Autoimmune Wellness Isn’t Complicated — Why You’re Overwhelmed and How to Simplify Healing
Release Date: 01/05/2026
From Bedbound to Fully Alive: Nervous System Regulation, Lyme, and POTS with Allie Chandler
Autoimmune Rehab: Real Stories of Resilience and Healing: How I Healed My Autoimmune Disorder and You Can Too
Allie Chandler once couldn’t get out of bed. Living with Lyme disease and POTS, her nervous system was in a constant state of survival—leaving her exhausted, dysregulated, and disconnected from the life she wanted. Traditional approaches focused on symptoms, but nothing truly addressed the root of what was keeping her body stuck. In this episode, Allie shares how nervous system regulation became the missing piece in her healing journey—and how it helped her go from bedbound to 98% cured. Today, Allie runs multiple successful businesses, travels freely, and lives a full, vibrant life she...
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The Hidden Dangers of Popular Autoimmune Diets (And Why “Healing” Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All)
Autoimmune Rehab: Real Stories of Resilience and Healing: How I Healed My Autoimmune Disorder and You Can Too
Autoimmune diets are often marketed as the ultimate path to healing—but what happens when they actually make symptoms worse? In this solo episode, I unpack the hidden dangers of popular autoimmune diets, including nutrient deficiencies, metabolic stress, food fear, and burnout. We’ll talk about why what works for one body can backfire for another, how restrictive eating can disrupt hormones and energy, and what to consider before jumping into the next “miracle” protocol. If you’ve ever felt confused, depleted, or discouraged by autoimmune dieting, this episode is for you. Schedule a...
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What Is a Pain Coach? Why Chronic Pain Doesn’t Improve with More Treatments Alone
Autoimmune Rehab: Real Stories of Resilience and Healing: How I Healed My Autoimmune Disorder and You Can Too
If you’ve tried everything for chronic pain and still feel stuck, this conversation may change how you think about healing. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Crowther to answer a question many people are quietly asking: what is a pain coach, and how is this different from traditional pain management? Alex explains how pain coaching helps people move beyond symptom-chasing and into true nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and long-term relief. We explore why pain often persists even after surgeries, medications, or physical therapy—and what’s actually missing from the...
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Autoimmune Wellness Isn’t Complicated — Why You’re Overwhelmed and How to Simplify Healing
Autoimmune Rehab: Real Stories of Resilience and Healing: How I Healed My Autoimmune Disorder and You Can Too
Autoimmune healing doesn’t have to feel confusing, expensive, or impossible—but it often does. In this solo episode, I break down why so many women feel stuck and overwhelmed in their wellness journey, even when they’re “doing all the right things.” We’ll talk about the biggest myths around autoimmune wellness, why complexity can actually slow healing, and how to return to simple, supportive practices that help your body feel safer, calmer, and more resilient. Schedule a 1 hour pick my brain session to get personalized help and resources. My youtube channel with videos of this...
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Why AI Might Replace Your Doctor (And Why That Terrifies the Healthcare System)
Autoimmune Rehab: Real Stories of Resilience and Healing: How I Healed My Autoimmune Disorder and You Can Too
What if the biggest problem in healthcare isn’t technology—but the system itself? In this episode, AnnaLaura Brown sits down with Hunter Ziesing, founder of Longevity Health, to explore why modern healthcare waits far too long to act—and how AI could radically change that. Motivated by personal loss, preventable disease, and firsthand experience with autoimmune conditions, Hunter shares why prevention is missing from medicine and how data-driven care could help people live longer, healthier lives. We discuss: Why the current healthcare system fails at prevention How AI could...
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Thyroid Supplements: Helpful Support or Hidden Problem?
Autoimmune Rehab: Real Stories of Resilience and Healing: How I Healed My Autoimmune Disorder and You Can Too
If you’ve ever stood in the supplement aisle (or scrolled online) wondering which thyroid supplement is the “right” one—this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the truth about thyroid supplements—what they can support, what they can’t fix, and why more pills don’t always mean better thyroid health. We’ll talk about the common supplements marketed to women with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, the mistakes I see over and over, and how supplements can sometimes mask deeper imbalances instead of healing them. You’ll learn: Why thyroid supplements...
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Why Squid Protein Isn’t the Villain: Surprising Insights for Your Crohn’s Diet
Autoimmune Rehab: Real Stories of Resilience and Healing: How I Healed My Autoimmune Disorder and You Can Too
If you’ve ever wondered whether seafood proteins — especially squid — are safe for a Crohn’s-friendly diet, this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by a guest expert who breaks down what squid protein really does in the body, how it compares to other lean proteins, and why it may not be the digestive trigger many people fear. We dive into: The nutritional profile of squid and how it supports gut repair Why some Crohn’s patients tolerate squid better than traditional proteins How to identify food sensitivities without over-restricting Simple ways to incorporate squid into a...
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Why Ignoring Stress Is Not an Option for Autoimmune Healing: Stress and Autoimmune
Autoimmune Rehab: Real Stories of Resilience and Healing: How I Healed My Autoimmune Disorder and You Can Too
In this solo episode, we’re diving into one of the most underestimated drivers of autoimmune flare-ups: stress. If you've ever wondered why your symptoms spike during busy seasons or why your body feels like it's constantly on high alert, this is the episode you need. I break down how chronic stress disrupts your immune system, the hidden ways stress shows up in your body, and the simple, science-backed shifts that can calm your system—without adding more to your to-do list. You’ll walk away feeling seen, supported, and equipped with practical tools to reset your nervous system and...
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Why Resilience Coaching Isn’t Optional for Autoimmune Warriors with Sharon Jones
Autoimmune Rehab: Real Stories of Resilience and Healing: How I Healed My Autoimmune Disorder and You Can Too
In this inspiring interview, autoimmune warrior Sharon Jones opens up about the emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges of living with chronic illness—and why resilience coaching wasn’t just helpful, it was life-changing. Sharon shares how she rebuilt her energy, confidence, and daily routines after hitting rock bottom, and what tools helped her thrive again. Whether you're navigating autoimmune symptoms or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical hope, mindset shifts, and powerful reminders that healing is possible. Sharon Jones, is a Resilience Life Coach, who...
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Why Endometriosis Pain Isn’t Just Physical: Healing Autoimmunity Through Mind, Body and Spirit with Dr. Jennifer Schlueter
Autoimmune Rehab: Real Stories of Resilience and Healing: How I Healed My Autoimmune Disorder and You Can Too
Endometriosis pain is often treated like a purely physical issue—but what if that’s not the full story? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Jennifer Schlueter joins me to explore the deeper layers of autoimmune healing and why true recovery requires more than medications or symptom management. Dr. Schlueter shares how unresolved emotions, stress, nervous system dysregulation, and spiritual disconnection can amplify autoimmune symptoms—including chronic inflammation and endometriosis pain. We discuss powerful mind-body-spirit tools such as subconscious reprogramming, energy work,...
info_outlineAutoimmune healing doesn’t have to feel confusing, expensive, or impossible—but it often does. In this solo episode, I break down why so many women feel stuck and overwhelmed in their wellness journey, even when they’re “doing all the right things.” We’ll talk about the biggest myths around autoimmune wellness, why complexity can actually slow healing, and how to return to simple, supportive practices that help your body feel safer, calmer, and more resilient.
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