Becoming Immune Confident: Recent Episodes
Kara Wada, MD
Welcome to the Becoming Immune Confident Podcast, a show that delves deep into the science of immunity and explores the confidence that comes with developing the skills and traits to tackle any obstacle that comes our way.
The podcast gets its name from the idea that we are always evolving and growing, which is encompassed by the word "becoming." We are in constant motion, and the work of self-improvement is never truly done.
The term "immune" has a dual meaning on this show. On one hand, it refers to our bodies' immune system, which includes allergies, asthma, autoimmunity, and inflammatory conditions. But it also refers to the resilience that comes with encountering and overcoming challenges. When we've been through tough times before, we can draw on that experience to face whatever comes next.
This resilience and sense of overcoming challenges fits nicely into the idea of "confidence," which is the feeling we get when we trust in our own abilities. It's the feeling of standing tall, with our feet firmly on the ground, and speaking with conviction. Even though the future is always uncertain, we can still work to develop the skills and traits that will help us succeed.
In this podcast, we explore the science of immunity and the confidence that comes with developing the traits and skills that will help us navigate life's challenges. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and character development as we strive to become immune confident. In upcoming episodes, we'll be sharing stories and insights that will inspire and empower you to become the best version of yourself.
Have you ever wondered about the hidden role toxins play in the development and exacerbation of autoimmune diseases?
In this episode, Julie Michelson and Dr. Kara Wada discuss the intricate relationship between toxins, autoimmunity, and overall wellness. They delve into the importance of understanding toxins, their effects on the body, and how to support detox pathways. Julie shares her personal journey with autoimmunity and how focusing on reducing toxic burden at home can lead to increased resilience and healing.
Join us in this enlightening episode as we explore the profound impact of toxins on autoimmunity.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Inspired Living with Autoimmunity
-Introduction to Julie Michelson
-Autoimmunity and Environmental Triggers
-The Spirit of A Beginner
-Greenwashing
-Navigating Toxin Exposure
-Toxin Exposure in Modern Life
-Genetics, Environment, and Control
-Trauma, Healing, and Self-Love
ABOUT JULIE MICHELSONJulie Michelson is a National Board-Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, best-selling author, international speaker, and the host of the Inspired Living with Autoimmunity Podcast. She is the founder of Julie Michelson Coaching and the co-founder of Navigate Wellness. Through her journey of overcoming more than a decade of decline with Rheumatoid Arthritis, she became passionate about Functional Medicine and using lifestyle to create healing. Julie is an expert in supporting others to achieve the changes necessary to experience true wellness.
CONNECT WITH JULIE MICHELSON
Website→ https://jm.coach/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-michelson-coach/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/juliemichelsoncoaching
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/julie.michelson/
ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter
Get Dr. Kara’s weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.
JOIN THE 12-WEEK BECOMING IMMUNE CONFIDENT PROGRAM!
Feel confident, energetic, and more like that bad*** you used to be.
Apply Here→ https://www.immuneconfident.com
Be the first to know when registration opens for the Demystifying Inflammation Summit
A free 3-day event to empower families with allergies, asthma & autoimmune conditions
SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST HERE→
https://www.drkarawada.com/demystifying-inflammation-summit-2023
Are you looking to embrace mindfulness, meditation, and yoga in your life but not sure where to start?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nissa Keyashian, a psychiatrist, meditation teacher, and life coach. She shares her journey from psychiatry residency to integrating mindfulness practices into her life and clinical work. We explore the basics of mindfulness, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and the role of self-compassion in nurturing a mindful lifestyle. Dr. Keyashian also discusses the connection between mindfulness and yoga, highlighting the transformative effects of these practices on both physical and mental well-being.
Join us in this enlightening episode as we dive into the world of holistic well-being with Dr. Nissa Keyashian. Discover how these practices can transform your approach to stress, parenting, and daily activities.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Practicing Stillness
-Introduction
-Basics of Mindfulness and Meditation
-Yoga: Moving Meditation
-Practicing Stillness
-Mindful Cleaning and Everyday Activities
-Self-Compassion in Emotional Activation
-Integrating Coaching with Psychiatry
-Where to get Practicing Stillness and connect with Dr. Nissa
ABOUT DR NISSA KEYASHIAN
Dr. Nissa Keyashian is a psychiatrist in private practice in San Jose, CA. She is also the author of the book Practicing Stillness which is a lovely introduction to meditation and yoga with psychotherapeutic principles weaved throughout. She is also a yoga, meditation teacher and a life coach.
CONNECT WITH DR NISSA KEYASHIAN
Website → https://amindfulmd.com/
Coaching Website https://coaching.amindfulmd.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nissa-keyashian-m-d-72254023/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amindfulmd/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/amindfulmd
GET Dr. Nissa's book here → https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Stillness-Simple-Exercises-Moment/dp/1638077983
ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER→ https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter
Get Dr. Kara’s weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.
JOIN THE 12-WEEK BECOMING IMMUNE CONFIDENT PROGRAM!
Feel confident, energetic, and more like that bad*** you used to be.
Apply Here→ https://www.immuneconfident.com
Be the first to know when registration opens for the Demystifying Inflammation Summit
A free 3-day event to empower families with allergies, asthma & autoimmune conditions
SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST HERE →
https://www.drkarawada.com/demystifying-inflammation-summit-2023
Have you ever wondered how joy and social justice intersect in our lives, and how healing trauma and finding joy can affect our genes?
In this episode, Dr. Kara Wada sits down with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi to explore the powerful connection between joy and social justice. They delve into how healing trauma and embracing joy can affect our genes and contribute to personal and societal transformation. Dr. Sethi shares insights from her book, "Joy is My Justice," and discusses the integration of psychedelic medicine into her clinical practice, highlighting its potential to catalyze healing and transformation in individuals and communities.
Tune in to this enlightening conversation to gain new insights on the power of joy, social justice, and healing, and how they intersect to create a more compassionate and resilient world.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-The Interplay of Social Justice and Joy
-Joy as my Justice
-Healing Ancestral Trauma
-Resilience Redefined
-Integrating Psychedelic Medicine
-Embracing Indigenous Wisdom
-The Power of Human Connection
-The Journey of Healing Healers
ABOUT TANMEET SETHI, MDTanmeet is a board-certified Integrative Family Medicine physician and Clinical
Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She has
spent the past 25 years working on the frontlines of the most marginalized
communities, as well as globally with victims of school shootings, survivors of
hurricanes, citizens impacted by police violence, and psychologists in Ukraine
under attack. Tanmeet has created entire Integrative medicine programs from
the ground up, including the first ever fellowship in Washington state. Her
expertise is widely recognized in both local and national work which includes
leading programs on healing from trauma, thought provoking presentations (to
both medical and non-medical organizations), and multiple articles and
textbook chapters on Integrative Medicine.
CONNECT WITH TANMEET SETHI, MD
Website → https://www.tanmeetsethimd.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.instagram.com/tanmeetsethimd/
Instagram → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanmeet-sethi-md-8550a2114/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/tanmeetsethimd/
GET DR. TANMEET’S JOY IS MY JUSTICE BOOK HERE → https://www.tanmeetsethimd.com/joyismyjustice
ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter
Get Dr. Kara’s weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.
JOIN THE 12-WEEK BECOMING IMMUNE CONFIDENT PROGRAM!
Feel confident, energetic, and more like that bad*** you used to be.
Apply Here→ https://www.immuneconfident.com
Be the first to know when registration opens for the Demystifying Inflammation Summit
A free 3-day event to empower families with allergies, asthma & autoimmune conditions
SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST HERE→
https://www.drkarawada.com/demystifying-inflammation-summit-2023
Are you tired of traditional medical models overlooking essential aspects of family health and well-being?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Wendy Schofer, a compassionate physician and founder of Family and Focus, a groundbreaking coaching program focused on family health and weight stigma. Dr. Schofer shares her expertise on examining indices of weight stigma, nurturing parental confidence, and utilizing social science in family health. Together with Dr. Kara Wada, they discuss practical strategies, personal experiences, and how to reframe the way we view parenting challenges.
Join Dr. Wendy Schofer and Dr. Kara Wada in this enlightening episode, and discover how to approach family health from a more holistic perspective while celebrating the small victories in parenting.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Introduction to Dr. Wendy Schofer and her Family and Focus coaching program
-Raising awareness about weight stigma and its impact on family health
-Expanding the conversation beyond traditional medical models
-Celebrating parenting wins and the power of positive outlooks
-How to participate in the ongoing study
-The importance of continuous experimentation and adaptation in family health
-Considering the generational aspects of parenting and healthcare
-Future plans: Bridging medical practice and coaching for accessible care
ABOUT DR. WENDY SCHOFER
Wendy Schofer is the pediatrician, mom and founder of Family in Focus, where she specializes in helping parents who are worried about their children's weight create healthier relationships with food, body and family.
CONNECT WITH DR. WENDY SCHOFER
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-schofer-md-735b948/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/wendyschofermd
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/wendyschofermd/
Family in Focus: Research → https://www.wendyschofermd.com/FIF-study-2023
Family in Focus Podcast → https://pod.link/1571510508
Dr. Wendy's free mini-course, Weight-Loss 101 for Your Whole Family → https://www.wendyschofermd.com/weight-loss-101
ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER→ https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter
Get Dr. Kara’s weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.
JOIN THE 12-WEEK BECOMING IMMUNE CONFIDENT PROGRAM!
Feel confident, energetic, and more like that bad*** you used to be.
Apply Here→ https://www.immuneconfident.com
Be the first to know when registration opens for the Demystifying Inflammation Summit
A free 3-day event to empower families with allergies, asthma & autoimmune conditions
SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST HERE→ https://www.drkarawada.com/demystifying-inflammation-summit-2023
Ready to minimize brain chatter and uncertainties through self-coaching, unlocking your full potential for remarkable results?
Discover the power of Self-coaching in this episode. Learn how thoughts influence actions and shape our lives. Explore the thought model and its components—circumstances, thoughts, feelings, actions, and results. Uncover four key areas of belief and redirect your thoughts for transformative outcomes. Join us on this journey of growth and empowerment.
Listen to this week’s podcast and learn more about the Becoming Immune Confident Program
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Self-Coaching
-The Self-Coaching Model
-Four Areas of Belief
-Circumstance
-Thoughts
-Feelings
-Action
-Results
-Tips
-Bridging Thought
-Two Ways to create a Bridge Thought
-Sufficiency
ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter
Get Dr. Kara’s weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.
JOIN THE 12-WEEK BECOMING IMMUNE CONFIDENT PROGRAM!
Feel confident, energetic, and more like that bad*** you used to be.
Apply Here→ https://www.immuneconfident.com
Are doctors on the verge of burnout getting the support they need?
In this episode, we delve into the pressing issue of physician burnout and explore effective strategies to overcome it. Our guest, Dr. Diana Londoño, a certified life coach and founder of Physician Coach Support.com, shares her personal experiences with burnout and highlights the critical need for peer support in the medical profession. We discuss the impact of chronic stress on physicians' well-being and patient care, along with practical practices to reduce stress and tap into the healing power of the parasympathetic response. Discover the significance of purpose, spirituality, and self-care in overcoming burnout and why seeking help is vital. Join us as we explore how coaching and a supportive community can revive the healers and bring balance back to the medical field.
Listen to this week's podcast episode and don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that can bring positive change to your well-being.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Healing the Healers: Overcoming Physician Burnout
-Prevalence and Impact of physician burnout
-Role of chronic stress in causing burnout
-Effects of burnout on physicians' well-being and patient care
-Purpose, spirituality, and self-care in overcoming burnout
-Mandatory Me-time
-Physician Coach Support and its mission
-Healing from trauma and cultivating an abundance mindset
-impact of burnout on physician-patient interactions
-Connect with Dr. Diana Londoño & Physician Coach Support.com
ABOUT DIANA LONDOÑO, MD
Dr. Diana Londoño is the founder of Physician Coach Support.com, where doctors can get peer support over Zoom 24/7.
She is a certified life coach, and one of the few female Latinx urologists in the country. She has experienced burnout twice herself! Because of that, she writes and speaks passionately about wellness and humanity in medicine on social media and on television. She says if Physician Coach Support.com can pull just one doctor from the brink of burnout, it is all worth it.
CONNECT WITH DIANA LONDOÑO, MD
Website → https://dianalondonomd.com/
Website → https://physiciancoachsupport.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianalondonomd/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dianalondonomd/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/diana.londono.9
Twitter → https://twitter.com/DianaLondonoMD
YouTube → https://youtube.com/@dianalondonomd
ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter
Get Dr. Kara’s weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.
JOIN THE 12-WEEK BECOMING IMMUNE CONFIDENT PROGRAM!
Feel confident, energetic, and more like that bad*** you used to be.
Apply Here→ https://www.immuneconfident.com
How can incorporating mobility training and exercise into your daily routine unlock a happier, more energized version of yourself?
Join us in this dynamic episode as we dive into the world of movement and mobility with Sammy Wilson, a renowned coach and former elite athlete. Discover the transformative power of incorporating proper movement techniques, even in desk-bound lifestyles. Explore the benefits of mobility training, learn practical tips for getting started, and uncover how exercise can positively impact both your body and brain. Get ready to unleash your body's innate potential and embrace a more vibrant, active life!
Listen to this week's podcast episode and don't miss this opportunity to unlock your movement potential and embrace a happier, healthier lifestyle.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE-How Sammy became a movement and mobility coach
-The impact of movement
-Moving the right way with desk jobs
-Variety of movements
-What is mobility
-How exercise can help our brain
-Start small
-Get up and move
-The more you move, the more you are energized to move more
-Our bodies were made to move
ABOUT SAMMY WILSON
Sammy Wilson is a movement and mobility coach from the Pocket PT. She has a BCS in sports and exercise science and a qualified level 3 personal trainer. Sammy is a retired elite athlete. She used to compete for the Great Britain artistic swimming team and have since been navigating staying mobile whilst spending a lot of time at a desk. Her job is to help people who sit at a desk all day getting achy and lethargic, to move more, feel energized and ultimately become happier!
CONNECT WITH SAMMY WILSON
Instagram → https://instagram.com/pocketptuk
Facebook → https://m.facebook.com/groups/activethrivingprofessionals
ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter
Get Dr. Kara’s weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.
JOIN THE 12-WEEK BECOMING IMMUNE CONFIDENT PROGRAM!
Feel confident, energetic, and more like that bad*** you used to be.
Apply Here→ https://www.immuneconfident.com
How can individuals and families find the right balance between the challenges of food allergies and maintaining a high quality of life?
Join us as we delve into the intersection of food allergies, anxiety, and immunology with Tamara Hubbard, a licensed counselor and founder of The Food Allergy Counselor. Discover strategies for effective communication with healthcare providers, coping with anxiety, finding balance amidst the challenges, and cultivating self-compassion. Gain valuable insights and resources to navigate the world of food allergies while prioritizing mental well-being.
Listen to this week's podcast episode and don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of the intersection between mental health and allergic diseases.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE-Bridging the Gap of Food Allergy
-Food Allergy
-Intersection of Anxiety, Allergy, and Immunology
-Physician-patient Communication
-The Comparison Trap
-The Struggle with Balance
-Fight or Flight
-Rest and Digest
-The Head and the Body
-Vocal Cord Dysfunction
-Discernment and calming strategies
-Comfortable with uncomfortable
-Self-Compassion
-Where to find Tamara Hubbard
ABOUT TAMARA HUBBARD, MA, LCPC
Tamara Hubbard is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor trained in Marriage & Family Therapy with more than 19 years of experience. In her private practice, she helps allergic and non-allergic clients, especially parents, find their “just right” balance between overwhelm and quality of life.
Tamara is also the founder and CEO of The Food Allergy Counselor, Inc., an internationally-known allergy mental health resource hub which houses the Food Allergy Counselor Directory, Exploring Food Allergy Families podcast, evidence-based allergy behavioral health content, and a growing professional network for therapy providers supporting those with allergic diseases. An international speaker at national conferences for both patient and provider groups, Tamara is an Allied Health member of both the AAAAI and ACAAI, and holds advisory roles for multiple organizations, including the Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research (CFAAR).
CONNECT WITH TAMARA HUBBARD, MA, LCPCWebsite → https://www.tamarahubbardlcpc.com/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/therapisttamara/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/TamaraHubbardLCPC
Twitter → https://twitter.com/TherapistTamara
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-hubbard-ma-lcpc
CONNECT WITH FOOD ALLERGY COUNSELOR
Website → https://www.foodallergycounselor.com/
Twitter → https://twitter.com/FACounselor
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/foodallergycounselor/
ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter
Get Dr. Kara’s weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.
JOIN THE 12-WEEK BECOMING IMMUNE CONFIDENT PROGRAM!
Feel confident, energetic, and more like that bad*** you used to be.
Apply Here→ https://www.immuneconfident.com
How can individuals with hEDS find comprehensive care and support?
Join us as we dive into the world of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) with Dr. Sarah Cohen Solomon, a specialist in pediatric and adolescent medicine at PRISM Spine & Joint. Discover the importance of appropriate accommodations for students with hEDS, the impact of connective tissue disorders on academic performance, and the empowering role of education in promoting upward mobility. Gain insights into the evaluation process and modalities used in treating hEDS, while exploring the need for collaboration and empathy within the medical community. This episode sheds light on the experiences of individuals with hEDS and highlights the significance of understanding and supporting their unique needs within educational settings.
Listen to this week's podcast episode and don't miss out on gaining valuable insights into Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) with Dr. Sarah Cohen Solomon.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Dr. Sarah & Ehlers-Danlos
-What is Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos?
-The hEDS Diagnostic Checklist
-Semmelweis Effect
-Modalities in Treating Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
-If you can't connect the issues. Think connective tissues
-Navigating the School System's Accommodation with EDs
-Connecting with Dr. Sarah and PRISM
ABOUT DR SARAH COHEN SOLOMON
Sarah Cohen Solomon, MD, is a general pediatrician at PRISM Spine and Joint, where she treats kids and teens with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome and related conditions such as dysautonomia/POTS, MCAS, spinal instability, and chronic pain. This interest stems from her own lifelong experience with hEDS. Dr. Cohen Solomon seeks to bring high quality, nuanced, and sensitive care to children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as raise awareness for these conditions. She is also an advocate for disabilities rights, especially for children and adults with disabilities that affect school and education.
CONNECT WITH DR SARAH COHEN SOLOMON
Website → https://prismspineandjoint.com/
Twitter → https://twitter.com/stcohen112
RESOURCES
The hEDS Diagnostic Checklist → https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/heds-diagnostic-checklist/
ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/crunchyallergist/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/crunchyallergist/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CrunchyAllergist
Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter
Get Dr. Kara’s weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.
JOIN THE 12-WEEK BECOMING IMMUNE CONFIDENT PROGRAM!
Feel confident, energetic, and more like that bad*** you used to be.
Apply Here→ https://www.immuneconfident.com
How can compassion revolutionize patient care?
Join us as we delve into the transformative power of compassion in medicine with Dr. Kara Pepper, a primary care Internist and coach. Discover how Dr. Pepper's telemedicine practice and her insights on diet culture, undoing harm, inclusivity, and trust-building are reshaping the landscape of patient care. Explore the generational perspectives on burnout, the importance of rest and recovery, and Dr. Pepper's journey to achieving work-life balance. Get ready to be inspired and join the movement of healing as a community in this enlightening episode.
Listen to this week's podcast episode and don't miss out on the inspiring conversation with Dr. Kara Pepper as she shares her journey of reshaping patient care
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-How Dr. Kara ended up with telemedicine practice
-What is diet culture?
-Undoing Harm and Providing Compassionate Care
-Embracing Inclusivity and Compassion in Patient Care
-Building Trust and Easing Suffering: Transforming Patient Care
-Navigating Burnout: Generational Perspectives in Medicine
-The Heart of Rest and Recovery in Medicine
-Dr. Kara Pepper's Work-Life Balance
-Healing as a community
ABOUT KARA PEPPER, MD
Dr. Kara Pepper is a practicing primary care Internist and coach in Atlanta, GA. After 14 years in private practice, Dr. Pepper built her own solo telemedicine practice for adults across the southeast, especially those with eating disorders. She coaches exhausted perfectionists through career change, burnout, and impostorism. She provides one on one and group coaching, leads retreats, and speaks on topics surrounding clinical wellness.
CONNECT WITH KARA PEPPER, MD
Website → https://www.karapeppermd.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-pepper-md-2555b42/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/karapeppermd
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ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
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Do you want to ditch restrictive diets and eat everything?
In this episode, we delve into Dr. Dawn Sherling's transformative journey to Italy which reshaped her understanding of food and health. She passionately discusses the importance of identifying and eliminating harmful dietary habits while not falling for the allure of misleading packaging. She encourages a beverage makeover, turning our kitchens into stress-free zones, and rediscovering the power of traditional recipes. Dr. Sherling emphasizes the importance of instilling healthy habits in children and shares her experiences with residents' responses to dietary changes. She discusses the fascinating world of our microbiome, highlighting its fast response to dietary changes and the crucial role of fruits, vegetables, and fermented foods in nourishing it. Dr. Sherling reminds us that every small improvement adds up to better outcomes and that we hold the power to change what's on our plates today.
Listen to this week’s podcast episode and don't miss out on valuable information about transform your relationship with food.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE-Dr. Dawn Sherling's Life-changing Trip to Italy
-Eat Everything: How to Ditch Additives and Emulsifiers, Heal Your Body, and Reclaim the Joy of Food
-In Order to Eliminate it, We have to Identify it
-Don't be fooled by Fancy Packaging
-Time for a beverage makeover
-Cooking: Turn your kitchen Into a Stress-free Zone
-Unleash the Power of Grandma's recipes
-Hard-coding Healthy Habits in your kids
-Response of Residents
-Self-Reinforcement: Cutting on the Additives
-The Health Mystery
-We can change what's on our plates today
-Every small improvement adds up to better outcomes
-Our Microbiome's Fast Response
-Our Microbiome and What we feed it
-For the Microbiome: Fruits, Vegetables and Fermented Foods
-Where to buy Eat Everything
ABOUT DAWN SHERLING, MD, FACP, DIPL ABOMDr. Dawn Harris Sherling is a board-certified internal medicine physician who is also board-certified in obesity medicine. She began studying journalism before switching to pre-med studies at the University of Florida where she graduated with honors and as a phi beta kappa. She earned her M.D. with honors from the Yale University School of Medicine and then completed her residency at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital where she went on to serve as an attending physician and Instructor in Medicine at Harvard University. She moved back to her native Florida in 2008, and currently sees patients at a clinic for underserved populations and is an associate program director for the internal medicine residency at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. She is most recently the author of Eat Everything: How to Ditch Additives and Emulsifiers, Heal Your Body, and Reclaim the Joy of Food. Inspired to write this book after an additive-free trip to Italy seemingly cured her IBS, Dawn did a deep dive into the published literature on our microbiomes and how emulsifiers and other substances may be feeding the wrong bacteria in the wrong places, contributing to alarming rates of diet-related diseases.
CONNECT WITH DAWN SHERLING, MD, FACP, DIPL ABOMWebsite → https://dawnsherlingmd.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-harris-sherling-md-9006b548/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drdawnsherling/
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/drdawnsherling
Twitter → https://twitter.com/dharrissherling
Get Dr. Dawn Sherling's book Here
Amazon→ https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Everything-Additives-Emulsifiers-Reclaim/dp/1637742592
Penguin Random House→ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/718939/eat-everything-by-dawn-harris-sherling-md/
Audible→ https://www.audible.com/pd/Eat-Everything-Audiobook/B0C3G14J1Y
ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
CONNECT WITH DR WADA
Website → http://www.drkarawada.com/
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Apply Here→ https://www.immuneconfident.com
Are you plagued by the red, dry itchy rashes caused by eczema and curious about the underlying causes that brought it on?
In this informative episode of "Eczema - The Headache of Rashes," Dr. Zirwas explores the causes and management of atopic dermatitis. Learn about Dr. Zirwas' journey into dermatology and his expertise in atopic dermatitis. Discover the root cause of this condition and how it affects the skin barrier. Explore the fascinating connections between the intestinal microbiome, immunological reactivity, and atopic dermatitis. Gain insights into the significant role of food in triggering and managing atopic dermatitis. Get expert advice on the use of moisturizers for eczema and learn essential bathing tips from a dermatologist.
Listen to this week’s podcast episode and don't miss out on valuable information for understanding and addressing eczema.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Eczema - The Headache of Rashes
-How Dr. Zirwas found his way in Contact Dermatitis area of Dermatology
-Matt Zirwas' definition of atopic dermatitis
-Root Cause of Eczema
-Skin Barrier: It's Not About what's Getting in, It's About Can We Close Those Gaps
-Why did your skin get these gaps?
-Intestinal Microbiome and Immunological Reactivity
-Food's Significant Role in Atopic Dermatitis
-Do I need moisturizers if I have eczema?
-A Dermatologist's Rules of Bathing
ABOUT MATTHEW ZIRWAS, MD
Matthew Zirwas, MD is an American Board of Dermatology certified physician. He is a nationally known expert who has been specializing in contact dermatitis, pruritus, atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis for the last 20 years.
In addition to the practical experience that comes from taking care of challenging patients, he has published over 195 peer reviewed articles, been an investigator on over 80 clinical trials, co-authored the 7th edition of Fisher’s Contact Dermatitis, and has given over 200 national continuing medical education lectures to his peers.
His passion figuring out the real, practical, take-home messages that we can get from the medical literature. Not just reciting ‘the data’ or what the authors said, but synthesizing it and putting it in the context of how it can help patients. Basically figuring out ‘what this study REALLY means’ and ‘how does this connect to what we already know’, then explaining it in a practical, relatable, entertaining and memorable way.
In Dr. Zirwas’ free time, he enjoys spending time with his kids and cats. In that order.
CONNECT WITH MATTHEW ZIRWAS, MD
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-zirwas-587863bb/
ABOUT DR KARA WADA
*Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
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Feel confident, energetic, and more like that bad*** you used to be.
Apply Here→ https://www.immuneconfident.com
The feet are one of the most crucial parts of your body. They're there to help you walk, run, jump, climb and dance. But they often go unnoticed.
Join Dr. Kara Wada and Dr. Tea Nguyen as they talk about how to prevent, treat, and manage foot problems in a holistic way.
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ABOUT DR. TEA NGUYEN
A board-certified podiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA. After 3 years of surgical residency and successfully completing a 1-year fellowship in wound surgery, she opened Pacific Point Podiatry in 2018 to deliver innovative and expert foot and ankle care. Specializes in minimally invasive surgery to keep people active with less downtime.
CONNECT WITH DR. TEA
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drteapodiatry Twitter: @drteapodiatry Instagram: @drteapodiatry TikTok: @drteapodiatry
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You don't have to live with trauma forever. It may hurt you, but it doesn’t have to define you. Healing is possible.
Listen as Dr. Kara Wada, thought leader, social worker, and professor, Kiva Harper, talk more about trauma, how it affects our brains and bodies, and how you can heal.
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ABOUT KIVA HARPER
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in trauma-focused psychotherapy for more than two decades, Kiva Harper has emerged as one of the nation's foremost thought leaders in trauma treatment. Harper now speaks and consults extensively, is a frequent mental health correspondent for network TV & radio, a contributing writer to industry trades, and a social media influencer.
CONNECT WITH KIVA
Website: https://www.kivaharper.com/
Instagram: @kivatharper
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiva.t.harper/about
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Join Dr. Kara Wada and Author Whitney Lane Ward on this episode of the Crunchy Allergist Podcast.
Listen as they talk more about the role of the physician and patient communication and about hope for people with illnesses to persevere and scale the mountains they face.
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About Whitney
Whitney Lane Ward is a public speaker and author who seeks to encourage her audience to overcome their circumstances. As someone who has a disability, she wishes to give hope to others with illnesses hope so they will persevere and scale the mountains they face.
Read more about her story here:
https://www.igliving.com/magazine/articles/IGL_2018-10_AR_Let's-Talk-Whitney-Ward.pdf
Connect with Whitney
YouTube Channel: Mountain Climbers URL: https://www.youtube.com/c/MountainClimbers_WhitneyWard
Instagram: @writergirl0801
Facebook: @whitneylaneward
Website: https://whitneylaneward.com/
Speaking Page: https://whitneylaneward.weebly.com/
Get Whitney’s Books
And They Came with Haste: https://a.co/d/eAgXfUK
MORE Than My Mountains: https://a.co/d/dSNtIwJ
More than Your Mountains: https://a.co/d/1qZzhaT
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This talk was presented by Dr. Kara Wada at the Annual Physician's Coaching Summit and was re-recorded to share this empowering message with the Crunchy Allergist community.
Listen as Dr. Kara Wada talks about invisible illness, medical gaslighting, and the role that coaching plays in the lives of patients, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
About Dr. Kara Wada
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
Connect with Dr. Wada
Website: www.drkarawada.com
Instagram: @crunchyallergist
Facebook: @crunchyallergist
Twitter: @crunchyallergy
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Join Dr. Kara Wada and Author Donna Jackson-Nakazawa on this special episode of the Crunchy Allergist Podcast. This episode was recorded from the 1st Every Crunchy Allergist Book Club Event that took place last October 6th, 2022.
Listen as they dig into the topic of raising emotionally healthy girls, based on cutting-edge science that explains the modern pressures that make it so difficult for adolescent girls to thrive.
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About Donna Jackson Nakazawa She is an award-winning journalist and internationally-recognized speaker whose work explores the intersection of neuroscience, immunology, and human emotion. Her mission is to translate emerging science in ways that help those with chronic conditions find healing.
Connect with Donna:
Twitter: @DonnaJackNak
Instagram: @DonnaJacksonNakazawa
Facebook: @donnajacksonnakazawaauthor
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Join Dr. Kara and Dr. Diane as they talk about the role of being more conscientious about what we put in and on our bodies, especially around our eyes. This is especially important if you deal with eye allergies or dry eye!!
This episode is jam-packed with pearls of wisdom from Dr. Diane. If you find it helpful, please take 2 minutes to leave a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Your reviews help increase the visibility and share these important messages with others. Thank you!
About Dr. Diane Hilal-Campo
A board-certified General Ophthalmologist in private practice in NJ and the creator of the first Ophthalmologist formulated eye makeup line, Twenty/ Twenty Beauty. The line focuses on products that are more healthful for the ocular surface because of more healthful ingredients, better product design, and a focus on hygiene.
CONNECT WITH DR. DIANE
INSTAGRAM: @drdianehilalcampo, @trytwentytwenty
WEBSITE: www.trytwentytwenty.com
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Learn about all things allergy, autoimmunity, and anti-inflammatory living.
One of the real big pillars of anti-inflammatory living is making sure that our bodies have ample time and space and energy to recharge our batteries. The main way we do that is through the gift of sleep.
Dr. Kara met Dr. Bhopal through Aila Health‘s Autoimmune Warrior Conference where she delivered an AWESOME talk on sleep.
Join me and Dr. Nishi Bhopal as we talk about the importance of sleep to our overall well-being and then hop over to the FREE Aila Health App to watch her talk from the conference too.
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About Dr. Nishi Bhopal
Dr. Bhopal is board certified in Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, and Integrative Holistic Medicine, and is the founder of Pacific Integrative Psychiatry, serving patients across California.
She brings various disciplines into her practice to offer a comprehensive approach to mental health, including nutrition, mindset coaching, psychotherapy, yoga and meditation, and Ayurveda.
She also has a YouTube channel for clinicians where she shares holistic strategies to optimize sleep and mental health.
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CONNECT WITH DR. BHOPAL
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nishibhopal
Instagram: @pacificintegrativepsych @intrabalance
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/intrabalance
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If you're committed to optimizing your sleep health this year,Dr. Bhopal is inviting you to join her FREE MASTERCLASS
Get Your Best Sleep!
3 Mistakes That are Ruining Your Slumber (And what to do about them)
Reserve Your Seat Here: https://members.intrabalance.com/sleepmasterclass
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For people who are wired and tired, or bedtime procrastinators who just don't have enough hours in the day...
The Holistic Sleep Reset by IntraBalance
Learn how to Uplevel your sleep, naturally. Click Here: intrabalance.com/enroll
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Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a physician scientist with a speciality in rheumatology. She has trained both in Paris, France as well as Columbia University, in New York City. She is based in Denver, CO. She is the author of multiple book chapters and scientific articles in rheumatology.
At age 40, in the midst of an existential crisis, she was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. A timely meeting with a non-traditionally trained practitioner taught her a different approach to disease. She experienced the power of meditation, visualization, energy healing and love. Her journey through cancer inspired her to learn more about these alternative methods, and now that she has studied many of them she has integrated them into her own practice of medicine.
She has her own podcast called UnabridgedMD available on all the usual podcast platforms and youtube.
Her website is www.UnabridgedMD.com
She can be found on Twitter at @unabridgedMD or Facebook and Instagram at UnabridgedMD.
The changes our bodies go through as mama’s and an awesome solution
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Lena Shahbandar is a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (physiatry–pronounced: fiz-eye-a-tree).
A graduate of Northwestern University for undergraduate and medical school, she practices outpatient musculoskeletal medicine with a particular area of interest in women’s musculoskeletal health and pain in pregnancy.
In treating these patients and through the experiences she had herself as a mother, she discovered the need for a solution that allows mothers to safely transport their babies without compromising their physical comfort. She spent many years pouring her medical expertise and knowledge into a scientific solution: a baby carrier that lets people easily move their babies from the car seat, or anywhere, to babywearing, and lead a full life without pain. This solution led to the creation of Nessl and the Nessl Baby Carrier.
When not working, Lena loves to spend time with her husband and three children, and to play tennis, ski and hike.
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CONNECT WITH DR. LENA
Instagram: @nesslbaby
Facebook: @nesslbaby
Pinterest: @nesslbaby
Website: www.nessl.com
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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3am4lsXYqBU
Kim Shapira M.S., R.D. is a celebrity dietitian and nutrition therapist. She has 23 years of expertise under her belt including work in hospitals, sports clinics, addiction centers, and universities.
Kim has a B.S. in Exercise Science and Kinesiology from Tulane University and an M.S. in Human Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition from Boston University. When she’s not helping clients take over the world, she is a wife and momma of three kiddos and three fur kiddos.
She currently has a practice in Los Angeles with clients like Kaley Cuoco, Brittany Snow, and Jenny Hutt. She is a guest expert for Dr. Drew, Glamour Magazine, General Mills, and more.
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Follow Kim:
Website: www.kimshapiramethod.com
Instagram: @kimshapiramethod
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Download our Free Food Guide for an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle. 5 FOODS YOU DON'T NEED TO FEAR
Through the ups and downs with my Sjogren’s, I learned early on that sleep was critical to keeping me healthy and functioning at my best.
Listen to my conversation with sleep expert Dr. Brown.
Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple board-certified sleep medicine physician passionate about helping people discover the gift of sleep as a superpower.
Dr. Brown is a speaker, an educator, a writer, and the founder of RestfulSleepMD where she helps busy professional women and their children prioritize sleep to not only achieve their optimal health but also thrive and live to their fullest potential.
As a physician in practice for over a decade, a mom of two, she fully understands the impact of sleep deprivation on our mental, physical and emotional health. As a result of this, she has dedicated her career to helping professional women be their best selves. She does this through speaking, coaching, courses, and programs focused on educating and empowering busy professional women to make sleep a priority as a critical pillar of their health.
She is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, The American Academy of Pediatrics, and The Amerian Thoracic Society. She also on the medical advisory board of Baby Center as well as the expert advisory board of Project Sleep.
She is a frequent speaker at various conferences, summits, workshops, and association meetings, both nationally and internationally.
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Follow Dr. Brown:
Website: https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/
Instagram: @restfulsleepmd
Facebook: funke.afolabibrown
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/funke-afolabi-brown-a3517945/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPateezmNmJ_Vrtizii5q-A
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Watch this Episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/cBIXjs5p1w8
Regan Nelson is a lifelong learner, and self-development junkie and is constantly thinking about and planning for “something better”. Through her Podcast, This or Something Better, Regan shares stories of innovators and positive changemakers committed to making the world better.
Regan holds and BS and MS in exercise physiology and spent 6 years working at Nike in Innovation. Since leaving Nike, Regan has worked as a consumer insights and innovation consultant helping large brands and startups improve products and consumer experience. Regan’s own quest for the “something better” comes through her work as a Senior Director with Beautycounter. Regan is a passionate health educator and advocate for more health protective legislation over the personal care industry.
Follow Regan
Instagram: @this.orsomethingbetter
Twitter: @thisorsomething
If you’re interested to learn more about non-toxic living, you would love to listen to Episode 4 of our podcast with Dr. Leo Trasande. Listen Now!
To download our new Crunchy Allergist’s Anti-inflammatory Library Click Here.
If you haven't noticed, I am a self-help, professional development, non-fiction book lover!
And I LOVE sharing book recommendations with my patients, clients, and anyone else who will listen.
This makes me EXTRA excited that I get to share Donna Jackson-Nakawaza's powerful new book and resource for raising resilient young women with all of YOU!
She joined me on the podcast to talk about Girls on the Brink a few weeks ago and I can't wait to share it with you now!
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Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an award-winning journalist and internationally-recognized speaker whose work explores the intersection of neuroscience, immunology, and human emotion. Her mission is to translate emerging science in ways that help those with chronic conditions find healing.
Follow Donna on these platforms:
Twitter: @DonnaJackNak
Instagram: @DonnaJacksonNakazawa
Facebook: @donnajacksonnakazawaauthor
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The Crunchy Allergist team is SUPER excited to kick off the 1st Official Book Club & Author Event with one of my FAVORITE authors next month.
We love a good Win-Win-Win scenario.
So we are partnering with an independent bookstore, Tattered Cover in Denver, to fulfill book orders for the event.
YAY for supporting small when we can!
GET YOUR TICKET HERE: https://www.drkarawada.com/girls-on-the-brink-with-the-crunchy-allergist
Nitika Chopra is the founder of Chronicon, a media and events company, dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness.
Nitika was diagnosed with psoriasis at the age of 10 and psoriatic arthritis at the age of 19 and lived over 17 years of her life being defined by her conditions.
In 2010 she decided to take all of the lessons her health journey had taught her and use it to help others with the creation of her online magazine Bella Life.
Since the start of her entrepreneurial journey, Nitika has hosted her own TV talk show on Z Living called Naturally Beautiful, hosted over 40 events with hundreds of guests in attendance, and has created dynamic partnerships with over 150 brands in the wellness space.
After 10 years of event creation, Nitika launched Chronicon in the fall of 2019, focused on those living with a chronic illness.
The event sold out, had over 2,000 live stream viewers, and high-level brand sponsors, and has been growing ever since.
Now, Nitika is excited to announce that Chronicon is expanding online with The Chronicon Community, a new, accessible online space with inspiration, advocacy, and empowerment for chronically ill folks across the globe to connect.
Nitika is also the host of The Point of Pain podcast which is available wherever you enjoy your podcasts.
Follow her for daily inspiration @NitikaChopra + @ChroniconOfficial
Website:
www.chronicon.cowww.TheChroniconCommunity.com
Social Media:
Instagram - @NitikaChopra
Twitter - @NitikaChopra
Facebook - @NitikaChopra
Instagram - @ChroniconOfficial
Twitter - @TheChronicon
Facebook - @Chronicon
One of the supplements or, food-based products I've incorporated into my routine is medicinal mushrooms.
In this podcast episode, we will talk with Jeff Chilton of Nammex, and gain an understanding of mushroom cultivation, the safety, the things to watch out for, what we are looking for in these products, why they are helpful, why should we consider them, and why it's essential to look for certified organic mushroom extracts in your supplements.
Jeff Chilton studied Ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and in 1973 began a 10-year career as a large-scale commercial mushroom grower. Jeff is the co-author of The Mushroom Cultivator, published in 1983.
In 1989 Jeff established Nammex, the first company to supply medicinal mushroom extracts to the Nutritional Supplement industry. In 1997 he organized the first organic certification workshop for mushroom production in China. Jeff is a founding member of the World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products in 1994 and a Member of the International Society for Mushroom Science.
Nammex extracts are used by many supplement and food companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.
Learn More
Websites:
www.realmushrooms.com
www.nammex.com
Socials to follow:
www.facebook.com/realmushrooms
www.youtube.com/c/NammexOrganicMushroomExtracts
www.instagram.com/real_mushrooms
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aArV-O9CG7I
Chronic hives or urticaria are a real pain, or itch, as the case maybe. In this episode, Dr. Wada is digging into how she thinks about hives and approaches this problem that affects about 1 in 100 people.
As a reminder, although I am a physician, I am not your physician and this podcast is for educational purposes only.
Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ncrvL7949Dw
Website: https://www.crunchyallergist.com
Follow @crunchyallergist for all things allergies, autoimmunity, and anti-inflammatory living, and then head to the link in my bio to subscribe to my email list so that you can get tips like these delivered to your inbox every week!
Are you ready to get off the diet merry-go-round?
Are you ready to start making lifestyle changes that stick?
Are you sick of hopping on and off the "healthy living" wagon?
This is a MUST listen-to episode, I am digging into 6 actionable strategies you can start using today.
Make today the first day forever.
If you love this episode, please leave a review and share it with a friend!
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Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (or "Dr. B") is an award-winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized
gut health expert, and the New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber
Fueled Cookbook. He sits on the Scientific Advisory Board of ZOE, has authored more than
twenty articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has given more than forty
presentations at national meetings, presented to Congress and the USDA, and has taught over
10,000 students how to heal and optimize their gut health. He lives in Charleston, South
Carolina with his wife and children. You’ll find him on Instagram as @theguthealthmd, on
Facebook as @theguthealthmd, and at his website theplantfedgut.com.
Download: 5 Foods People with Sjogren's Don't Need to Fear
Dr. Yu is an integrative rheumatologist who incorporates complementary medicine with traditional rheumatology.
He is triple board-certified in Rheumatology, Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. He obtained his MD from Chicago Medical School and holds a Masters in Healthcare Administration and Biomedical sciences. He completed his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at Loma Linda University in Southern California. He has been accepted with a full scholarship to the Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona. In addition, he has also taken courses in functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Dr. Yu has a very unique perspective on autoimmune disease and arthritis as he is both a patient with arthritis and physician. Dr. Yu was diagnosed with gout at the age of 17 and later diagnosed with spondyloarthritis as well. He is able to understand his patient’s medical problems from a patient perspective. The foundation of his practice is to combine allopathic medicine with complementary medicine. He works with his patients to come up with a treatment plan that not only fights the disease but also is aligned with his patient’s goals.
His primary focus is on autoimmune disease and arthritis. Rheumatologists treat conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, sjogrens, gout, fibromyalgia, myositis, vasculitis, and other inflammatory conditions. As a fellow, he has published multiple papers on osteoporosis and spearheaded a double-blind randomized control trial on curcumin supplementation in systemic lupus erythematosus. He has also had multiple presentations at the American College of Rheumatology national conferences.
Not only is Dr. Yu a doctor, but he is also a patient himself. He has both gout and spondyloarthritis. He has been featured in multiple articles and webinars including Forbes magazine, Spondyloarthritis Association of America, Lupus LA, and CreakyJoints.
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Over a 1/2 million emergency room visits every year that are the result of an insect sting. Stings are a huge source of fear, anxiety when we have these bugs buzzing around our picnics at the park.
This week we are talking all about insects that sting!
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Welcome everyone. I am so excited to welcome you back to this episode of the Crunchy Allergist Podcast. I am recording this on July 2nd the official halfway point of 2022.
So both here on the podcast and in a pop-up event we are working to refresh, refocus and recommit to ourselves. We have named the event the 1st Mid-Year Resolution Reset.
This week I am so excited to share with you the recent Master Class I taught about self-compassion! Why? Because as you will soon find out, the research is clear. We are much more likely to achieve our goals when we are able to treat ourselves with loving-kindness.
In addition to tuning into these 2 special podcast episodes, both today’s and last week’s episode “5 habits of women who are thriving” you are also invited to join us to
- Gain better clarity on what living an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle looks like
- Take actionable steps in alignment with YOUR goals!
- Start to let go of the baggage that is holding you back.
If after listening to today’s master class you are energized and ready to take serious action toward living a sustainable anti-inflammatory lifestyle.
- Those looking to reject diet culture
- Those who AREN’T looking for the quick fix.
- Those who are ready for an uncomplicated sustainable science-supported approach health & healing.
- Those who are ready to break up with their own worst critic.
Join Jen and I in a private FB group for
- 2 weeks of anti-inflammatory living fun where we get to hang out with other really cool people!
- Attend Live group coaching sessions to break through our limiting beliefs
- MidYear Resolution Retreat workbook where you will assess where you are, aspire to your wildest dreams, and ascend step by step to reaching them!
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What 5 habits do I return back to time and time again to keep me out of survival mode and tapped into my thriving mode?
Tune in and then I challenge you to start taking meaningful steps to reset, refocus and recommit.
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Today, we welcome back our most listened-to guest, My friend, colleague, and partner Jen Tharani. Jen is an anti-inflammatory dietician. Together we help those living with autoimmunity reimagine what their lives can look like and re-define anti-inflammatory living making it a sustainable part of their everyday lives.
We recorded this conversation on Friday, June 10th reflecting on our experiences during the pandemic.
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Sarah Boyles is an expert urogynecologist (FPMRS) with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She manages her successful group practice, publishes widely in her field and creates national FPMRS quality standards. Recognizing the need for pelvic floor education in society at large, she has recently pivoted to creating quality content for women that is easy to obtain outside the clinical arena. You can see her work at thewomensbladderdoctor.com and on Instagram @thewomensbladderdoctor.
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On this special episode, we are featuring a session from the recent Aila Autoimmune Warrior Summit. This session is a discussion of the role of coaching in caring for autoimmune warriors. What is coaching? How can a coach help? How do you find a coach?
If you missed the Summit, you can find the sessions on the Free Aila App (download in the app store). The Aila app is also a great resource to track your symptoms. #notsponsored
Also mentioned in this episode:
Alleviate Autoimmune Depression Free Master Class Learn about the missing pieces of the "Autoimmune Depression" puzzle. In this 2 day experience, Dr. Wada and nutritionist Jenifer will share practical strategies with you to alleviate "Autoimmune Depression".
June 6th & 7th @ Noon EST (will be Recorded)
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Dr. Alexis Hugelmeyer, is a coffee-drinking, wanderlusting, wife, mama of three, and Board Certified Family & Osteopathic Medicine Physician. She has spent most of her thirteen year career taking care of the sickest hospital patients knowing that most of them were suffering from preventable, even reversible conditions. In her practice, Dr. Lex focuses on nine fundamental pillars of health and provides patients the education, support and accountability needed to set and achieve their health goals.
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NourishingYour Body & Mind Master Class Learn the truth about supplements & self-compassion A 2-Day event taking place June 6th & 7th!
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Dr. Adrian Chavez is the host of The Nutrition Science Podcast and founder of the Dr. Chavez School of Nutrition. He holds a PhD in Nutrition and Health Promotion from Arizona State University where his research was focused on translating the scientific principles of nutrition into real-world practice for chronic disease prevention. He has a strong passion for fighting against misinformation and helping people get access to practical high quality, evidence-based nutrition guidance. You can find him on Instagram @DrAdrianChavez where he is highly active dispelling myths and teaching basic nutrition concepts in practical and entertaining ways.
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5 Foods People with Sjogren's Don't Need to Fear
Dr. Adrian Chavez is the host of The Nutrition Science Podcast and founder of the Dr. Chavez School of Nutrition. He holds a PhD in Nutrition and Health Promotion from Arizona State University where his research was focused on translating the scientific principles of nutrition into real-world practice for chronic disease prevention. He has a strong passion for fighting against misinformation and helping people get access to practical high quality, evidence-based nutrition guidance. You can find him on Instagram @DrAdrianChavez where he is highly active dispelling myths and teaching basic nutrition concepts in practical and entertaining ways.
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5 Foods People with Sjogren's Don't Need to Fear
Amber Patterson, MD is a world-renowned allergy/immunology expert and the US ambassador for intralymphatic allergen immunotherapy (ILIT). Before founding Allergy Unlimited, she developed the first US clinical trial for ILIT (first in the world for pediatrics) as faculty at the Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s hospital where she founded the Center for Immunotherapy. She holds several patents on novel allergy testing devices. A passion for creating systems for identifying the root of immune dysfunction (allergy) or deficiency (low immune function), and then co-developing a plan for healing and empowerment are the driving forces behind her work.
Dr. Patterson leads as vice chair of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) immunotherapy and diagnostics committee. Believing in the powerful connection between mind and body, she also volunteers on her local community recreation center (YMCA) board of directors and on the committee for childcare, aiming to co-create positive community resources for physical, mental, and spiritual growth. As a wife and mother of four, Amber has the most fun with her family, playing in nature or traveling the world.
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Jenifer Tharani is a registered dietitian and daughter of a chronic illness warrior. Jenifer believes that eating healthy does not have to be boring, time-consuming, or expensive. She is extremely passionate about helping women with chronic illness adopt an anti-inflammatory, gut-healing eating pattern without unwarranted food eliminations.
She doesn’t believe in diets, instead of making small sustainable lifestyle changes to help you find a balance in your everyday life, including trying to keep your favorite foods in the mix!
Jenifer’s mantra is “Give a Man a Fish, and You Feed Him for a Day. Teach a Man to Fish, and You Feed Him for a Lifetime”. Her nutrition coaching programs empower you with nutrition education, provide you with accountability to take action and experience transformations, and an inclusive community of women going through the same struggles so you don't feel alone.
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One of the most common questions I get asked is "Do I have a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity?"
I was able to share with the 1st Annual Sjogren's Summit group earlier this month how I think through the various symptoms associated with digestive distress and what we can do to sort out what is going on.
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Dr. Rani Banik is America's Integrative Eye Doctor. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist with additional training in Functional Medicine. Dr. Rani focuses on the root cause of eye diseases and uses integrative strategies for conditions such as thyroid eye disease, macular degeneration, cataract, dry eye, glaucoma, and other autoimmune diseases of the visual system. Her treatments are based on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, essential oils, and supplements.
Dr. Rani runs a private practice based in New York City and is also Associate Professor of Mount Sinai in NYC where she serves as an educator and researcher. As Principal Investigator of several clinical trials in diseases of the optic nerve, Dr. Rani uses cutting-edge approaches such as nanotechnology and gene therapy.
Dr. Rani is frequently featured as an expert in the media and has been interviewed on Good Morning America, CBS, NBC, ABC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Fox, amongst many others. Dr. Rani has been voted as Castle Connolly Top Doctor and New York Magazine's Best Doctor in Ophthalmology every year since 2017.
Link to: Dr Rani's Complete Guide to Dry Eye Relief
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Time and energy are a huge issue when you are dealing with a chronic illness. Time and energy scarcity is a big fear I see amongst chronic illness folks, myself included. And understandably so, when your body is betraying you, and you're running on a battery that won't fully charge like that old iPhone, it's really natural for us to flip from thriving mode back into survival mode.
I want to challenge your thoughts and your perceptions on time. Our thoughts about time are what give immense power over our lives, and the results we see in our lives. And I'm going to make the case for this in this podcast.
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Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP is an internationally renowned leader in children’s environmental health. His research focuses on identifying the role of environmental exposures in childhood obesity and cardiovascular risks, and documenting the economic costs for policymakers of failing to prevent diseases of environmental origin in children proactively.
He also holds appointments in the Wagner School of Public Service and NYU’s College of Global Public Health. He is perhaps best known for a series of studies published in Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism that document disease costs due to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the US and Europe of $340 billion and €163 billion annually, respectively.
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An environmental health scientist and dietitian by training, Dr. Jenna Hua is passionate about the environment, public health, and everything food.
Jenna holds a BS in Nutrition and an MPH and PhD in Environmental Health Sciences from UC Berkeley, and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford Medicine. Frustrated by the lack of data for how harmful chemicals (like BPA, phthalates, and parabens) from plastics and everyday products affect our health and clinical outcomes, and the absence of a personalized approach to mitigate harmful chemical exposures, Jenna set out on a mission to change these.
She founded Million Marker, a health-tech startup dedicated to empowering everyone with the data and tools to determine how the products they use, the food they eat, the water they drink negatively or positively influence their health. Million Marker helps people understand what chemicals are inside of them—and then provides simple solutions for quickly reducing harmful chemicals through mail-in test kits, lifestyle audits, product recommendations, and counseling.
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Dr. Mously Le Blanc, affectionately known as Dr. Mo, is a highly awarded and sought-after medical doctor, holistic intuitive healer, and coach. Dr. Mo received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Columbia and Cornell University Hospitals. She has been recognized as a Top Doctor multiple years in a row and has earned many teaching and patient care awards. She has Master level certifications in Reiki, EFT, hypnosis, NLP coaching and Akashic Record consultation. Utilizing these skills, Dr. Mo takes a holistic approach to healing that addresses the mind, body, heart and soul incorporating energy healing techniques with coaching to quickly and effectively empower women to transform their lives.
In her experience as a doctor treating cancer and chronic pain patients, she has witnessed directly how emotional trauma and burnout result in physical manifestation of pain and illness. She empowers successful women experiencing burnout to get off the hamster wheel of overwhelm to find self-acceptance, balance and courage to create a life they love on their own terms so that burnout is a thing of the past. She is an author, podcaster and motivational speaker that has been featured in the media including CBS and FOX. Most recently she released a book entitled, “Unleash the Healing Within: How to stop relying on things outside yourself to heal yourself”
Website: www.unleashthehealingwithin.com
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Fatigue is a symptom that can be in rest frustrating for patients and physicians alike. It is a very prominent symptom in Sjögren’s syndrome and many other systemic diseases. Rarely does it have one simple cause but more often it requires a multifocal approach. Dr. Wada shares her thinking about fatigue as both physician and Sjogren’s patient.
Dr. Kara Wada is an Assistant Professor of Allergy/Immunology with experiences of over 10 years teaching medical trainees about misbehaving immune systems. Currently, she serves as Associate Fellowship Program Director at the Ohio State University, Founder/CEO of The Crunchy Allergist and host of the Success with Sjogren’s Podcast. Her advocacy work focuses on improving the physician-patient relationship, improving awareness around invisible illnesses, and improving consumer protections in the personal care and cosmetics industry.
She coaches clients using both life and health coaching techniques to break out of maladaptive and self-sabatoging habits to break out of the fatigue and fog and find clarity and confidence in her 30 days to Redefining Success Program.
To learn more visit: www.successwithsjogrens.com
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Dr. Kara Wada is an Assistant Professor of Allergy/Immunology with experiences of over 10 years teaching medical trainees about misbehaving immune systems. Currently, she serves as Associate Fellowship Program Director at the Ohio State University, Founder/CEO of The Crunchy Allergist and host of the Success with Sjogren’s Podcast. Her advocacy work focuses on improving the physician-patient relationship, improving awareness around invisible illnesses, and improving consumer protections in the personal care and cosmetics industry.
She coaches clients using both life and health coaching techniques to break out of maladaptive and self-sabatoging habits to break out of the fatigue and fog and find clarity and confidence in her 30 days to Redefining Success Program.
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Kara Wada, MD is a board-certified adult and pediatric allergy/immunology and lifestyle medicine physician, autoimmune patient, health coach, and medical educator. She also loves sharing with others how to make simple safer swaps at home to decrease exposure to potentially harmful substances including endocrine disruptors.
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Dr. Erin Williams is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist. She graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy and completed her residency in Ambulatory Care and Teaching at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy/St Louis County Department of Public Health.
'She is passionate about reducing the use of potentially inappropriate or unnecessary medications where possible, while at the same time promoting quality of life. She currently serves as a long-term care consultant pharmacist for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Nebraska and Iowa.
Outside of her work, she enjoys time with her husband and two boys. In her "free time" she loves helping friends and family reduce their exposures to potentially harmful chemicals in a real-life way.
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About Dr. Martina Ziegenbein
Born and raised in Slovakia, graduated from PJ Safarik University in Kosice, Slovakia with an MD degree in 2000.
Residency: St Joseph Hospital/Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, WI 2001-2004
Fellowship: Boston University Medical Center Boston, MA, 2004-2006, rheumatology
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Lupus Center MD 2006-2007
Moved To Cape Cod on 3/2021 where She currently lives and works part-time as a Rheumatologist
Passion: Fibromyalgia related pain and advances
Coaching business: Martina Ziegenbein MD Coaching, LLC
Website: www.winningatfibromyalgia.com
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Dr. Parastoo Jangouk is dual board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine as well as being a certified life coach, entrepreneur and founder of MindGutFitMD. She has a particular interest in gut health, brain-gut interaction, gut microbiome, mental fitness, preventative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Jangouk incorporates her medical knowledge and coaching skills in promoting gut health as well as mental and physical fitness. She has written numerous peer-reviewed publications in medical journals and is also the host of the podcast “Let’s Clean House.” Her main goal is to help busy, professional women lead their healthiest life and prevent disease by saying goodbye to stress, improving physical fitness and optimizing gut health
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Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD has formal training in dentistry, medicine, and Oral Medicine. She is currently a postdoctoral research fellow in Radiation Oncology and a Certified Professional Leadership Coach and Wayfinder Life Coach Trainee. Dr. Rigert values holistic care with priority in disease prevention and optimization of the quality of life through the integration of lifestyle and modern medicine.
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Cheryl Crow is an occupational therapist who’s lived with rheumatoid arthritis for eighteen years. In 2019, Cheryl started Arthritis Life to help others thrive with arthritis. She facilitates online courses and support groups to help people adjust to their conditions and live full and meaningful lives.
Most days you can find Cheryl creating life hack videos, sharing patient stories on the Arthritis Life Podcast or spreading the word about ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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I am so excited to welcome you to the first official episode of the Success with Sjogren’s podcast! Over the coming weeks and months, my guests and I will share how modern medicine and lifestyle work better together.
So what exactly does an allergy & immunology physician do?
In its simplest definition, I see children and adults with misbehaving immune systems. I primarily see patients who are struggling with seasonal allergies, chronic sinus problems, asthma, food allergies, allergic skin rashes and conditions that cause hives and swelling. Although less common, I also care for patients with mast cell and eosinophilic disorders and immune deficiencies.
When we think about the immune system misbehaving, allergies, autoimmune diseases, and immune deficiencies all signal that the immune system is dysregulated or out of balance. In the case of allergies and autoimmunity, the immune system is recognizing something as the enemy that should be tolerated or ignored. Unfortunately, both of these types of conditions can occur more often when there is an immune deficiency too.
In short. The immune system gets very complicated very quickly!
So what exactly is Sjogren’s syndrome?
Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune condition where the body recognizes the exocrine glands. These are the glands that produce moisture in our body. They include the glands that produce tears, saliva, sweat, breast milk, skin oils, mucus, and more. White blood cells called lymphocytes relocate to these glands and the inflammation produced results in tissue destruction. The end result is are classic symptoms of dryness but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Fatigue, joint and body pain, and digestive problems affect the majority of those with Sjogren’s too.
Traditionally, Sjogren's has been classified as primary or secondary meaning that it can be an autoimmune disease diagnosed on its own or the symptoms can be related to another connective tissue disease like lupus.
How and why this happens is still not fully understood but we will take a deep dive into the science in a future episode. In short, there is a combination of both underlying susceptibility and environmental triggers that are implicated.
Sjogren's is estimated to affect 4 million Americans with the vast majority of those affected being women. The average age of diagnosis is around 40 but diagnosis can be difficult to get and takes several years on average.
So why am I here? Oh goodness, there have been so many reasons over the last few years…
Where do I start?
When I was first diagnosed, I was so overwhelmed. I was exhausted and in pain- both the physical pain but also the emotional pain associated with my diagnosis. I also was incredibly overwhelmed.
After the initial shock and I dried my tears, I found myself frustrated that Sjogren’s lacked the effective disease-modifying treatments that similar conditions like rheumatoid arthritis had. Subsequently, I found myself searching high and low for any and all other options that might be out there. Diet. Vitamins. Supplements. Exercise. Mindfulness. You name it.
Sadly, what I found was a lot of speculation, slick sales pitches and very little science.
With my medical background, it made sense to me to approach my health from the perspective of AND rather than OR.
How could modern medicine AND adjusting my habits possibly improve my health?
Some small studies in asthma and thyroid disease had demonstrated some improvement in inflammation with diet changes. I knew stress was a huge factor in immune system health from research performed at my own institution.
But I struggled to find resources that had a basis in the science I was able to find or came from the perspective of AND rather than OR. I also struggled to find resources specific to Sjogren’s.
So here I am, several years out from my diagnosis, continuing on my own healing journey. I will always be a work in progress. But I am committed to my oath to do no harm which means taking a look at the possible risks and benefits of particular testing or treatments. I am also committed to building the Sjogren’s Sisterhood community- an uplifting space where each of us can say goodbye to the fog and fatigue & rediscover our vibrant, confident selves.
The reality is the vast majority of us with Sjogren’s will not have our lives shortened by this disease but we know the symptoms we are faced with can really take their toll on our quality of life. I look forward to sharing what tips, tools, and techniques I have used to forge my own success with Sjogren's so that you too may be able to find your own version!!
Stay tuned for new episodes each week!! We will be talking about nutrition, fatigue, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain, and getting tips from other expert health care professionals who happen to be autoimmune patients too!
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Welcome to Success with Sjogren’s, a podcast empowering naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded women looking to reduce or even eliminate their Sjogrens symptoms! Sjögren’s syndrome is one of the most common but least talked about autoimmune conditions affecting up to 1 out of every 100 people, 90% of whom are women! For those of us living with Sjogren’s, we know it involves a whole lot more than just dry eyes and dry mouth. Hi, I’m your host Dr. Kara Wada, fellow Sjogren’s spoonie, board-certified Allergy/Immunology and Lifestyle Medicine physician, health coach, medical educator, and mom. I’m on a mission to empower you through education and build the Sjogren’s sisterhood community so we all might be able to forge our own path to Success with Sjogren’s. Each week, my guests and I will share how modern medicine and lifestyle work better together. Always rooted in my oath to do no harm, my best tips and advice are served with an open mind and a healthy dose of skepticism. So If you are looking to say goodbye to the fog and fatigue & rediscover your vibrant, confident self all while skipping the shady supplements and super restrictive diets. You are in the right place! Make sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode and consider sharing with a friend while you are at it!