Autoimmune Simplified

Dr. Danby sits down for an inspirational chat with Jan Steele to talk about her nearly life-long journey with celiac disease, how she’s managed a gluten-free lifestyle for over 40 years even while travelling internationally, and why she chose to have her whole family adopt a gluten-free lifestyle.

Many people understand that gluten is problematic but few people know how to eat gluten-free wisely, without simply replacing an unhealthy glutenous diet for an unhealthy gluten-free diet. We want you to know that you're not alone, and you don’t have to be left to your own devices when it comes to implementing positive dietary changes.

Tune in for lots of great suggestions and words of encouragement. 

About Jan Steele, NTC, AIP Certified Coach & Graduate of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts:

Jan Steele, aka “La Goose” is based in the beautiful Cévenne mountains, near Montpellier (France). She is a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, cooking instructor, and allergen-friendly vacation host.  In short, Jan helps people learn to harness the power of REAL food and feel better.  Jan helps people adopt or better adhere to a specific diet (namely, gluten-free, Paleo, or AIP) and invites them into her (100% gluten-free) kitchen to reclaim healthful culinary traditions either virtually or as holidays guests in their B&B home, allowing them to discover the South of France while, at the same time, ensuring that their food restrictions and sensitivities are respected to a T.

Connect with Jan:

[email protected] 

https://lagoose.fr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/La.Goose.English 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagoose.fr/

Stress and traumas (big and small) are some of the biggest unaddressed root drivers of autoimmune disease, which helps explain why even if you're doing 'all of the things' (diet, disease modifying drugs, supplements, exercise, etc.) you still may not be feeling results.

Join me as I chat with Kristin Wedding, MA, Certified Health Coach, RYT-200, Pause Breathwork Facilitator to learn more about stress, what trauma really is (you may be surprised), how these things live in our bodies and what we can do to get “un-stuck,” feel safe in our own bodies, let go, relax and repair.

You don’t want to miss this episode - it’s packed with amazing tidbits, a free meditation session, breathwork instruction and an amazing free gift - These things can literally change your life!

About Kristin Wedding, MA, Certified Health Coach, RYT-200, Pause Breathwork Facilitator

Kristin Wedding is the CEO of Vyana Wellness & Yoga and the founder of The Embodied Autoimmune Recovery System. She is a certified professional health and wellness coach, registered yoga teacher, Pause Breathwork Facilitator, and a former global health professional working at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and a top global research think tank. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2012 and has since made it her mission to support other women with autoimmune disease so they can overcome painful symptoms and live the fulfilling lives they intended instead of being a victim to their disease. She has a masters degree in international policy from American University, is a published author, and international speaker.

Connect with Kristin

[email protected]

www.vyanawellness.comFacebook @kristinweddingvyanawellnessIG @kristinwedding_vyanawellness

Get your copy of “Breathwork for Autoimmune Fatigue: A Guided Practice to Reduce Autoimmune Fatigue and Brain Fog In Just Five Minutes” - https://vyanawellness.click/breathe

In this, the third and final solo episode of Dr. Danby’s feature on Hashimoto’s she dives in to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about treating Hashimoto’s. 

Learn more about the “Big Picture” in this overview as she chats about the impact of things like supplements, Vitamin D, Iodine and more. Be sure to tune in to hear more about her approach to treating and healing Hashimoto’s.

Connect with Dr. Danby, ND:

www.Autoimmuneinstitute.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alisondanby/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.AlisonDanby.ND

Join our free Facebook Group the Autoimmune Academy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AutoimmuneAcademyGroup

Following up on last week’s solo episode with Dr. Danby where she shared her personal autoimmune healing journey, living with Hashimoto’s, she’s back for episode two of this three part series to share the top lessons she’s learned through not just her own journey but that of her patients.

Tune in to learn how you can take control of your situation and become the CEO of your own health! 

Connect with Dr. Danby, ND:

www.Autoimmuneinstitute.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alisondanby/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.AlisonDanby.ND

Join our free Facebook Group the Autoimmune Academy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AutoimmuneAcademyGroup

In this episode, our host, Dr. Alison Danby, ND & FMP goes solo to share her personal journey with autoimmune disease and how her diagnosis of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis literally changed her life and how she helps others. 

Be sure to tune in for some great tips for managing your own autoimmune disease and catch a few teasers for more of her inspiring solo episodes.

Connect with Dr. Danby, ND:

www.Autoimmuneinstitute.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alisondanby/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.AlisonDanby.ND

Join our free Facebook Group the Autoimmune Academy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AutoimmuneAcademyGroup

In this episode of the Autoimmune Simplified Podcast we chat with Dr. Andrea Proulx about a topic that most autoimmune sufferers have a hard time with - EXERCISE! 

Dr. Andrea is a Naturopathic Doctor and Ultimate Frisbee Silver Medalist for Team Canada who doesn’t let her autoimmune disease stand in her way … and she wants to help you find your power!

Her goal is to provide inspiration to women everywhere, especially women struggling with chronic illness and autoimmune disorders, to keep going, to connect with others and to never give up! In this episode we dive into how to use our feminine strength and hormones (that’s right - our cycle)  to our advantage. We talk about tracking, how to listen to our bodies and the very important recovery piece - all of this to help you optimize your physical performance.

Whether you’re a professional athlete or someone that just wants to get moving again after having suffered too long with a chronic illness or autoimmune disorder, this episode is for you.

About Dr. Andrea Proulx, ND: 

I believe that a woman who exercises can change the world!

I am a naturopathic doctor with nearly 15 years clinical experience and decades of competitive sport adventures. I am passionate about inspiring women to feel strong in their body and mind leading to increased confidence and courage to make lasting changes to their health. I am here to show women how to strategically implement changes so they can access more energy, increased sports performance and be that amazing person they want (and deserve) to be.

I believe that exercise builds confidence, nurtures courage, grows resiliency and enables connection. Connection with your own body. Connection with others and their struggles. Connection with the environment. Connection with your whole mental, emotional, purposeful self.

I believe that sport and exercise teach us to connect and listen to our body and build the mental and emotional skills to overcome challenges and obstacles. Exercise can be a connection to our true selves.

Through my diverse experiences in sport and extensive medical training, I help women develop the skills to listen to and interpret their body’s signals to create change in their health and communities – and change the world!

Link to my freebie: A Career Woman's Gameplan to Rebooting Your Fitness - https://mailchi.mp/9c5add82a7e8/fitbodyreboot

Connect with Dr. Proulx, ND:

@AndreaProulxND - Instagram @AndreaProulxND - Facebookwww.AndreaProulxND.com

This is a very exciting episode - we get to help Dr. Kirstie launch her new book, “Back to Wellness - a mind-body approach to managing your back pain!”  We chat about what the “mind-body connection” is and what it has to do with mental health and pain. We’ll learn the difference between a recent injury and chronic pain and how to effectively manage it. As a Chiropractor and Yoga Teacher, I can think of no one better than Dr. Kirstie to teach us some of the best tools to help us manage back pain from home starting today. I hope you’ll listen in and share this episode.

About Dr. Kirstie Griffiths, DC:

Dr. Kirstie Griffiths is a Canadian Chiropractor and Yoga Teacher practicing in Guelph, Ontario. Her passion is in helping people overcome back pain using a mind-body approach that integrates chiropractic and yoga. Dr. Griffiths offers holistic, heart-centered care to her patients and practices an evidence-informed model of healthcare. She has a particular interest in assessing and treating chronic pain and understanding the interplay between mental and physical health. Dr. Griffiths is the founder of “Yoga for Back Pain,” a 12-week online program that combines education, movement, and meditation that is specifically designed for people with back pain.

Connect with Dr. Kirstie Griffiths, DC:

www.yogachiropractor.com/

Instagram:  @thechiropracticyogi

Grab Your Copy of: BACK TO WELLNESS: A mind-body approach to managing your back pain on Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08ZBMR82N

Limited Time Launch Offer - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09183XCFY

Join Dr. Kirstie’s FREE Yoga for Back Pain class here - https://mailchi.mp/9e23b86d8851/yoga-for-back-pain-video

SLEEP is possible for everyone. Dr. Saunders and I sit down to talk about sleep, hormones, and autoimmune in this episode.  Dr. Saunders shares the biggest obstacles to getting good sleep and how your chronotype impacts your sleep. We dive into mindset and how that influences your sleep and Dr, Leigha shares so many golden sleep tips throughout the entire podcast! 

About Dr. Leigha Saunders, ND

Dr. Leigha Saunders is a naturopathic doctor and the founder of Uxbridge, Ontario’s premiere wellness clinic, True Roots Healthcare. She maintains a private practice with a special interest in helping busy women gain energy, balance their mood, regulate hormones and sleep deep. Her ultimate mission is to women sleep deep at night to do what sets their soul on fire during the day! 

Dr. Leigha is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, holds general, IVIT, and therapeutic prescribing certification with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and is a member of the Ontario and Canadian Associations of Naturopathic Doctors. Dr. Leigha believes that when you have your health, you have everything.

Connect with Dr. Leigha Saunders, ND: 

[email protected]

www.thesleepfix.com

Instagram: @drleighasaundersnd

Facebook.com/LeighaSaundersND

In this episode, we talk about everything Brain Function. Brain fog is one of the top concerns I hear from almost all my autoimmune clients and Melissa sheds some light on this topic. Where our willpower comes from and how we can strengthen it and how to reduce impulsive behaviours. This was such an amazing episode, I can’t wait to share it with you!

About Melissa Biscardi

Melissa is a Registered Nurse and Manual Osteopath and Brain Crusader working in Toronto Ontario. Her clinical practice and research focus on concussion recovery and brain optimization. She has almost 15 years working in clinical practice and recently released an easy-to-use app called Brain Tool Kit which can be used in concussion recovery or brain optimization. Melissa loves chatting all things brain and has published a number of book chapters and other publications on the topic. In her spare time, she loves running and hanging out with her 3-legged cat.

Visit www.braintoolkit.ca to download the app (for Android or iOS) 
To access a free mini-course visit:  braintoolkit.ca/levelup

Connect with Melissa at: 
[email protected] 
@the.rehab.lab 
@braintoolkit 

www.rehablab.ca

In this episode Nutritionist Vanessa Bond and I dive into nutrition for Autoimmune and families! Diet changes are hard, to begin with, now add a family, kids with restriction or picky eaters, cooking multiple meals, all while trying to keep your sanity. We get it. Vanessa shares her story of what lead her to help families navigate nutrition for autoimmune. We talk about ways to empower your kids and family members, the team approach to autoimmune and how to work proactively to ensure everyone is healthy and strong. This episode is packed with strategies and tips geared towards the family. 

About Vanessa Bond

Vanessa Bond specializes in helping parents with autoimmune conditions naturally reclaim energy and health so you can move more, laugh more and connect more with your loved ones. With the right plan, attitude, and support, she believes we can do great things to improve our health and wellbeing. It simply requires learning how to nourish your body, mind, and soul to get the best results for your unique situation. Vanessa is a certified nutritional practitioner and mom of an autoimmune kid who is thriving despite a rare auto-inflammatory bone disease called CRMO. Nutrition, lifestyle, and gut health support are key strategies in her success, and it’s these strategies that Vanessa passes on to her clients and communities.

Free Facebook  Group - The Autoimmune Family Room

WEB: www.bondwithhealth.com 

IG vanessabondcoaching