Healing Autoimmune Disease and Reversing MS with Dr. Terry Wahls

What if the path to better health started with something you could influence every single day? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Terry Wahls shares the extraordinary story of going from a progressive multiple sclerosis diagnosis and a tilt-recline wheelchair to walking, biking, and building a new approach to functional medicine and nutrition. We explore the role of food as medicine, inflammation, lifestyle, and the small, practical changes that can support your health—without making wellness feel overwhelming or inaccessible.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

Dr. Terry Wahls' personal journey with progressive multiple sclerosis and profound disabilityHow her experience changed the way she viewed conventional medicine and functional medicineWhy environmental and lifestyle factors may play an important role in autoimmune healthHow the Wahls Protocol and the concept of eating more nutrient-dense foods developedThe reasoning behind eating leafy greens, colorful vegetables, and sulfur-rich vegetablesHow food and lifestyle changes can support overall health, energy, and vitalityWhy Dr. Wahls emphasizes an anti-inflammatory approach for people with autoimmune conditionsHer perspective on gluten, dairy, eggs, and individualized food sensitivitiesWhy functional nutrition does not have to be expensive or complicatedThe role of community, accountability, movement, and consistency in creating lasting changeHow food as medicine can be made more accessible—even with limited time, resources, or access to specialty testing

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Terry Wahls and her work02:14 The three steps to autoimmune problems and environmental factors04:07 Dr. Wahls' personal health journey with MS09:37 The turning point: biking again after severe disability15:25 Understanding the progression of MS and autoimmunity after age 4522:46 Dietary interventions: removing gluten, dairy, and eggs37:07 Community, connection, and practical implementation of lifestyle changes41:23 Resources and where to find more from Dr. Wahls

Resources & Links:

+ Watch the full episode on YouTube

+ Dr. Wahls’ Website

+ Dr. Wahls’ Instagram

+ Join The Being Collective

+ Brigid’s Website

+ Brigid’s Instagram