Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits

Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits

By Dr. Amy Behimer, Autoimmune Health And Wellness CoachHealth & Fitness
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Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits episodes

  • #129 | The #1 Skill To Build For Autoimmune Health (And Life)

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    What if mastering just one skill could unlock better health, more energy, and real change—no matter your diagnosis?

    In this episode, I'm revealing the most important skill for creating autoimmune health: habit mastery. It’s not willpower, discipline, or even motivation—it’s your ability to create, stick with, and enjoy helpful habits. If you've ever felt stuck between knowing what works and actually doing it, this is the mindset shift and action plan you need.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why habit mastery is the umbrella skill behind all lasting health improvements
    • The real reason most health goals fail—and how to avoid it
    • The hidden difference between setting a goal and being able to carry it out
    • Why August is the “Sunday of Summer” and the perfect time to prepare for change
    • A science-backed, compassionate way to build health habits that last (and feel good)

    Press play and discover how mastering this one skill makes all your other health goals easier—and finally doable.

    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.

    New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

    Menu of support options to work with me HERE.

    Free quiz HERE.

    Join the Consistency Challenge HERE.

    Personalized Energy Audit HERE.

    Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. 

    Sign-up for emails HERE.

    Book your 1-on-1 call HERE.

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    This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    12 min
  • #128 | What Most People Get Wrong About Supporting Someone On A Hard Day With Autoimmune Disease (And One Question To Get It Right)

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    When someone shares a struggle with you, do you instinctively try to fix it—or do you pause to find out what they actually need?

    In this heartfelt episode, I share the simple but powerful question that can transform your relationships and boost your autoimmune health in the process. Learn how “Do you want help or a hug?” can deepen connection, reduce stress, and increase emotional safety—for both the listener and the sharer. Whether you need support or want to offer it better, this episode delivers practical tools grounded in neuroscience and compassion.

    You’ll discover:

    • Why the “help or hug” question is a game-changer for communication and emotional clarity
    • The brain science behind how connection supports autoimmune healing
    • How to apply this question to your health journey and relationships starting today
    • What real-life coaching moments reveal about the power of holding space without fixing
    • A sneak peek into how this practice shows up inside CLUB Habit Hub for sustainable habit change

    Press play now to learn how to ask someone you love—or yourself—this one question: “Do you need help or a hug?”

    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.

    New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

    Menu of support options to work with me HERE.

    Free quiz HERE.

    Join the Consistency Challenge HERE.

    Personalized Energy Audit HERE.

    Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. 

    Sign-up for emails HERE.

    Book your 1-on-1 call HERE.

    Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer.

    This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    10 min
  • #127 | Autoimmune Disease Is Not Your Fault (But It Is Your Move To Take A Fierce Responsibility For What Happens Next)

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    When it comes to your health, do you ever wonder what’s really in your control—and how to stop feeling stuck or overwhelmed?

    In this bold and empowering episode, I'm challenging the old way of thinking about responsibility. Instead of guilt or blame, you’ll discover how taking fierce responsibility for your health can unlock your energy, motivation, and healing. This is about showing up for yourself—not because you’re the problem, but because you’re the solution. Get ready to redefine what it means to respond, not just react, especially when life throws you a health curveball.

     You’ll learn:

    • A game-changing reframe of “responsibility” as the ability to respond—not react
    • Why the belief “I am responsible for my health” is one of the most powerful mindset shifts you can make
    • How to identify your “controllables” and build daily habits that support autoimmune health
    • A behind-the-scenes story from my retreat with author Elizabeth Gilbert that inspired this habit
    • One simple exercise you can do today to start leading your health journey with intention

    Press play now and ask yourself: “What’s one problem I can take fierce responsibility for today?” Then take one small step to own it—and transform it.

    Listen here for the top beliefs of people who feel 'autoimmune healthy'

    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.

    New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

    Menu of support options to work with me HERE.

    Free quiz HERE.

    Join the Consistency Challenge HERE.

    Personalized Energy Audit HERE.

    Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. 

    Sign-up for emails HERE.

    Book your 1-on-1 call HERE.

    Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer.

    This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    14 min
  • #126 | Is Your Gratitude Practice Missing This? The Most Important Part For Mind & Body Health With Autoimmune Disease

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    Can one habit change your relationship with yourself and your health? In this celebratory episode, I share the final habit of of the numbered series—and why it might be the most powerful one yet.

    This episode marks a shift—not just in format, but in how we think about progress, motivation, and the connection between our past, present, and future selves. I'm opening up about starting the podcast, what I've learned, and how self-thankfulness is fueling my journey. Whether you’ve been listening since Habit 1 or just found the podcast, this episode is your invitation to pause and appreciate how far you have come.

     You’ll learn:

    • The surprising power of self-gratitude and how it fuels trust, motivation, and healing
    • Why thanking your past self builds momentum toward your future goals
    • How my fresh new podcast format is designed to keep helping you with what matters most -- feeling and function better with autoimmune disease
    • How to practice this habit using tools like journaling, letter writing, or just a powerful pause in your day
    • That your healing journey gets better when you acknowledge how you’ve already shown up for yourself

    Press play now then thank yourself—for any choice that supported your health today. And if the podcast has supported you, consider making me your coach to see how far we can go.

    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.

    New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

    Menu of support options to work with me HERE.

    Free quiz HERE.

    Join the Consistency Challenge HERE.

    Personalized Energy Audit HERE.

    Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. 

    Sign-up for emails HERE.

    Book your 1-on-1 call HERE.

    Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer.

    This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    10 min
  • #125 | How To Use Your Birthday To Become Stronger, Healthier, And Better Year After Year (Especially With An Autoimmune Disease)

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    What if your next birthday wasn’t just a milestone—but a launchpad to become your strongest, healthiest self?

    In this deeply personal and powerful episode, I share how I turned the idea of a birthday into a habit—and a gift. By connecting with my future self (the Amy turning 41), I created a roadmap for strength, health, and self-compassion. Whether you’re facing a diagnosis or just want more intention with aging, this episode will reframe how you mark time and measure progress.

    You’ll learn:

    • How to use the “Fresh Start Effect” of your birthday to spark lasting habits
    • Why connecting to your future self is a scientifically backed strategy for motivation
    • My exact process to make myself stronger next year than this year
    • How one powerful question—“What does future me need?”—can guide your next year
    • A permission slip to reimagine what strong, healthy aging looks like (regardless of diagnosis)

    Press play now and write your own birthday email to future you—then take one action today to start creating the gift they really want.

    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.

    New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

    Menu of support options to work with me HERE.

    Free quiz HERE.

    Join the Consistency Challenge HERE.

    Personalized Energy Audit HERE.

    Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. 

    Sign-up for emails HERE.

    Book your 1-on-1 call HERE.

    Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer.

    This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    13 min
  • #124 | How To Turn Any Regret Into Next-Level Wisdom For An Autoimmune Healthier You

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    What if your regrets weren’t failures—but signals pointing to what matters most?

    Regret is one of those emotions we try to avoid—but in this episode, I reframe it as a wise teacher. Drawing on the research of Daniel Pink, she explores how regrets crop up in our health lives, especially when we choose comfort over consistency, and how we can befriend regret rather than let it weigh us down.

    You’ll learn:

    • The 4 types of regret—and why foundational regrets (related to health, choices, consistency) matter most
    • Why regret is inevitable (99% of people have them!) and often points us to what we deeply care about
    • A 3‑step “DO of the DAY” to work with regret
    • How this habit links directly to the inner + outer goals you already have for your health

    If you want to stop feeling stuck by your “should’ve”s and start acting in alignment with your values, this episode will help.

    Press play to learn how to make regret your friend.

    The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink

    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.

    New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

    Menu of support options to work with me HERE.

    Free quiz HERE.

    Join the Consistency Challenge HERE.

    Personalized Energy Audit HERE.

    Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. 

    Sign-up for emails HERE.

    Book your 1-on-1 call HERE.

    Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer.

    This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    13 min
  • #123 | What Actually Happens When You Journal (Science-Backed Benefits Of This Autoimmune Health-Promoting Habit)

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    What if the single most powerful tool to improve your health, happiness, and habits isn’t a supplement or a diet—but a pen?

    In this long-awaited episode, Amy finally brings you inside the habit that’s quietly transformed her health more than anything else: journaling. Joined by Jennifer Faherty, founder of Psych Paper Press and expert in applied positive psychology, they unpack the science and soul of putting pen to paper. Whether you love journaling or think it's not “your thing,” this conversation will open your mind (and maybe your notebook).

     You’ll walk away with:

    • A redefinition of journaling that works for you—even if it’s just a few scribbles a day
    • Research-backed reasons journaling improves memory, emotion regulation, resilience, and even physical health
    • A powerful prompt that helps you make aligned decisions from a place of love
    • Strategies to make journaling a joy, not a chore, no matter your health journey
    • Real ways journaling supports other habits like movement, food choices, and sleep

    Press play and discover how journaling can be your most healing (and human) health habit yet.

     Check out Jennifer’s Positive Psychology Planner: psychpaper.com

    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.

    New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

    Menu of support options to work with me HERE.

    Free quiz HERE.

    Join the Consistency Challenge HERE.

    Personalized Energy Audit HERE.

    Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. 

    Sign-up for emails HERE.

    Book your 1-on-1 call HERE.

    Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer.

    This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    40 min
  • #122 | The Surprising Health Benefit Of Feeling Like You Belong In Spaces Focused On Autoimmunity (And Not)

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    Ever felt like you didn’t quite “fit in”—even in spaces designed to support you? This week, I'm sharing a powerful real-life coaching session with my client Sarah, who courageously asks the question: Do I belong here?

    Sarah’s vulnerable story of navigating physical ability, invisible illness, and the messy middle of feeling “not sick enough” or “too sick” is one many of us will relate to. I coach her through the habitual thought “I don’t belong,” showing how to work with the brain—not against it—when doubt creeps in.

     You’ll hear:

    • The mindset trap even “high functioning” folks fall into
    • A breakdown of the thought-feeling-action loop that keeps us stuck
    • What it means to decide you belong (and how to practice it)
    • The power of noticing your progress and reframing your story
    • How The CLUB holds space for every version of autoimmune health

    Whether you’ve questioned your place in a community, a goal, or your health journey—this episode will remind you: you’re not alone, and your story matters.

    Press play and then ask yourself: where are you ready to stop outsourcing your sense of belonging?

    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.

    New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

    Menu of support options to work with me HERE.

    Free quiz HERE.

    Join the Consistency Challenge HERE.

    Personalized Energy Audit HERE.

    Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. 

    Sign-up for emails HERE.

    Book your 1-on-1 call HERE.

    Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer.

    This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    34 min
  • #121 | Feel Better By Feeling More—The Truth About How Emotions Shape Your Habits In Autoimmune Health

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    If you’ve ever been told to “get out of your head and into your body” and wondered what that actually means—this episode is for you.

    I'm joined by trauma-informed somatic coach and former psych nurse Danelle Gallo (aka Nurse Nell) to explore how tuning into your body’s sensations—your somatic wisdom—can unlock a whole new level of healing. From navigating chronic illness to expanding your capacity for hope, grief, and joy, this conversation demystifies somatic work with clarity, warmth, and zero pressure to “get it right.”

    You’ll walk away with:

    • A grounded definition of somatic work and why it matters
    • A 3-step process to “allow” uncomfortable feelings (and why that’s a superpower)
    • The surprising truth about grief, hope, and the full-body wisdom your brain can’t always access
    • A practical “do of the day” to help you make friends with your feelings today

    Whether you’re new to feeling your feelings or a long-time inner work enthusiast, this episode is a gentle invitation to deepen the most important relationship in your health journey—the one with yourself.

    Press play to learn how to build habits that support not just your body, but your emotional and nervous system health too.

    Follow Danelle on Instagram and check out her podcast Too Human with Nurse Nell

    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.

    New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

    Menu of support options to work with me HERE.

    Free quiz HERE.

    Join the Consistency Challenge HERE.

    Personalized Energy Audit HERE.

    Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. 

    Sign-up for emails HERE.

    Book your 1-on-1 call HERE.

    Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer.

    This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    42 min
  • #120 | 3 Big Reasons To Say Yes To Your Autoimmune Health Now, Not Later

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    What if the way you feel in December is being decided by the choices you make right now?

    In this bonus episode, I'm bringing a festive mid-year invitation—because it’s CLUB Consult Week and you’re officially invited to schedule your call to explore if the CLUB Habit Hub (aka The CLUB) is the next right step in your autoimmune health journey. If you’ve been wondering whether this approach is truly different (and doable!), this is your behind-the-scenes peek into what’s waiting for you—and why now is the best time to say yes.

    • Claim 2 months of private coaching access (free!) from me via voice & text
    • Receive the beautifully-designed CLUB Companion (planner, journal & tracker in one) shipped to your door
    • Start with the Mindset spoke of the Habit Hub—an incredible foundation for lasting change
    • Get a full year of coaching, community, and curriculum when you join.

    Press play to take the first step toward creating the kind of health that future you will celebrate.

    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.

    New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

    Menu of support options to work with me HERE.

    Free quiz HERE.

    Join the Consistency Challenge HERE.

    Personalized Energy Audit HERE.

    Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. 

    Sign-up for emails HERE.

    Book your 1-on-1 call HERE.

    Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer.

    This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    8 min

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