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. 1D AGO

    #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

  2. 5D AGO

    #170 | 4 Simple Words Quietly Sabotaging Your Health And Habit Goals With Autoimmune Disease

    Send a text Have you ever told yourself, “I’m just not consistent”—especially when it comes to your health? If that phrase sounds familiar, this short but powerful episode is for you. I'm explaining how these four little words might be the very thing holding you back from building energy, health, and confidence with autoimmune disease. You’ll learn why identity matters more than willpower and what to say instead to finally see lasting progress. Discover why “I’m not consistent” becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy—and how to change that starting today.Learn a simple identity shift that reprograms your brain to support new habits.Find out how consistency really works (it’s not about never missing, it’s about never making it mean something about you).Press play now to break the cycle of inconsistency and start becoming the person who shows up for their health every single day—with ease. 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

  3. FEB 10

    #169 | Your Autoimmune Questions Answered — And The Surprising Habit That Connects Them All

    Send a text Struggling with fatigue, inconsistent habits, or feeling stuck in your autoimmune journey? What if all your health frustrations shared a single root cause? In this episode, I'm answering five powerful questions from real listeners—and uncovering the surprising thread that connects every single one: consistency. Whether you're trying to improve balance, boost energy with food, walk more confidently, journal for mental health, or just follow through on habits that matter, this episode is packed with insight tailored to us living with autoimmunity. Learn why balance is a trainable skill—and how your mitochondria play a key role.Discover a powerful food framework (Yes, No, Maybe) that helps you personalize your energy-boosting meals.Find out why you don’t need more willpower—just better systems for consistency.Press play now to uncover the one habit that ties it all together—and unlocks better energy, confidence, and control over your autoimmune health. 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.

    25 min

  4. FEB 6

    #168 | This New Way To Think About Consistency Will Stop You From Ever "Falling Off Track" With Healthy Habits (Autoimmune Edition)

    Send us a text Does your healthy habit journey feel like a rollercoaster of "I'm doing so good!" to "I've totally fallen off"? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong. If you’re living with autoimmune disease and constantly battling to stay consistent with your health habits, this episode will reframe everything. I'm sharing why the struggle isn’t failure—it’s part of the process—and how to keep going without restarting from scratch every time life gets hard. Learn why feeling off-track is actually a natural part of building lasting habits.Discover the powerful “bike ride” analogy that will shift how you think about consistency forever.Gain practical strategies to pedal through the tough times without panic, shame, or giving up.Listen now to uncover how consistency can become your superpower—no matter what terrain life throws your way. 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.

    12 min

  5. FEB 3

    #167 | Forget Perfection—Why Consistency Unlocks More Energy, Less Symptoms, & Better Health With Autoimmune Disease

    Send us a text What if the real reason your health habits aren’t sticking isn’t willpower—but a missing skill no one ever taught you? If you’ve ever started a new health habit—only to lose steam when life got busy or symptoms flared—you’re not alone. For those living with autoimmune disease, the cycle of stopping and starting can feel frustrating and defeating. But what if the secret to lasting energy, fewer symptoms, and renewed self-trust isn’t doing more—it’s learning how to stay consistent in a way that actually works for you? Discover why consistency is a skill—not a personality trait—and how anyone can learn it.Understand how mastering consistency impacts not just your habits, but your confidence, energy, and trust in yourself.Get the inside scoop on a first-time-ever Consistency Challenge designed to help you build one sustainable habit that fits your real life.Press play now to learn how to build the skill that changes everything—so you can stop starting over and start feeling better for good. 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.

    11 min

  6. JAN 30

    #166 | Overwhelmed By All The Food Advice For Better Health And Less Autoimmune Fatigue? This Is The Only Protocol You’ll Ever Need

    Send us a text Are you constantly second-guessing your food choices, wondering if you're eating too much, too little, too often—or if any of it is even working? For those living with autoimmune disease, the daily decision of what to eat can feel overwhelming. With so much conflicting advice and rigid diets that don't stick, it's easy to feel like you're doing it wrong. This episode introduces a refreshingly different, personalized approach that clears the confusion and puts you back in control. Discover the five essential ingredients of a feel-good food protocol that actually works for your body and your life.Learn how to build sustainable eating habits without deprivation, guilt, or starting over every month.Hear the empowering story of how tuning into your own needs—not strict rules—can lead to better health, more energy, and joy around food again.Press play now to learn how to create a personalized food plan that finally makes eating feel good—and works with your autoimmune journey, not against it. 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.

    15 min

  7. JAN 27

    #165 | What You NEED To Know About The New Nutrition Guidelines For Your Autoimmune Health

    Send us a text Did the food pyramid just flip upside down—and is it finally working for your health instead of against it? If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or straight-up frustrated by changing nutrition advice—especially while managing autoimmune disease—this episode clears the fog. With newly updated federal nutrition guidelines making waves for the first time in decades, this episode breaks down what’s different and what it means for your gut, energy, and long-term healing. Understand the biggest shift in U.S. nutrition policy in over 50 years—and why it finally prioritizes real, whole food.Learn why the new emphasis on gut health, nutrient density, and fermented foods matters deeply for autoimmune conditions.Get my unfiltered take on how to move from knowing what to eat…to actually making it happen in a way that feels doable and sustainable.Press play now to discover how these game-changing guidelines can become simple, energizing habits that actually stick—starting today. www.realfood.gov 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.

    10 min

  8. JAN 23

    #164 | The 3-Minute Mindset Exercise I’ve Made A Daily Habit For A Decade To Strategically Improve My Autoimmune Health

    Send us a text What if the thoughts quietly running in the background of your mind are actually shaping your health and happiness—and you don’t even realize it? If you're living with an autoimmune disease, chances are you’ve struggled with fatigue, inconsistency, or the feeling that something invisible is holding you back. This episode helps you uncover the mental patterns that could be silently sabotaging your progress—and teaches you how to shift them. Learn a simple 3-minute mindset exercise that reveals what’s really driving your health habits.Discover the “sneaky thoughts” common among people with autoimmune disease—and how to spot them in yourself.Gain a powerful strategy to create more energy, ease, and control using the foundational mindset pillar of the Habit Hub approach.Press play now to uncover the hidden thoughts shaping your health—and take the first real step toward lasting change. SIGN-UP for an upcoming [free] coaching session HERE. Bring your question, struggle, and/or desire for a more feel-good mindset and let me show you how I can help as your coach. 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.

    10 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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