Our special guest is Lindsay Mitchell, who is the founder of Vital-Side, a membership program that empowers those with chronic illness and limbic system impairment to retrain their brain out of the chronic stress response so they can get relief from their symptoms and find freedom in their lives. Her training in medicine as a physician assistant, work as an NLP practitioner, and experience having recovered from Lyme disease makes her uniquely qualified to assist others in learning how to shift t...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 77
After releasing 70+ episodes and 2 1/2 years of podcasting together, we share how we have evolved on our own healing and professional journeys. This is a bittersweet episode as we reflect on the impact this podcast has had on our lives, while sharing our excitement about the projects we are each working on behind the scenes. This has been a cathartic space for both us and our listeners, and we appreciate all your support. We are grateful to have been able to create this unique space in the chron...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 76
Our special guest is Mark Dawes, who is a speaker, author, and quantum thinking mentor. He shares about the power of the mind and how interconnected everything in this human experience is. We discuss how these concepts have helped us on our own journeys to heal from chronic symptoms and find joy in life again. As Mark says on his YouTube channel, "...we all have universal power within us all to create a reality that mirrors our intentions, actions and behaviours." Mark Dawes: Instagram: https://...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 75
Getting diagnosed with a chronic illness can feel scary and overwhelming, which can keep your nervous system dysregulated. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have had a diagnosis for a while, it's important to recognize your current nervous system state because that can impact your ability to heal. When we operate from a state of fight, flight, or freeze, it prevents us from returning to a balanced state where we experience optimal health. Learn a bit about our own journeys with nervous system re...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 74
We decided to play a fun game to help you get to know us a little better as individuals. Grab your favorite snack and beverage and hang out with us for 55 minutes! --- Support our podcast & help us continue supporting our listeners: https://supporter.acast.com/autoimmune-and-you --- DISCOUNTS: **use code AUTOIMMUNEANDYOU for all brands** 20% off Garden of Flavor organic juices: https://gardenofflavor.com 10% off Thermotex infrared heating products: https://www.thermotex.com/product-category/...
May 31, 2023•55 min•Ep. 73
We share some of the perspectives and mindset shifts we have developed on our journey to help us overcome perceived limitations and barriers. We give examples of how we have adapted as necessary and implemented new ways to reach goals by overcoming self-limiting beliefs that arise. --- Support our podcast & help us continue supporting our listeners: https://supporter.acast.com/autoimmune-and-you --- DISCOUNTS: **use code AUTOIMMUNEANDYOU for all brands** 20% off Garden of Flavor organic juic...
May 17, 2023•57 min•Ep. 72
A health journey is not supposed to be black and white because every one of us is different inside and out, especially when it comes to gut healing. We welcome our special guest, Madisen Smith, to the podcast! Madisen is a Holistic Nutritionist, gut health coach, and podcast co-host who has personally been through various gut health struggles and embodies a genuinely intuitive holistic lifestyle. Hear about her journey and how she learned how to truly heal her mind, body, and soul! Contact Madis...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 71
We talk about recent shifts in our approaches to our coaching businesses and how we are helping clients on a deeper level. We share about our renewed perspectives on life with chronic illness and how that affects how we are feeling and sharing our journeys. --- Support our podcast & help us continue supporting our listeners: https://supporter.acast.com/autoimmune-and-you --- DISCOUNTS: **use code AUTOIMMUNEANDYOU for all brands** 20% off Garden of Flavor organic juices: https://gardenofflavo...
Apr 19, 2023•55 min•Ep. 70
Last episode, we introduced how nervous system dysregulation plays a role in chronic symptoms. In this episode, we talk about the importance of regulating arousal states in the body and mind. We give an introduction of what fight, flight, or freeze responses may look like in daily scenarios and share simple strategies for building awareness and self-regulation. --- Support our podcast & help us continue supporting our listeners: https://supporter.acast.com/autoimmune-and-you --- DISCOUNTS: *...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 69
Have you ever wondered if you are taking the right dietary approach to manage your autoimmune symptoms? We share some important mind and body signals to pay attention to in order to recognize when a specific diet is no longer serving you. We also talk about how extreme/restrictive diets can dysregulate your nervous system which can contribute to increased autoimmune symptoms and negatively impact your overall quality of life. --- Support our podcast & help us continue supporting our listener...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 68
We welcome our first guest ever, Amanda Nova, to the podcast! Amanda is a wellness educator, Clinical Nutritionist, Holistic Health Practitioner, cookbook author, and chronic illness advocate. We discuss her own journey with chronic illness and how she found more peace through her own wellness practices and by utilizing nervous system regulation strategies. Contact Amanda Nova: Instagram: www.instagram.com/amandanovawellness Website: https://www.amandanovawellness.com/ --- Support our podcast &a...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 67
We share a few pieces of really big news at the beginning of this episode! In celebration of a big milestone, we are also partnering with a couple brands for a giveaway! Head over to our @autoimmuneandyou IG page for more details. Then, we dive into a variety of things that neither of us can live without on a daily basis. --- Support our podcast & help us continue supporting our listeners: https://supporter.acast.com/autoimmune-and-you --- DISCOUNTS: **use code AUTOIMMUNEANDYOU for all brand...
Feb 22, 2023•59 min•Ep. 66
We talk about where each of us were prior to diagnosis. We share how getting diagnosed with RA was more of an awakening to what we already knew deep down and it served as a catalyst for lifestyle changes. It is important to surrender to the process of growth and healing rather than looking at it as something to fight. --- DISCOUNTS: **use code AUTOIMMUNEANDYOU for all brands** 20% off Garden of Flavor organic juices: https://gardenofflavor.com 10% off Thermotex infrared heating products: https:/...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 65
We give an overview of what we eat in a day and share some of our go-to staple meals and recipes. It's important to eat in a way that feels good to your own body. In this episode, you'll learn how to be more conscious of your food triggers, create a healthier mindset around food, and fine tune your diet. Remember, this is what works for us; you are the creator of your own journey. We hope this episode opens your mind to different approaches to food and healing. --- DISCOUNTS: **use code AUTOIMMU...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 64
We share 5 tangible tips you can implement this year for further success on your healing journey. We hope these tips help you make progress towards your health and continue healing so you can create your happiest, healthiest year yet! We also share a really important update about the way we are doing our 2023 autoimmune retreat! Make sure you’re on our email list so you get the updates right to your inbox. --- DISCOUNTS: **use code AUTOIMMUNEANDYOU for all brands** 20% off Garden of Flavor organ...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 63
As we wrap up our second year of hosting this podcast, we reflect on our growth and main takeaways from 2022. We share some of our personal insights and perspectives that have been catalysts for further healing on our own journeys. Thank you for your ongoing support of this podcast. We are excited for what’s to come in 2023 so stay tuned! --- DISCOUNTS: **use code AUTOIMMUNEANDYOU for all brands** 20% off Garden of Flavor organic juices: https://gardenofflavor.com 20% off Magic Mind matcha shots...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 62
Is fear holding you back from trying something new or doing things on your heart? Fear can be a detrimental block in your autoimmune journey and in other areas of your life. We share tangible tips for moving through fears, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs related to your wellness. --- DISCOUNTS (code AUTOIMMUNEANDYOU for all brands): 20% off Magic Mind with code: https://www.magicmind.co/autoimmune FREE full-size Five CBD product: https://glnk.io/1mj3/autoimmuneandyou 10% off your Thermotex orde...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 61
It’s that time of the year! We are helping you get your Christmas list together with some of our favorite appliances, lifestyle products, and things that make us happy and make us feel good. Listen all the way through for discounts and special offers. Click the links below to find products in this episode! RACHEL’S PICKS: Magic Hour teas: https://clubmagichour.com/products/coconut-chai Made by Yoke Candle: https://www.madebyyoke.com/products/abundance-wellness-candle Electric toothbrush: https:/...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 60
It's important to recognize when we go on autopilot on this healing journey and re-evaluate what's essential for us to live authentically. In this episode, Erika shares where she's at in her healing journey, embracing the feelings surrounding this, and the next step she's taking to evolve in a new way. In contrast, Rachel is taking a step in another direction to invest more in her healing and focus on what's truly necessary for her health, business, and healing process. As we like to say - "same...
Nov 16, 2022•53 min•Ep. 59
Hear some experiences and takeaways from some attendees of our 2022 Healing Through Community women's autoimmune retreat. They share about transformative moments, personal insights, and the genuine connections that were made throughout the weekend. If any of this resonates with you, click the link below to add yourself to our 2023 retreat waitlist. The waitlist closes on November 30, 2022 - don't miss out! --- To be added to our 2023 Healing Through Community autoimmune retreat waitlist, click h...
Nov 02, 2022•25 min•Ep. 58
We are back from hosting the first women's autoimmune retreat in Malibu, CA this past weekend. We give a brief overview and insight into what the retreat was all about. Tune in and get a sneak peek into where the next annual retreat will be held! --- Claim your FREE full-size Five CBD product: https://glnk.io/1mj3/autoimmuneandyou --- To be added to our 2023 Healing Through Community autoimmune retreat waitlist, click here: https://gmail.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4b1206bf3890e9113a2c5b430&...
Oct 19, 2022•23 min•Ep. 57
We thought we would try something fun and give ourselves only 20 minutes to share our top grocery shopping tips! We set a timer and shared many easy strategies to help you stay focused on health-promoting foods during your trip to the grocery store. --- Claim your FREE full-size Five CBD product: https://glnk.io/1mj3/autoimmuneandyou --- To be added to our 2023 Healing Through Community autoimmune retreat waitlist, email us! autoimmuneandyou@gmail.com --- CONTACT US: Podcast: Instagram: @autoimm...
Oct 05, 2022•24 min•Ep. 56
What is perfect? Is it a real thing? When you embark on your autoimmune healing journey, it can be easy to develop perfectionistic tendencies. Although it's important to visualize how you want your journey to look and unfold, it can be detrimental to hold yourself to unrealistic standards and expectations. Perfectionism can also lead to guilt and shame which can be road blocks in your healing process. --- Claim your FREE full-size Five CBD product: https://glnk.io/1mj3/autoimmuneandyou --- To be...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 55
A lot has changed for both of us since we launched our podcast in January 2021. In this episode, we reflect on how our lifestyles, outlooks, and approaches to healing have progressed. We also share some lessons we have learned that may inspire you on your own journey and help you harness your unlimited potential for growth! --- Claim your FREE full-size Five CBD product: https://glnk.io/1mj3/autoimmuneandyou --- To be added to our 2023 Healing Through Community autoimmune retreat waitlist, email...
Sep 07, 2022•53 min•Ep. 54
We all know flare ups can be not only physically but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually exhausting. Sometimes, that exhaustion can cause us to feel stuck in a lower vibrational frequency which pulls us out of alignment with ourselves. Learn how we lift our spirits while dealing with the fluctuations of autoimmune symptoms. --- Claim your FREE full-size Five CBD product: https://glnk.io/1mj3/autoimmuneandyou --- To be added to our 2023 Healing Through Community autoimmune retreat waitlis...
Aug 24, 2022•52 min•Ep. 53
There are plenty of doctors, influencers, and other professionals that claim they have the answers to healing your autoimmune disease. In this episode, we talk about how detrimental it can be to strictly follow a protocol, treatment, or another person's approach to holistic healing. Are you giving someone else control over the trajectory of your own journey or are you trusting your own ability to know what is best for you? Learn some tangible tips for tuning into what feels right for your own mi...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 52
While there are plenty of diets and protocols out there, there is no true 'one-size-fits-all' when it comes to individual eating habits and autoimmune healing. Erika shares a big update regarding her diet and why she has recently made some changes. As humans, our diet is meant to change as we evolve and go through different seasons of life. We talk about what it feels like to go through these shifts while honoring your body and mind through the process. --- Claim your FREE full-size Five CBD pro...
Jul 13, 2022•55 min•Ep. 51
We have a big announcement to share with you! We have one last-minute spot that has become available for our Healing Through Community retreat and we are sharing all the details with you. If you love the message we share and you align with our podcast, this is your sign to become a part of our first ever annual autoimmune retreat. The workshops, connections, and experiences at this retreat will change your life and help you re-create your narrative of life with an autoimmune disease. Don't hesit...
Jun 29, 2022•34 min•Ep. 50
We love hearing your stories and how you resonate with our podcast episodes! Every single message we receive from you means so much to us and motivates us to keep sharing about our journeys. In this episode, we read some social media messages and emails we have received in the last few months and share some updates regarding next year's Autoimmune and You retreat. --- To be added to our 2023 Healing Through Community autoimmune retreat waitlist, email us at: autoimmuneandyou@gmail.com! CONTACT U...
Jun 15, 2022•56 min•Ep. 49
Intuition is one of the most disregarded components of our human experience, especially on our health journeys. In this episode, we discuss what intuition means to us, how we use it, and what it’s done for our personal healing. --- To be added to our 2023 Healing Through Community autoimmune retreat waitlist, email us at: autoimmuneandyou@gmail.com! CONTACT US: Podcast: IG: www.instagram.com/autoimmuneandyou Email: autoimmuneandyou@gmail.com Rachel Albo: IG: www.instagram.com/rachelalbo Email: r...
Jun 01, 2022•40 min•Ep. 48
