When Your Body Speaks, Listen: A Conversation with VJ Hamilton

Have you ever ignored the signs your body was trying to give you?

In this episode of Mic Drop Moments, Sandra sits down with registered nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner VJ Hamilton to explore the world of autoimmune disease, chronic illness and the power of listening to your body. VJ shares her personal journey from experiencing alopecia, psoriasis, fatigue and joint pain from a young age to transforming her own health and building a successful business helping others do the same.

The conversation explores what autoimmune diseases are, the symptoms people often dismiss, and why so many of us ignore the signals our bodies are trying to give us. VJ explains how her own health struggles led her to discover functional medicine and how nutrition, lifestyle changes and a deeper understanding of root causes helped her regain her health and energy.

Sandra and VJ also discuss the importance of looking beyond symptoms and understanding the bigger picture. VJ shares how she works with clients to uncover potential causes of chronic illness through detailed health histories, testing and personalised support, while working alongside conventional medicine rather than replacing it.

The episode also delves into career change and purpose. VJ reflects on her transition from a successful corporate career in international tax to becoming a specialist autoimmune nutritionist, while Sandra shares her own experiences of building businesses and following a path that feels aligned with who you are. Together, they explore the rewards of doing work that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives.

They talk about the importance of continuous learning, staying curious and remaining at the forefront of your profession. VJ explains how research, training and ongoing education help her support clients more effectively and why she remains passionate about learning more every day.

Looking ahead, VJ shares her plans to write a book and expand the ways she educates and supports people living with autoimmune conditions.

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VJ reminds us that symptoms are not something to ignore or simply cover up. They are messages from our bodies that deserve attention. Her advice is simple but powerful: listen to your body, trust what it is telling you and take action, before small issues become bigger problems.

About VJ Hamilton

Victoria Hamilton, known as VJ, is a registered nutritionist, biochemist and immunologist, as well as the host of The Autoimmune RESET podcast. After overcoming alopecia, psoriasis and chronic fatigue herself, she now helps people explore the root causes of autoimmune disease and hair loss through personalised nutrition, functional testing and lifestyle medicine.

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/theautoimmunitynutritionist/

Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-autoimmune-reset/id1646389917

Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theautoimmuneforum

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theautoimmunitynutritionist/

Connect with Sandra

Sandra Garlick MBE is a Speaker Mentor, Visibility Strategist and Founder of Woman Who. She helps people go from hidden to high profile through visibility, speaking and personal brand development so they can attract more opportunities, clients and sales.

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