Autoimmune and You

We all have an identity as a human being but that tends to shift after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. We talk about how we identified previously and how that has evolved us into who we are today. Sometimes clinging to past identities can keep us from stepping into a new version of ourselves that aligns with our health journey.

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To be added to our 2023 Healing Through Community autoimmune retreat waitlist, email us at: [email protected]!

CONTACT US:

Podcast:

IG: www.instagram.com/autoimmuneandyou

Email: [email protected]

Rachel Albo:

IG: www.instagram.com/rachelalbo

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.rachelalbo.com

Erika Bustos:

IG: www.instagram.com/healing_arthritis_holistically

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.erikabustos.com

MUSIC:

Intro/Outro Song: Higher Up by Shane Ivers

Link: https://www.silvermansound.com

Acast Supporter Song: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

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Have you ever paid attention to the way you feel during and after your time on social media? Does it make you feel more empowered or more discouraged about your diagnosis? Social media can be a positive, uplifting, and resource-filled place, however most of us don't realize the opposite effect it often has on our mindset. We talk about the importance of curating what you see on your social media feed in order to support your healing journey.

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To be added to our 2023 Healing Through Community autoimmune retreat waitlist, email us at: [email protected]!

CONTACT US:

Podcast:

IG: www.instagram.com/autoimmuneandyou

Email: [email protected]

Rachel Albo:

IG: www.instagram.com/rachelalbo

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.rachelalbo.com

Erika Bustos:

IG: www.instagram.com/healing_arthritis_holistically

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.erikabustos.com

MUSIC:

Intro/Outro Song: Higher Up by Shane Ivers

Link: https://www.silvermansound.com

Acast Supporter Song: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Advertisement Song: A Breath Of Happiness by MusicLFiles

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Life has a funny way of throwing unexpected circumstances our way when we least expect it. In this episode, we talk about how to manage your mindset and emotions when things just don’t seem to be going the way you want. Sometimes, we have to lean into the lessons in life’s contrasts and simply trust the process. Hear how each of us have navigated recent challenges in our personal lives.

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To be added to our 2023 Healing Through Community autoimmune retreat waitlist, email us at: [email protected]!

CONTACT US:

Podcast:

IG: www.instagram.com/autoimmuneandyou

Email: [email protected]

Rachel Albo:

IG: www.instagram.com/rachelalbo

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.rachelalbo.com

Erika Bustos:

IG: www.instagram.com/healing_arthritis_holistically

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.erikabustos.com

MUSIC:

Intro/Outro Song: Higher Up by Shane Ivers

Link: https://www.silvermansound.com

Acast Supporter Song: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Advertisement Song: A Breath Of Happiness by MusicLFiles

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8453-a-breath-of-happiness

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/autoimmune-and-you.

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We share some big life updates and dive into our own personal struggles with mindset and health lately. The relationship between the body and mind are not always linear, and it can be difficult to maintain a positive mindset when dealing with a flare up. The reality is, changing your mindset is not always going to be the thing that gets you out of a flare up, however it can help you navigate through the ups and downs.

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To be added to our 2023 Healing Through Community autoimmune retreat waitlist, email us at: [email protected]!

CONTACT US:

Podcast:

IG: www.instagram.com/autoimmuneandyou

Email: [email protected]

Rachel Albo:

IG: www.instagram.com/rachelalbo

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.rachelalbo.com

Erika Bustos:

IG: www.instagram.com/healing_arthritis_holistically

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.erikabustos.com

MUSIC:

Intro/Outro Song: Higher Up by Shane Ivers

Link: https://www.silvermansound.com

Acast Supporter Song: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Advertisement Song: A Breath Of Happiness by MusicLFiles

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8453-a-breath-of-happiness

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/autoimmune-and-you.

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We share some big life updates and dive into our own personal struggles with mindset and health lately. The relationship between the body and mind are not always linear, and it can be difficult to maintain a positive mindset when dealing with a flare up. The reality is, changing your mindset is not always going to be the thing that gets you out of a flare up, however it can help you navigate through the ups and downs.

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To be added to our 2023 Healing Through Community autoimmune retreat waitlist, email us at: [email protected]!

CONTACT US:

Podcast:

IG: www.instagram.com/autoimmuneandyou

Email: [email protected]

Rachel Albo:

IG: www.instagram.com/rachelalbo

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.rachelalbo.com

Erika Bustos:

IG: www.instagram.com/healing_arthritis_holistically

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.erikabustos.com

MUSIC:

Intro/Outro Song: Higher Up by Shane Ivers

Link: https://www.silvermansound.com

Acast Supporter Song: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Advertisement Song: A Breath Of Happiness by MusicLFiles

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8453-a-breath-of-happiness

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/autoimmune-and-you.

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We continue our conversation from Episode 41 about various alternative treatments we have tried since we were diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. There is a common misconception that holistic treatments can only be used exclusively as a replacement for a Western approach, however these types of treatments can also provide tremendous benefits when used in conjunction with medications.

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CONTACT US:

Podcast:

IG: www.instagram.com/autoimmuneandyou

Email: [email protected]

Rachel Albo:

IG: www.instagram.com/rachelalbo

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.rachelalbo.com

Erika Bustos:

IG: www.instagram.com/healing_arthritis_holistically

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.erikabustos.com

MUSIC:

Intro/Outro Song: Higher Up by Shane Ivers

Link: https://www.silvermansound.com

Acast Supporter Song: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Advertisement Song: A Breath Of Happiness by MusicLFiles

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8453-a-breath-of-happiness

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/autoimmune-and-you.

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We frequently talk about the mindset aspect of our autoimmune journeys but this discussion highlights physical changes we have experienced in our bodies. We discuss the differences between where we were at physically prior to our diagnosis compared to where we are today. We also talk about how to make adjustments based on how you're feeling day to day as well as giving yourself grace and accepting your current physical state.

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CONTACT US:

Podcast:

IG: www.instagram.com/autoimmuneandyou

Email: [email protected]

Rachel Albo:

IG: www.instagram.com/rachelalbo

Web: www.rachelalbo.com

Erika Bustos:

IG: www.instagram.com/healing_arthritis_holistically

Web: www.erikabustos.com

MUSIC:

Intro/Outro Song: Higher Up by Shane Ivers

Link: https://www.silvermansound.com

Acast Supporter Song: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Advertisement Song: A Breath Of Happiness by MusicLFiles

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8453-a-breath-of-happiness

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/autoimmune-and-you.

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We discuss various alternative treatments we have tried since we were diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Rachel shares her recent experience with acupuncture and Erika talks about the work she has done with her naturopathic doctor. We also touch on a few other things we have tried over the years including less costly options like breathing exercises and energy healing. Stay tuned in coming episodes for Part 2 of this conversation!

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CONTACT US:

Podcast:

IG: www.instagram.com/autoimmuneandyou

Email: [email protected]

Rachel Albo:

IG: www.instagram.com/rachelalbo

Web: www.rachelalbo.com

Erika Bustos:

IG: www.instagram.com/healing_arthritis_holistically

Web: www.erikabustos.com

MUSIC:

Intro/Outro Song: Higher Up by Shane Ivers

Link: https://www.silvermansound.com

Acast Supporter Song: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Advertisement Song: A Breath Of Happiness by MusicLFiles

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8453-a-breath-of-happiness

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/autoimmune-and-you.

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For many people, a flare up after having Covid-19 feels very different than a typical autoimmune flare up and we share our own experiences. We each share medication and life updates and also discuss what it's like to feel supported by loved ones while on your health journey vs. feeling alone.

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CONTACT US:

Podcast:

IG: www.instagram.com/autoimmuneandyou

Email: [email protected]

Rachel Albo:

IG: www.instagram.com/rachelalbo

Web: www.rachelalbo.com

Erika Bustos:

IG: www.instagram.com/healing_arthritis_holistically

Web: www.erikabustos.com

MUSIC:

Intro/Outro Song: Higher Up by Shane Ivers

Link: https://www.silvermansound.com

Acast Supporter Song: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Advertisement Song: A Breath Of Happiness by MusicLFiles

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8453-a-breath-of-happiness

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/autoimmune-and-you.

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We often put emphasis on who we want to become on our health journey but it's sometimes more about who we need to un-become to feel our best. We share the contrasts between who we were then and who we are now. Learn how we have evaluated and adjusted our habits, beliefs, and perceptions of ourselves post-diagnosis.

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CONTACT US:

Podcast:

IG: www.instagram.com/autoimmuneandyou

Email: [email protected]

Rachel Albo:

IG: www.instagram.com/rachelalbo

Web: www.rachelalbo.com

Erika Bustos:

IG: www.instagram.com/healing_arthritis_holistically

Web: www.erikabustos.com

MUSIC:

Intro/Outro Song: Higher Up by Shane Ivers

Link: https://www.silvermansound.com

Acast Supporter Song: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Advertisement Song: A Breath Of Happiness by MusicLFiles

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8453-a-breath-of-happiness

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/autoimmune-and-you.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.