Heal with Grace

111. How Stress Creates Inflammation with Christa Biegler


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In this episode, Grace sits down with Christa Biegler, RD—an award-winning dietitian, root cause nutritionist, and host of The Less Stressed Life Podcast—to explore the powerful connection between stress, inflammation, and chronic symptoms.

Christa shares her own healing journey through multiple health crises, including severe skin breakouts and burnout, and how these experiences transformed her approach to working with clients. Together, they unpack the "health triad"—the intersection of nutrition/chemical factors, structural/environmental elements, and emotional/energetic components—and why addressing all three is essential for lasting healing.

In this episode, they discuss:

  • The root causes of inflammation and why it's actually a secondary signal, not the core issue
  • How stress chemistry directly impacts the gut, immune system, and skin health
  • Why food sensitivities are often symptoms of deeper imbalances—not the root cause
  • The connection between restrictive diets, fear, and worsening symptoms
  • A grounded, non-fear-based approach to mold and environmental toxins
  • How unconscious stress (relationships, jobs, living situations) manifests physically
  • The shift from "fix me" to self-empowerment in the healing journey
  • Why nervous system regulation work accelerates physiological healing

This conversation bridges the gap between functional nutrition and mind-body healing, offering a holistic perspective on why your body isn't betraying you—it's trying to communicate with you.

About Christa Biegler

Christa Biegler, RD, LN is an award-winning registered dietitian, root cause nutritionist, and the owner of Less Stressed Life Nutrition. She helps people resolve food sensitivities, inflammation, and eczema without unnecessary restriction, endless supplementation, or costly testing. She is also the author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook and host of The Less Stressed Life Podcast.

Connect with Christa:

  • Website: christabiegler.com
  • Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
  • Podcast: The Less Stressed Life

Resources from Grace:

  • Mind-Body Healing Method Course - Regulate your nervous system now
  • Work with us in private mind-body coaching
  • Subscribe to my Substack for the deeper how-to's
  • Download the FreeMe app for chronic fatigue
  • FREE Nervous System Tracking Workbook

Connect with Grace

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  • Check out my website
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