The Autoimmune Hour

What if some of the good foods you eat are causing your fatigue, brain fog, insomnia, joint pain, urinary problems, osteopenia, and more? And what if it was more than a ‘sensitivity’ or ‘allergy...’

I’m sure you’ll be as surprised as I am after we chat with Sally K. Norton, MPH, a leading expert on oxalates in food.* In addition to being an expert on oxalates, she is an ivy-league trained nutritionist, public health expert, and author of the forthcoming book, ‘Toxic Superfoods.’ And Sally will share with us her personal experience overcoming oxalate overload and what she learned about recovery, including:

• How the resulting inflammation interferes with your body’s natural healing and repair mechanisms,

• Why some ‘superfoods’ may be doing you more harm than good and what to eat instead,

• How a low oxalate diet can help you find relief from a range of issues,

• The simple diet changes that can make a world of difference. Plus, much more...

*Oxalates (oxalic acid) are a naturally occurring chemical found in certain foods that some people have to monitor the amount they intake.

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More About Our Guest: As a leading expert on oxalates in food, Sally K. Norton, MPH, holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree in Public Health from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her path to becoming a leading expert on dietary oxalate includes a prior career working at major medical schools in medical education and public health research. Her personal healing experience inspired years of research that led to her forthcoming book, ‘Toxic Superfoods,’ coming on Dec. 27 and is available for pre-order everywhere books are sold. Learn more at SallyKNorton.com.

This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other illnesses. The information presented within cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained healthcare professionals. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour are for educational purposes only.

“Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better” by Sally K. Norton, MPH releases on Dec. 27, 2022 and is available for pre-order. For more information, visit SallyKNorton.com or follow Sally on YouTube and social media. She’s @sknorton and @toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book (on Instagram), @BeFreeToThrive (on Facebook), and @BetterLowOx (on Twitter.)

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A friend shared with me a long time ago that you only ‘grow’ when you reach the edge of your comfort zone. Tonight’s guest, Mindfulness and Positive Neuroplasticity coach Michael Bartura helped me understand my comfort zone in a more profound way.

One of the many tips and insights he shares is, “You only know yourself through the pleasure of the identities you are comfortable with and the fear of the identities you are uncomfortable with....” Wowza, that’s a powerful reframe...

He also shares
• What to do when your diagnosis rips apart your identity,
• How to quit arguing with reality and make happiness a practice,
• Ways to develop the capacity to observe without judgment,
• Breathing patterns for clarity and well-being and so much more...

More About Our Guest: Michael Bartura, lifestyle educator, consultant, and health and wellness coach, runs a coaching practice based on Mindfulness-based Leadership and Positive Neuroplasticity.

Michael is a passionate and skilled coach and has been an associate of the Asian Leadership Institute for over 20 years. With extensive experience in training and development, coaching, and mentoring, he delivers insightful and engaging trainings, seminars, and group work through nondenominational science-based methodologies.

Besides various certificates and diplomas in holistic therapies, Michael holds a Master’s degree in Management from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management. Michael works with individuals, organizations, and startups. Learn more about Michael and his work at HappyHabits.com.au

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This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other illnesses. The information presented within cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained healthcare professionals. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour are for educational purposes only.

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A long-term illness or chronic condition can leave one feeling lost and confused. In (our 400th!) episode, we welcome back Sarah Peyton, international trainer and author of 'Your Resonant Self.' In this fascinating chat, Sarah shares the connecting and, dare I say, the healing power of the I-You language for all parts of us: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. I got ‘goosebumps’ when she explained it to me...

During our time together, Sarah will also share:

• How we can begin to heal old trauma through resonance and I-You language and create a more profound warmth for ourselves and others,

• Tips on maintaining a solid sense of self even after a diagnosis,

• Discover how to practice gratitude as expressed in I-You language,

• • How to release unconscious contracts, including those that sound ‘good’ on the surface, such as ‘not to hurt others.’ Hint: Holding on to these contracts stops genuine connection and authenticity... plus so much more

More About Our Guest: Sarah Peyton, Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and neuroscience educator, integrates brain science and the use of resonant language to heal personal and collective trauma with exquisite gentleness.

Sarah is a sought-after expert who brings neuroscience expertise together with depth work, self-compassion, and the transformative potential of language. She works with audiences internationally to create a compassionate understanding of the effects of relational trauma on the brain and teaches people how words change and heal us.

She teaches and lectures internationally and is the author of three books: Your Resonant Self: Guided Meditations and Exercises to Engage Your Brain’s Capacity for Healing, the companion Your Resonant Self Workbook: From Self-sabotage to Self-care, and Affirmations for Turbulent Times: Resonant Words to Soothe Body and Mind. Learn more at www.sarahpeyton.com

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This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other illnesses. The information presented within cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained healthcare professionals. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour are for educational purposes only.

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This week we welcome Intuitive Coach Bev Martin back to the show. She will share with us how we can uncover what our body and inner self are trying to tell us. Bev is a gifted intuitive, and skilled professional coach who has a remarkable gift for accessing divine wisdom and communicating it in a clear practical way.

In this episode, just some of what Bev shares is
• How to know what your inner-self is trying to tell you,
• Simple ways to discover what your body needs right now
• What are symptoms trying to tell you and a powerful question to ask
• Finding answers through self-talk and deep listening,
Plus much more…

About our Guest: Bev Martin is a natural and trained intuitive, a certified Professional Coach (PCC) Member of ICF International Coaches, a Master Practitioner of NLP (MNLP) and NLP and Health (HNLP), a Certified Facilitator of Clean Language and Symbolic Modeling, Certified Hypnotherapist. Learn more about Bev and her amazing work at www.BevMartin.com

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This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other illnesses. The information presented within cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained healthcare professionals. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour are for educational purposes only.

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Clinical psychologist Elaine Aron developed the term Highly Sensitive Person (also known as an HSP) in the early 1990s. The phrase HSP describes a trait that refers to an overly-sensitive central nervous system and often manifests as an increased awareness of physical, emotional, and social stimuli.

In this episode, we welcome the author of ‘The Sensitive Ones,’ speaker, coach, and Empath Mama - Heather Nardi. Heather has dedicated her career to supporting highly sensitive and empath moms and moms with highly sensitive kids to live healthy, empowered lives. Heather shares with us her and her daughter’s journey of discovery plus
• How to own your needs, set boundaries, and focus lovingly less on others;
• How to cope with internal and external stimuli when it turns into added stress;
• How to stay grounded and build resilience and much more...

More about our Guest: Heather Nardi draws from her extensive education as a Holistic Life Coach and spiritual practitioner to create specialized tools and programs for sensitive moms and their kids. Her writing has appeared in The Highly Sensitive Refuge, Thrive Global, The Authority Magazine, Elephant Journal, and Medium. She is the author of ‘The Sensitive Ones,’ a memoir about her daughter’s mental illness and how it led them to understand that both mom and daughter are sensitive empaths. It set Heather on a journey of healing and parenting with a holistic and intuitive approach. ‘The Sensitive Ones’ is available at online booksellers. Learn more about HSPs and Heather at www.EmpathMama.com

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We welcome back Pat Duckworth, the Founder of Smarter Menopause. She is a Women’s Health and Workplace Menopause Strategist working with businesses and organizations worldwide that are committed to supporting women colleagues at menopause. She is the author of several well-being books, including her international bestseller ‘Hot Women, Cool Solutions.’

In this episode, Pat and show host Sharon Sayler explore how we can tackle wellness and well-being topics to accelerate change in all environments, including the workplace plus

• How to talk to management about ‘taboo topics’ like menopause,

• The latest on hormones and phytoestrogens,

• Understanding the changes to our bodies as we age,

• Ways to embrace life and ‘taboo topics’ at every stage of life and much more

More About Our Guest: Pat Duckworth is an international consultant, speaker, and author. Her books include ‘How to Survive Her Menopause; A practical guide to women’s health for men,’ ‘Cool Recipes for Hot Women; How to eat your way to a healthy menopause,’ and ‘Hot Women Rock: How to discover your entrepreneurial mojo’ and #1 International Bestseller. During our chat, Pat shared two URL resources - the link to Menopause Cafe is https://www.menopausecafe.net/and the link to this year’s Menopause Day info is https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/. Learn more about Pat and her fantastic work at www.PatDuckworth.com.

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I don’t know about you, but in the last couple of years, with various lockdowns and closures, my home has tended to get rather cluttered, and it felt draining…until I called the owner and founder of The Betty Brigade, Sharon McRill.

Sharon is the author of the best-selling book: “Downsizing the Silver Tsunami: Who To Call and Where Does The Stuff Go,” a guide to going through the moving process, and a guest expert on the Dr. Phil show.

Sharon shares her tips and tricks for creating a home you love to spend time in and (hopefully) for the upcoming holiday season, invite guests back over. Just some of what she shares is:
• How to declutter without worrying if your kitchen whisk brings you joy
• Why it’s essential to declutter even if you are on the maximalist decor trend
• Who wants all that stuff, including ‘Aunt Mable’s old fur coat plus so much more…

Now, I’m enlightened, enthused, and energized — it is time for my fall clean-out…!

More about our guest: Sharon McRill is the owner and president of The Betty Brigade based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Betty Brigade is nationally known for organizing, home project management, and staging.

Her mission is to help people live more organized and less stressful lives. Laid off from a corporate marketing job in 2003, McRill turned the setback into an opportunity. As a busy professional herself, she wanted to help other busy people get organized and stay that way. Visit www.bettybrigade.com for more information.

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“It brought me home to myself” was one of many insights this week’s guest shared with me, your host Sharon Sayler, during my chat with Christine Powers, founder of The Philosophers Camp and Spiritual Consigliere to thought leaders worldwide.

Together we share our experiences on the healing power of surrender and the other insights and ‘ahas’ she received after her odyssey of first finding the correct diagnosis and then her long, ongoing healing journey.

In the fall of 2020, she got very sick. It took six months, two biopsies, three hospital stays, multiple MRIs and CT scans, bloodwork every week, eight specialists, and three months in pajamas staring at the mountains to finally receive from an outside specialist the diagnosis of long-term Lyme disease and Tularemia.*

Christine shares with us what she has discovered along the way, including that going back to the ‘old way’ she used to move through the world was no longer the way for her plus
• How you must be your own advocate, see through gaslighting, and not give up
• Ways to empower yourself through the ‘brutal truth,’ humility and self-compassion
• The miracle of surrendering to what is without resistance, why surrender is not quitting or rolling over, and so much more...

More About Our Guest: Christine Powers is a trusted, behind-the-scenes advisor who counsels seasoned founders, thought leaders, and executives on topics ranging from business strategy, branding, and positioning to personal legacy, spirituality, and fulfillment.

She is the founder of The Philosophers Camp, an immersive, transformational leadership experience and international community. She is the visionary behind Asa (AY-suh) Adirondack, a new 100-acre boutique retreat center in the Adirondack Mountains of New York offering vacation lodging, retreats, corporate and special events, as well as the 65-foot Adirondack Labyrinth coming in Spring 2023. Asa Adirondack creates the conditions for rejuvenation and natural healing of body, soul, and psyche by providing rustic luxury in a pristine mountain setting.

Christine has 30 years of expertise in marketing, branding, PR, and fundraising, along with parallel training in mystical traditions. She is a Reiki Master-Teacher, labyrinth facilitator, and death doula, among many designations. She is also a world-class operatic soprano. Her great passion is to walk side-by-side with clients into the places in their souls that need the most love and healing. She is a fierce guardian of wonder and wisdom for our world today. Learn more at www.ChristinePowers.com

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I’m still pondering what to call this week’s chat! ‘Coming to Terms with What Is’ keeps coming to mind, yet ‘Easily Change Your Resistance To Change…’ is more inclusive for our far-ranging and thought-provoking chat on a primary reason many have a hard time letting go of ‘yucky’ stuff and letting in the ‘yummy’ stuff. Join us as Joel and I reveal some of the ‘yummy’ stuff! As the creator and custodian of NPA (Non-Personal Awareness) and host of The Be A Brilliant Human podcast, Joel helps us…

• Uncover how to stop taking people and situations personally
• Let go of what’s holding you back from wellness
• Create a kinder, gentler approach to your well-being and the world
• Discover ways to bring more harmony into your life and so much more…

More About Our Guest: Joel Young is the Creator & Custodian of NPA, which stands for Non-Personal Awareness, and host of The Be A Brilliant Human podcast. The NPA Process has touched the lives of millions around the world, helping them to stop taking things personally, let go of blocks and start living their dreams. With nearly 30 years of international experience in healing & teaching, Joel brings a depth of wisdom and a great deal of energy and humour to his podcast, seminars, and 1:1 practice. He is passionate about helping coaches, healers, and change workers rise to mastery and do the magical work they were born to do. 


And here are the links we talked about: For NPA information, the link for the free sheet is https://www.thenpaacademy.com/npa-process-sheet. For the NPA certified practitioner programme (NPA Mastery), go to https://www.thenpaacademy.com/npamastery. And if you want more from the conflict resolution perspective and The Harmony Equation event, the link is: https://www.thenpaacademy.com/harmony.


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This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune or other diseases and illnesses. The information presented within cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained healthcare professionals. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour are for educational purposes only.

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In this episode of The Autoimmune Hour, we welcome Alissa Frazier, Health Coach, Therapist, Exercise Consultant, and a Thriver with Multiple Sclerosis. Alissa believes MS doesn’t have to stop you from having an extraordinary life.

Now, she’s on a mission to show people with MS that life is not over after diagnosis. After chatting with Alissa, I realized that Alissa’s experience and tips for thriving with MS can help us regardless of our diagnosis. Just some of what she shares with us is
• Her personal MS transformation that went against all odds

• Why working with your Emotional Nervous System is a missing link in a recovery

• How to improve body function and symptom management through a brain-body connection

• Why hope is an essential ingredient to heal and how to change the way of looking at your diagnosis, and so much more...

More About Our Guest: Alissa Frazier is the founder of LissMS, which offers a unique three-pronged approach to healing Multiple Sclerosis, which includes a nutrient-dense whole foods diet, stress reduction, and neuro-centered movement. She went from being labeled as having aggressive MS and “giant” lesions on her brain to having very few symptoms today. Alissa used her diagnosis as a wake-up call and knew there had to be a better way to recover. Now she combines her experience as a patient and a practitioner to create individual holistic protocols that help her clients improve their symptoms, feel better, and create a healthy lifestyle they love. You can find more about Alissa and her work at https://liss-ms.com/.

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