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

  • #69 | The Science-Backed Practice To Stop Managing And Start Releasing Stress In Seconds (Especially Helpful For Autoimmune Fatigue)

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    What if you could lower your cortisol, calm your nervous system, and feel more in control of your health… using just your fingertips?

    This week I'm joined by EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner Sarah Louise Lilley to explore how tapping can reduce the stress that worsens fatigue, disrupts healing, and amplifies autoimmune symptoms.

    You’ll learn the science behind EFT, why it works, and how to start using it today—even if you’ve never tried anything like this before. Plus, you'll hear me get walked through a live tapping session for stress relief in real time.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • A science-backed method to reduce cortisol and calm your nervous system in minutes
    • How to shift from mental overwhelm to physical calm using simple EFT tapping points
    • How to integrate this practice into your healthy habits routine—especially during flares or anxious moments

    This is one habit your nervous system will thank you for—press play now and try it for yourself.

    Want to learn more from Sarah? You can follow her on IG here!

    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.

    50 min
  • #68 | The One Phrase I Use Daily To Stay Consistent With Healthy Habits & Keep Feeling Better With Autoimmunity

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    What if the way you describe yourself is what’s keeping you tired, stuck, and burned out—even when you’re doing all the “right” healthy habits?

    In this mindset-shifting episode, I'm revealing the exact language swap that’s changed my health—and identity. You’ll learn how to reframe the thoughts that sneak under your radar and rewrite the stories that shape your habits, energy, and progress with autoimmune disease.

    This one’s practical and powerful—especially if you’ve ever said, “I’m lazy,” “I’m not a morning person,” or “I’ll never feel better.”

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    • The language shift that rewires your identity and strengthens the habits that support healing.
    • A practical breakdown of behavior, outcome, and identity goals—and why identity is the game-changer.
    • How to use neuroplasticity, gratitude, and a garden metaphor (yes, really!) to reshape your beliefs.

    If you want your habits to feel better and work better, this is the episode for you—press play now to start speaking and healing differently.

    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.

    20 min
  • #67: The 5-Ingredient “Secret Sauce” Behind Consistent Habits That Create Mind, Body, & Autoimmune Health

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    What’s the real secret behind building healthy habits that actually reduce autoimmune disease fatigue—without burning out trying to "do it all"?

    If you're living with an autoimmune disease and wondering why healthy habits still feel so exhausting, this episode is for you. I'm revealing my 5-part “secret sauce” framework for feeling better with less stress and more simplicity.

    Learn why science isn’t enough, how to personalize habits to your nervous system and lifestyle, and how real support (not just advice) can radically change your health journey.

    Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

    1. A proven 5-S framework to build healthy habits that reduce fatigue and brain fog.
    2. Insight into why most autoimmune wellness plans fall short—and how to make yours sustainable.
    3. Powerful mindset shifts to help you stop overthinking and start healing.

    Press play to start making healthy habits feel good (so they stick) and experience the difference for yourself.

    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.

    22 min
  • #66 | Why “Just Move More” Doesn’t Build Consistency With An Autoimmune Diagnosis—Until You Do This First (With Dr. Gretchen Hawley)

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    What if better mobility, less fatigue, and more freedom in your day were just a habit—and a helper—away?

     In this inspiring episode, Dr. Gretchen Hawley—physical therapist and MS Certified Specialist—joins me to show how movement becomes medicine when it's built around your real life. Whether you're living with multiple sclerosis or another autoimmune condition, you'll learn why adding a PT to your health team can unlock powerful progress—and how small, consistent changes lead to big wins (think: walking confidently, climbing stairs, or just standing long enough to order your favorite drink).

    • Discover how “micro-movements” can be your biggest breakthrough.
    • Learn when and why to see a PT—whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been living with symptoms for years.
    • Get the exact mindset shifts and habit strategies that lead to consistency, not burnout.
    • Hear stories that will make you say: “Wait, I want that too.”

    Press play to reimagine what movement can feel like—and how building the right support team might be the healthiest habit of all.

    Get in touch with Dr. Gretchen Hawley here!

    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.

    48 min
  • #65 | How To Start Asking Yourself Better Questions To Get Better Answers To Feel Good With Autoimmune Disease

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    What if the most powerful shift in your health journey didn’t start with another protocol—but with a better question?

    We ask ourselves questions all day long—many of them unconsciously. And the quality of those questions shapes our thinking, emotions, and actions. In this episode, Dr. Sue McCready teaches us how to break the pattern of deficit-based, fear-based questions—and lean into a simple, powerful alternative: What would love do? You’ll learn how asking more loving, curious, and kind questions can open doors you didn’t even see were there.

    • Discover how the question “What would love do?” can give you space, perspective, and a more helpful path forward.
    • Learn how to interrupt destructive questioning loops (like “Why is this happening to me?”) and replace them with questions that invite possibility.
    • Get practical tips and habit strategies for embedding better questions into your daily life—so you don’t fall back into your old thinking patterns.

    Press play to start asking yourself kinder, braver questions—and begin unlocking decisions aligned with your best self.

    Want to take Dr. Sue's Personality Quiz? Here it is!

    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.

    41 min
  • #64 | Make Meal Planning Simple & Sustainable Even With Little Time And Autoimmune Fatigue

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    What if meal prep wasn’t a chore—but the easiest way to protect your energy, save time, and feel better all week long?

    I'm joined fellow PharmD and health coach Stephanie Smith to tackle one of the most powerful yet overlooked autoimmune health habits: preparing meals with intention. Whether you’re new to the kitchen or a seasoned home cook feeling overwhelmed, this episode shows how meal prep can be doable, energizing, and even fun—no perfection required.

    • Discover simple systems to plan meals that align with your energy, schedule, and health goals—without spending hours in the kitchen.
    • Get Stephanie’s time-saving meal prep hacks that keep things flexible and help you avoid decision fatigue midweek.
    • Learn how shifting your mindset around food and cooking can reduce stress, boost your digestion, and actually make you want to cook.

    Press play to learn the meal prep mindset shift that turns your kitchen into your most powerful healing tool.

    Find Stephanie @masterherhealth on IG!

    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.

    37 min
  • #63 | Why Sharing Your Autoimmune Story Can Strengthen Mind & Body Health

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    What if the story you’re living through right now is exactly what someone else needs to hear to feel less alone?

    When you’re navigating autoimmune disease, it’s easy to feel isolated—but sharing your story (even just with yourself) can be a powerful tool for healing. In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Agota, MS thriver and author of Beating Multiple Sclerosis, to explore how storytelling, community, and small daily habits can shape a future filled with possibility.

    • Discover why writing or sharing your experience is both therapeutic and empowering, even if you don’t think you have a “story.”
    • Learn Agota’s favorite healing habits—from morning meditation to nighttime phone boundaries—and how she built a lifestyle rooted in hope and discipline.
    • Get inspired by the global community of MS warriors she brought together through her book—and how you can tap into that same sense of connection and strength.

    Press play now to hear the one mindset habit that changed Agota’s entire health journey—and how you can start making it your own today.

    Shop "Beating Multiple Sclerosis" here.

    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.

    24 min
  • #62 | How To Turn Your Morning Coffee Habit Into A Ritual That Deepens Connection And Autoimmune Wellness

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    What if your coffee break could actually help you heal?

    In a culture that treats coffee like fuel and “busy” like a badge, this episode invites you to reclaim a simple ritual—one that promotes rest, connection, and joy. I'm sharing a Norwegian-inspired practice of intentional coffee breaks, and how “40 Cups of Coffee” in my 40th year became a life-giving habit that hit every spoke of The Habit Hub.

    • Learn how a mindful pause over coffee (or tea!) can support immune health, stress reduction, and meaningful connection.
    • Discover the mindset shift that transforms “I don’t have time” into “I’m choosing to make time”—and how empowering that can be.
    • Walk away with creative ways to turn your daily beverage into a ritual for rest, presence, and even community.

    Press play to learn how to start your own ritual and make time for what truly energizes you—no vacation required.

    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.

    20 min
  • #61 | Gut Health Demystified: Simple Habits For Better Health And A Diverse Microbiome With Autoimmune Disease

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    Could the secret to better energy, clearer thinking, and calmer moods lie in what you're feeding your gut?

     Join me and the brilliant Dr. Susan Payrovi—an integrative and functional medicine physician with her own autoimmune journey—as we dive into the often-overlooked but game-changing habit of feeding your gut. Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or unpredictable symptoms, this episode shows why gut health is at the root of it all—and how simple shifts in your food can nourish your body and your microbiome.

    • Understand how your gut, brain, and immune system are deeply connected—and how to support all three with every bite.
    • Learn the difference between probiotics and prebiotics—and why prebiotic foods might be your unsung hero.
    • Discover how fermented foods, fiber, and variety (hello, 50-ingredient challenge!) help balance your microbiome and boost your mitochondria for better energy.

    Press play to find out the one gut-nourishing habit you can do today to support your energy, mood, and long-term autoimmune health.

    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.

    39 min
  • #60 | What's The #1 Habit For Better Health, Less Inflammation, And More Energy With Autoimmune Disease? Find Yours Today

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    What if your entire health journey could shift by focusing on just one habit—one that’s custom-built for your body, your brain, and your current season?

    With autoimmune disease, the desire to “do it all” can quickly lead to overwhelm and burnout. But what if the real magic is in doing less—and doing it well? In this powerful episode, I'll reveal by best advice and walk you through the mindset, science, and strategy behind going all in on the single habit that will give you the biggest energy return and healing impact right now.

    • Understand why habit overwhelm is one of the biggest barriers to autoimmune healing—and the science-backed antidote to cut through it.
    • Learn how to identify your highest-impact habit and why this clarity is the best way to build consistency, motivation, and lasting results.
    • Get instant access to my brand-new quiz, designed to reveal your personalized number one habit and equip you with everything you need to start strong today.

    Press play now and take the 5-minute quiz that will pinpoint the one habit that will move the needle most on your autoimmune health—and teach you how to master it.

    Get YOUR #1 Habit here!

    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.

    20 min

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