Hey, You're Gonna Be OK

Elizabeth Mae
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Hey, hey, I'm Elizabeth Mae, and my functional health practice helps people heal when they’ve exhausted traditional options. I was once stuck, with no one who could figure my health challenges out, but now my team helps you resolve symptoms and restores your health by identifying the root cause. I love talking to people and helping health seekers bridge the gap between fear of an alternative healing model and your end goal of returning to the health you once had! Join me as we explore first-hand stories of healing chronic illness from a root cause approach.  Through compassion, empathy, and a whole-system approach, this podcast will empower you to unlock your body's capacity for healing.

  1. 3d ago

    Autism, Immune Health & Quality of Life: Supporting the Whole Child and the Whole Family

    When Amber and her husband first began searching for answers for their daughter Penny, they weren’t looking for a quick fix — they were looking for ways to help their little girl feel more comfortable, connected, healthy, and supported in her own body. In this deeply hopeful episode, Elizabeth and Amber share Penny’s story: developmental delays, a Level 3 autism diagnosis at age two, speech and motor challenges, chronic gut symptoms, recurrent illness, and the overwhelming reality so many families face while navigating therapies, specialists, and daily life with a medically complex child. Together they explore how functional nutrition, gut healing, immune support, and chronic infection work dramatically improved Penny’s quality of life — including her sleep, engagement, language, mood, digestion, sensory regulation, energy, and overall developmental capacity. They also discuss the growing understanding that many children with autism experience significant immune dysregulation, chronic infections, fungal overgrowth, and gut dysfunction that can worsen symptom burden and stress on the entire family system. Most importantly, this episode centers the idea that healing is not about changing who a child is — it’s about removing barriers that keep them from fully accessing themselves and creating more margin, peace, and connection for the whole family. In this episode: Autism and the gut-brain-immune connectionChronic infections, Lyme, mold & neuroinflammationSpeech delays, sensory symptoms & developmental regressionClostridia, candida, oxalates & GI dysfunctionImmunotherapy and functional immunologySupporting children without trying to “fix” themWhy improving health changes life for the entire familyA favorite takeaway:  “When a special needs child gains health, the entire family gains margin.” Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae Website: www.heyheymae.com

  2. Aug 4

    The Clues We Almost Missed: MCAS, Lyme, Mold & a Growing Family

    When she first came to us, Katie had already done so much right. As a fellow nutrition professional, she had spent years investing in her health, exploring different approaches, cleaning up her diet, and searching for answers. Yet she was still dealing with a long list of frustrating symptoms: food sensitivities, histamine reactions, flushing, low energy, brain fog, motion sickness, skin issues, hormone struggles, and cognitive challenges that made reading comprehension and information retention difficult. In this episode, we walk through the clues that pointed toward a deeper story of immune dysregulation and chronic infection. We discuss how symptoms like MCAS, histamine intolerance, food reactions, vertigo, and hormone imbalances can sometimes be signs of an overwhelmed immune system rather than isolated conditions themselves. Testing eventually revealed multiple immune stressors, including Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Coxsackie virus, Parvovirus, and strep-related immune activation. Together, we discuss what healing looked like, from improved energy and cognition to better sleep, healthier skin, and growing confidence in her body's ability to recover. We also explore an unexpected mold discovery during the process of moving into a new home, why environmental factors matter so much for sensitive individuals, and how to navigate these findings without fear, especially finding mold in new home constitution.   Her husband, Trevor, joins the conversation to share his own story of chronic respiratory symptoms, congestion, asthma, and immune challenges that had been normalized for years. Together, their experience highlights an important lesson: family members can share the same underlying burdens while expressing them in very different ways. Today, they're preparing for a new chapter - settling into a new home, feeling stronger than they have in years, and expecting their first baby this fall. This episode is a hopeful reminder that symptoms are rarely random, healing is rarely linear, and sometimes the answers are hiding in places no one has thought to look. Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae Website: www.heyheymae.com

  3. Jul 21

    When Your Immune System Won't Calm Down: Understanding MCAS, Histamine, and POTS with Krista

    What if your body suddenly seems to react to everything? Foods you've eaten for years. Supplements that used to help. Strong smells, changes in weather, stress, exercise, even your own hormones. In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Hey Hey MAE lead practitioner Krista to unpack Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), histamine intolerance, and their common connection to POTS. Together, they explore why these conditions are becoming increasingly common, what symptoms can look like, and why they often point to a deeper story of immune dysregulation. You'll learn: • What mast cells are and the important role they play in the immune system • Common MCAS and histamine symptoms, including hives, flushing, digestive issues, anxiety, dizziness, shortness of breath, and food reactions • The difference between histamine intolerance and MCAS • Why MCAS and POTS frequently occur together • Common root causes and triggers, including Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus, mold exposure, PANS/PANDAS, recurrent infections, mold and toxin exposure, and hormone changes during perimenopause • The role genetics may play, including MTHFR, HNMT and DAO pathways involved in histamine breakdown • How we approach these conditions through the lens of functional immunology and root-cause healing Most importantly, this conversation reframes MCAS as more than just a histamine problem. Often, it's a signal that the immune system has been stuck in a state of chronic activation and is asking for deeper investigation. If you've ever felt like your body is overreacting, becoming increasingly sensitive, or simply won't calm down, this episode offers a hopeful framework for understanding what's happening and where to begin. The goal isn't simply to lower histamine. It's to understand why the alarm keeps going off in the first place so we can resolve the condition, restoring long term health.  Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae Website: www.heyheymae.com

  4. Jul 7

    The Strep Kept Coming Back: Lyme, Immune Dysfunction & the Missing Layer in Holistic Health

    Lauren and her family were already doing so many of the “right” things — eating clean, supporting gut health, limiting gluten, using raw milk, exploring holistic therapies, and trying to stay ahead of recurring illness naturally. But despite all of that, the strep just kept coming back. What started as a simple sick day call for her children quickly uncovered a much deeper immune story involving chronic infections, Lyme disease, Epstein Barr virus, immune dysregulation, candida patterns, and a body stuck in survival mode. In this episode, Elizabeth and Lauren unpack how recurring strep can sometimes be the first visible clue of a much larger issue beneath the surface — especially in families already prone to inflammation, fatigue, histamine issues, food reactivity, and chronic illness patterns. Together they discuss functional immunology, immunotherapy, chronic pathogen burden, and how helping the immune system regulate changed not just Lauren’s health, but the entire family dynamic. This conversation is especially meaningful for the “crunchy mom” who feels like she’s already doing everything right… but still doesn’t feel well. In this episode: Recurring strep in children and familiesLyme disease & tick-borne infectionsEpstein Barr, chronic illness & immune dysfunctionHistamine issues, candida patterns & food cravingsFunctional immunology and immune balancingWhy “healthy living” sometimes isn’t enoughRaising resilient kids without fearA favorite takeaway:  “Less sickness means more life. More energy. More capacity. More peace in the home.” Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae Website: www.heyheymae.com

  5. Jun 23

    When “Healthy Living” Isn’t Enough: Chronic Infections, Immune Dysfunction & Rebuilding Resilience

    Jamie had already done so many of the “right” things. She was gluten free, dairy free, had worked with a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, prioritized gut health, and lived a deeply holistic lifestyle. But despite all of that, her body still kept crashing every time she got sick. In this episode, Elizabeth and Jamie unpack a powerful example of functional immunology in real life — what happens when recurring infections, chronic immune stress, and unresolved pathogen burden become the missing layer beneath years of IBS symptoms, fatigue, anxiety, inflammation, and “normal” lab work. After a brutal illness season involving strep, mono, walking pneumonia, Influenza A, repeated antibiotic use, and lingering immune dysfunction, Jamie realized her body wasn’t recovering the way it used to. Together, they discuss the patterns that pointed toward deeper chronic infection involvement, including Lyme and tick-borne illness, and how a gentle approach using both clinical and classical homeopathy helped her body begin regulating again. This conversation beautifully highlights the difference between simply managing symptoms and actually rebuilding immune resilience — including the emotional side of healing, enjoying food again, and finally feeling safe in your body. In this episode: Functional immunology and chronic illness patternsLyme, EBV, chronic infections & immune dysregulationIBS, reflux, histamine issues & gut symptomsClinical vs. classical homeopathyWhy “normal labs” don’t always equal wellnessRecovering from recurring illness and antibiotic overloadLearning to trust your body againA favorite takeaway:  “A regulated immune system doesn’t mean never getting sick — it means responding appropriately and recovering well.” Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae Website: www.heyheymae.com

  6. Jun 9

    When Your Child’s ADHD Symptoms Lead You to Your Own Healing: A Mom + Two Daughters’ Story

    What starts as one child struggling with anxiety, ADHD symptoms, Lyme, or chronic illness often turns into a much bigger family story. In this episode, Elizabeth talks with Kelly Riley, MS, NTP, founder of Foundations Nutritional Wellness and Osteostrong Westfield Indiana, about the healing journey that unfolded across her entire family. What began as support for her daughter Sloane’s anxiety, gut issues, and inattentive ADHD quickly uncovered deeper patterns of Lyme, Babesia, Mycoplasma, strep, immune dysregulation, and chronic inflammation affecting multiple family members — including Kelly herself after a Botox-type filler injury. Together they discuss the overlap between chronic infections and mental health symptoms, how panic and depersonalization can sometimes be rooted in physiology, and the role homeopathy and functional immunology played in calming the nervous system and restoring resilience. Kelly also shares her experience with PCOS, Hashimoto’s, alopecia, post-COVID immune shifts, a suspected Botox-type filler injury, and the moment she realized these weren’t isolated issues - but a connected immune story. This conversation is honest, hopeful, and deeply validating for families who know something is wrong even when answers feel incomplete. In this episode: Lyme, Babesia, EBV, strep, Botox Injury & chronic immune activationAnxiety, panic attacks, depersonalization & neuroinflammationFunctional immunology and family healingHomeopathy and nervous system regulationSupporting children with ADHD/anxiety symptoms from a root-cause lensWhy healing is a journey, not a finish lineConnect with Kelly:  🌿 Foundations Nutritional Wellness  https://www.instagram.com/foundations.wellness/ & Osteostrong https://centers.osteostrong.me/indy-westfield/  📍 Indianapolis area Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae Website: www.heyheymae.com

  7. Jun 3

    Why Some People Stay Sick: Immune Imbalance, Chronic Infections & the Missing Piece in Healing

    Why does one person recover quickly from an illness while another spends years battling fatigue, food sensitivities, anxiety, recurrent infections, autoimmune symptoms, or mysterious health challenges that never seem to fully resolve? In this season-opening episode of HEY YOU'RE GONNA BE OK, Elizabeth Mae introduces the foundational concept that drives nearly every client success story you'll hear this season: immune system balance. Through the lens of functional immunology, Elizabeth breaks down complex concepts like TH1 and TH2 immune function into everyday language, helping listeners understand why some people become trapped in cycles of chronic illness, inflammation, histamine reactions, recurring infections, mold sensitivity, Lyme disease, POTS, MCAS, gut dysfunction, and autoimmune symptoms. You'll learn why symptoms are often not random, how triggering events like mono, COVID, mold exposure, pregnancy, antibiotics, tick bites, or major stressors can shift immune function, and why simply chasing symptoms rarely creates lasting wellness. Elizabeth also shares the framework Hey Hey Mae uses to help clients recover and stay well by looking at the whole picture - including infections, hormones, gut health, thyroid function, blood sugar regulation, mold and toxin exposure, nutrient status, detoxification pathways, nervous system health, and more. Whether you're dealing with chronic sinus infections, recurrent strep, shingles, food sensitivities, anxiety, eczema, POTS, MCAS, IBS, fatigue, or simply feel like your body has never been the same since a major health event, this episode will give you a new way to understand what may be happening beneath the surface. In This Episode: What functional immunology actually teaches us about immune functionTH1 vs TH2 immune balance explained simplyWhy some people develop chronic illness after infections - and others don't, including tick bites and Lyme DiseaseCommon immune triggering events and "Never Well Since..." storiesLyme disease, mold, EBV, Bartonella, Babesia, chronic infections, and immune dysfunctionThe connection between allergies, food sensitivities, histamine issues, and chronic inflammationWhy we look beyond symptoms to understand the whole bodyThe foundations that support long-term recovery and resilienceA Favorite Takeaway: "Your body is not attacking you at random. Symptoms are often the immune system's attempt to adapt, protect, and survive. The question is not just 'what symptom do you have?' - it's 'why does the immune system feel unsafe in the first place?'" This episode serves as the foundation for the entire season and is one you'll likely want to revisit as you hear the client stories, practitioner interviews, and deeper dives still to come. Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae Website: www.heyheymae.com Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae Website: www.heyheymae.com

  8. 12/30/2025

    How NET Therapy Can Help Set the Body Free: How Emotions Get Stuck in the Body with Sara Semenick

    What if the pain or illness you’re facing isn’t just physical — but emotional too? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Sara Semenick, LMFT of Deeper Roots Counseling to explore Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) — a mind-body therapy that helps release emotional stress stored in the body. They discuss how emotions can become “stuck” in specific organs, how trauma patterns create physical tension and disease, and how NET can help the body remember what safety feels like again. Sara shares incredible client stories — including one woman who used NET as part of her cancer-healing journey and is now cancer free and how PANDAS parents can use NET for emotional support on their care journey.  If you’ve ever sensed your body holding onto old emotions or wondered why healing hasn’t fully landed, this episode will give you a new language for understanding — and releasing — what your body has been carrying. Mentioned in this episode: What is NET therapy and how does it work?The link between emotions, organs, and chronic symptomsHow emotional release supports the immune system and recoveryReal client stories of transformation and freedom Connect with Sara: https://deeperrootscounselingmft.com/ Instagram: @heyheyelizabethmae Website: www.heyheymae.com

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Hey, hey, I'm Elizabeth Mae, and my functional health practice helps people heal when they’ve exhausted traditional options. I was once stuck, with no one who could figure my health challenges out, but now my team helps you resolve symptoms and restores your health by identifying the root cause. I love talking to people and helping health seekers bridge the gap between fear of an alternative healing model and your end goal of returning to the health you once had! Join me as we explore first-hand stories of healing chronic illness from a root cause approach.  Through compassion, empathy, and a whole-system approach, this podcast will empower you to unlock your body's capacity for healing.

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  • Creator
    Elizabeth Mae
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Hey, You're Gonna Be OK
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