Synopsis
Empowering you to thrive after an autoimmune diagnosis with courageous success stories and expert tips and solutions.
Episodes
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Is Eight Hours of Sleep Just a Dream? #qualitysleep #autoimmunewarrior #spoonie #sleepbetter
12/10/2024 Duration: 49minCraving a good night's sleep like chocolate at 3 AM?
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Can You Cheat Your Way to Better Health? Dr. Dana Cohen Reveals All
27/09/2024 Duration: 49minHave you ever wondered if you REALLY need to peel those carrots?
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An Inspiring Journey: Filmmaker Keith Leon S. on Miracles, Healing, and Guardian Angels
20/09/2024 Duration: 53minJoin Host Sharon Sayler for a deep dive into Keith Leon S’ fascinating survivor-to-thriver story, including his experiences growing up with a manic-depressive mother, his life-changing encounters with angels, and the wisdom behind his book, ‘Walking With My Angels: A True Story.’ Discover Keith’s unique tips on manifesting dreams, writing with a purpose, and achieving healing from chronic pain. Plus, learn about his new film, ‘The Inside Effects: How the Body Heals Itself.’Don’t miss this uplifting and life-changing discussion! And uncover with us • Manifesting and Gratitude Practices• The Importance of Sharing Your Story• Embracing Pain for Healing• The Power of ‘Right’ Asking• Crafting Your Own StoryPlus much more…More About Our Guest: Keith Leon S. is a 9 x Award-Winning 11 x International Bestselling Author, owner of a successful publishing company, and 7 x Award-Winning filmmaker. Keith has appeared on many popular radio and television broadcasts on ABC, CBS, NBC, and The Jenny McCarthy Show, to name jus
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Transformative Healing: The Secrets to Managing Energetic Boundaries
13/09/2024 Duration: 56minHave you ever picked up on someone’s bad mood faster than WiFi? Are you someone who is highly influenced by the energy and emotions of those around you?In this fascinating episode of the Autoimmune Hour, host Sharon Sayler invites Sharon Carne from the Sound Wellness Institute to talk about an exciting new class on highly sensitive people and energetic boundaries. You will learn about what makes someone a highly sensitive person, how to establish and maintain energetic boundaries and get practical tips for managing your energy. Gain insight from personal stories and expert knowledge, and better understand your energy field and how to take care of your well-being in a world that may not be as sensitive as you. You will discover:• A Deeper Understanding Highly Sensitive People• How to Managing Energetic Boundaries• Practical Tips for Empaths• Practical Techniques for Managing Energetic BoundariesWe even go deep into the Biofield and Its Fascinating Connections and much more...More About Our Guest: Sharon Carne
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Is Your Limbic Brain Throwing a Tantrum? Figuring Out This Whole Healing Thing with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian #AutoimmuneHour #MindBodyHealing
30/08/2024 Duration: 52minDiscover a unique approach to whole-body healing with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian on the Autoimmune Hour! Share this link with your family and friends: www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/MindBodyHealing_2024While healing means many things to many people, Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a naturopathic physician, reveals a novel method that harnesses the power of our limbic brain for recovery and healing. In this episode, she delves into the intricate nature of healing, emphasizing the interconnected roles of our physical, emotional, and energetic bodies in maintaining health and wellness.Dr. Jenny will take you on a journey, sharing practical tools and personal stories while revealing the incredible power of love in the healing process. Unlocking true alignment and optimal health is within our reach once we comprehend and cater to the unique needs of our entire body. This enlightening conversation is filled with actionable advice and hope for those dealing with autoimmune or chronic conditions, including• The Three Levels of Healin
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Courage Club: Did She Unlock the Power of Self-Healing? Lisa Warner’s Journey from Cancer to Clarity
24/08/2024 Duration: 55minShare this link with family and friends: www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/Lisa_2024Do our bodies listen to our emotions? Discover the powerful connection between mind and body through insights from Lisa Warner. Join host Sharon Sayler on The Autoimmune Hour as she interviews Lisa Warner, an award-winning international best-selling author and featured expert in the documentary ‘The Inside Effects: How the Body Heals Itself.’ Lisa shares her riveting journey of self-healing from cancer through shifting perspectives, meditation, and understanding our bodies’ profound self-healing abilities. Discover how Lisa used the transformative power of self-healing and the simplicity of reconnecting with her soul. Tune in for an enlightening conversation filled with insights, tips, and techniques for mastering your well-being.• Shifting Focus to Energy and Emotions• Clearing the Energy Field• Discovering German New Medicine• The Body’s Natural Healing Process• Embracing Our True SelvesPlus much more…More About Our Guest:
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Courage Club Conversations: Marcus Bird ~ The Man Who Meditated Away Chronic Fatigue And Transformed His Life!!
16/08/2024 Duration: 54minWhat happens when your corporate dreams shatter due to illness? Well, Marcus Bird turned his crisis into a mystical quest and found wellness. Join Host Sharon Sayler as she welcomes Marcus Bird, a creator, channeler, and coach, with an incredible story of transformation. Once a corporate high-flyer, Marcus was struck by chronic fatigue syndrome, which turned his life upside down. His journey from despair to a thriving healer is a testament to the power of resilience and determination and from a place of despair, transformed into a thriving healer, channeling ancient knowledge and modern quantum physics.We explore the profound impact of meditation, the power of the mind, the importance of understanding multidimensional healing plus• Marcus’ Life-Altering Journey• Uncovering How He Self-Healed• What is Multidimensional Healing?• Unlocking The Power of Meditation and Deep Connectionplus much more...More About Our Guest: Marcus Bird is a Creator, Channel, and Coach. Some call him the Wellness Futurist, or Activat
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Traveling with Autoimmune: Must-Know Hacks for Happy, Healthy Adventures
02/08/2024 Duration: 43minReady to explore the world even with an autoimmune?
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When Food Labels Lie: How Food Labels Aren’t Telling You The Full Story with Dr. Katherine Reid, a PhD biochemist
26/07/2024 Duration: 48minShare this link with your family and friends: www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/KReid_2024“We are what we eat, but most of us don’t know what we are eating;” after reading that quote from this week’s guest, I knew we had to learn more... Join me, Sharon Sayler, host of the Autoimmune Hour as we dive deep into the hidden dangers of MSG with biochemist Dr. Katherine Reid. Discover the shocking truth about how MSG and ultra-processed foods contribute to America’s (darn I say the world's) health crisis and chronic inflammatory conditions. Dr. Reid shares insights from her years of study, struggle to help her daughter and what she learned while co-authoring ‘Fat, Stressed, and Sick: MSG, Processed Food, and America’s Health Crisis.’ Don't miss a minute as she provides actionable advice on reducing inflammatory loads through mindful eating, the science behind glutamate, casein, and other hidden after-effects of food processing, its impact on your body, and how to make informed food choices to improve your health. A n
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Decoding The Intersection of Intuition, Dreams, and Healing With Bev Martin
19/07/2024 Duration: 52minShare this link with your family and friends: www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/Intuition_2024Ever wondered if your dreams are trying to tell you something? Or is that your inner voice trying to tell you something? Join Sharon Sayler on the Autoimmune Hour as she welcomes back intuitive expert Bev Martin. Explore how our intuition communicates, the power of dreams, and remarkable stories of intuition and symbolic dreaming. This episode delves into practical ways to understand and trust your inner voice. Don't miss Sharon and Bev's fascinating conversation about listening to intuition and interpreting dreams for guidance and healing including:• Understanding Intuition and Its Signals• The Power of Dreams in Intuition• Personal Stories of Intuitive Dreams• The Science Behind Intuition and Dreams• Recognizing Patterns in DreamsAnd much more…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 (MNL
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10 Years Out From The Diagnosis – My 10 Essential Lessons
05/07/2024 Duration: 48minShare this link with family and friends: www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/Top10_2024Join Sharon Sayler on the 10th anniversary of her autoimmune diagnosis as she shares her top 10 tips for recovering from autoimmune conditions. Drawing from her extensive experience hosting The Autoimmune Hour with insights from 485 episodes, Sharon dives into self-understanding, advocating for your health, exploring alternative therapies, building a solid support network, and much more. Take advantage of these essential strategies that transformed her recovery and could work in your life, too! Tune in for personal anecdotes, expert insights, and actionable steps to improve your quality of life while navigating autoimmune challenges, including:• Anti-Inflammatory Diets - Do They Work?• Insights From A Personal Healing Journey • The Power of Relaxation and Rhythm• Tips on Understanding and Advocating for Yourself• The Impact of Past Traumas on HealthAnd much more…More About Sharon: Sharon Sayler, MBA, PCC, NBHWC, is a critical c
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The Hidden Impacts of Candida on Your Immune System with VJ Hamilton
28/06/2024 Duration: 58minJoin Sharon Sayler host of Autoimmune Hour as she welcomes back VJ Hamilton, a registered nutritionist, expert in autoimmune diseases, and an autoimmune thriver. They will delve into the intriguing topic of Candida - a common yeast that can cause a wide variety of health issues when it overgrows. VJ will share her extensive insights on Candida, including how it may be linked to various symptoms you might overlook. From sugar cravings to itchy skin, discover the hidden signs and lifestyle changes you can implement to manage Candida. With a blend of personal experiences, practical tips, and professional advice, this episode is packed with valuable information for anyone dealing with strange, seemingly unrelated symptoms and/or autoimmune conditions, including: • Understanding Candida's Symptoms and Misdiagnosis • Candida's Impact on the Immune System • The Tests and Challenges in Diagnosing Candida• Simple Lifestyle Changes to Combat CandidPlus much more…More About Our Guest: VJ Hamilton is a Registered Nutriti
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Is Your Attachment Style Holding Back Your Healing? with Sarah Peyton
21/06/2024 Duration: 56minPlease share this link with family and friends: www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/Attach_2024Join Sharon Sayler and fan-favorite guest Sarah Peyton, a certified trainer of nonviolent communication and neuroscience educator, as they delve into the fascinating world of attachment styles. Together, they explore how attachment styles impact behavior, relationships, and the immune system. You will gain insights into secure, avoidant, ambivalent, and disorganized attachment styles and learn how to transform them towards secure attachment and positive change. You don’t want to miss this enlightening conversation filled with practical insights and heartwarming moments, including• What Is Attachment and How Does It Impact My Health • Explore Ambivalent, Avoidant, and Disorganized Attachment• The Science Behind Emotional Attachment Styles• The Power of Words and Emotions and Does Swearing Really Help? • Practical Tips To Create and Maintain Secure Attachments plus much more...More About Our GuestSarah Peyton is a well-kn
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The Unintended Health Consequences of “Keeping Safe” with Guest Micaela Giles, Co-Founder of Origins Collaborative Care
07/06/2024 Duration: 58minJoin us as host Sharon Sayler and Micaela Giles, co-founder of Origins Collaborative Care, delve into the interconnected concepts of the ‘Original Insult,’ the 'Evolved Nest,' and the importance of community and reconnecting with ourselves. They explore the profound effect that reconnecting with our self and community has on calming our autonomic nervous system and promoting autoimmune recovery. Micaela also shares the impact of relational threats, coping mechanisms, and cultural departures from what our primitive biology needs for health, including:• Practical strategies for reparenting ourselves• Understanding loss, loneliness, and trauma and its health impacts• The role of the autonomic nervous system• The enlightening metaphor of Orchids and Dandelions and the balance between Sensitivity and Resilience• The importance of a safe community and connectionPlus, much more...About Out Guest: Micaela Giles is the Co-Founder at Origins Collaborative Care PLLC-Director of Mind-Body Education and Healing. She consi
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The Emotional Journey of Eating: Finding Peace with Food
24/05/2024 Duration: 52minIn an intriguing episode of The Autoimmune Hour, we had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Mittman, the founder of Happy Valley Nutrition. Amanda's philosophy is captivating: she shares, "Many of us have had our views warped by the healthcare industry, diet culture, the patriarchy, capitalism... and we've lost all sense of what our body should be." Host Sharon Sayler and Amanda discuss intuitive eating, body positivity, and maintaining mental health while navigating food sensitivities and a challenging wellness journey. Tune in for practical advice on developing a healthier relationship with food and your body, including:The Challenges of Food Sensitivities and NutritionNavigating Food Allergies and IntolerancesAddressing Emotional Health and Body GriefExploring Coping Mechanisms and Self-TalkNavigating Body Changes and Self-Acceptance and more…More About Our Guest: Amanda Mittman, MS, RDN, LDN, the founder of Happy Valley Nutrition, empathizes, “I know I am not alone. I am not the only person who has suffe
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Expert Tips for Becoming a Leading Voice in Patient Advocacy with Fibromyalgia Patient Advocate Kristal Kent
17/05/2024 Duration: 56minIn recognition of Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, the latest episode of the Autoimmune Hour features host Sharon Sayler and guest Kristal Kent, an army veteran and fibromyalgia advocate. Kristal shares her self-advocacy journey and emphasizes the importance of raising awareness for invisible illnesses. She discusses how her personal experience with fibromyalgia led her to become an advocate for legislative and social media attention. Kristal also highlights • the need for more research and better representation of invisible illnesses. • the importance of self-education, tracking symptoms, and advocating for one’s health,• the necessity for inclusivity in advocacy, representing all affected demographics, including men,Lastly, Kristal inspires others to find creative ways to support their chosen cause and much more...More About Our Guest: Kristal Kent is an Army Veteran living with Fibromyalgia. Through her journey, Kristal identified the lack of support, healthcare options, and education for those living with Fi
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The Healing Power of Hope + Action with Bill C. Potts
03/05/2024 Duration: 35sIn this insightful episode of The Autoimmune Hour, host Sharon Sayler welcomes back Bill C. Potts, a five-time cancer survivor tackling his sixth battle with the disease. Bill shares more of what he’s learned on his remarkable journey of resilience and determination, emphasizing the importance of physical conditioning, the power of community, and the impact of finding purpose in helping others. Just some of what Bill and Sharon chat about are:• Crushing the challenges of living immunocompromised, • Sharing practical tips for navigating everyday life, • Understanding the significance of the mental and emotional aspects of dealing with a long-term health diagnosis, • Conquering the feelings of loneliness and the importance of self-advocacy. • Discover the inspirational story of how Bill’s personal story and his book ‘Up for the Fight’ came to be, plus more...More About Our Guest: Bill C Potts is a five-time cancer survivor, with recovery from cancer #6 efforts currently underway. Bill has had a successful busin
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My Favorite Aha Moments With Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, Dr. Connie McReynolds, and Author Jenny S Dunton
26/04/2024 Duration: 51minJoin host Sharon Sayler as she shares three of her most recent Aha Moments with enlightening chats on brain inflammation, autoimmune conditions, chronic illnesses, and ADHD. Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a naturopathic physician, delves into chronic fatigue and the concept of brain inflammation, advocating for an empowered approach to health. Dr. Connie McReynolds discusses misconceptions and innovative treatments for ADHD, emphasizing the importance of neuroplasticity and brain training. And author Jenny Dunton shares her nearly three-decade journey with Fibromyalgia, proposing a hopeful outlook on learning and self-discovery. Our time together shows the significance of understanding autoimmune overlaps to navigate the complexities of chronic conditions.• Unlocking the Mysteries of Chronic Fatigue with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian• The Interconnectedness of Brain, Gut, and Autoimmune Health• Deep Dive into ADHD with Dr. Connie McReynolds• Personalizing ADHD Treatment: A New Approach• The Impact of Long COVID and Neurofeedback
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Stop 'This Is Good Enough' Thinking Now
19/04/2024 Duration: 53minHave you ever noticed how much we tolerate without even realizing it? This week on The Autoimmune Hour, host Sharon Sayler explores with Bev Martin how identifying and overcoming tolerating behaviors or ‘this is good enough thinking’ can change our pursuit of health and wellness. They explore the challenges of control, the impact of language on our experiences, and how adopting a mindset of curiosity and potential can lead to profound changes in health and life satisfaction. Some of the key points they emphasize are the significance of inner kindness, self-awareness, and the courage to step into your dream of a better state of wellness, and• • The power of not tolerating things along our wellness journey• How tolerance and stress can keep you from true wellness• The importance of advocating for yourself in healthcare• Embracing your healing journey beyond just physical symptoms• Navigating health challenges from your inner cheerleaderPlus much more… More About Our Guest: Bev Martin is a natural and trained in
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Practical and Simple Solutions for Anxiety-Free Living from Wellness Coach Michelle Biton
12/04/2024 Duration: 50minDo you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety? Discover simple steps to calm your mind and soothe your anxiety with wellness coach and author Michelle Biton and The Autoimmune Hour’s host Sharon Sayler. Michelle shares her journey of discovering effective anxiety management techniques while trying to help her daughter cope with severe anxiety. The emphasis is on simple, actionable steps people can take to reduce anxiety levels and manage its impact on their lives. Drawing from her background in psychology, holistic nutrition, and kinesiology, she offers listeners a variety of practical methods to manage anxiety, including• Practical techniques for calming anxiety with simple physiological hacks, • The importance of the vagus nerve, • Her proprietary ALARM method for anxiety relief, • Understanding emotions and their temporal naturePlus tips on improving gut health and more…More About Our Guest: Michelle Biton is a Health and Wellness Coach, Educator, and Author of “The Instant Anxiety Solution: Five Simple Step