autoimmune HealthSend us a textWhat if the most powerful thing you could do for your autoimmune health was set one small, meaningful goal?This week, I'm sitting down with Dr. Lisa Doggett—physician, author, and fellow MS-er—for a heartfelt conversation on mindset, resilience, and the surprising strength that comes from choosing your own goals, even in the face of uncertainty.Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis while raising two young kids and running a clinic, Dr. Doggett shares what helped her shift from helplessness to hope, including the mindset habits and self-care practices she swea...
2024-10-0149 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#70 | Why Learning More Information Isn't Helping You Feel Healthier With Your Autoimmune Diagnosis (Try The 20/80 Rule Instead)Send us a textAre you learning all the right things about autoimmune disease…but still not feeling better?In this quick, action-focused episode, I'm sharing one of my favorite go-to strategies for breaking out of the “learning loop” and making real progress—especially when you're living with autoimmune fatigue and struggling to follow through.This is the second installment in a powerful 3-part series on why healthy changes don’t always stick—and how to turn them into lifelong habits that actually feel good.In this episode, you’ll learn:How the 20/8...
2024-09-2417 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#69 | The Science-Backed Practice To Stop Managing And Start Releasing Stress In Seconds (Especially Helpful For Autoimmune Fatigue)Send us a textWhat if you could lower your cortisol, calm your nervous system, and feel more in control of your health… using just your fingertips?This week I'm joined by EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner Sarah Louise Lilley to explore how tapping can reduce the stress that worsens fatigue, disrupts healing, and amplifies autoimmune symptoms.You’ll learn the science behind EFT, why it works, and how to start using it today—even if you’ve never tried anything like this before. Plus, you'll hear me get walked through a live tapping...
2024-09-1749 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#68 | The One Phrase I Use Daily To Stay Consistent With Healthy Habits & Keep Feeling Better With AutoimmunitySend us a textWhat if the way you describe yourself is what’s keeping you tired, stuck, and burned out—even when you’re doing all the “right” healthy habits?In this mindset-shifting episode, I'm revealing the exact language swap that’s changed my health—and identity. You’ll learn how to reframe the thoughts that sneak under your radar and rewrite the stories that shape your habits, energy, and progress with autoimmune disease.This one’s practical and powerful—especially if you’ve ever said, “I’m lazy,” “I’m not a morning person,” or “I’ll neve...
2024-09-1019 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#67: The 5-Ingredient “Secret Sauce” Behind Consistent Habits That Create Mind, Body, & Autoimmune HealthSend us a textWhat’s the real secret behind building healthy habits that actually reduce autoimmune disease fatigue—without burning out trying to "do it all"?If you're living with an autoimmune disease and wondering why healthy habits still feel so exhausting, this episode is for you. I'm revealing my 5-part “secret sauce” framework for feeling better with less stress and more simplicity.Learn why science isn’t enough, how to personalize habits to your nervous system and lifestyle, and how real support (not just advice) can radically change your health journey.Here’...
2024-09-0321 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#66 | Why “Just Move More” Doesn’t Build Consistency With An Autoimmune Diagnosis—Until You Do This First (With Dr. Gretchen Hawley)Send us a textWhat if better mobility, less fatigue, and more freedom in your day were just a habit—and a helper—away? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Gretchen Hawley—physical therapist and MS Certified Specialist—joins me to show how movement becomes medicine when it's built around your real life. Whether you're living with multiple sclerosis or another autoimmune condition, you'll learn why adding a PT to your health team can unlock powerful progress—and how small, consistent changes lead to big wins (think: walking confidently, climbing stairs, or just standing long enough to order yo...
2024-08-2747 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#65 | How To Start Asking Yourself Better Questions To Get Better Answers To Feel Good With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textWhat if the most powerful shift in your health journey didn’t start with another protocol—but with a better question?We ask ourselves questions all day long—many of them unconsciously. And the quality of those questions shapes our thinking, emotions, and actions. In this episode, Dr. Sue McCready teaches us how to break the pattern of deficit-based, fear-based questions—and lean into a simple, powerful alternative: What would love do? You’ll learn how asking more loving, curious, and kind questions can open doors you didn’t even see were there.
2024-08-2040 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#64 | Make Meal Planning Simple & Sustainable Even With Little Time And Autoimmune FatigueSend us a textWhat if meal prep wasn’t a chore—but the easiest way to protect your energy, save time, and feel better all week long?I'm joined fellow PharmD and health coach Stephanie Smith to tackle one of the most powerful yet overlooked autoimmune health habits: preparing meals with intention. Whether you’re new to the kitchen or a seasoned home cook feeling overwhelmed, this episode shows how meal prep can be doable, energizing, and even fun—no perfection required.Discover simple systems to plan meals that align with your energy, schedule...
2024-08-1336 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#63 | Why Sharing Your Autoimmune Story Can Strengthen Mind & Body HealthSend us a textWhat if the story you’re living through right now is exactly what someone else needs to hear to feel less alone?When you’re navigating autoimmune disease, it’s easy to feel isolated—but sharing your story (even just with yourself) can be a powerful tool for healing. In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Agota, MS thriver and author of Beating Multiple Sclerosis, to explore how storytelling, community, and small daily habits can shape a future filled with possibility.Discover why writing or sharing your experience is both the...
2024-08-0623 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#62 | How To Turn Your Morning Coffee Habit Into A Ritual That Deepens Connection And Autoimmune WellnessSend us a textWhat if your coffee break could actually help you heal?In a culture that treats coffee like fuel and “busy” like a badge, this episode invites you to reclaim a simple ritual—one that promotes rest, connection, and joy. I'm sharing a Norwegian-inspired practice of intentional coffee breaks, and how “40 Cups of Coffee” in my 40th year became a life-giving habit that hit every spoke of The Habit Hub.Learn how a mindful pause over coffee (or tea!) can support immune health, stress reduction, and meaningful connection.Discover the mindset shift that...
2024-07-3019 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#61 | Gut Health Demystified: Simple Habits For Better Health And A Diverse Microbiome With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textCould the secret to better energy, clearer thinking, and calmer moods lie in what you're feeding your gut? Join me and the brilliant Dr. Susan Payrovi—an integrative and functional medicine physician with her own autoimmune journey—as we dive into the often-overlooked but game-changing habit of feeding your gut. Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or unpredictable symptoms, this episode shows why gut health is at the root of it all—and how simple shifts in your food can nourish your body and your microbiome.Understand how your gut...
2024-07-2338 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#60 | What's The #1 Habit For Better Health, Less Inflammation, And More Energy With Autoimmune Disease? Find Yours TodaySend us a textWhat if your entire health journey could shift by focusing on just one habit—one that’s custom-built for your body, your brain, and your current season?With autoimmune disease, the desire to “do it all” can quickly lead to overwhelm and burnout. But what if the real magic is in doing less—and doing it well? In this powerful episode, I'll reveal by best advice and walk you through the mindset, science, and strategy behind going all in on the single habit that will give you the biggest energy return and healin...
2024-07-1619 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#59 | 3 Simple Habits To Reduce Bladder Leaks & Urgency When You’re Living With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textDo you ever wonder if those sudden, urgent trips to the bathroom—or skipping them altogether—are more than just “normal”?Bladder issues like urgency, frequency, and leakage are rarely talked about—but they’re incredibly common, especially for those living with autoimmune conditions. In this deeply practical episode, pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Jessica Lupi breaks down why bladder function matters and exactly how to improve it—no matter your diagnosis or current symptoms.Discover the three most common types of bladder issues and how to identify which one you may have.L...
2024-07-0932 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#58 | The Power Of The Spoon Theory In Approaching Autoimmune FatigueSend us a textWhat if the key to feeling less alone with your autoimmune condition is one meaningful connection away?Living with autoimmune disease can be incredibly isolating—but it doesn’t have to be. In this heartfelt and empowering episode, I sit down with resilient mindset mentor and fellow chronic illness warrior Gracefully Jen to explore how building supportive relationships (even online!) can completely shift your health journey. Bonus: they dive into the powerful Spoon Theory and why your “spoons” matter more than you think.Hear Jen’s powerful journey with rheumatoid arthritis...
2024-07-0228 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#57 | The Ripple Effect Of Your Healthy Habits On Your Autoimmune Disease (And Your Friends & Family, Too)Send us a textEver wonder if your personal health choices can impact those around you?In this heartfelt episode, I dive into the surprisingly powerful ripple effect—how your own commitment to healing can spark positive changes in your household, community, and even future generations. Whether you're working on one small habit or completely transforming your lifestyle, this episode will remind you: others are watching, learning, and often following.Learn why “leading by example” is more effective than facts, force, or fear.Hear real stories of how my clients inspired their kids, spouses, and fr...
2024-06-2519 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#56 | The 3 Supplements To Consider For Fatigue, Inflammation, And Better Autoimmune Health & Wellness (With Dr. Terry Wahls)Send us a textAre your supplements actually helping—or just adding to the overwhelm?In the world of autoimmune health, supplement routines can get confusing fast. But when chosen wisely, they can become powerful allies in your healing journey. In this must-listen follow-up episode, Dr. Terry Wahls returns to the podcast to share practical strategies for supplementing smarter—plus how food, mindset, and measurable progress play essential roles in making them work.Discover the top three foundational supplements Dr. Wahls recommends for autoimmune support—and the food-first mindset that makes them effective.Learn how to...
2024-06-1834 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#55 | What To Do When Exercise Feels Hard (Or Impossible) With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textHave you been waiting for the “perfect time” to start moving again? What if that time is… right now?If you live with an autoimmune disease, movement can feel intimidating, painful, or even impossible. But what if movement is the very medicine your body has been waiting for? In this inspiring episode, Amy sits down with longtime autoimmune warrior and fitness professional Kathy Chester, who shares her empowering journey through MS, RA, epilepsy—and how she turned movement into her mission.Learn why waiting for the “right time” to move only delays...
2024-06-1127 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#54 | Too Much Info = Too Little Energy—A Habit To Combat "Infobesity" For Better Autoimmune HealthSend us a textFeeling overwhelmed by health advice, conflicting diets, and too many expert opinions? What if your biggest barrier to progress is too much information?In a world where one search for “best autoimmune diet” returns over 24 million results, it’s easy to fall into what is called infobesity—a flood of advice that paralyzes rather than propels. In this energizing episode, I break down the science behind why too much input can sabotage your healing—and how to fight back by using a clear, trusted framework to filter and apply only what moves the...
2024-06-0439 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#53 | Motivation, Consistency & Better Autoimmune Health Is As Easy As ABC (Always Be Celebrating )Send us a textWhat if the secret to better health, more energy, and lasting habits wasn’t doing more—but celebrating what you’re already doing?When you're managing autoimmune disease, progress can feel invisible—and that makes it hard to stay motivated. But research shows that celebrating your small wins can literally rewire your brain for more health, happiness, and hope. In this one-year anniversary episode, I break down the life-changing science (and soul-fueling magic) behind turning celebration into a habit.Learn why celebration is a powerful trigger for dopamine, energy, and habit re...
2024-05-2818 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#52 | Not All Superfoods Are Fancy—Why Nuts Deserve To Be A Daily Habit For Less Inflammation, More Energy, And Better Gut HealthSend us a textCan one crunchy little habit help lower inflammation, boost brain power, and support your autoimmune health—all while tasting amazing?When you're living with autoimmune disease, every bite counts. In this episode, I'm unpacking the delicious, science-backed reasons to make nuts (and seeds!) a staple on your plate. Whether you're nut-curious or already a cashew connoisseur, you'll learn why these small powerhouses can deliver big results—from heart health to hormone balance.Discover the top six reasons nuts and seeds deserve a place on your perfect plate (plus one to keep...
2024-05-2115 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#51 | How To Talk About Your Autoimmune Journey With Kids And Model Healthy CommunicationSend us a textHave you ever wondered what your child really thinks about your autoimmune illness—and how to talk about it without fear or guilt? Parenting with a chronic condition can bring up impossible questions: “Am I doing enough?” “How much do I share?” “What if I’m holding them back?” In this deeply honest episode, author and advocate Julie Stamm opens up about raising her son while living with multiple sclerosis—and the surprising power of everyday conversations, playful moments, and redefining what strength really looks like.Learn how to turn moments of guilt or...
2024-05-1452 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#50 | The Tiny Organ That May Be The Key To Better Sleep, Less Fatigue & Autoimmune HealthSend us a textWhat if healing your hormonal mysteries and taming autoimmune flare-ups started with caring for one small but mighty brain structure?Most of us never hear the word “hypothalamus,” yet it’s the command center orchestrating hormones, immune balance, and circadian rhythm. In this illuminating conversation, Deb Maragopoulos explains how dysfunction here can drive symptoms we often treat in isolation—fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalances—and how simple habits can begin to restore its harmony.Learn why your hypothalamus is exposed to every signal and stressor in your body (yes, even screen lig...
2024-05-0734 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#49 | Yes, You Can Still Feel Fabulous With Your Autoimmune Diagnosis (How Habits & Mindset Make It Happen)Send us a textWhat if your health journey meant trading heels for flats—and finding a more fabulous, empowered version of yourself in the process?Chronic illness often comes with unexpected lifestyle changes—like letting go of old routines, identities, or even your favorite pair of shoes. In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Kelly Gastis shares how living with MS for 27 years taught her to redefine strength, beauty, and self-care—without sacrificing vibrancy or joy.Hear the real-life story behind Fabulous in Flats, a relatable and empowering guide for women with autoimmune disease.Discov...
2024-04-3026 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#48 | The Doable Way To Detox Your Skincare Routine For Autoimmune Health (Without Tossing Everything You Own)Send us a textCould your favorite face cream or lipstick be sabotaging your health—even your hormones?When you're dealing with autoimmune disease, PCOS, or chronic inflammation, what you put on your body matters as much as what goes in it. In this eye-opening episode, Karlie Henderson breaks down the hidden hormone disruptors and toxins lurking in everyday cosmetics—and how they can contribute to fatigue, weight gain, fertility challenges, and flare-ups.Discover which common “greenwashed” ingredients to avoid—and why “fragrance” on a label should send up red flags.Learn how cleaning up your makeup...
2024-04-2325 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#47 | How To Be A “Time Boss” (Stress-Reducing Habits For Mental Fatigue, Inflammation & Brain Fog)Send us a textIs your inbox quietly draining your energy and adding to your autoimmune symptoms—without you even realizing it?For those navigating autoimmune disease, stress is more than a nuisance—it’s a known trigger for flares and fatigue. In this episode, discover how something as seemingly harmless as checking email can be silently taxing your nervous system and stealing your clarity, energy, and focus.Learn why email is one of the biggest hidden stressors and how it keeps your brain in constant overdrive.Discover the four simple decisions you can make f...
2024-04-1643 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#46 | How To Improve Mobility Without A Gym Or Fancy Routine In The Name Of Autoimmune HealthSend us a textWhat if reclaiming your freedom started with something as simple as the way you move?Autoimmune symptoms like fatigue, pain, and stiffness can make movement feel like a chore—or even impossible. But in this empowering episode, we explore how redefining mobility and embracing small, functional movements can help you feel more energized, in control, and connected to your body—no matter your diagnosis.Discover what "mobility" really means and how it can become your personal path to freedom.Learn how micro-movements, mindset shifts, and daily choices create sustainable energy—even i...
2024-04-0937 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#45 | This Surprising Habit Lowers Blood Sugar, Boosts Detox, And Feels Good For Autoimmune HealthSend us a textWhat if one habit could support blood sugar, immune resilience, energy levels, AND your mood?This week, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Delane Vaughn—board-certified family medicine doctor, life coach, and expert in reversing type 2 diabetes naturally—to talk all about the power of getting sweaty as a cornerstone health habit.Whether you love movement or you’re still figuring it out post-diagnosis, this episode is packed with science-backed motivation and accessible ideas to help you make sweat work for your healing.In this episode, we cover...
2024-04-0224 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#44 | You Don’t Need More Healthy Habit Tips—You Need A Roadmap To Navigate Life With An Autoimmune DiagnosisSend us a textEver feel like you’re doing all the things and still not getting closer to feeling better with autoimmune disease?It’s not your fault. Most people try to manage chronic illness without one essential tool: a personalized roadmap. In this empowering episode I share why “just doing more” isn’t the answer—and how using a simple 3-step roadmap can help you finally move forward with clarity, energy, and confidence.You’ll learn how your health journey mirrors a GPS navigation app, why detours are part of the process, and h...
2024-03-2620 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#43 | Can You Practice Feeling Good? Yes. Here’s How To Make Happiness A Habit For Better Autoimmune HealthSend us a textWhat if happiness isn’t something you wait for—but something you practice?In this joyful (and vulnerable) episode I share a Sex and the City-inspired story about “secret autoimmune behaviors,” my own love-hate relationship with shoes, and the exact strategy for turning happiness into a repeatable, reliable habit—even in the face of chronic illness.You’ll learn why happiness is more than a feeling—it's a skill you can strengthen. Plus, you’ll hear the 3 emotional “macronutrients” of happiness and practical ways to bring them into your daily life.In...
2024-03-1920 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#42 | 4 Types Of "Good" Stress That Help You Get Stronger With Autoimmune Disease (And How To Boost Your Brain Health Starting Today)Send us a textCan challenging your brain actually help you feel better with autoimmune disease?Yes—and in this episode I dive into the science of “good" stress and how mental and cognitive challenges can actually create healthier cells, sharpen your thinking, and build a more resilient brain. You’ll learn what counts as good stress, the 4 key types, and why stimulating your brain on purpose can have long-term benefits—from reducing brain fog to protecting against dementia.Bonus: You’re already doing one of the best habits for your brain just by listeni...
2024-03-1216 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#41 | 10 Strategies To Spend Less So You Can Invest More In Your Autoimmune HealthSend us a textIs your money going to what actually helps you feel better—or just keeping you stuck?In this episode I'm reframing the idea of frugality—not as restriction, but as a strategy for healing. You’ll learn what it really means to “be frugal for health,” how to define it in a way that aligns with your values, and how to reallocate money and energy toward what actually moves the needle in autoimmune wellness.With 10 actionable ideas, a fresh look at long-term investment, and a powerful reminder that your health is...
2024-03-0517 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#40 | Tired Of Being Tired With Autoimmune Disease? Maybe You’re Solving The Wrong ProblemSend us a textAre you working hard to feel better—but still not seeing results with your autoimmune symptoms?Sometimes, the issue isn’t your effort... it’s that you're solving the wrong problem. In this episode, I share one of the most powerful coaching tools I use: learning how to identify the right problem to solve—whether it's related to fatigue, food, mindset, or motivation.You’ll hear personal stories, practical strategies, and why vague goals keep you stuck. Plus, a surprising story about a closet light that will stick with you the ne...
2024-02-2717 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#39 | What Is Regenerative Farming And How Can It Support Autoimmune Wellness?Send us a textDoes the source of your food really impact your symptoms, inflammation, and long-term healing?If you’re living with autoimmune disease and trying to eat “healthy,” there’s a missing piece no one’s talking about: how your food is grown or raised. In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with regenerative farmer Sander van Stee, who shares the surprising science of how soil, farming practices, and food systems are directly tied to your energy, inflammation levels, and ability to truly feel better.This is the habit that impacts every othe...
2024-02-1932 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#38 | How A Pharmacist And Coach Thinks About Medications And Lifestyle Habits To Treat Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textTo medicate or not to medicate? The real talk on mindset, medications, and more in treating autoimmune disease.Are you feeling conflicted about whether to take medications for your autoimmune disease—or wondering if going “natural” means avoiding meds altogether?You're not alone. In this episode I'm sharing my personal journey with autoimmune disease (Grave' Disease, Vitiligo, IBD, and multiple sclerosis (MS)), breaking down how I decide when to say yes—and no—to medications. With my unique perspective as both a doctor of pharmacy and health coach, I walk you t...
2024-02-1322 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#37 | What Meditation Really Does For Your Mind, Body, And Nervous System With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textAre you too busy, too skeptical, or too stressed to meditate?If meditation has ever felt too confusing or “not for you,” this episode will change the way you see it — and give you real tools to finally take the first step, even with a busy brain or autoimmune fatigue.Meditation teacher and former physician Dr. Jill Wener joins me to break down what meditation actually is (and what it isn’t), how it can calm your nervous system, and why it’s a healthy habit that supports healing with autoi...
2024-02-0622 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#36 | What’s In Your Laundry Room? Detox Strategies That Support Autoimmune HealthSend us a textAre your laundry products silently sabotaging your autoimmune healing?If you're living with autoimmune disease, you've likely focused on food, supplements, and sleep — but what about your laundry?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Tee Forton-Barnes, The Green Living Guru, to talk about one of the most overlooked but impactful lifestyle habits for reducing inflammation and creating a healthier home environment.Tee shares her decades of experience helping people remove toxic chemicals from everyday products — starting with what’s touching your skin 24/7: your clothes and beddin...
2024-01-3031 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#35 | 4 Reasons You Struggle With Consistency in Your Health Habits (and How Tracking Fixes It, Especially With Autoimmune Disease)Send us a textWhat if the one habit you’re missing could help every other habit feel easier — and actually stick?This episode is all about a game-changing tool: tracking. Whether you’re navigating autoimmune disease, managing chronic fatigue, or trying to stay consistent with health habits like food, rest, or movement, tracking can be your anchor — and your mirror.I’m sharing how I’m using tracking to rebuild habits I’ve let slide (yes, even flossing!), why I recommend this tool to every coaching client, and how to customize it for your own h...
2024-01-2318 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#34 | How To Align Your Autoimmune Health Habits With Your Values for a Happier, Healthier (And Less Busy) YearSend us a textTired of feeling “busy” and not actually better — even with all your healthy habits?In this episode, we’re going upstream to the why behind your health goals — your core values — and how living in alignment with them can reduce stress, restore energy, and help you finally feel like yourself again.I'll walk you through my 3-step process for identifying the two values that matter most to you — and how to use them as a filter for decisions, time, energy, and even your to-do list in the new year.Inside th...
2024-01-1617 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#33 | The Simple Breathing Habit That Helps With Menopause, Inflammation & FatigueSend us a textFeeling overwhelmed, inflamed, or exhausted — and not sure what to change first?This episode breaks down one of the most underestimated tools in autoimmune and hormone health: your breath. Whether you're living with autoimmune disease, navigating perimenopause, or just trying to lower stress without overhauling your entire life, today's conversation with clinical nutritionist Kylie Pinwill will help you reset, recenter, and feel more in control — in under 60 seconds.Discover how your nervous system, digestion, sleep, weight, and even inflammation are all connected — and how tiny actions like breathing intentionally can sh...
2024-01-0925 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#32 | Friendship As Medicine: A Prescription For Physical, Mental, And Emotional Health With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textIn this bonus episode, I’m sharing a warm, honest, and insightful conversation from my guest appearance on the Friendshipable Podcast.Hosts Terri and Manya invited me on to explore how friendship, connection, and boundaries impact not just our happiness — but our physical and emotional health, especially with autoimmune disease.In this episode, we talk about:How connection is a core health habit (and how to build it intentionally)The idea of saying “no for now, but not forever”The Plan B approach to low-pressure socializingWhy minimizing decision fatigue...
2024-01-0237 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#31 | Can You Really Learn To Love Your Autoimmune Diagnosis? It's Worth Giving This Habit A Try To Find OutSend us a textToday, I’ve got a special episode — and this time, I’m the guest! I’m sharing a raw, real, and hopeful conversation from the Love Your Diagnosis podcast, where I opened up about my personal autoimmune journey (Autoimmune thyroid disease, IBD, multiple sclerosis (MS) and vitiligo) and what it really took to go from fear and overwhelm to peace, purpose, and even love for my diagnosis.In this episode, you'll hear:My diagnosis story: from pharmacy school to multiple autoimmune diagnoses, including MSWhy I originally listed “hypochondria” on a therapy form...
2023-12-2637 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#30 | Want More Energy With Autoimmune Disease? Stop Scrolling And Start Embracing This Simple Daily HabitSend us a textIn today's episode with Tommy, we cover:celebrating my first male guest on the show!a humbling realization about what we think about autoimmunityone reason (of many) why managing autoimmune disease can be confusingTommy's take on the reality of feeling time crunched as a parent, spouse, etc. and the toll it takes on your health - physical and mentalwhat's missing for men (or anyone!) to get help on feeling better and feeling less stressedan invitation to consider your WHYTommy's top habit for creating health and happiness that doesn't take any extra time...
2023-12-1931 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#29 | How To Optimize Energy Using A Balanced Approach To Habits For Autoimmune HealthSend us a textThink your health story has to be defined by diagnosis? What if the right habits could help you reclaim your energy, movement, and identity — even with a life-changing diagnosis like multiple sclerosis (MS)?In this inspiring episode, I down with my coaching client Jilly Greenstein. Jilly shares the raw and real story of her diagnosis, the symptoms that led her there, and the habits that have helped her create consistent energy, manage fatigue, and feel like herself again — all through the 6 spokes of the Habit Hub.Whether you're dealing with...
2023-12-1234 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#28 | I Won’t Reach My 2 Million Step Goal (And Why It's Still A Win For How I Feel And Function With Autoimmune Disease)Send us a textFeel like you’re falling short of your goals — and tempted to give up? What if not reaching your target could still change your health for the better?In this episode, I shares a vulnerable behind-the-scenes look at my own 2023 health goal — and how organizing a step challenge (even without hitting her “perfect” number) is still one of the most powerful habits she’s using to support her energy, healing, and mindset.This isn’t about steps for the sake of steps — it’s about momentum, movement, and making space for joy and...
2023-12-0513 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#27 | Why "Eating Your Frog" Every Morning Builds Consistency With Habits For Autoimmune HealthSend us a textDo you keep putting off the one thing that could move your health forward — and then feel drained before the day even starts?If you’re living with autoimmune disease or MS and struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or simply staying consistent with your healthy habits, this episode is a must-listen. In it, I share the life-changing concept of “eating your frog” — and how applying it daily can bring back control, clarity, and energy to your healing journey.You’ll learn:How to identify your personal “frog” and why it matters f...
2023-11-2814 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#26 | From Autoimmune Diagnosis To Daily Wins—How I Rebuilt My Health With A Powerful Habit FrameworkSend us a textIs your body sending signals—but you’re too overwhelmed to know where to start?In this bonus episode, I am the one answering questions, sharing my powerful story and proven framework as a guest on The Deliciously Alive Podcast. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 27, I went from fear and fatigue to clarity and energy—not through quick fixes, but through small, science-backed daily habits.If you’re living with autoimmune disease (or know something’s off, even without a diagnosis), this episode will help you understand what’s possible whe...
2023-11-2149 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#25 | How Rethinking Grief Helped Me Feel More Like Myself Again After My Autoimmune DiagnosisSend us a textHave you ever felt pressure to “stay positive” after being diagnosed with a chronic illness—while quietly grieving the life you used to have?In this episode we're opening up about a form of grief that’s often missed: the kind that comes with diagnosis, identity shifts, and lifestyle changes. Joined by Laverne McKinnon, we explore disenfranchised grief—the kind that isn’t always acknowledged but deeply impacts your energy, mindset, and ability to heal.Whether you’re living with MS, autoimmune fatigue, or chronic illness, this episode gives you a new lens...
2023-11-1434 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#24 | Boost Energy And Deepen Relationships With This Connection-Based Habit For Autoimmune HealthSend us a textGet ready to explore a powerful but often overlooked health habit — lifting someone else up.Whether it’s a simple thank-you, a curious question, or a supportive text, small acts of connection can create meaningful ripple effects in your life and health — especially when living with an autoimmune condition.Inside, you'll learn:How lifting someone else up can support your emotional and physical healthWhy connection is a core spoke in The Habit Hub for Autoimmune HealthThe science-backed emotions that build stronger friendshipsReal-life ways to turn curiosity into a daily...
2023-11-0729 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#23 | What Healthy People Think (Shift To This Mindset Today To Transform Your Health With Autoimmune Disease)Send us a textWhat if the healthiest person you know isn’t just doing something differently — but thinking differently too?In today’s mindset-shifting episode, I share the one powerful habit of thought that helped me feel better and build momentum in my autoimmune health journey. Inspired by a surprising source (a business book my husband picked up at the airport), this episode invites you to try something that healthy people do automatically — but you can intentionally make part of your life, too.Whether you’re dealing with MS, Hashimoto’s, or any autoimmu...
2023-10-3120 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#22 | How To Feel, Function, And Live Better With Autoimmune Disease (Inside CLUB Habit Hub)Send us a textIf you’re living with an autoimmune diagnosis and are ready to feel better and improve how your body functions — not just manage symptoms — this episode is your invitation to join a completely different approach to healing.Inside this special Ask Amy Anything episode, I’m answering your biggest questions about CLUB Habit Hub, my membership designed to help you create autoimmune health from the ground up — through coaching, curriculum, and community.You’ll learn:What CLUB Habit Hub actually is and how it worksWhy you don’t need more info...
2023-10-2412 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#21 | Why Real Food Isn’t A Diet—It’s A Daily Habit For Autoimmune HealthSend us a textIf you're wondering whether food can really make a difference in autoimmune disease...this is the episode for you.Beth Schultz has spent 20+ years navigating multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease, and a medical system that didn’t always believe her. What changed everything? The moment she discovered how to use real food as medicine — and the habits that helped her stay consistent.In this inspiring and informative conversation, Beth and I talk about:Her 2-decade autoimmune journey with MS and LymeWhy she had to advocate for herself when doctors dism...
2023-10-1731 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#20 | Consistency Isn't A Trait, It's A Skill—How To Build It To Feel Better And Improve Health With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textIf you’ve ever said, “I just need to be more consistent” — you’re not alone. But what if the problem isn’t you… it’s how you’ve been thinking about consistency?In this episode break down the three-step process I teach clients to help them stop spinning in the shame of inconsistency — and finally follow through on the things that matter most.You'll learn: Why creating consistency is different (and more powerful) than trying to “be consistent”How to figure out which step of the three-step process has you stuck — a...
2023-10-1018 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#19 | How To Train Your Brain To Habitually Think Kinder Thoughts For Autoimmune Health (Your Body Is Listening)Send us a textYou’d never speak harshly to a friend who’s struggling—so why do you talk that way to yourself?In this episode, you'll hear how the habit of self-compassion can transform your health, your mindset, and even your immune system.You’ll learn: Why unkind self-talk quietly keeps your body in stress modeHow research links self-compassion to better motivation, resilience, and physical health4 simple strategies from the "abc Habit Playbook" to shift to kinder thoughtsWhy words—especially the ones in your head—matter for autoimmune healingPlus, a key i...
2023-10-0314 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#18 | Why Thought Habits Are Just As Important As Food for Autoimmune HealthSend us a textAre your thoughts quietly working against your healing?In this eye-opening episode, fellow coach and autoimmune warrior Meg Gluckman shares how her journey through Hashimoto’s, miscarriage, and divorce revealed a powerful truth: changing how you think may be just as healing as changing how you eat.This is a must-listen for anyone with autoimmune disease who feels like they’ve “tried everything” and still don’t feel like themselves.You’ll learn:How Meg’s divorce unexpectedly triggered major healing in her thyroid labsWhy “thoughtwork” became her most po...
2023-09-2632 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#17 | The 4W Ritual: A Simple Practice (That Takes Less Than 5 Minutes) To Ease Fatigue While Supporting Autoimmune HealthSend us a textFeel like you don’t have time to focus on your health? What if just a few minutes could make a real difference?In this short but powerful episode, you'll learn a 4-part micro-habit ritual that helps reduce stress, boost energy, and support autoimmune health in less than five minutes.Whether you're managing a chronic illness or just struggling to stay consistent, this habit is designed to meet you where you are—with no guilt, pressure, or complicated routines.You’ll learn:What the “4W” ritual is and how...
2023-09-1905 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#16 | Why Going It Alone With Autoimmune Disease Is So Hard (And The Habit That Helped Instead)Send us a textFeel like you're doing everything "right" and still not feeling in control of your health?You’re not alone—and this episode proves it. I'm joined by Deliciously Alive podcast host Sarah Campbell, who shares her real-life journey with autoimmune disease, chronic symptoms, and the surprising habit that changed everything: meditation for self-regulation.Sarah’s story is a powerful reminder that healing isn’t just about what you eat or how you move—it’s also about how you think, feel, and show up for yourself.You’ll learn:H...
2023-09-1224 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#15 | Why “Just Eat Less Sugar” Doesn’t Work For Cravings (And What Actually Does For Better Health With Autoimmune Disease)Send us a textDo you know what sugar is really doing to your energy, your mood, and your autoimmune symptoms?In this episode you'll learn a practical, empowering approach to cutting back on sugar without shame, overwhelm, or perfectionism. You’ll learn why this one habit can help boost energy, reduce inflammation, and protect long-term brain and gut health.Whether you like sugar a little or a lot, this episode will help you get clear on how sugar affects your health—and what to do about it.You’ll learn:The...
2023-09-0519 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#14 | How One Unexpected Habit Helped Me Feel Better, Function Better, And Change My Approach To Health With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textAre you tired of knowing what to do—but still struggling to follow through with healthy habits?If you’re living with an autoimmune disease like MS, RA, IBD, Hashimoto's (or countless others) and feel stuck between flare-ups, brain fog, and fatigue, this episode is for you. You'll hear a game-changing approach to building habits that actually stick—and lead to long-term health.Coaching isn’t just for athletes or executives. It’s for anyone who wants to create real, sustainable change in their health and life. And in this episo...
2023-08-2914 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#13 | How Small Daily Habits Train Your Nervous System For Better Health, Less Inflammation, And More Energy With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textDo you ever feel stuck in stress mode—like your body just won’t calm down no matter how hard you try?If you’re navigating fatigue, brain fog, flares, or inflammation with autoimmune disease (like MS, RA, and countless others), your nervous system may be running the show—and not in a good way. In this episode, learn small daily habits for creating true health and healing.Skip the overwhelm. These are zero-cost tools to help bring your body back into balance and improve how you feel—fast.You’l...
2023-08-2216 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#12 | Why Prioritizing Yourself Isn’t Selfish (It’s An Essential Habit To Thrive With Autoimmune Disease)Send us a textWhen was the last time you truly took time just for you—without guilt, pressure, or a to-do list?If “me time” feels like a luxury instead of a necessity, this episode is for you. Join me and guest Edie—host of Thriving Over Surviving—as we explore the life-changing habit of carving out intentional space to reconnect with yourself. From laughter to morning routines, you'll hear why giving to yourself first might be the healthiest habit of all.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why "me time" isn’t selfis...
2023-08-1521 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#11 | Simple Cooking Oil Swaps That Can Lower Inflammation & Support Autoimmune HealthSend us a textAre the oils in your pantry silently fueling inflammation in your body?For those living with autoimmune conditions, small ingredients can make a big impact. In this episode, we'll zoom in on one essential habit: swapping out harmful industrial seed oils hiding in everyday foods for ones proven to do your body good. You’ll learn why these oils matter, how to spot them on labels, and what to use instead to support your cells and calm inflammation—without feeling overwhelmed or deprived.In this episode, you’ll learn:The...
2023-08-0813 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#10 | Why Willpower Isn’t Enough & What To Use Instead For Consistency With Habits For Autoimmune HealthSend us a textEver feel like your best intentions for your health don’t match your daily actions?If you’ve ever made a plan to eat better, move more, or rest deeply—only to watch it crumble under the pressure of real life—you’re not alone. In this episode, you'll learn about a science-backed habit strategy known as a commitment device to help close the gap between what you want to do and what you actually do. Learn how to make good habits stick and bad ones harder to fall back on.In th...
2023-08-0117 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#9 | Why You Are The Most Important Person on Your Healthcare Team With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textWhat if the most important person on your healthcare team has been you all along?When you’re living with autoimmune disease, it’s easy to hand over the reins of your health to doctors and specialists. But what if your best results come when you step up as your own primary care provider? In this episode, you'll hear the challenges of the traditional healthcare hierarchy and a bold new mindset: reclaiming your role as the chief caretaker of your own body and mind—every day, not just in the doctor’s office...
2023-07-2513 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#8 | The Self-Love Habit That’s Essential For Better Health With Multiple Sclerosis & Autoimmune Disease (With Dr. Terry Wahls)Send us a textCan a radical new approach to autoimmunity rewrite your story—starting at the cellular level?If you’re living with autoimmune disease and wondering if healing is even possible, this episode is a must-listen. You'll hear from guest Dr. Terry Wahls, a pioneer in functional medicine whose journey from a tilt-recline wheelchair to biking 18.5 miles is nothing short of astonishing. We'll explore how everyday habits can fuel the mitochondria, restore health, and change lives.Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:The real reason habits—not heroic...
2023-07-1839 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#7 | How Unhelpful Thoughts Fuel Fatigue And Block A More Healing Mindset In Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textWhat if one small shift in the way you think could unlock the energy, peace, and motivation you've been missing?Living with autoimmune disease means your mental energy is precious—and the thoughts you repeat daily either fuel your healing or quietly work against it. This episode explores how to identify the thought loops that keep you stuck and replace them with ones that move you forward.Learn how your thoughts impact not just your feelings, but your habits and even your cellular health.Discover the three types of thoughts an...
2023-07-1115 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#6 | How To Not Let Autoimmune Fatigue, Busyness, Or Brain Fog Get In The Way Of Healing RelationshipsSend us a textWhat if your calendar could be your most powerful tool for healing and happiness?Disconnection can happen over time as our lives become busier and, sometimes, our energy is depleted. In this episode, we explore how intentionally scheduling time to connect—just like you would a doctor’s appointment—can be a game-changer for both your mental and physical well-being.Discover how regular connection boosts your immune system, reduces stress, and increases vitality.Learn science-backed strategies to make socializing easier, more joyful, and sustainable—even if you're low on energy.Get prac...
2023-07-0414 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#5 | 3 Reasons Not Eating Before Bed Supports Mitochondria, Sleep, And Healing In Autoimmune HealthSend us a textCould your late-night snack be sabotaging your sleep, energy, and immune system?In this episode, Amy dives into one deceptively simple habit with surprising ripple effects: not eating within three hours of bedtime. If you’re waking up groggy, struggling with cravings, or feeling stuck in your healing, this might be the missing link. Discover how your evening eating habits are affecting your mitochondria, sleep quality, and even your body’s ability to repair at the cellular level.Here's what you’ll take away:Why eating before...
2023-06-2720 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#4 | Think You Need More Time Or Energy To Exercise? Why 2 Minutes Of Movement After Meals Might Be Better For Autoimmune HealthSend us a textWhat if just two minutes of movement after a meal could change your health?If you’re living with autoimmune disease or struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or stubborn inflammation, today's tiny habit could create a major shift. In this episode, Amy breaks down how just two minutes of movement after meals—yes, even walking or doing push-ups at the kitchen counter—can improve blood sugar, protect your mitochondria, and set off a cascade of healing in the body.Here’s what you’ll gain by listening:How micr...
2023-06-2018 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#3 | How Reading Ingredient Lists Can Improve Fatigue and Reduce Inflammation in Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textAre the foods you’re eating secretly sabotaging your autoimmune health?In this episode, Amy's shining a spotlight on one of the simplest yet most powerful habits you can make: reading ingredient lists. If you’re on a journey to reduce inflammation, improve energy, and take control of your autoimmune condition, this episode is a must-listen. You’ll learn how even so-called “healthy” packaged foods can contain harmful ingredients that keep you stuck in fatigue, brain fog, and flare cycles—and what to do instead.Here’s what you’ll gain from tun...
2023-06-1322 min
Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#2 | Not Every Thought You Think Is True—This One Habit Can Transform Your Future Health With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textWhat if the single thought you keep believing is the very thing holding you back from a healthier and happier life with an autoimmune diagnosis?For those of us living with autoimmune disease, a more positive mindset is more than a "nice to have"—it’s medicine. But many of us are running on mental autopilot, recycling thoughts that feel true but silently sabotage our energy and well-being. This episode shows you how to spot and challenge those thoughts, creating space for peace, possibility, and progress.Learn why not every thou...
2023-06-0614 min
Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits#1 | Why Habits Are Essential For Better Health (And Less Fatigue) With Autoimmune DiseaseSend us a textWhat if the secret to creating autoimmune health wasn’t another treatment—but a tiny habit you haven’t yet mastered?Autoimmune disease can leave you feeling powerless, drained, and stuck managing symptoms. But what if there were a way to reclaim your energy, one small habit at a time? This episode introduces a new perspective: mastering the skill of habit building to transform your everyday life and health—without sacrificing joy.Discover why habits—not willpower—are the missing link to sustainable autoimmune healing.Learn about the six “spokes” of The Habit Hub...
2023-05-3014 minAutoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good HabitsIntroducing: Autoimmune Health SecretsSend us a textNote: The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health is now Autoimmune Health Secrets—same mission to help you feel better and function better using habits that are enjoyable, effective, and (together we make them) inevitable.This is the podcast to help you shift from managing autoimmune disease to creating autoimmune health, using the power of everyday habits.I’m your host, Amy Behimer, a coach and a doctor of pharmacy on a mission to create health and happiness with multiple sclerosis. Here we focus on everyday lifes...
2023-04-0702 min