Episode 103: The Butterfly Effect: The Power of Accountability and Small Changes.
Release Date: 09/07/2023
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info_outlineEpisode 103: The Butterfly Effect: The Power of Accountability and Small Changes.
What really moves the needle on your health?
Is it that one supplement? One lab test test? One diet intervention?
We love to boil health down into "one thing", but the truth is, health resides in the minutia. The culmination of habits we do over time. We call this the butterfly effect.
The "butterfly effect" is a fascinating concept suggesting that minute changes can lead to vast differences in outcome. In the context of autoimmune health, it underscores the idea that seemingly minor habit alterations can culminate in significant health transformations over extended periods.
This is where the integration of dietary shifts, movement, mental well being, support systems and a concrete integrated plan really starts to move the needle on your health. They can interact, magnify and compound.
For instance, improved hydration can bolster exercise performance, which then positively impacts mental health, creating a virtuous cycle of well-being!
đ§ Ready to learn more? Grab your headphones and press play on this week's podcast episode The Butterfly Effect: The Power of Accountability and Small Changes.
Dr. Alison also introduces listeners to her health tracker and invites them to join the Autoimmune Academy Facebook group for further support.
As a bonus, those who stay till the end get access to a special health toolkit. Whether you're looking to reframe thought patterns, understand the science behind habits, or simply find motivation, this episode is a treasure trove of insights. Tune in and kickstart your butterfly effect!
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About your host:
Dr. Alison Danby is a Naturopathic Doctor trained in functional medicine, who has focused on immune function and autoimmune conditions for the last 15 years. She is the founder of The Autoimmune Institute, the host of the podcast Autoimmune Simplified, an international professional speaker, educating medical professionals on the collaborative medical care model for autoimmune, and a frequent guest on podcasts.
Her mission is to change the paradigm of how we medically treat autoimmune, helping remove the frustration and overwhelm that is common with an autoimmune diagnosis while using collaborative care and helping her clients not only manage their condition but optimize their quality of life. Dr. Alisonâs passion is working in both a one-on-one practice and within her autoimmune membership/group programs.
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