Autoimmune Health Secrets | Ease Fatigue & Improve Your Health With Autoimmune Disease Using Simple Feel-Good Habits

Dr. Amy Behimer, NBC-HWC
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Ever wonder the real reason autoimmune disease leaves you exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do to actually feel better? Welcome to Autoimmune Health Secrets, the podcast revealing the smarter, simpler way to create habits that ease inflammation, boost energy, and bring back confidence in your health and life. Hosted by Dr. Amy Behimer, a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach living with multiple autoimmune diagnoses—including MS—Amy shares the science, stories, and small steps that make big health changes feel good and last for good. By listening, you’ll learn how to: • Build feel-good habits that can make or break your health with autoimmune disease while also lessening fatigue and uncertainty • Simplify healthy living without feeling like you’re either “on” or “off” the consistency train • Shift from managing autoimmune disease to creating autoimmune health in your everyday life It’s no secret that better habits lead to better health, especially with an autoimmune diagnosis. What’s missing is an approach to make them fun, effective, and inevitable.  Enter The Habit Hub Approach to Autoimmune Health—six spokes of mindset, food, movement, rest & relaxation, connection, and “good stress”—to strengthen your body, steady your mind, and finally feel like yourself again. Start with #1 to kick off your autoimmune health journey to feeling and functioning better. Or, if you stop your scroll on an episode that speaks to you, lean in and trust it's the perfect place to start!

  1. 3D AGO

    #178 | Feel Seen & Heard At Your Next Doctor Visit (A 2-Minute Framework To Improve Communication About Your Autoimmune Disease)

    Send a text Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling rushed, dismissed, or like you didn’t say what really mattered? If you’re living with autoimmune disease, you know how frustrating it can be when symptoms feel complex—but your appointment feels short. You want to be heard. You want clarity. You want a plan. Yet too often, visits feel disconnected, overwhelming, or unproductive. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ann Hester to reveal a simple, evidence-based communication framework that bridges the gap between how patients think and how doctors are trained to think—so you can walk into every appointment prepared, confident, and in control. By listening, you’ll: Understand why doctor visits can feel rushed—and what’s really happening behind the scenesLearn a powerful two-minute framework to clearly communicate symptoms and reduce unnecessary tests or delaysFeel empowered to become the center of your healthcare team instead of feeling powerless in the systemPress play now to learn the two-minute strategy that could completely transform how you’re heard, respected, and treated at your next medical visit. Learn more from Dr. Ann Hester: https://ptrreset.com https://www.instagram.com/coachdrann https://www.patientempowerment101.com/ New episodes released every Tuesday and Friday. Free quiz HERE. Personalized Energy Audit & Edit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer HERE. This podcast explores health and wellness through the lens of autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—diving into how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, and other symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, and mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, effective self-care, and a resilient mindset. If you’ve read the bestseller Atomic Habits by James Clear and still don’t have the healthy habits you want, this show is for you. Adjacent to functional medicine, holistic health, the AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, the podcast offers guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    25 min

  2. 6D AGO

    #177 | Tired of Being Tired? What No One Explained About Autoimmune Fatigue (And How Habits Change It)

    Send a text What if your fatigue isn’t just your autoimmune diagnosis—but the result of habits silently draining your energy every single day? If you’re living with autoimmune disease, feeling tired can start to feel normal. Expected. Inevitable. But what if exhaustion isn’t something you simply “have”—it’s something you can influence? In this episode, I'm challenging the belief that fatigue is just part of your condition and revealing how small, science-backed habits can conserve energy, create energy at the cellular level, and stop the hidden drains you may not even realize are there. Because your health isn’t built only in doctor visits—it’s built in the ordinary days between them.  After listening, you’ll discover: How habits help your brain conserve precious energy while strengthening your body’s ability to produce more of itWhy replacing one energy-draining pattern with an energy-creating habit can double your resultsHow to use science-backed behavior change strategies to shift any thought, feeling, or action—without relying on willpower or deprivationPress play now to learn how mastering simple, strategic habits can help you recharge your battery and stop letting fatigue define your “normal.” New episodes released every Tuesday and Friday. Free quiz HERE. Personalized Energy Audit & Edit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer HERE. This podcast explores health and wellness through the lens of autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—diving into how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, and other symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, and mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, effective self-care, and a resilient mindset. If you’ve read the bestseller Atomic Habits by James Clear and still don’t have the healthy habits you want, this show is for you. Adjacent to functional medicine, holistic health, the AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, the podcast offers guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    19 min

  3. MAR 6

    #176 | Why “Find Your Why” Isn’t Working For Better Autoimmune Health Habits—And The Science-Backed Exercise To Try Instead

    Send a text What if the reason your “why” isn’t working…is because you’re asking the wrong kind of why? You do want to feel better, have more energy, and make healthier choices—but when it’s 6:00 AM and the alarm goes off (or it’s 5:30 PM and you’re exhausted), the usual “because I should” or “for my health” why often isn’t strong enough to pull you through. This episode shows you how to uncover a why that actually creates desire, not just guilt or willpower—so the hard thing feels easier to do today, not someday. Learn why common “whys” (like “for my health” or “for my family”) often fail in the exact moments you need them mostUse the “Why x5” exercise to dig past surface-level motivation and find the reason that truly compels you to follow throughBuild real momentum by identifying the why that makes uncomfortable habit change feel worth it—especially with autoimmune health goalPress play to do the simple “Why x5” coaching exercise and walk away with a motivating, personal why you can actually rely on when it counts. Sign-up for The Consistency Challenge for Autoimmune Health. New episodes released every Tuesday and Friday. Free quiz HERE. Personalized Energy Audit & Edit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer HERE. This podcast explores health and wellness through the lens of autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—diving into how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, and other symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, and mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, effective self-care, and a resilient mindset. If you’ve read the bestseller Atomic Habits by James Clear and still don’t have the healthy habits you want, this show is for you. Adjacent to functional medicine, holistic health, the AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, the podcast offers guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    18 min

  4. MAR 3

    #175 | How to Go From Scattered Efforts To Focused Habits For Real Autoimmune Health Results

    Send a text What if the reason your health isn’t improving isn’t a lack of effort…but a lack of focus? If you’re living with autoimmune disease and feel like you’re constantly adding more—more supplements, more rules, more habits—without seeing results, this episode is your permission slip to stop the overwhelm. You don’t need to fix everything at once. In fact, trying to do it all may be exactly what’s keeping you stuck. I'll break down why scattered effort drains your energy and how focusing on just one habit can finally create the momentum you’ve been craving. After listening, you’ll: Understand why focusing on one habit is more powerful than juggling fiveLearn how to spot (and talk back to) the inner voice that says “it’s not enough”Discover how building consistency in one area can create measurable improvements in labs, symptoms, and self-trustPress play now to learn how choosing just one habit could be the breakthrough your health has been waiting for. Sign-up for The Consistency Challenge for Autoimmune Health. New episodes released every Tuesday and Friday. Free quiz HERE. Personalized Energy Audit & Edit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer HERE. This podcast explores health and wellness through the lens of autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—diving into how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, and other symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, and mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, effective self-care, and a resilient mindset. If you’ve read the bestseller Atomic Habits by James Clear and still don’t have the healthy habits you want, this show is for you. Adjacent to functional medicine, holistic health, the AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, the podcast offers guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    14 min

  5. FEB 27

    #174 | A Behind-the-Scenes Look At A Strategy I Use to Build Consistent Habits For Autoimmune Health

    Send a text Ever wonder what consistency really looks like when no one's watching—and how to keep going when it starts to feel boring? If you’re living with autoimmune disease, you know how overwhelming it can be to keep up healthy habits. This episode takes you inside the real-life practice of consistency, showing how small, ordinary actions—done over and over—can be the key to long-term energy, confidence, and health improvements. Discover one practical tools and mindset shift to stay consistent—even when it’s inconvenient or unexciting.Learn what to do when consistency starts to feel boring and how that could actually be a good sign.Hear inspiring wins from real people just like you who’ve made huge changes by sticking with small, steady actions.Press play now to hear what mindset work and consistency actually sound like in real time—and how you can start applying it to your life today. Sign-up for The Consistency Challenge for Autoimmune Health. Click here to get an unscripted look at how I live The Habit Hub Approach to Autoimmune Health - In Real Life. New episodes released every Tuesday and Friday. Free quiz HERE. Personalized Energy Audit & Edit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer HERE. This podcast explores health and wellness through the lens of autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—diving into how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, and other symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, and mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, effective self-care, and a resilient mindset. If you’ve read the bestseller Atomic Habits by James Clear and still don’t have the healthy habits you want, this show is for you. Adjacent to functional medicine, holistic health, the AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, the podcast offers guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    14 min

  6. FEB 24

    #173 | How To Stop Mindless Scrolling To Get Your Energy And Focus Back With Autoimmune Disease

    Send a text Are your screens quietly stealing your energy—even when you feel like you’re “just relaxing”? If you’re living with autoimmune disease, your energy is precious—and limited. Yet in a world where the average person spends hours a day on screens, it’s easy to assume mindless scrolling is just part of modern life. But what if that “harmless” habit is keeping your nervous system on high alert, draining your focus, and leaving you wired but tired? This episode helps you understand what’s really happening in your brain and body—and why modern doesn’t have to mean mandatory. By listening to this episode, you’ll: Understand the hidden nervous system effects of scrolling and why it leaves you exhausted—even when you haven’t “done” anything.Release shame around your screen habits and recognize that this isn’t about willpower.Learn how to use consistency in a new way—by practicing doing less on purpose to protect your energy and focus.Press play now to learn how to reclaim your energy and attention—without deleting apps or going off the grid. Sign-up for The Consistency Challenge for Autoimmune Health. New episodes released every Tuesday and Friday. Free quiz HERE. Personalized Energy Audit & Edit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer HERE. This podcast explores health and wellness through the lens of autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—diving into how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, and other symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, and mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, effective self-care, and a resilient mindset. If you’ve read the bestseller Atomic Habits by James Clear and still don’t have the healthy habits you want, this show is for you. Adjacent to functional medicine, holistic health, the AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, the podcast offers guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    17 min

  7. FEB 20

    #172 | How ChatGPT Health Can Help You & Why Humans Matter More Than Ever For Health And Happiness With Autoimmune Disease

    Send a text Is AI finally the health breakthrough we've been waiting for—or just another distraction from what actually helps us heal? With the rollout of ChatGPT Health, many with autoimmune conditions are wondering: Can AI actually help me feel better, or is it just more noise? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by too much information and still stuck in the same place, this episode will help you separate hype from healing. Learn the powerful difference between accelerating information and actually integrating change into your real life.Discover why behavior change, emotional safety, and consistent human support matter more than any algorithm.Gain clarity on how to leverage AI without losing the relational and community-based support that drives lasting health improvements.If you’re ready to move from knowing what to do to actually doing it—with confidence and support—press play on this episode now. Sign-up for The Consistency Challenge for Autoimmune Health. New episodes released every Tuesday and Friday. Free quiz HERE. Personalized Energy Audit & Edit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer HERE. This podcast explores health and wellness through the lens of autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—diving into how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, and other symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, and mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, effective self-care, and a resilient mindset. If you’ve read the bestseller Atomic Habits by James Clear and still don’t have the healthy habits you want, this show is for you. Adjacent to functional medicine, holistic health, the AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, the podcast offers guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    17 min

  8. FEB 17

    #171 | 5 Autoimmune-Friendly Habits To Ease Fatigue & Build Consistency (By Helping You Move Better, Not More)

    Send a text Does your goal to "move more" keep leaving you feeling exhausted, inconsistent, or stuck in a cycle of burnout? If you’re living with an autoimmune condition, your body needs a different approach to movement—one that supports your energy instead of draining it. In this episode, I'm sharing why “more” isn’t always the answer, and how a few intentional changes can help you move better, feel better, and build the consistency you’ve been missing. Discover 5 simple ways to instantly improve the quality of your movement without increasing your time or effort.Learn why movement that supports your nervous system creates energy instead of costing it.Find out how breath, slowness, and mindfulness can turn movement into a ritual that fuels your health journey.Press play to uncover how moving better—not more—can finally give you the consistency and energy your autoimmune body deserves. Sign-up for The Consistency Challenge for Autoimmune Health. New episodes released every Tuesday and Friday. Free quiz HERE. Personalized Energy Audit & Edit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer HERE. This podcast explores health and wellness through the lens of autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—diving into how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, and other symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, and mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, effective self-care, and a resilient mindset. If you’ve read the bestseller Atomic Habits by James Clear and still don’t have the healthy habits you want, this show is for you. Adjacent to functional medicine, holistic health, the AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, the podcast offers guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

    17 min
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Ever wonder the real reason autoimmune disease leaves you exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do to actually feel better? Welcome to Autoimmune Health Secrets, the podcast revealing the smarter, simpler way to create habits that ease inflammation, boost energy, and bring back confidence in your health and life. Hosted by Dr. Amy Behimer, a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach living with multiple autoimmune diagnoses—including MS—Amy shares the science, stories, and small steps that make big health changes feel good and last for good. By listening, you’ll learn how to: • Build feel-good habits that can make or break your health with autoimmune disease while also lessening fatigue and uncertainty • Simplify healthy living without feeling like you’re either “on” or “off” the consistency train • Shift from managing autoimmune disease to creating autoimmune health in your everyday life It’s no secret that better habits lead to better health, especially with an autoimmune diagnosis. What’s missing is an approach to make them fun, effective, and inevitable.  Enter The Habit Hub Approach to Autoimmune Health—six spokes of mindset, food, movement, rest & relaxation, connection, and “good stress”—to strengthen your body, steady your mind, and finally feel like yourself again. Start with #1 to kick off your autoimmune health journey to feeling and functioning better. Or, if you stop your scroll on an episode that speaks to you, lean in and trust it's the perfect place to start!

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