Phoenix Helix: Autoimmune Resilience

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Episode 35: A Simple Guide to the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Jan 03, 2016

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This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast celebrates the publication of my new book: A Simple Guide to the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol. I'm joined by three of my friends with autoimmune disease who have used the AIP to manage their own health. We share our healing stories, what worked and what didn't, and what parts of the book resonate the most with our own journeys. Chelsey has Crohn's disease. Erin has psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and Raynaud's disease. Tara has lupus, psoriasis and vitiligo.

Episode 34: Paleo Cooking and Baking Tips from the Masters Dec 20, 2015

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In this episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast, we learn how to find our groove in a paleo kitchen. When you first switch to a paleo diet, you lose a lot of your standard recipes, are introduced to a bunch of new ingredients, and it’s not uncommon to feel a little lost. Today, we have paleo tour guides! Cookbook authors Mel Joulwan and Rachael Bryant share everything from how to cook without a meal plan to their favorite AIP sauces and spice blends. And Laura Vein, former pastry chef, teaches us the fine art of paleo AIP baking.

Episode 33: Medical Marijuana and Autoimmune Disease Dec 06, 2015

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Medical Marijuana is now legal in 23 states in the US, and over a million people are using it to treat a wide variety of diagnoses, including autoimmune disease. Cannabanoids (a component in marijuana) help regulate the immune system, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, suppress muscle spasms, reduce anxiety, treat psoriasis, aid digestion, and much more. Today, we delve into the science behind this controversial herb and talk with a number of people who are using it as part of their autoimmune disease treatment.

Episode 32: Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity & Leaky Gut with Dr. Alessio Fasano Nov 22, 2015

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This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast interviews world-renowned expert on leaky gut and autoimmunity: Dr. Alessio Fasano. We cover a wide range of topics: (1) The difference between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity; (2) Gluten cross-contamination vs. gluten cross-reaction; (3) The connection between leaky gut and autoimmune disease; (4) The causes of leaky gut and whether or not it can be cured; (5) Leaky gut testing and medication research; (6) The role of the microbiome in autoimmune disease; (7) Probiotics vs. fermented foods; (7) and much more. It's an information-packed hour!

Episode 31: Healthy Habits – Gretchen Rubin Book Club Nov 08, 2015

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This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is all about healthy habits - how to create them and maintain them. The stakes are high for us. We have autoimmune diseases which often come with painful and disabling symptoms. Making healthy choices regarding diet and lifestyle can make a huge difference in our quality of life. Yet even knowing this, many people really struggle with making these changes. Change is hard! Today, we’re going to be using a book to frame this discussion. It’s called Better Than Before by author Gretchen Rubin. It’s full of strategies for habit change, personalized for 4 different “habit personalities”: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers and Rebels. On today’s show, I’m joined by 3 other people with autoimmune disease, and each of us has a different one of these habit personalities. We’ll be talking about which habit strategies work for our personality, which don’t, and hopefully provide you with new ideas to support healthy habits in your own life.

Episode 30: Healing Stories 3 Oct 25, 2015

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If you’re a regular listener of my podcast, you know that I often start my shows with personal stories, where my guests share their health journeys from rock bottom to reclaiming a vital life. But at least once a year, I dedicate an episode to back-to-back healing stories, and I make an effort to speak to people with different autoimmune diagnoses each time. In this episode, my guests share their journeys with Scleroderma, Polymyositis, Raynaud's, Psoriasis, Grave's Disease, Uveitis, and Parkinson's Disease.

Episode 29: SIBO with Dr. Melanie Keller Oct 11, 2015

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This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is dedicated to SIBO (Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth.) Having bacteria in our bodies is a normal state of being. In fact, 90% of our body is made up of microbes. So what's the problem with finding them in the small intestine? Well, they don't belong there, at least not in high numbers. Whereas the large intestine is the natural home for billions of microbes, a healthy small intestine only has about 100,000. So, basically, they've migrated. Have you ever dealt with invasive plants in your yard? They tend to take over and cause all sorts of problems. The same thing happens in the small intestine. In today's podcast, we'll discuss why this happens, how it relates to autoimmune disease, and the most effective tests and treatments. Our guest, Dr. Melanie Keller, has battled SIBO herself and now specializes in its treatment professionally.

Episode 28: History of the AIP with Robb Wolf Sep 27, 2015

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This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is all about honoring the Paleo Movement's ancestors. Many of us have had our lives transformed through the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol. While it's not yet a mainstream healthcare approach, it's gaining momentum and visibility worldwide. At the same time, we’ve forgotten a lot of the pioneers who did the research we’re using in our own health journeys today. I invited Robb onto this podcast to help us remember them. Robb also shares his personal story of reversing ulcerative colitis, and the autoimmune health history in his family and his wife's family that motivates him to teach the world about the AIP.

Episode 27: Hashimoto’s with Andrea Nakayama Sep 12, 2015

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This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast delves into all things Hashimoto's with functional nutritionist and educator, Andrea Nakayama. What tests are included in a complete thyroid panel? How do we find a good doctor? How do we manage our ever-changing symptoms in a way that feels empowering, rather than disheartening? Even if you don't have thyroid issues, this show is worth a listen. A surprising number of symptoms can have undiagnosed thyroid issues at their root.

Episode 26: Beyond Food – Healing Lifestyle Aug 30, 2015

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This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast delves into healing lifestyle choices. We talk a lot about diet in this community, but healing is about much more than food. Sarah Ballantyne, author of The Paleo Approach and leader of the AIP movement says this: "Let me be clear: Dietary changes aren't effective in isolation. If you don't address lifestyle factors as well, it won't matter how ideal your food choices are." So today, I'm interviewing four people about one lifestyle change that has made a big difference in their autoimmune healing journey. Sarah is one of them. If you haven't started addressing your lifestyle choices yet, I offer you this podcast as inspiration to start today.

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