In this episode, Dr. April talks about the importance of mindfulness in helping us achieve daily purpose in life, while making important decisions about our healthcare and overall wellness. She shares about how she learned about mindfulness and how it has changed her life from a diagnosis that is known to cause suicide in people into a life of joy and purpose. Join us on Wednesdays at noon pacific for our Summer Mindfulness Sessions. Free by registering at aprilmorenophd.com/coachingsessionsLearn about the

Dr. April frequently talks about integrative wellness for autoimmune living, but what is integrative wellness?

In this episode Dr April breaks down the 4 layers of Integrative Wellness (mind, body, spirit, and environment) from a public health perspective, and discusses these 4 crucial layers in terms of practices along the autoimmune journey.

Learn more about Dr. April's signature coaching program, Autoimmune Mindful Wellness, a 12-week guided program taking you through the integrative wellness journey thr

What is your approach to living when you have been diagnosed with a chronic, autoimmune illness?

In this episode, Dr. April shares her autoimmune diagnosis journey, and the key turning points that she experienced to develop a perspective of autoimmune living that serves one's purpose while helping others on the journey in their most challenging times.Learn about how to build your life using the power of mindfulness for a life of autoimmune healing and thriving. The Autoimmune Mindful Wellness Group Program

What changes can happen in your life when you acknowledge your nutrition needs to help your autoimmune conditions?

In this episode, we speak to Jess Groff, Holistic Nutritionist, who shares her experiences and the long journey of autoimmune diagnosis, treatment, and how she took control of her conditions through treatment, diet, and her belief in the ability to improve her health. Learn more about Jess and her autoimmune nutrition coaching at jessicagroff.comHave you been interested in using the power of m

What are the "Blue Zones", and is it possible to design Blue Zones for autoimmune limitless living?

In this episode, Dr. April discusses what the Blue Zones are, where they are located around the world, and the characteristics that describe the Blue Zones collectively. Dr. April discusses what an online community of wellness, longevity, and autoimmune limitless living could look like, mainly discussing these articles:

Blue Zones: Lessons from the World's Longest Lived. Buettner, Skemp  American Journal o

How often have you been in a situation where you have too many things to do, but want to do all of them?

In this episode, Dr. April talks about the need for proactive decision making for self care. She shares her recent experience in the need for time management and strategy to make the best decisions for action - based on self care.

Learn how to develop a list of options and identify your key priorities that need to be met to make decisions that respect your self-care needs.

Self-care takes work. It takes

Do you enjoy your daily activities as a person living with autoimmune and chronic conditions? In this episode we talk to Zaakirah who shares her current experiences with living well through nutrition to manage PCOS and living as a survivor of childhood cancer.  Zaakirah is a podcaster, author, and entrepreneur. In this episode she shares her tips on self care and spending time working on hobbies, business, and the activities that speak to her in cultivating a glowing and thriving life.

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This episode covers several deep and challenging topics of social justice, racial justice, and mental health on the autoimmune journey. It begins with a message on the work we have been doing with this podcast to center marginalized voices and to normalize and center the multicultural community of autoimmune women. We discuss the mental health struggle common to humanity. In addition Dr. April shares her mental health story from childhood up to the autoimmune experience, and how this story was the beginning

How old were you when you were diagnosed with your autoimmune condition, and who did you decide to disclose this information to? This is a question that can require some strategic thinking and contemplation. In this episode we interview Nohely Olvera who shares her story of childhood diagnosis with lupus, and how she was able to communicate her needs with her loved ones on a timeline that was best suited to the circumstances.We also begin the episode with a short visualization practice on relaxation and hea

In this episode we speak to Melissa Bates, The Biz Wolf, a business coach who runs a thriving business despite IBD. Melissa shares her story with us in this episode, about her travels in South Korea, becoming diagnosed with IBD and her healing journey into coaching. Learn why starting a business goes hand in had with autoimmune living and thriving through fatigue, brain fog, and health challenges.Melissa is on Instagram @melissabbates_, and at www.melissabbates.comJoin the Sisterhood this month as we celebr