200: Autoimmune Therapy, Neurological Safety, and the Biggest Mistake I Made on My Health Journey

Hi friends! I’m live streaming a brand new podcast episode, and today it’s a very special episode— Episode 200 🎉

This is a short solo show where I reflect on my healing journey and share the biggest mistakes I made along the way, especially when my autoimmune symptoms were at their worst. This episode is less about regrets and more about perspective, compassion, and helping you avoid some of the same pitfalls if you’re in a season of recovery right now.

In this episode, I talk about what happened behind the scenes when I tested positive for lupus markers, my nervous system completely collapsed, and my body was very clearly asking for safety—even though I didn’t fully understand it at the time.

If you feel like you’ve “tried it all,” are overwhelmed by information online, or feel stuck in a cycle of doing more without actually feeling better, this episode is especially for you.

200: Autoimmune Therapy, Neurological Safety, and the Biggest Mistake I Made on My Health Journey

This is what we chatted about:

• Why Chasing Body Composition When Your Body Is Screaming for Help Actually Slows Healing

• The truth about exercise intolerance and why trying harder isn’t always the answer

• The Mistakes of Taking Supplements Without Testing (And Why More Isn’t Better)

• Probiotics and popular health products may backfire if your gut isn’t ready

• Why lab testing was a turning point in my recovery (and why I wish I’d done it sooner)

• Why cold soaks, fasting, caffeine and red light therapy weren’t what my nervous system needed at the time

• How staying up late Googling symptoms put my body into fight-or-flight mode

• The link between hyperarousal, cortisol, inflammation and stalled healing

• A reminder that if healing takes time, you are not behind, broken, or a failure

This episode is an honest reminder that healing isn’t about doing more; correct Do things at the right time in a way that supports your nervous system rather than overwhelming it.

If you are on your recovery journey right now, know that you are not alone. I firmly believe that our experiences make us stronger, wiser, and more compassionate.

Thank you so much for watching episode 200 with me. Your support means more than you know 💛

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