Ten years ago in 2014, I recorded the very first episode of this podcast. Today is the last episode. In this final conversation, I celebrate the past 10 years and share what's coming next. The post The Final Episode of the Phoenix Helix Podcast appeared first on Phoenix Helix ..read more

If you’re a regular listener of my podcast, you know that I start every year with a Healing Stories episode. It features back-to-back interviews with autoimmune warriors just like you! I ask them to share their journey from rock bottom to reclaiming a vital life. In this episode, we talk about Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, narcolepsy, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, and also autoimmunity in general. Everyone’s story is unique, but we also have so much in common. Whatever your diagnosis, I hope these stories resonate and inspire. The post Episode 2 ..read more

When it comes to improving autoimmune health, cultivating positive habits is key. But sometimes it feels like bad habits are easy to keep and good habits are easy to break. What's the secret to creating new habits that last? In this article, I share 10 tips to set you up for success! The post How to Change Your Habits to Support Autoimmune Health appeared first on Phoenix Helix ..read more

Our imagination is powerful, because our brain responds to imaginary experiences very similarly to real-life experiences. If we're spinning worst case scenarios in our mind, that triggers a very real stress response in our body. Positive visualizations do the opposite. Not only do they interrupt the stress response, but research shows they can help reduce anxiety, improve performance, increase mobility, and manage pain. In this 8 minute episode, I share a simple technique for using positive visualization to soothe autoimmune symptoms. The post Mindset Minisode – Positive Visualization appeared ..read more

This is one of the most popular podcast episodes - for good reason! The topic is Resilience, that ability to bounce back from life’s hardships. With autoimmune disease, we get lots of practice. Sometimes we feel strong and capable of overcoming suffering. Other times we feel beaten down and frightened by our body’s unpredictability. The good news is that resilience isn't something you either have or you don’t. Resilience is a trait we can nurture. My guest is Dr. Cynthia Li, a functional medicine physician who has autoimmune disease herself. The intensity of her own health challenges ended up ..read more

No matter the diagnosis, fatigue is a common symptom of autoimmune disease. Many of us try to ignore that feeling and "push through" because we all have things we want to accomplish in our days. We might also fear that if we stop to rest, we'll never be able to get moving again. However, rest isn't optional. If we never take a break, our bodies will take that decision out of our hands in the form of illness or an autoimmune flare. In this article, I share 10 simple ways to rest. Even small breaks can be rejuvenating and restorative, supporting our health not just in the moment, but also long-t ..read more

Many of us love to help others and also love to please others, which can make it hard to say no. The trouble is that there are limited hours in the day, and we can't do everything. When we have autoimmune disease, learning to set limits is essential to our health. Sometimes we forget that when we say yes to everyone else, we're saying no to ourselves. Eventually, our body might say no for us in the form of an autoimmune flare. None of us wants that. In today's mindset minisode, I'm going to share some beginner tips for saying no. I'll also share a technique that can help you identify your prio ..read more

Happy Holiday Weekend! I gathered some wonderful deals for you – up to 50% off your favorite autoimmune resources. These are all companies I love who make products that support autoimmune health. You’ll find many of your favorites, like Fully Healthy, Autoimmune Strong, Rheumatoid Strong, Real Plans, Nutrivore, Luminance Skincare, Araza Paleo Makeup, Adapt Naturals, NuLeaf CBD, Smidge Probiotics, and many more. I also put all of my PDF e-books on sale for 50% off. Wishing us all wellness! The post Black Friday Sales appeared first on Phoenix Helix ..read more

The connection between gut health and autoimmune disease is very strong. 70% of our immune system lives in our gut. If we have inflammation in our digestive system, that’s going to cause inflammation in our immune system. This connection also goes both ways. If there’s inflammation and autoimmune activity in your body, that impacts digestion as well. Today, we’re going to troubleshoot some of the most common digestive issues, with the goal of supporting our health bodywide. My guest is Dr. Sruti Lam-Fletcher, a naturopath who specializes in digestive health. She’s also an autoimmune warrior he ..read more

I have an exercise series on my website to help autoimmune warriors find forms of fitness that work well for your body. That can be challenging when you have autoimmune disease. Today, I'm featuring Low Pressure Fitness. It's designed to help you gain strength and mobility while relaxing your nervous system at the same time -- three things we could all use! In this article, Dr. Jenna Cornell describes the foundational principles of Low Pressure Fitness, the many benefits, and three sample exercises that you can try today! The post Low Pressure Fitness for Autoimmune Disease appeared first on P ..read more