If you are living with autoimmune disease, chronic inflammation, hormone imbalance, or fatigue, what you eat matters more than you may realize.

In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we sit down with clinical nutritionist Beverly Meyer to discuss the principles behind a primal or ancestral diet and how it supports autoimmune healing.

Beverly explains:

What a primal diet actually is

Why insulin is considered the “master hormone”

How blood sugar imbalance affects inflammation and immune function

A simple plate template for nourishing your body

Why ancestral nutrition and modern healthcare can work together

How eating in alignment with your biology supports digestion, hormones, and energy

This conversation is not about rejecting modern medicine. It’s about understanding how food, metabolism, and insulin regulation impact autoimmune disease and chronic illness — and how to use both nutrition and modern healthcare wisely.

If you’ve ever asked:

What is the best diet for autoimmune disease?

Does a primal or paleo diet reduce inflammation?

How does insulin affect autoimmune conditions?

What should I put on my plate for healing?

This episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe to Autoimmune Adventures for weekly conversations on chronic illness, functional health, and empowered living.

You are worthy of joy.

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What does it really mean to live beyond the diagnosis?

In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we sit down with award-winning filmmaker Rebecca Hodges, director of the powerful documentary Beyond the Diagnosis, to explore the real story of Type 1 diabetes — an autoimmune disease that is often misunderstood.

Type 1 diabetes is not a lifestyle condition. It is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the beta cells in the pancreas, leaving the body unable to produce insulin — a hormone essential for survival. Managing it requires constant monitoring, daily insulin administration, and an enormous mental and emotional load that most people never see.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• What Type 1 diabetes actually is

Rebecca shares what inspired Beyond the Diagnosis, how her decade-long collaboration with Elizabeth Forrest and Touched by Type 1 shaped the film, and why storytelling is essential in shifting perception and increasing compassion.

Whether you live with Type 1 diabetes, love someone who does, or want to better understand autoimmune and invisible illnesses — this episode is for you.

🎬 Learn more about the documentary:  https://www.beyondthediagnosisfilm.com/ Support the Film

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You are worthy of joy.

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💘 Valentine’s Day Special Episode

Valentine’s Day often focuses on romance — but when chronic illness enters a relationship, love takes on deeper, more complex layers.

In this special Valentine’s episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we sit down with Dr. Lisa Gray to explore how chronic illness reshapes relationships, intimacy, communication, and emotional connection — for both partners.

Chronic illness doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed. It introduces grief, loss, and adjustment for their partner as well. Together, couples must learn how to navigate disappointment, redefine intimacy, and repair emotional ruptures when fatigue, pain, and uncertainty become part of daily life.

In this episode, we discuss:

How shared grief shows up differently for each partner

Why planning intimacy can actually increase connection and desire

The role of repair in long-term, resilient relationships

How couples can grow closer instead of drifting apart after diagnosis

This conversation is honest, compassionate, and deeply validating — whether you’re living with chronic illness, loving someone who is, or both.

💝 Because real love isn’t about perfection — it’s about repair, care, and choosing each other again and again.

Healing doesn’t have to be extreme to be effective.

In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, hosts Stacy and Becky are joined by Kellie Lupsha, who shares an encouraging, science-backed perspective on supporting the body through nervous system regulation, detoxification, and small daily habits that compound over time.

We dive into the NRF2 pathway, a powerful internal system often described as a “genetic thermostat” that helps regulate inflammation, detoxification, and cellular resilience. Kellie breaks down complex science into relatable, real-world examples—like tuning a piano that’s been sitting untouched for years—and explains why supporting this pathway can be transformative for overall health.

This conversation also tackles:

Why massive detoxes can backfire—and what to do instead

How your body is already designed to detox daily

The connection between toxins, brain fog, weight changes, and metabolic health

Simple habit-stacking strategies that don’t add stress to your life

Why mindset, hydration, and gentle movement matter more than perfection

Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that healing isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about supporting your body in ways that feel doable, compassionate, and sustainable.

Whether you’re navigating autoimmune disease, chronic illness, or simply trying to feel better in your body, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and hope.

In this powerful episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we sit down with Simon Lüthi, also known as the Rocket Shaman, to explore the science, mindset shifts, and lived experience behind mind-body healing. Simon shares how emotional states, stress chemistry, nervous system regulation, and self-connection play a critical role in chronic illness and autoimmune healing.

This conversation goes far beyond toxic positivity. Together, we unpack how learning to pause instead of react, cultivating awareness, and practicing self-compassion can create real, measurable changes in the body. Simon also reflects on dreaming beyond diagnosis, listening to the body’s early signals, and reclaiming agency in the healing journey.

If you’re navigating autoimmune disease, chronic illness, burnout, or a mystery diagnosis — or if you’re curious about integrative and whole-person approaches to healing — this episode invites you to rethink what’s possible.

🎙 Episode releases January 27

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Episode releases January 20th

What if autoimmune healing isn’t about fighting your body—but learning how to support it?

In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we’re joined by Véronique Ory, an expert in nervous system education, yoga therapy, and embodied resilience, for a powerful conversation about healing chronic illness at the root.

We explore why so many people with autoimmune disease are treated for symptoms instead of causes—and why that approach often leads to frustration, burnout, and stagnation. Véronique explains how chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, and unresolved patterns in the body can drive autoimmune symptoms, and what it really means to “turn off the faucet” instead of endlessly mopping up the mess.

This episode also dives into:

This is a grounded, empowering conversation about whole-person healing, nervous system health, and reclaiming vitality beyond survival.

🎧 New episode of Autoimmune Adventures — January 20th

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Are we defined by our genes—or are we more than what we inherit?

In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we sit down with Amber Sher, certified genetic counselor and host of the podcast Gods and Genes, to explore the role genetics play in autoimmune disease and comorbidities—without fear, shame, or oversimplification.

We talk about:

What genetic susceptibility really means (and why it’s not inevitability)

Why autoimmune diseases often cluster in families

How healthcare providers can compassionately address parent guilt around genetics

Why we are more than our DNA—and how understanding genetics can be empowering, not paralyzing

Amber brings clarity, compassion, and hope to conversations that are often filled with confusion or fear, reminding us that genetics may shape the hand we’re dealt—but they don’t determine how we play the game.

🎙️ Episode release date: January 13

🔗 You can find more from Gods and Genes at godsandgenes.podbean.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out episode 3 on her podcast where Amber interviews us! Gods and Genes is a proud member of Gene Pool Media Network.

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We’re kicking off the new year with an inspiring and educational conversation with Phylicia Harris on Autoimmune Adventures! 🎉

In this episode, we explore: What functional medicine really is and how it differs from conventional care Root causes of autoimmune disease and what may be driving symptoms beneath the surface How habit stacking can support medical treatments and long-term healing

Whether you’re living with autoimmune conditions, supporting someone who is, or just curious about holistic health, this episode is packed with insights to help you understand your body, make informed choices, and embrace hope in your healing journey. 💛

📅 Episode Release Date: January 6, 2026 — the first episode of the year! 🔗

Resources & Links: Visit our website: www.AutoimmuneAdventures.com

Follow Phylicia Harris: https://functionallybalancedhealth.com/about-us

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As we wrap up the year, Autoimmune Adventures welcomes Christine Ruch for a reflective and compassionate conversation about living with chronic illness, honoring your needs, and moving into the new year with grace instead of pressure.

This episode is especially for those navigating autoimmunity, chronic conditions, or burnout—and anyone looking for a gentler way to reflect and reset.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and step into the new year supported.

Learn more from Christine @ www.ChristineRuch.com

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Holiday music has a unique way of bringing people together, sparking joy, and creating meaningful connections—especially during a season that can be both beautiful and emotionally complex. In this final holiday episode of the season, the hosts of Autoimmune Adventures explore the powerful role holiday music plays in helping us feel connected, comforted, and more present during the holidays.

We talk about why music matters, how seasonal songs can lift our mood, calm our nervous system, and help us feel less alone—particularly for those living with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, or holiday stress. Music can become a form of support, a grounding tool, and even a bridge between people when words fall short.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:

How holiday music helps create joy and emotional connection

Why music can be a powerful tool during the holidays—especially during hard seasons

A curated list of many of our favorite holiday songs that bring comfort, joy, and meaning

A special return from Annie Toro Lopez, who joins us again to share how music has shaped her holiday season and helped her find moments of joy and connection

Reflections on using music intentionally to support mental health and emotional well-being during the holidays

Whether you love classic holiday songs, modern seasonal favorites, or instrumental music that soothes the soul, this episode invites you to think about how holiday music can become part of your own support system.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and maybe even build your own holiday playlist along the way.

📅 Episode Release Date: December 23

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