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Join our Courage Club community of thrivers where are passion is to encourage and empower you to live well after you hear the words “you have an autoimmune condition….”
You can find the Courage Club over at UnderstandingAutoimmune.com. 😊
Did you know there are over 100 conditions that people are suffering with everyday that compromise their immune systems and if it’s not one of the “big ones” like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis you might be told it’s all in your head….
Your host for The Autoimmune Hour, Sharon Sayler knows, she’s heard that over and over again. It was her struggles to find the right answers that created what friends call an “irrational-passion” to encourage and inspire others to live well, whole and complete… and that is how The Autoimmune Hour on Life Interrupted Radio was born… the premier location for information to empower you to live well, thrive and create a happy, healthy, wealthy life regardless of your diagnosis.
Sharon shares with you her own and others’ courageous stories and solutions to live well after you hear the words “you have an autoimmune condition….”
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Stop 'This Is Good Enough' Thinking Now
Have 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 cheerleader
Plus 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 (MNLP) and NLP and Health (HNLP), a Certified Facilitator of Clean Language and Symbolic Modeling, Certified Hypnotherapist. Learn more about Bev and her fantastic work at www.BevMartin.com
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* Your host is not a doctor nor a medical professional. Your host, guests, and all medical professionals appearing on the show share opinions only during our presentation. The information presented in this interview cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained medical, healthcare, legal, or other professionals. Host(s) and guest(s) are not diagnosing specific conditions during the show. This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other conditions or illnesses. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only and opinion only. It is not a substitute for your own medical, legal, or other professional advice and care.
©2024 Sharon Sayler and UnderstandingAutoimmune.com
If you’ve listened to the show, you know it’s what my friends call my irrational passion... Please help us continue to offer help and hope for those with autoimmune and long-term health challenges by supporting The Autoimmune Hour podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-autoimmune-hour--2935987/support. -
Practical and Simple Solutions for Anxiety-Free Living from Wellness Coach Michelle Biton
Do 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 nature
Plus 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 Steps to Quiet Your Mind and Achieve Calm.’ She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Holistic Nutrition, and a Certificate in Kinesiology, Health, and Fitness Studies. She has been invited to write for the Encyclopedia of Natural Health, Alive Magazine, and a variety of online publications. She has been featured on various television, radio shows, and magazines as a health and fitness expert. Learn more at https://michellebiton.com/
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Your host is not a doctor nor a medical professional. Your host, guests and all medical professionals appearing on the show share opinions only during our presentation. The information presented in this interview cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained medical, healthcare, legal, or other professionals. Host(s) and guest(s) are not diagnosing specific conditions during the show. This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other conditions or illnesses. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only and opinion only. It is not a substitute for your own medical, legal, or other professional advice and care.
©2024 Sharon Sayler and UnderstandingAutoimmune.com
If you’ve listened to the show, you know it’s what my friends call my irrational passion... Please help us continue to offer help and hope for those with autoimmune and long-term health challenges by supporting The Autoimmune Hour podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-autoimmune-hour--2935987/support.
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Cultivating Compassion: Finding Peace Amidst the Storm with Simone Giangiordano
In this episode of The Autoimmune Hour, host Sharon Sayler engages in a powerful conversation with return guest compassion lifestyle and business coach Simone Giangiordano, lovingly known as Simone G. Sharon and Simone explore the transformative impact of self-compassion, especially for individuals struggling with autoimmune challenges and other health and well-being issues.
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Simone highlights how compassion can help manage chronic health conditions, including societal and personal stigma. She shares skills for advocating for a life fueled by understanding and kindness towards oneself and others. Plus, she offers insights from her journey of becoming a compassion trainer, and together, Sharon and Simone explore diverse aspects of compassion, including
• How compassion differs from empathy,
• The importance of setting boundaries for self-care,
• Techniques for developing a compassionate relationship with oneself and others. Their conversation also touches on a Compassion Training Program, highlighting its evidence-based approach and benefits for emotional and physical well-being. And much more...
More About Our Guest: Simone Giangiordano, also known as Simone G, is a compassion trainer, and lifestyle and business coach who believes in the power of admitting "I CAN'T." Based on her own experiences, she knows that acknowledging our limitations can actually set us free. Simone's mission is to bring hope to those who face invisible health challenges that affect the quality of their lives and their business success. She believes that societal and cultural norms often limit us more than our own limitations and that compassion can help us overcome misconceptions and stigmas around chronic health conditions. Learn more at SimoneG.net
* Your host is not a doctor nor a medical professional. Medical professionals appearing on the show are sharing opinions only during our presentation. The information presented in this interview cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained medical, healthcare, legal, or other professionals. Host(s) and guest(s) are not diagnosing specific conditions during the show. This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other conditions or illnesses. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only and opinion only. It is not a substitute for your own medical, legal, or other professional advice and care.
©2024 Sharon Sayler and UnderstandingAutoimmune.com
If you’ve listened to the show, you know it’s what my friends call my irrational passion... Please help us continue to offer help and hope for those with autoimmune and long-term health challenges by supporting The Autoimmune Hour podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-autoimmune-hour--2935987/support. -
Audible Alchemy: How Sound is Food for the Nervous System with Sharon Carne, Founder of Sound Wellness
In this episode of The Autoimmune Hour, Sharon Sayler welcomes Sharon Carne, CEO of Sound Wellness Institute. They discuss sound's influence on human health, especially for those with autoimmune diseases. Ms. Carne's favorite quote, "Sound is food for the nervous system," is key.
The two Sharons delve into how different sounds can either stimulate the release of stress hormones or support calm and relaxation through the parasympathetic nervous system. Ms. Carne shares the science behind how specific tuning fork sounds can act as a superfood for the nervous system, plus
• Explore how sound acts as nourishment for the nervous system
• Highlight specific frequencies that can help relieve stress and promote well-being
• Discover the profound effects sound has on the nervous system
• The science of sound and why it affects us as it does
• Playing with tuning forks and sound frequencies
• The simplicity of sound healing and so much more
More About Our Guest: Sharon Carne B.Mus., M.F.A., RMT, and CEO of Sound Wellness Institute, Sharon Carne is also an author of “Listen From the Inside Out,” international speaker, trainer, director of training and development, publisher, musician, and recording artist. Sharon has felt a love of music for most of her life. After falling in love with the classical guitar in her teens and earning her Bachelor of Music and Master of Fine Arts degrees, Sharon joined the faculty of the Conservatory at Mount Royal University in 1988. Sharon is regularly invited to speak for corporate and private events. She has produced 8 CDs, including “Transmutation, Shed the Negative,” “Woodland Song,” and “Blissful Chimes,” and a series of DVDs. Learn more about Sharon Carne at www.SoundWellness.com
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* Your host is not a doctor nor a medical professional. Medical professionals appearing on the show are sharing opinions only during our presentation. The information presented in this interview cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained medical, healthcare, legal, or other professionals. Host(s) and guest(s) are not diagnosing specific conditions during the show. This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other conditions or illnesses. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only and opinion only. It is not a substitute for your own medical, legal, or other professional advice and care.
©2024 Sharon Sayler and UnderstandingAutoimmune.com
If you’ve listened to the show, you know it’s what my friends call my irrational passion... Please help us continue to offer help and hope for those with autoimmune and long-term health challenges by supporting The Autoimmune Hour podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-autoimmune-hour--2935987/support. -
The Brain Inflamed: Pathways to Understanding and Recovery with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian
Did you know that brain inflammation, even when it goes unnoticed, can profoundly impact your overall health and ability to heal? The Autoimmune Hour welcomes back Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a naturopathic physician with extensive experience in treating chronic illness and a personal experience with chronic fatigue.
Join Dr. Jenny and host Sharon Sayler as they dive into the topic of brain inflammation. They will discuss the latest research and personal insights into this important area of study and how it affects your health and well-being. You'll learn how an overactive immune response within the brain can lead to conditions like brain fog and long-term fatigue. Their conversation will cover factors that contribute to brain inflammation, including gut health, sleep quality, movement, and connection.
They will also discuss practical lifestyle changes that can help reduce inflammation and improve overall brain function. In addition, they will explore
• The effects of glial priming,
• The connection between chronic conditions and brain health,
• Ways to address subconscious resistance to lifestyle changes,
• How stress plays into chronic brain dysfunction and illness,
• And simple tips for reducing brain inflammation, plus much more.
More About Our Guest: Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, ND, has treated chronic illness for two decades. Having complex chronic fatigue herself, she had no choice but to dig deep into the literature and uncover the root causes of Chronic Fatigue. Through her research and experience she developed an effective system to unlock the five core root causes so that people who are too exhausted to function, can start feeling like themselves again. Her secret power is her ability to combine a very left-brain functional medical approach with deep subconscious work. This allows powerful shifts in both the physical and energetic bodies.
She is a licensed Naturopathic Physician/primary doctor, a sought-after adjunct clinical faculty member, and has run her successful private practice in Portland, Oregon. “Dr Jenny,” as she is lovingly called by her patients and students, holds a BA in Political Sociology from Evergreen State College. She teaches widely to the public, health professionals, and corporations. She is also a mom of two, happily married, and loves her time outdoors and in the kitchen. Learn more at https://drjennytufenkian.com/
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* Your host is not a doctor nor a medical professional. Medical professionals appearing on the show are sharing opinions only during our presentation. The information presented in this interview cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained medical, healthcare, legal, or other professionals. Host(s) and guest(s) are not diagnosing specific conditions during the show. This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other conditions or illnesses. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only and opinion only. It is not a substitute for your own medical, legal, or other professional advice and care.
©2024 Sharon Sayler and UnderstandingAutoimmune.com
If you’ve listened to the show, you know it’s what my friends call my irrational passion... Please help us continue to offer help and hope for those with autoimmune and long-term health challenges by supporting The Autoimmune Hour podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-autoimmune-hour--2935987/support. -
Transforming Lives: Unraveling ADHD and Brain Healing with Dr. Connie McReynolds
This episode is a beacon of hope for those seeking alternative pathways to managing ADHD and improving overall cognitive function at any age. The Autoimmune Hour’s host, Sharon Sayler, dives into the world of ADHD and brain fog recovery with Dr. Connie McReynolds, author of “Solving the ADHD Riddle: The Real Cause and Lasting Solutions to Your Child’s Struggle to Learn.”
While emphasizing neuroplasticity and the brain’s ability to retrain through specific techniques and strategies, Sharon and Dr. Connie review the latest research on the growing diagnosis’ of ADHD in both adults and children. They also explore the various causes of brain fog, offer advice on improving cognitive abilities, and suggest ways to manage behaviors associated with ADHD, brain fog, and provide guidance on overcoming learning difficulties. They also dive deep into:
ADHD symptoms, misconceptions, and the power of assessments
Exploring the causes of ADHD, brain fog, and their treatments
The impact of medications and the importance of second opinions
Empowering self-healing and debunking the ADHD, brain fog, and aging myths
Plus so much more…
More About Our Guest: Connie McReynolds, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, professor, certified rehabilitation counselor, and podcast host of ‘Roadmap To The Brain.’ Dr. Reynolds is the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller (in eight categories) “Solving the ADHD Riddle: The Real Cause and Lasting Solutions to Your Child’s Struggle to Learn,” She has a proven track record of improved symptoms related to ADHD, anxiety, anger, panic disorder, conduct disorder, depression, chronic pain, cognitive decline, trauma, and PTSD.
Dr. McReynolds emphasizes neuroplasticity and the ability to retrain the brain through specific techniques and strategies, such as using Neurofeedback and EEG Biofeedback. These corrective programs can be performed in the clinic or remotely. She also consults with parents and schools on government or district-sponsored or mandated programs. Learn more at www.conniemcreynolds.com.
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* Your host and guest(s) are neither doctors nor medical professionals. In the capacity of this presentation, we are everyday people trying to make sense of the world. The information presented in this interview cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained medical, healthcare, legal, or other professionals. Host(s) and guest(s) are not diagnosing specific conditions during the show. This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other conditions or illnesses. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only and opinion only. It is not a substitute for your own medical, legal, or other professional advice and care.
©2024 Sharon Sayler and UnderstandingAutoimmune.com
If you’ve listened to the show, you know it’s what my friends call my irrational passion... Please help us continue to offer help and hope for those with autoimmune and long-term health challenges by supporting The Autoimmune Hour podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-autoimmune-hour--2935987/support.