When you've been sick for so long (I'm talking years), it can feel delusional to hope in healing. Because countless times before you've likely tried to eat better, hydrate more, work out consistently, and nothing seemed to help you truly feel better.

In this week's episode, we get honest about the messy middle of autoimmune healing. Gianna sits down with her client Megan (25+ years with lupus) to unpack how she started living life again—finding joy, advocating with confidence, and finally experiencing freedom from all-consuming autoimmune fear.

This conversation reflects the same patterns Gianna sees in clients, and what’s helped Megan and other autoimmune women get their sparkle back, regardless of how long they’ve been fighting autoimmune disease.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

Why healing and flaring can happen at the same time, and how this is part of the road to remission.

How to break the all-or-nothing mentality and feel safe in your body again.

Advocacy that works: how to partner with your doctor without feeling gaslit.

How “soft-life” recovery (rest, pacing, nervous system calm) lowers flares and chronic symptoms.

If you’ve wondered why your symptoms aren’t improving despite your effort, this episode offers clarity and tangible steps toward hope.

✨ Ready to start a healing journey that gives you your life back? Grab my free guide, How to Heal Alongside Medication: A Beginner’s Guide to Autoimmune Relief, at autoimmunebabe.com to start your own journey today.

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