This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast celebrates the publication of my new book: A Simple Guide to the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol. I'm joined by three of my friends with autoimmune disease who have used the AIP to manage their own health. We share our healing stories, what worked and what didn't, and what parts of the book resonate the most with our own journeys. Chelsey has Crohn's disease. Erin has psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and Raynaud's disease. Tara has lupus, psoriasis and vitiligo....
Jan 03, 2016•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast, we learn how to find our groove in a paleo kitchen. When you first switch to a paleo diet, you lose a lot of your standard recipes, are introduced to a bunch of new ingredients, and it’s not uncommon to feel a little lost. Today, we have paleo tour guides! Cookbook authors Mel Joulwan and Rachael Bryant share everything from how to cook without a meal plan to their favorite AIP sauces and spice blends. And Laura Vein, former pastry chef, teaches us t...
Dec 20, 2015•1 hr 30 min
Medical Marijuana is now legal in 23 states in the US, and over a million people are using it to treat a wide variety of diagnoses, including autoimmune disease. Cannabanoids (a component in marijuana) help regulate the immune system, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, suppress muscle spasms, reduce anxiety, treat psoriasis, aid digestion, and much more. Today, we delve into the science behind this controversial herb and talk with a number of people who are using it as part of their autoimmune d...
Dec 06, 2015•1 hr 24 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast interviews world-renowned expert on leaky gut and autoimmunity: Dr. Alessio Fasano. We cover a wide range of topics: (1) The difference between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity; (2) Gluten cross-contamination vs. gluten cross-reaction; (3) The connection between leaky gut and autoimmune disease; (4) The causes of leaky gut and whether or not it can be cured; (5) Leaky gut testing and medication research; (6) The role of the microbiome in autoimmune ...
Nov 22, 2015•1 hr 1 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is all about healthy habits - how to create them and maintain them. The stakes are high for us. We have autoimmune diseases which often come with painful and disabling symptoms. Making healthy choices regarding diet and lifestyle can make a huge difference in our quality of life. Yet even knowing this, many people really struggle with making these changes. Change is hard! Today, we’re going to be using a book to frame this discussion. It’s called Better ...
Nov 08, 2015•1 hr 3 min
If you’re a regular listener of my podcast, you know that I often start my shows with personal stories, where my guests share their health journeys from rock bottom to reclaiming a vital life. But at least once a year, I dedicate an episode to back-to-back healing stories, and I make an effort to speak to people with different autoimmune diagnoses each time. In this episode, my guests share their journeys with Scleroderma, Polymyositis, Raynaud's, Psoriasis, Grave's Disease, Uveitis, and Parkins...
Oct 25, 2015•1 hr 1 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is dedicated to SIBO (Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth.) Having bacteria in our bodies is a normal state of being. In fact, 90% of our body is made up of microbes. So what's the problem with finding them in the small intestine? Well, they don't belong there, at least not in high numbers. Whereas the large intestine is the natural home for billions of microbes, a healthy small intestine only has about 100,000. So, basically, they've migrated. Have you ...
Oct 11, 2015•1 hr 4 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is all about honoring the Paleo Movement's ancestors. Many of us have had our lives transformed through the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol. While it's not yet a mainstream healthcare approach, it's gaining momentum and visibility worldwide. At the same time, we’ve forgotten a lot of the pioneers who did the research we’re using in our own health journeys today. I invited Robb onto this podcast to help us remember them. Robb also shares his personal story of r...
Sep 27, 2015•1 hr 6 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast delves into all things Hashimoto's with functional nutritionist and educator, Andrea Nakayama. What tests are included in a complete thyroid panel? How do we find a good doctor? How do we manage our ever-changing symptoms in a way that feels empowering, rather than disheartening? Even if you don't have thyroid issues, this show is worth a listen. A surprising number of symptoms can have undiagnosed thyroid issues at their root.
Sep 12, 2015•49 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast delves into healing lifestyle choices. We talk a lot about diet in this community, but healing is about much more than food. Sarah Ballantyne, author of The Paleo Approach and leader of the AIP movement says this: "Let me be clear: Dietary changes aren't effective in isolation. If you don't address lifestyle factors as well, it won't matter how ideal your food choices are." So today, I'm interviewing four people about one lifestyle change that has made a...
Aug 30, 2015•1 hr 3 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix Podcast is all about Paleo Travel. We share advice for everything from plane travel to road trips, international adventures, camping, business trips, Disneyworld and more.
Aug 16, 2015•1 hr 8 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast delves into the mind-body connection: How our thoughts and emotions can either increase or decrease inflammation in our bodies. My guest is Donna Jackson Nakazawa, a woman living with autoimmune disease herself, who is also an award-winning science journalist. She conducted a year-long self-experiment into the power of mindfulness techniques to reverse her own autoimmune symptoms. She wrote about her results in her book, "The Last Best Cure." We also tal...
Aug 02, 2015•1 hr 4 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast addresses a difficult topic: When your child has autoimmune disease. We all know that it's a terrifying moment to receive an autoimmune diagnosis yourself. To receive one for your child is simply overwhelming. It's natural to feel helpless and unsure of what to do. We want to protect our children and usher them into a beautiful life. How do we do this in the middle of chronic illness? I invited 4 parents onto the show today, who have walked this path alr...
Jul 19, 2015•1 hr 2 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast teaches how to transition your family to the paleo diet and lifestyle. You’re much more likely to be successful on a healing diet if you aren’t constantly surrounded by foods you shouldn’t eat. That said, it’s not always easy to get families on board. Today, we have a panel of guests sharing their experiences and advice for transitioning spouses, young children, teenagers, and even picky eaters!
Jul 05, 2015•1 hr 6 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast interviews one of the major functional medicine leaders in the field of autoimmune disease: Dr. Datis Kharrazian. He's a clinician, researcher, professor, and author of two bestselling books: "Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms?" and "Why Isn't My Brain Working?" Today, we cover a wide range of topics: (1) The 3 Stages of Autoimmunity, (2) The Role of Blood Sugar in Autoimmune Disease, (3) The Power of Stress and Our Emotional Demons, (4) How to Suppor...
Jun 19, 2015•1 hr 1 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast looks into the pros and cons of ketogenic diets, with expert guests Dr. Terry Wahls and Dr. Paul Jaminet. Ketogenic diets are an ongoing source of debate in the paleo community. Some people say they are the cure for all ills. Others say they are dangerous and should be avoided. Today, we take a balanced look. Are all ketogenic diets alike? What does the science really say? Who can benefit most from ketosis? What are the cautions? If you do decide to try ...
Jun 07, 2015•1 hr 1 min
How does our microbiome affect our health? Is it possible that a "poop transplant" could reverse autoimmune disease? While that sounds a little crazy, if you listen to this podcast, it might start to make sense. Right now, FMTs are being used in the United States to cure life-threatening C. difficile infections, where medication has failed. Internationally, clinics are doing research into FMTs in the treatment of autoimmune disease. In this episode, I interview Glenn Taylor, director of the Taym...
May 24, 2015•1 hr 10 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast focuses on Autoimmune Skin Conditions. While all autoimmune diseases have common factors (molecular mimicry, an overactive immune system, leaky gut, food and stress triggers, etc.), autoimmune skin conditions sometimes have additional influences. So, that's the focus of our podcast today. Whether you have psoriasis, eczema, lichen planus, hidradenitis suppurativa, rosacea, or another autoimmune or immune-stimulated condition, listen in! And even if you d...
May 10, 2015•59 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast covers all aspects of pregnancy when you have autoimmune disease, from pre-pregnancy nutrition, to what to expect with each trimester, to answering the question of why it's so hard to stay paleo while pregnant. I have two wonderful guests joining me: Mikaela Morgan Guimaraes has Crohn's disease and is 7 months pregnant; she's sharing her personal experience. Samantha McClellan is a birth doula, educating us from the professional perspective. We'll also b...
Apr 26, 2015•1 hr 5 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is about living the autoimmune paleo life when you're young and single. It's never easy to have autoimmune disease, but when you're trying to date, deal with roommates, handle flares on your own, and find a way to focus on healing while all your friends are drinking, it can be even harder. My three guests were all diagnosed with their autoimmune disease at a young age, and they chose the impressive path of healing through diet and lifestyle. Today, we'll...
Apr 11, 2015•1 hr 8 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast delves into the connection between adrenal fatigue and autoimmunity. Our guest, Christopher Kelly, has recovered from adrenal fatigue himself and helped hundreds of others do the same. The classic symptom of adrenal fatigue is feeling tired but wired. What causes it? How is it connected to autoimmunity? And how is it healed? Chris answers these questions and also shares his personal healing story.
Mar 28, 2015•1 hr 3 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast includes 5 interviews with people reversing their autoimmune disease. There's nothing more inspiring than real life stories.. Episode 1 of this podcast included 5 such stories and it is the most popular episode to date. Today we have a sequel and will talking about Hashimoto's, Crohn's, Myasthenia Gravis, Diabetes, Sarcoidosis, Cardiomyopathy and Ankylosying Spondylitis.
Mar 15, 2015•1 hr 7 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast delves into the connection between autoimmunity and infertility. Our guest, Dr. Fiona McCulloch, has 14 years experience helping women have babies. Many of her patients have autoimmune disease as well. Why is that a common problem, and how can we reverse it and restore our fertility, along with our health?
Mar 01, 2015•1 hr
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast covers Circadian Rhythms: our internal body clock that does so much more than keep time. Balanced rhythms promote autoimmune healing, whereas wonky rhythms are a huge obstacle, throwing off our sleep, hormones, and so much more. I'm joined by Dr. Paul Jaminet, author of The Perfect Health Diet, to teach us how to harness these rhythms for optimal health. We also talk about his dietary protocol in detail, why he recommends eating white rice, and how infec...
Feb 15, 2015•1 hr 6 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast covers Reintroducing Foods on the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol. Strict AIP isn't meant to last forever. Today, I'm joined by two women with autoimmune disease who have been doing the AIP long-term. We talk about when to start reintroductions, how to do them correctly, and share our personal experiences with which foods we've successfully added back into our diet.
Feb 01, 2015•1 hr 4 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast delves into the topic of self-sabotage. Sometimes, we do things that we know will cause an autoimmune flare. It's doubly painful, because not only do we suffer the physical symptoms, we're full of shame about being the cause. Today I'm joined by Dr. Judy Tsafrir and Rory LInehan, to talk about why we do this, and how to break this pattern.
Jan 18, 2015•1 hr
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast answers the question, "What is Functional Medicine?" Our guest is Anne Angelone, acupuncturist, herbalist and functional medicine practitioner. She talks about what health conditions can interfere with autoimmune healing, which tests are most helpful, and which interventions she recommends. Anne also has autoimmune disease herself (ankylosing spondylitis and uveitis), and shares her healing story with us today.
Jan 04, 2015•1 hr 2 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is an in-depth look at health and nutrition coaching. Reversing autoimmune disease through diet and lifestyle is hard work. The rewards are absolutely worth it, but sometimes a little extra help can make it a whole lot easier. When do we ask for that help? What's the difference between health and nutrition coaching? What range of services are offered? Today, I'm joined by Angie Alt and Katy Haldiman. They both have autoimmune disease which they reversed ...
Dec 21, 2014•1 hr 3 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is an in-depth interview with Dr. Terry Wahls, a doctor with multiple sclerosis, who went from a wheelchair to a bicycle through the power of a nutrient-dense paleo diet, called the Wahls Protocol. Today, we talk about her protocol in detail, advice for beginners, common mistakes people make, transitioning from vegetarianism, do a guided meditation, and get an update on her clinical trials. It's a power-packed interview!
Dec 07, 2014•1 hr 3 min
This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is all about navigating the holidays flare-free. I'm joined by Anna Lebovich: the creator of the Autoimmune Paleo Recipe Group on Facebook, and Laura Scaviola: the blogger behind Mangia Paleo. All three of us have autoimmune disease and have been paleo through the holidays before. We're here to share our best tips for making your holiday healthy, happy and delicious!
Nov 22, 2014•58 min
