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 L...
Sep 28, 2022•41 min
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 sle...
Sep 21, 2022•26 min
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 im...
Sep 14, 2022•46 min
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! ================================...
Sep 07, 2022•42 min
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 entreprene...
Sep 01, 2022•22 min
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 Univers...
Aug 23, 2022•46 min
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.drkarawada.com Follow @crunchyallergist for all things allergies, autoimmunity, and a...
Aug 12, 2022•27 min
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! If you have found this information helpful and empowering, I would strongly encourage you to hop over to www.drkar...
Aug 03, 2022•25 min
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 optimi...
Jul 27, 2022•57 min
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...
Jul 20, 2022•34 min
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! If you are enjoying the podcast, I would love for you to hit subscribe and to share this podcast with your friends & family! For all things allergies, autoimmunity and anti-inflammatory living follow @crunchyallergist and subscribe to our emai...
Jul 12, 2022•35 min
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 c...
Jul 05, 2022•41 min
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. Join Jen & I at the Mid-Year Resolution Retreat starting July 2nd! Register today to reserve your slot! Visit www.drkarawada.com and subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss any details....
Jun 27, 2022•27 min
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. To learn more about our AIRsquared programs visit www.successwithsjogrens.com ....
Jun 19, 2022•33 min
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. To lear...
Jun 11, 2022•32 min
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 ...
Jun 03, 2022•30 min
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 g...
May 27, 2022•37 min
Part 2! 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 c...
May 20, 2022•29 min
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 ...
May 13, 2022•44 min
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 o...
May 06, 2022•36 min
If you suffer from tummy troubles or are confused about how to approach eating to support your immune system health, this is a must-listen episode! In this podcast, you will learn about a non-restrictive approach to anti-inflammatory eating from my good friend and partner, Jenifer. 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 hel...
Apr 29, 2022•50 min
If you missed out on the Summit but want to catch all the replays, you can still purchase a VIP ticket with lifetime access to all the recordings here: https://www.drkarawada.com/sjogren-s-summit Also, make sure to subscribe to our email list so you don't miss out on any future events we are hosting! https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter
Apr 22, 2022•38 min
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. If you missed out on the Summit but want to catch all the replays, you can still purchase a VIP ticket with lifetime access to all the recordings here: https://www.drkarawada.com/sjogren-s-...
Apr 15, 2022•42 min
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, essentia...
Apr 08, 2022•31 min
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 ...
Apr 01, 2022•18 min
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 o...
Mar 25, 2022•31 min
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 o...
Mar 18, 2022•33 min
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...
Mar 04, 2022•27 min
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 p...
Feb 25, 2022•36 min
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. Click here to reflect on this episode and claim your free AMA Category 1 CME for listening: https://earnc.me/Wyx8IR
Feb 18, 2022•29 min
