Inspired Living with Autoimmunity

Updated: 24 Mar 2025 • 185 episodes
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The podcast for high achievers who want to stay sharp, focused and full of energy despite their diagnoses. Those who know there has got to be something better than simply accepting decline. Hosted by Julie Michelson, a National Board Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach who used to suffer from crippling Rheumatoid Arthritis until she learned the tools and strategies to take her power back from autoimmunity. In this podcast, Julie brings you interviews with thought leaders in the Functional Health and Wellness space. You will get actionable recommendations to Take Your Power Back and catapult your health. No fluff, just concrete, useful steps to improve your health!

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In this episode I talk with energy healer Beth McIntyre about why those chronic health issues might not be improving, despite your best efforts.  Beth explains how hundreds of trapped emotions from everyday stress could be blocking your body's natural healing abilities. She shares her journey from years of depression t

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I talk with Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Maddison Sutton about a game-changing wellness strategy most of us overlook: the afternoon break.  Maddison shares how her corporate burnout led to severe health issues, and why slowing down finally helped when pushing harder failed. If you're a high-achieving wo

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In this episode I am joined by Elaine Hicks, a licensed clinical social worker who's pioneering a unique approach to healing by combining freediving with nervous system therapy.  If you're dealing with chronic pain or autoimmunity, you'll discover practical techniques you can use immediately – no water required! Elaine

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My conversation with Andrea Nakayama gets to the heart of why many of us struggle with autoimmune recovery despite doing "all the right things." Andrea shares how she developed a different approach to functional medicine after her own life-changing experience, and explains why deep listening might be the missing piece

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If you're like me, coffee is non-negotiable - but what if your daily coffee ritual is secretly working against your health? I'm joined by Dr. Vincent Pedre, who shares some eye-opening truths about how our coffee habits might be triggering gut inflammation. We dive into the hidden toxins in most coffee products, why yo

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I talk with genomics expert Jaclyn Downs about what you really need to know about genetic testing when dealing with autoimmune conditions.   If you've ever wondered why your MTHFR gene test didn't give you the answers you needed, or why following general supplement recommendations isn't working, this episode is for you

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