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Can challenging your brain actually help you feel better with autoimmune disease?

Yes—and in this episode I dive into the science of “good" stress and how mental and cognitive challenges can actually create healthier cells, sharpen your thinking, and build a more resilient brain. You’ll learn what counts as good stress, the 4 key types, and why stimulating your brain on purpose can have long-term benefits—from reducing brain fog to protecting against dementia.

Bonus: You’re already doing one of the best habits for your brain just by listening!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The 4 types of “good" stress that support healing and neuroplasticity
• How games like Wordle and strategy nights can reduce your risk of cognitive decline
• Fun, easy ways to challenge your brain daily (without overwhelm)

Listen now to discover why boosting your brain might just be the habit your healing plan is missing.

Note: The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health is now Autoimmune Health Secrets—same mission to help you feel better and function better using habits that are enjoyable, effective, and (together we make them) inevitable.

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This podcast explores health and wellness through the lens of autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—diving into how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, and other symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, and mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, effective self-care, and a resilient mindset. If you’ve read the bestseller Atomic Habits by James Clear and still don’t have the healthy habits you want, this show is for you. Adjacent to functional medicine, holistic health, the AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, the podcast offers guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

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