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

Dr. Amy Behimer, NBC-HWC | Autoimmune Health Coach
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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

    #235 | The Sneaky Connection Between IBS, Stress & Autoimmune Disease + 3 Simple Nervous System Habits That Help

    Send us Fan Mail What if improving your gut health has less to do with finding the perfect probiotic, supplement, or diet—and more to do with helping your gut and nervous system feel safe? When you’re living with autoimmune disease, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the things you’re told you should be doing for your health. Gut health can make that overwhelm even bigger: probiotics, fermented foods, elimination diets, supplements, and endless advice about what to eat or avoid. In this episode, I'm talking with IBS specialist, Atavia, about why your gut, nervous system, and immune system are more connected than you might realize.  In this episode, you’ll discover: Why supporting your nervous system may be an important missing piece when you’re working on gut and autoimmune health.Three simple practices—radical acceptance, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided meditation—that can help you move out of overwhelm and support a calmer nervous system.How to stop chasing one-size-fits-all health solutions and start paying attention to the habits that actually help your body feel and function better.Press play to discover three simple habits you can experiment with today to calm the overwhelm, support your gut and nervous system, and feel more in control of your health. More from Atavia: Gut Reactions PodcastFollow her on IGNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Menu of support options to work with me HERE. Free quiz HERE. Join the Consistency Challenge HERE. Personalized Energy Audit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE.  Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer. This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

  2. 6d ago

    #234 | What Happened After A Month Of Practicing This Tiny Habit That Takes No Extra Time Or Energy (Especially Helpful With Autoimmune Disease)

    Send us Fan Mail What if changing the very first thing you think about in the morning could help you start your day with more peace and less dread? When you’re living with autoimmune disease, it can be easy to wake up already thinking about what you have to do, what might go wrong, or how you’ll get through the day. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple experiment I tried in my own life that has had a huge impact on how I feel day-to-day. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to notice the thoughts and feelings that are setting the tone for your day before you even get out of bed.A simple morning practice that gives your brain more airtime for what could go right instead of automatically rehearsing what could go wrong.Why giving small habits enough time to work may create meaningful changes you won’t necessarily notice after the first few days—or even the first few weeks.Press play to learn a simple morning experiment you can try tomorrow to intentionally shift your first thoughts of the day and give small, positive habits a chance to compound. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Menu of support options to work with me HERE. Free quiz HERE. Join the Consistency Challenge HERE. Personalized Energy Audit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE.  Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer. This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

  3. Sep 4

    #233 | 6 Boring But Effective Habits That Build Stronger Bones With Autoimmune Disease

    Send us Fan Mail Want stronger bones without adding another complicated health protocol to your already-full plate? When you’re living with autoimmune disease, supporting your bones can sound like one more thing you’re supposed to be doing. But bone health doesn’t require miracle supplements or a perfect routine. In part two of this conversation with clinical naturopath and nutritionist Emma Sutherland, we're exploring how many of the everyday habits that support stronger bones can also support your muscles, gut, energy, nervous system, and overall autoimmune health. You’ll discover: Six everyday areas that can support stronger bones, including how you eat, resistance exercise, vitamin D, nervous system regulation, and restorative sleep.Why tiny shifts like slowing down at meals, taking a few breaths before eating, or consistently challenging your muscles can have benefits that ripple far beyond your bones.How to choose bone-supporting habits that actually fit your body instead of chasing trendy strategies, complicated protocols, or trying to change everything at once.Press play to choose one simple, sustainable habit you can start today to support stronger bones and better whole-body health for years to come. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Menu of support options to work with me HERE. Free quiz HERE. Join the Consistency Challenge HERE. Personalized Energy Audit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE.  Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer. This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

  4. Sep 1

    #232 | What I Wish I Knew Before I Was Diagnosed With Osteoporosis In My 30s (Why Bone Health Matters With Autoimmune Disease)

    Send us Fan Mail What if your bones are changing right now—and you won’t know there’s a problem until years from now? With autoimmune disease, there are already plenty of health concerns competing for your attention, which makes bone health easy to push into the “important, but not urgent” category. The problem? Bone loss can happen quietly, without obvious symptoms, until something more serious—like a fracture—gets your attention. In this episode, I'm talking with clinical naturopath and nutritionist Emma Sutherland unpack why understanding your bones now can help you make more informed decisions about your future health. You’ll discover: Why bone loss can be so easy to miss, the risk factors worth knowing about, and simple clues—like changes in your height—that can help you start paying attention sooner.What DEXA scores actually tell you, the difference between bone quantity and bone quality, and why newer measurements like fragility scores can provide a more complete picture of your bones.Why your bones are living, dynamic tissue that responds to your nutrition, movement, hormones, gut health, and everyday habits—and why getting baseline information now can give you something valuable to track over time.Press play to understand what your bone health numbers really mean and discover how paying attention now can help you protect stronger, more resilient bones for the future. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Menu of support options to work with me HERE. Free quiz HERE. Join the Consistency Challenge HERE. Personalized Energy Audit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE.  Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer. This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

  5. Aug 28

    #231 | If You’ve Ever Thought, “I Need to Do Something Different” For Your Autoimmune Disease, This Listener’s Secret Is For You

    Send us Fan Mail What if the health breakthrough you’ve been looking for isn’t another piece of information—but putting yourself in the right places often enough for that information to finally click? When you’re living with autoimmune disease, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by “infobesity”—knowing more and more about what you could do while struggling to turn that knowledge into consistent action. In this episode, listener Kim shares how repeatedly exposing herself to fresh ideas helped her become more intentional about her choices, build healthier habits, and create changes that people around her began to notice. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why continuing to show up and expose yourself to helpful ideas can increase your chances of having the light-bulb moment that leads to meaningful change.How choosing “different” can help you move beyond old patterns and start making more intentional decisions about your health.Why surrounding yourself with people and information focused on better health can help turn what you know into habits you actually use.Press play to discover how consistently putting yourself in the right “rooms” can help you turn health information into intentional action—and create the kind of different you’ve been looking for. Link to my episode about how "different is good." New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Menu of support options to work with me HERE. Free quiz HERE. Join the Consistency Challenge HERE. Personalized Energy Audit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE.  Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer. This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

  6. Aug 25

    #230 | In Just 60 Seconds, I Explain My Entire Philosophy On How I Have Improved My Health AND Make Autoimmune Disease Suck Less

    Send us Fan Mail What if your best health isn’t behind you—even after an autoimmune diagnosis? An autoimmune diagnosis can feel like the beginning of a slow decline, leaving you wondering if you'll ever feel like yourself again. In this episode, I'm challenging that belief and sharing a simple but transformative mindset shift: your diagnosis doesn't have to define your future. By embracing the possibility that better health is still within reach, you can begin making choices that create more energy, resilience, and hope—one small habit at a time. Discover the one belief shift that can completely change how you approach life with autoimmune disease. Learn why your diagnosis can become a second chance to build better physical, mental, and emotional health. Walk away with one powerful reflection question that can inspire meaningful action starting today. Press play to discover how changing one core belief about your diagnosis can open the door to a healthier, more hopeful future. Get your Daily-ish Dose of Autoimmune Health that meets you in your real life HERE. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Menu of support options to work with me HERE. Free quiz HERE. Join the Consistency Challenge HERE. Personalized Energy Audit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE.  Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer. This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

  7. Aug 21

    #229 | "Why Does Health With Autoimmune Disease Feels Like A Game Of Whack-A-Mole?" (And The Only Framework You'll Ever Need For More Energy And Balance)

    Send us Fan Mail What if the reason you're still exhausted isn't because you're doing too little—but because you're focusing on only one piece of your health? If you've ever felt like improving your autoimmune health is an endless game of Whack-A-Mole—fixing one habit only to have another area fall apart—this episode will help you step off that frustrating treadmill. I'm sharing The Habit Hub framework, a simple, holistic approach that helps you stop chasing perfection and start building balanced, sustainable health that actually feels good. In this episode, you'll discover: Why focusing on just food or exercise can leave you feeling stuck—and how balancing all six "spokes" of health creates more energy and resilience.How the Habit Hub framework reduces overwhelm by giving you one simple system for making better health decisions.A practical way to identify the one area of your health that needs the most attention so you can create smoother, more sustainable progress.Stop playing Whack-A-Mole with your health and discover the simple framework that helps you build lasting energy, consistency, and balance—press play now. Get your Daily-ish Dose of Autoimmune Health that meets you in your real life HERE. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Menu of support options to work with me HERE. Free quiz HERE. Join the Consistency Challenge HERE. Personalized Energy Audit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE.  Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer. This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

  8. Aug 18

    #228 | “Help! I'm Overwhelmed. What Habit Should I Focus On First To Feel Better With Autoimmune Disease?” Here's The Answer That Works Every Time.

    Send us Fan Mail Should you work on your gut health, sleep, stress, movement, mindset, hydration, or nutrition first? When everything feels important, it's easy to feel stuck and do nothing at all. If you're living with autoimmune disease, overwhelm isn't a one-time experience that happens after diagnosis—it tends to return whenever new symptoms appear, new research emerges, or another expert tells you there's one more thing you should be doing. In this episode, I'm sharing the simple question she uses to help you cut through the noise and choose the right place to begin. In this episode, you'll discover: The one question that can instantly reduce overwhelm and help you identify the habit that deserves your attention first.Why choosing a habit you genuinely want to work on leads to more success than forcing yourself to do what you think you "should" do.How building the skill of habit change creates momentum that carries over into every future health goal.Press play to stop spinning in circles, trust yourself again, and discover the first small step that can create powerful momentum for your health journey. Get your Daily-ish Dose of Autoimmune Health that meets you in your real life HERE. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Menu of support options to work with me HERE. Free quiz HERE. Join the Consistency Challenge HERE. Personalized Energy Audit HERE. Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE.  Sign-up for emails HERE. Book your 1-on-1 call HERE. Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer. This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read 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, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.

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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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