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The Four Rs to Rebuild Your Health After Autoimmune Diagnosis with Dr. Kara Wada
In this insightful and empowering episode of Chronic Boss Unfiltered, host Lilly Stairs sits down with Dr. Kara Wada — quadruple board-certified physician, autoimmune warrior, and founder of the Immune Confident Institute. As both doctor and patient, Kara bridges two worlds with empathy, expertise, and authenticity.
Diagnosed with Sjogren’s syndrome after years of symptoms and normal lab results, Kara experienced firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate chronic illness — even as a medical professional. What began as a personal health struggle has evolved into her mission to transform the patient experience and redefine what it means to thrive with autoimmunity.
Together, Lilly and Kara unpack the intersection of medicine, mindset, and self-advocacy. They discuss Kara’s Four Rs framework for healing, the “Perfect Storm” concept behind autoimmune disease, and how Kara built a values-driven medical practice rooted in compassion and connection. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, authenticity, and reclaiming your health on your own terms.
What You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
(00:00) – Introduction
(02:40) – From Physician to Patient: Kara’s unexpected diagnosis and personal awakening
(05:38) – Understanding Sjogren’s Syndrome: Misdiagnosis, symptoms, and stigma
(08:42) – Women and Autoimmunity: Why women’s health is often overlooked
(11:43) – Shifting Perspectives: How chronic illness deepened Kara’s empathy as a doctor
(14:42) – Building a Patient-Centered Practice: The birth of the Immune Confident Institute
(20:34) – The Perfect Storm Concept: What triggers autoimmunity and how to manage it
(33:01) – The Four Rs Framework: A roadmap for healing and empowerment
(38:54) – Entrepreneurship with Purpose: Balancing medicine, business, and motherhood
(45:45) – Authenticity in Healthcare: The power of sharing your story
Connect with Dr. Kara Wada:
✨Website: https://www.drkarawada.com/
✨ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drkarawada
✨LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karawadamd/
✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarawada/
Connect with Chronic Boss:
🖤 chronicboss.com
🖤 Instagram
🖤 LinkedIn
🖤 TikTok
Connect with Lilly:
🖤 lillystairs.com
🖤 LinkedIn
🖤 Instagram
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By Lilly StairsIn this insightful and empowering episode of Chronic Boss Unfiltered, host Lilly Stairs sits down with Dr. Kara Wada — quadruple board-certified physician, autoimmune warrior, and founder of the Immune Confident Institute. As both doctor and patient, Kara bridges two worlds with empathy, expertise, and authenticity.
Diagnosed with Sjogren’s syndrome after years of symptoms and normal lab results, Kara experienced firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate chronic illness — even as a medical professional. What began as a personal health struggle has evolved into her mission to transform the patient experience and redefine what it means to thrive with autoimmunity.
Together, Lilly and Kara unpack the intersection of medicine, mindset, and self-advocacy. They discuss Kara’s Four Rs framework for healing, the “Perfect Storm” concept behind autoimmune disease, and how Kara built a values-driven medical practice rooted in compassion and connection. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, authenticity, and reclaiming your health on your own terms.
What You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
(00:00) – Introduction
(02:40) – From Physician to Patient: Kara’s unexpected diagnosis and personal awakening
(05:38) – Understanding Sjogren’s Syndrome: Misdiagnosis, symptoms, and stigma
(08:42) – Women and Autoimmunity: Why women’s health is often overlooked
(11:43) – Shifting Perspectives: How chronic illness deepened Kara’s empathy as a doctor
(14:42) – Building a Patient-Centered Practice: The birth of the Immune Confident Institute
(20:34) – The Perfect Storm Concept: What triggers autoimmunity and how to manage it
(33:01) – The Four Rs Framework: A roadmap for healing and empowerment
(38:54) – Entrepreneurship with Purpose: Balancing medicine, business, and motherhood
(45:45) – Authenticity in Healthcare: The power of sharing your story
Connect with Dr. Kara Wada:
✨Website: https://www.drkarawada.com/
✨ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drkarawada
✨LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karawadamd/
✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarawada/
Connect with Chronic Boss:
🖤 chronicboss.com
🖤 Instagram
🖤 LinkedIn
🖤 TikTok
Connect with Lilly:
🖤 lillystairs.com
🖤 LinkedIn
🖤 Instagram