For more info and support, join us at https://thecirsgroup.com In today's episode of The CIRS Group podcast, we will dive into the intricacies of managing life as a CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) patient. We will cover timing binder doses, the importance of getting sun and fresh air, how to manage the cleaning schedule, and lots more. As always, consult your Shoemaker Certified Practitioner before implementing any changes to your treatment plan. None of this should be considered m...
Jul 23, 2025•19 min•Ep. 117
For more information and support, visit us over at https://www.thecirsgroup.com/ Join us in today's episode of The CIRS Group Podcast as we discuss the NeuroQuant, a specialized brain MRI crucial for those with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Learn why this scan is so important, how it helps track brain health, and its application in diagnosing conditions like dementia. Get tips on how to prepare for your NeuroQuant MRI, and be sure you get the right scan with the right software. ...
Jul 16, 2025•18 min•Ep. 118
For more information and support, visit us over at https://www.thecirsgroup.com/ Today, we're concluding our CIRSx 2025 recap, this time focusing on environmental topics and practical advice for maintaining a healthy home as a CIRS patient. We'll cover remediation planning, small particle cleaning, affordable housing for CIRS patients, and new testing methods for mold detection. Key speakers such as Brandon Apple, Ming Dooley, Michael Schrantz, Derrick Denis, and Bill Weber provide valuable insi...
Jul 02, 2025•35 min•Ep. 116
For more information and support, visit our NEW WEBSITE! https://www.thecirsgroup.com Today we are continuing our recap of the talks we heard at CIRSx 2025, and specifically we will be covering the legal and psychological topics. Here are the talks we will be recapping: CIRS Research Committee Update: An Update on the CIRS Research with Glenn DiTulio A Lawyer's Shared Experience as a CIRS Patient, Lawyer and the Legal Future of CIRS with Ryan Schnack, Esq. The Psychological Journey of CIRS Recov...
Jun 25, 2025•25 min•Ep. 115
For more information and support, visit us at our NEW WEBSITE! https://www.thecirsgroup.com This week, we are continuing our recap of the CIRSx 2025 conference! Today, we are focusing on the treatment talks: Understanding the Pitfalls of Tick Borne Testing with Christian Navarro Torres, PhD, CIRS Lab Finding the Tick-Borne Needle in the Haystack: Tick Borne Infections in CIRS Patients with Peg DiTulio, DNP, APRN Diagnosing Lyme and Co-infections: An Investigation of the Availability, Diversity a...
Jun 18, 2025•29 min•Ep. 114
For more information and support, visit us at our NEW website! https://www.thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, Barbara and Jacie reflect on their experience at the CIRSx 2025 conference in Tempe, AZ. They discuss highlights from the event, including impactful talks on tick-borne illnesses, brain health with Dr. Dale Bredesen, and insights on the gut microbiome by Dr. Lacey. They'll also discuss their own talk at the conference and how travel can be tough on a CIRS patient...
Jun 11, 2025•36 min•Ep. 113
For more info and support, visit us over at https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of the CIRS Group podcast, Jacie and Barbara delve into what exactly Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome or CIRS looks like. CIRS manifests in various ways depending on the individual and it's important to recognize the symptoms. The episode covers the genetic aspect of CIRS, the myriad of symptoms it can cause, and its potential connection to autoimmune conditions. They also emphasize the importance of prope...
Jun 04, 2025•14 min•Ep. 112
For more information and support, visit us over at https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, Barbara and Jacie delve into the complexities of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, and how often these occur among CIRS patients. It also happens to be Lyme Disease Awareness Month! They'll cover important information about tick borne symptoms, testing methods, and treatment approaches. Common tick borne illnesses include: - Lyme disease, often caused by Borrelia burg...
May 28, 2025•30 min•Ep. 111
For more info and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, Jacie and Barbara get into dust testing for mold, discussing personal experiences and sharing expert insights. They highlight different testing methods, including why MSQ-PCR testing is better than other methods, and when to use the ERMI vs the HERSMI-2 test. They'll explain why dust testing is generally more reliable than air sampling. They'll also go over how to do dust collection properl...
May 21, 2025•25 min•Ep. 110
In this episode of The CIRS Group Podcast, hosts Barbara and Jacie dig into which binders ACTUALLY WORK for Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) patients. They explain what binders are, how they help in detoxifying the body, and why they are essential for those with a genetic predisposition to CIRS. The episode details the intricacies of the Shoemaker protocol, the various types of binders such as cholestyramine, Welchol, and MycoBind, and their effectiveness. They'll also talk about ge...
May 14, 2025•21 min•Ep. 109
For more information and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com Welcome to another episode of the CIRS Group podcast with Jacie and Barbara! In this episode, we delve into nutrition strategies to support healing from Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). We'll tackle the importance of personalized diets, the role of a nutrition coach versus a nutritionist, and guidelines from the Shoemaker Protocol. Key topics include the benefits of a carnivore diet, the challenges of leptin res...
May 07, 2025•22 min•Ep. 108
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a multi-system, multi-symptom illness that affects 24% of the population. Today, we are discussing the most common symptoms, as well as lesser known issues that many CIRS patients endure before they get treated. Healing is possible! For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:09 The Sym...
Apr 30, 2025•26 min•Ep. 107
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, hosts Barbara and Jacie welcome the OG CIRS coach and patient advocate, Jenny Johnson. As a board-certified health coach and founder of Simplified Wellness Designs, LLC, Jenny has helped countless CIRS clients navigate their health journey. We’ll hear about Jenny's personal battle and recovery from CIRS, her insights into effective treatment strategies, and practical advice for maintaining health post...
Apr 23, 2025•29 min•Ep. 106
For more information, please visit https://thecirsgroup.com In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, Jacie and Barbara dive into the complexities of renting and moving while living with CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). They discuss the importance of consulting with IEPs (Indoor Environmental Professionals), choosing the right location, conducting thorough inspections, and the vital steps of decontaminating belongings with small particle cleaning before moving in. The episode also...
Apr 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 105
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Sign up for updates and our next webinar! https://webinar.thecirsgroup.com/ In this episode of The CIRS Group Podcast, hosts Barbara and Jacie dive into the shortcomings of conventional Western medicine, particularly for those suffering from chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases. We share personal stories about the inadequacies we've faced, the importance of finding doctors who can address root causes, and how to advocate for your health. ...
Apr 09, 2025•26 min•Ep. 104
CIRS Q&A: Tackling Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Co-Infections, and Recovery For more information and support, visit us at https://www.thecirsgroup.com Welcome to our first 2025 CIRS Q&A session! In this episode, Barbara and Jacie provide answers to your pressing questions about Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). We dive into the Shoemaker Protocol, tips for identifying safe new environments for moving, and specific strategies to handle co-infections like SIBO, Lyme...
Apr 02, 2025•49 min•Ep. 103
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a multi-system, multi-symptom illness that affects 24% of the population. Today, we are exploring what the triggers can be for people who develop CIRS: biotoxins! We cover mold, endotoxins, actinos, spider bites, ticks, cyanobacteria, and even vaccines. Check out the links below for more resources. Healing is possible! For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing jour...
Mar 27, 2025•19 min•Ep. 102
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a multi-system, multi-symptom illness that affects 24% of the population. Unfortunately, very few doctors are educated and certified to help you heal from it. Today, we want to help you find the doctor and health coach that is right for you. Check out the links below for more resources to aid you in your search. Healing is possible! For more information, support, and resources in your own CIR...
Mar 19, 2025•16 min•Ep. 101
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is what we were diagnosed with three years ago. A little over two years ago, we started this podcast - and this week we celebrate 100 episodes! Today we discuss what CIRS has taught us: tips and cautionary tales for healing, how to navigate things when it gets complicated, and reminders of what’s most important. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit...
Mar 12, 2025•24 min•Ep. 100
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Today we have a special guest! Dr. Dayan Goodenowe is a researcher that has unlocked the power of plasmalogens and thankfully, this is something that can be a real game changer for people struggling with CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. We cover what they are, where they come from, how to try them for yourself, and more. Check out the time stamps and links below, and for more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS...
Mar 05, 2025•44 min•Ep. 99
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can be exacerbated by histamine response, or MCAS, aka Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. There are ways to keep this in check as you heal, and there is actually a good reason to address it that can mean raising your MSH! Check out the time stamps and links below, and for more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup.com TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro and dis...
Feb 26, 2025•15 min•Ep. 98
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness, and sometimes we might stall in our healing journey. When that happens, it’s a good idea to think about what stones might be left unturned. For some, that could be an oral infection or a bad root canal. Today, we’ll talk about some prevention tips and how to mitigate potential problems with your oral health that could be keeping you sick. Check out the time stamps and l...
Feb 19, 2025•19 min•Ep. 97
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is caused by several different environmental toxins. None are more damaging than POOP! So today, we are talking all about endotoxins: what they are, what they do to your body, how to test your home, and how to maintain a clean home, free from poopy little guys. Check out the time stamps and links below, and for more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheC...
Feb 12, 2025•26 min•Ep. 96
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com or subscribe to our newsletter to join us for our next live Q&A webinar! https://www.thecirsgroup.com/webinar CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is best treated with the Shoemaker Protocol. Research and clinical experience has shown that patients tolerate the protocol far better when they incorporate lipid replacement therapy. This means more supplements! But not all supplements are created equal. Today we’ll cover the most o...
Feb 05, 2025•15 min•Ep. 95
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an illness that almost always has devastating effects on a VERY important blood marker: MSH, or Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone. MSH affects everything from sleep, hormones, gut health, mental health, energy, and so much more. If you are struggling in any of these arenas, this episode is for you. For more information, support, and resources in your own CIRS healing journey, visit TheCIRSGroup....
Jan 29, 2025•17 min•Ep. 94
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an illness usually caused by your genes. But there are two different genetic based tests you can get! One to determine your Genetic HLA Haplotype, and one to see what genes are up or down regulated. Both inform your treatment to varying degrees, so today we want to help you understand which does what and whether these tests make sense for you. For more information, support, and resources in y...
Jan 22, 2025•16 min•Ep. 93
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness, but we hope to break down some of the bigger tasks into smaller, more manageable ones for you in this episode. We will cover nutritional goals, cleaning, medication timing, fitness goals, and limbic/emotional support goals and give you tangible, actionable steps for each so you can start building better habits in 2025! For more information, support, and resources in you...
Jan 15, 2025•26 min•Ep. 92
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is the illness both Jacie and Barbara were diagnosed with in April 2022. They last gave a health update one year ago, so today we’re bringing you up to speed on their progress recovering from mold / biotoxin illness using the Shoemaker protocol and various supplemental therapies. They also cover grief and stress processing as well as travel and recovering from re-exposure. For more information, ...
Jan 08, 2025•25 min•Ep. 91
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Let this be your guide to the first annual CIRS Summit! CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complex illness, so there is a ton to learn about it as you receive your diagnosis and navigate the Shoemaker protocol to heal. Jacie and Barbara joined the steering committee to plan and produce this FREE event, the first of its kind that is geared towards patients. We break down the talks and point out our favorites, so we hope this ...
Dec 18, 2024•36 min•Ep. 90
For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com The GENIE test is a blood test you can take to help diagnose CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, but it can also inform your treatment! Today we have our favorite guest, Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres, back to explain what the GENIE test is good for, what you might do differently based on your results, and how you can learn about your own with the help of a coach or doctor. For more information, support, and resources in your own CI...
Dec 11, 2024•32 min•Ep. 89
