The CIRS Group Podcast

How to Get Diagnosed: Healing from Chronic Illness


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Uncover the truth behind chronic illnesses that are often misdiagnosed for years. If you’ve been told your symptoms are anxiety, IBS, or autoimmune, this episode explores a groundbreaking approach that could change everything. Learn how the Shoemaker Protocol, backed by clinical research, helps identify and treat CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) caused by biotoxin exposure like mold.

In this episode, Barbara and Jacie walk through the first phase of the Shoemaker Protocol: determining whether CIRS is the root cause of your symptoms. You’ll learn how to recognize key symptom patterns, use the validated VCS (Visual Contrast Sensitivity) test, and identify common exposure sources such as water-damaged buildings and tick bites.

What you’ll learn:

• The 35 symptom clusters linked to CIRS and how to assess your own
• How the VCS test can be an early screening tool
• Common exposure triggers that are often overlooked
• The role of genetics and why pattern recognition matters
• The first steps to begin a clinically validated path to recovery

CIRS can create widespread disruption in the body, from immune dysfunction to neurological symptoms, and is frequently mistaken for other conditions. This episode helps you connect the dots so you can move toward targeted, effective healing.

Whether you’re just starting your health journey or searching for answers after years of confusion, this is part one of a five-part series designed to bring clarity, direction, and hope.

Explore more resources and support at https://thecirsgroup.com

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro: an answer for healing
01:35 - Why we're covering the five phases of the Shoemaker Protocol
02:53 - What is CIRS?
04:09 - Common misdiagnoses
05:25 - Understanding CIRS Symptoms
08:23 - Four Pillars of CIRS Diagnosis: First, Symptom Clusters
09:00 - Second: Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test
12:48 - Third: Exposure History and Its Importance
16:25 - Fourth: Blood Work and Genetic Testing
19:20 - What CIRS is Not
20:30 - Next Steps for Diagnosis
22:15 - Personal Experiences and Hope for Healing
24:00 - Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

For more information and support, join us at https://thecirsgroup.com

Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs

The CIRS Group:

Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/

Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:

Jacie’s book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory
Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/

Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:

Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, writer, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

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