200: Autoimmune Healing, Nervous System Safety & the Biggest Mistakes I Made on My Health Journey

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today is a very special one — episode 200 🎉

This is a short solo episode where I'm reflecting on my own healing journey and sharing the biggest mistakes I made along the way, especially during the height of my autoimmune symptoms. This episode is less about regret and more about perspective, compassion, and helping you avoid some of the same pitfalls if you're in a season of healing right now.

In this episode, I open up about what was happening behind the scenes when my lupus markers were positive, my nervous system was completely fried, and my body was very clearly asking for safety — even though I didn't fully understand that at the time.

This episode is especially for you if you feel like you've "tried everything," are overwhelmed by information online, or feel stuck in a loop of doing more but not actually feeling better.

Here's what we chat about:

Why chasing body composition while your body is screaming for help can actually slow healing

The truth about exercise intolerance and why pushing harder isn't always the answer

The mistake of taking supplements without testing (and why more isn't better)

How probiotics and popular wellness products can backfire if your gut isn't ready

Why lab testing was a turning point in my healing (and why I wish I had done it sooner)

Why cold plunging, fasting, caffeine, and red light therapy weren't what my nervous system needed at the time

How staying up all night Googling symptoms kept my body stuck in fight-or-flight