Chronically Healing Podcast

Today's episode is just with me as I give you updates on how I'm feeling about my body, weight gain, dealing with unhelpful doctors and dealing with depression.

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I'm so excited to introduce you to Shanna Nemrow, FNTP! I found Shanna via YouTube about a year ago when I was dabbling with the AIP diet (Autoimmune Protocol) and loved her authenticity and helpful tricks for living with Hashimoto's. I asked Shanna to be on the podcast to talk about all things Hashimotos and we definitely dug into some big thyroid topics during our chat.

Shanna is a Hashimoto's warrior herself and now helps others out there dealing with thyroid issues. Her story is inspiring and we also tapped into the emotional side of living with Hashimoto's, which is just as important (if not even MORE important) than the physical. Her content is all about finding joy while living with autoimmune disease and it's such a refreshing way to talk about chronic illness.

Shanna and I also talked about dealing with depression, anxiety and mental health issues with Hashimoto's but didn't get to it today. Let me know if you'd like another episode with Shanna to dive into this!

In today's episode we chat about:

• Shanna's story with Hashimoto's (which is similar to so many of ours!)

• Exercise intolerance and how that's affected both Shanna and Jessie

• How Hashimoto's looks different for every single person

• The emotional side of Hashimoto's and how that can be so difficult for us all

• Giving your body grace and not comparing yourself to others (or even yourself)

• What AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) is, why Shanna used it in her healing and how she helps others on their AIP-journey

• Comparing yourself to others with (or without) chronic illness and how we've gotten through that

• Why working with someone when doing a strict "diet" for your health is extremely beneficial

• Finding control in an uncontrollable life with Hashimoto's and finding the things we can work on to feel better, rather than focusing on the things we cannot

• The important ways that Shanna sets up her days and weeks to feel her best

• How Shanna works with Hashimoto's warriors and where you can join her community

Links and things:

• Shanna's Website

• AIP Refresh Online Group Coaching Program

• One on One AIP Coaching

• YouTube Channel

• Shanna's Instagram

• Shanna's Facebook

• Jessie's Instagram

• Chronically Healing Facebook Group

Time for another episode of the Chronically Healing Podcast! Today's episode is with the founder of Lupus Chick, Marisa Zeppieri. Marisa and I chatted all about her experience with Lupus, getting run over by a drunk driver in her early teens, why she started Lupus Chick and so much more. We also dove into being a business owner with chronic illness, how to best nourish yourself during this life and the comparison game. I'm also super pumped for y'all to hear about her new book, Chronically Fabulous, that just came out!

In today's episode we chat about:

• The road to finding out that Marisa had Lupus and why the diagnosis can be difficult to get

• Getting run over by a pickup truck by a drunk driver and going through rehab (and that triggered a bunch of her symptoms)

• What prompted her to start Lupus Chick

• The different modalities that she loves to nourish and take care of her body

• What it's like to be running a business with chronic illness

• Comparing yourself to others with (or without) chronic illness and how we've gotten through that

• Why Marisa decided to write Chronically Fabulous and what it's about

Links and think:

• LupusChick.com

• Lupus Chick Instagram

• Buy "Chronically Fabulous: Finding Wholeness and Hope Living with Chronic Illness"

• Jessie's Instagram

• Chronically Healing Facebook Group

I am SO excited to share my conversation with Christina Sanghera on the Chronically Healing Podcast today! Christina is a friend of mine I met on Instagram and we've clicked since the beginning. I wanted to have Christina on the show for a real and raw conversation about Hashimoto's, but we dipped into so many other conversation while we were at it. We talked about sleep, our health issues leading up to Hashimoto's, supplements and lifestyle changes we've made PLUS what it's actually like to have chronic illness. Somedays you may feel great, others you may not… and we get into the nitty gritty of all of that.

Christina and I also have a fun announcement coming SOON! Can you guess what it is?

In today's episode we chat about:

• Christina's health story with abusing her body with unhealthy habits, addiction and other various symptoms before finally being diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

• Both Christina and Jessie's experience with Hashimoto's medications and how that was never enough to actually feel better

• Our experiences with alternative medicine and methods to feel better and take care of ourselves

• The supplements that Christina recommends for most people (obviously speak with your doctor first!)

• SLEEP: Why it's important and how it doesn't need to be perfect, but should be something you're paying attention to

• How Christina works with people who have chronic illness

• SO much more about Hashimoto's, hypothyroid and a very fun announcement teaser that Christina and I have coming soon!

Links and think:

• Christina's Instagram

• Get your FREE copy of Thyroid Unlocked

• Jessie's Instagram

• Chronically Healing Facebook Group

More about Christina Sanghera:

Christina is a Holistic Health Coach for women business owners with Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism. A fellow Hashimoto's warrior, she once struggled just to get through the day.

Her lifestyle was a merry-go-round of unhealthy habits, and when she was later diagnosed, it all came full circle and she knew something had to change. It was this moment in her life that inspired countless hours of education, training and soul searching.

Having experienced firsthand what it feels like to suddenly lose your health and wellbeing and to struggle daily, her unique point of view allows her to offer sound advice that's rooted in empathy from having experienced many of the ailments she now helps women overcome. She believes that you shouldn't have to make a choice between following your dreams of business ownership or tending to a chronic illness … you CAN do both!

In the beginning of 2018 she welcomed a healthy, vibrant baby girl after multiple unexplained miscarriages years prior. Her birth was a testament to the tireless effort of reclaiming health one step at a time.

Be it holistic "bio-hacking", an intense HIIT routine or downtime with a good book or podcast, Christina now dedicates her life to inspiring others and immersing herself in natural, sustainable health. Through real food nutrition, movement, nervous system healing and more she helps women from all walks of life navigate their health, achieve their goals and thrive.

Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast I was excited to talk to Dani Fusaro of Days with Dani! Dani is a physical therapist, mindset & lifestyle coach, disabled model who happens to also be living with multiple chronic illnesses.

Dani takes us through her experience with learning to accept her situation and validate everything she was going through. I can't wait for you to listen to today's episode, so let's dive in!

In today's episode we chat about:

• Dani's experience with chronic illness and how that changed the way she looked at her career in PT

• Living with multiple chronic illnesses including EDS, POTS, spinal instability and MCAS

• The importance of acceptance and pacing in your chronic illness journey

• Don't run your body into the ground because you're trying to be the person you're not anymore. Approach life with "how can I make this easier"

• Surrounding yourself with people who have drive and work on being healthy can then help you on your own journey

• Why Dani decided to get into chronic illness coaching and why she wishes there were more people doing this type of coaching

Links and think:

• Dani's Website

• Dani's Instagram

• Jessie's Instagram

• Chronically Healing Facebook Group

Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast we have Casey Stanley of A Unique Life. Casey takes us through her story with leaving her job and starting her business to help people. Casey lets us in on what her life is like living in chronic pain, but how she's continuing to live her best life.

I'm so grateful to Casey for being on the show and sharing her story!

In today's episode we chat about:

• Why she started A Unique Life after having to leave her job

• The importance of allowing those with chronic illness who NEED to work from home to work from home (especially when it's easy to do)

• Why people with chronic and invisible illness aren't treated the way that they should be and are compared to others without health issues (and how damaging that can be)

• Finding compassion for other's situation that you may not understand

• Casey's experience with fibromyalgia

Links and think:

• Casey's Website

• Casey's Shop

• Casey's Instagram

• Jessie's Instagram

• Chronically Healing Facebook Group

Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast I was fortunate enough to talk to naturopathic doctor, Dr. Lori Bouchard! Lori and I had such a great conversation about natural medicine and how to fit it into your healing team. During our conversation, I dove into my experiences with conventional medicine vs. naturopathic medicine and how it was able to help me move forward in my chronic illness.

This episode is not a space for bashing any type of medicine, but instead a safe space to talk about the importance of having a multidimensional team. Natural medicine, testing and digging into the root cause of your chronic illness is essential in fully healing or just feeling better on the day to day. I'm passionate about finding a functional, integrative and/or naturopathic-trained doctor to see if you feel like you can't make any headway with how you're feeling.

I'm so grateful for talking to Lori and learned so much… which I know you will, too!

In today's episode we chat about:

• What is naturopathic medicine and how does it differ from other medicine?

• Jessie's personal experience with naturopathic medicine and how it's helped her with Hashimoto's and other chronic issues

• The importance of finding a doctor that will take the time to investigate what's going on in your own personal experience and journey

• How Lori specialization in complicated conditions, cancer and those who can't get answers

• The importance of asking the right questions with any practitioner you're seeing

• How Lori's mom influenced her to look into natural medicine and eventually make it her career

• There needs to be a culture change when it comes to our health to stop chronic illness and cancer

• Functional medicine testing and how Lori tests right away to see where to focus first

• How mental and emotional healing is crucial and the importance of having a purpose

• More about Lori's book, "Live Longer & Stronger with Breast Cancer" and where you can get a free copy

Links and think:

• Dr. Lori Bouchard's Clinic - Inside Health

• Dr. Lori Bouchard's Instagram

• Free copy of "Live Longer & Stronger with Breast Cancer"

• Jessie's Instagram

• Chronically Healing Facebook Group

More about Dr. Lori Bouchard:

Dr. Lori Bouchard is an author, an entrepreneur, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor. Inspired by her mother's vibrancy and knowledge in natural medicines, she knew from a young age she would enter the healthcare field. She completed her Degree in Health Science at Western University prior to completing her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a four-year full-time program at the prestigious Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto.

She is the author of Live Longer and Stronger with Breast Cancer, endorsed by US Presidential candidate and 4 times NY Times best selling author Marianne Williamson. It is step-by-step guide to help women fight their cancer more effectively. She is the owner of Oakville's most innovative naturopathic healing centre, Inside Health Clinic, which has been helping men and women reverse complicated diseases, such as Lyme, chronic fatigue, Hashimoto's, and infertility, for over a decade.

She is registered through the College of Naturopathic Doctors Ontario, as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast I have Christopher Blakeslee on the show! Christopher's story is truly one you will not want to miss (promise I'm not just saying that!) Christopher has been dealing with chronic illness (interstitial cystitis, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, occipital and trigeminal nerve irritation) and chronic pain for 24 years and when I say he's been through the ringer, I mean it!

During the episode, Christopher takes us through his struggle with chronic, excruciating pain and the different things he did to try to heal (or even just manage the pain during that time.) It's hard to believe the person on the podcast was going through that much pain not that long ago. We talked about the different modalities, medications and failed attempts he had during his healing journey before he was finally able to find things that worked. Christopher is now a health coach and consultant, plus he's writing a book with the doctor who helped him on his way.

I can't wait for you to hear this story, so listen in and let us know what you think!

In today's episode we chat about:

• Belinda's story and what brought her to Hawaiian healing

• Teaching under Tony Robbins and doing fire walks

• How to best talk to your body so you can heal and live your best life

• How do you start to change that pattern of speaking to yourself in a negative way

• Belinda's training in Hawaiian healing as well as her other teachings

• Hawaiian forgiveness process: "I'm sorry, I love you, I forgive you, Thank you"

• All about her book, "Find Your Friggen' Joy" and where she came up with the name

• Cleaning the plaque of your soul

Links and things…

• Christopher's Website

• Christopher's Instagram

• Jessie's Instagram

• Chronically Healing Facebook Group

I'm back! Thank y'all for being so patient with me as I took some time off of the Chronically Healing Podcast. Quite honestly, I was seriously considering letting go of the podcast but I'm happy to say that after some time off and making a new schedule (I talk about this on the show!) I'm excited to be getting back into it!

In today's show, I let you in on the new podcast schedule, why I changed it up and asked you for any requests to hear from me on the show. I also talked a bunch about my own mental and physical health struggles and what my plan is moving forward.

Links and things…

• Jessie's Instagram

• Jessie's YouTube

• Chronically Healing Facebook Group

Today on the Chronically Healing Podcast I'm welcoming back Dr. Lois Nahirney to go through my lifestyle DNA test results LIVE! Lois has been on the show before (which you can listen to here) and she is the CEO of dnaPower and has seen results from getting her own DNA test results.

dnaPower is a DNA testing company that helps you find out more about what is right for YOUR body and where you may need some help in the form of lifestyle changes, supplements, etc. I was a bit surprised by some of the "scary" things that popped up in my test results, but I also feel equipped to focus on some lifestyle changes that will keep me happy and healthy into my future.

In today's podcast, Lois takes me through my results live and explains what all of it means. I'll have the podcast linked below, but I'll also have a YouTube video to watch for all of you that want to see the actual results. In the YouTube video, Lois is showing you my exact test and explaining how it works. If you're interested in getting your own DNA lifestyle testing, I highly recommend you watch the video!

To try out dnaPower's testing, head on over to https://www.dnapower.com/ref/chronicallyhealing/ and use coupon code 'jessie' for $50 off totalPower!