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Sarah Kolman is a Registered Nurse, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and Contemplative Psychotherapist. Sarah’s unique one-on-one health coaching practice blends her nursing and psychotherapy experience with holistic and nutrition-based health concepts. A passionate student in the field of psychoneuroimmunology, she helps her clients heal by focusing on the brain-body connection and its profound impact on wellness. She is also the author of the book Full Plate: Nourishing Your Family’s Whole Health in a Busy World. I’m so excited to have Sarah on the podcast to speak about the importance of mindset and the concept of “being” versus “doing.” We all know our “to-do” list that can drive our days, but today Sarah is going to introduce you to the concept of your “to-be” list. If you are someone who has made dietary changes but aren’t finding relief from symptoms, paying attention to mindset and how you react and relate to your symptoms might be the missing piece of your healing journey. Learn more about Sarah here >>

Do you ever get confused by sensationalized health claims promising to be the “magic bullet”? Hearing one week that coffee is good for you and contains beneficial antioxidants and then seeing an article the next that says it can worsen autoimmune symptoms? It can be really overwhelming sifting through the conflicting information and trying to find what’s actually going to help us feel better. It feels like we have to “crack the code” on our health and each weeks the rules are changing. My goal is to arm you with the best tools to cut through the false information, simplify the process, and figure out what’s going to work in your unique body. Tune in to learn my 3 rules of thumb when it comes to sifting through sensationalized health claims and conflicting information to know what's right for YOU! Learn more at christinatidwell.com

Kari is a Certified Life & Wellness Coach and yoga teacher working to empower women to listen deeply to themselves. She helps women put themselves first and reconnect with their body. She's coached thousands of women to develop a deeper relationship with themselves and truly live the life their soul desires. Kari is the Founder of Soul Power for Women, a membership community with online courses teaching women all over the world how to connect to yourself, listen more deeply to your body, and honor your soul. Join us as we speak about soulful self care and how to implement it into your own life. Learn more about Kari and the Soul Power Community >>

Phoebe Lapine is a food and health writer, gluten-free chef, blogger, recipe developer and speaker, born and raised in New York City, where she continues to live and eat. Her memoir, The Wellness Project, chronicles her journey with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and how she finally found the middle ground between health and hedonism by making one lifestyle change, one month at a time. Join us as we speak about managing an autoimmune disease and the pursuit of health without giving up your life. 

The processes of digestion—or the breakdown, absorption and assimilation of the food that we eat—is a vitally important piece of the puzzle that determines what nutrients we actually receive from our food and how our body uses those nutrients as fuel. No matter what symptoms we are experiencing, we could all use some help optimizing our digestive functioning, because it has such a big impact on our overall health. Tune in to learn why healthy digestion is so critically important (especially if you have an autoimmune disease) and 5 simple ways to boost your gut health!

Cass O'Neill is a yoga instructor and empowerment life coach who is hooked on all things that light her soul on fire - movement, writing, & sharing and speaking truth. She believes that life really begins with a simple ‘yes’ outside of your comfort zone, out of your normal monotony of life. I’m excited to have her on the podcast today speaking about how a simple morning ritual can bring you greater calm, clarity and energy. Tired of hitting the snooze button every morning and being behind even before your day gets started? Tune into this insightful episode and learn how to start your day off right!  Connect with Cass: www.cassoneill.com Visit christinatidwell.com for show notes

Do your symptoms feel like a big mystery? Your digestive issues and your aches and pains seem to stay constant no matter what you do. You feel like you’re doing everything “right” and can’t understand why your symptoms still persist. You can’t tell if cutting out gluten is actually helping you feel better or if it’s one of the many other interventions you’ve tried that’s making a difference. Our diet and the things we do on a daily basis can affect us in so many different ways. Sometimes the confusing and overwhelming part is connecting these dots! One simple yet incredibly effective tool is using a food and symptom journal to better understand the connection between what you put into your body and how you feel. Tune in to learn how to use this powerful tool and crack the code on your most confusing symptoms today!

Kara is a Functional Medicine Practitioner who utilizes systems biology and health coaching to help improve the health and lives of individuals suffering from autoimmune and chronic conditions. Diagnosed with Grave’s disease herself, she is passionate about helping people find real, sustainable health and tapping into their bodies own innate healing capacity. Join us as we speak about autoimmunity, functional medicine and the 5 dimensions of healing.

When we are working to heal ourselves from autoimmune disease, a flare-up of symptoms can feel like a really disappointing setback. Especially if we have been feeling good and have noticed improved symptoms and quality of life, a flare-up can make us feel like we’re back at square one. Although we’d rather be symptom free, flare-ups happen. Having a “Flare-Up Tool Kit” in place anytime symptoms come up can help guide you through without falling into overwhelm. Tune in to learn the 3 components of my Flare-Up Tool Kit.

Laura Mulkerne, creator of The Food Diary, is here to talk to us about symptom journaling as a tool to better understand and manage chronic illness. After being diagnosed with IBS and a tentative celiac diagnosis, Laura used a food diary to discover her personal triggers and get well again going from being scared to eat anything to feeling empowered and confident with her food choices. Laura created the Food Diary to help others like herself manage their diet and health better.

Are you burnt out caring for others? Feeling overwhelmed, stressed and fatigued? You are not alone. Join me and Shonda Palmer as we speak about tangible ways to avoid caregiver burnout and explore the 3 pillars of Mindful Self Compassion that helped turned Shonda's life around. 

Do you feel like you are always “on the wagon or off the wagon” when it comes to your health? We know we should eat vegetables and avoid excessive doughnut consumption. But what prevents us from doing so on a regular basis? Where the real transformation happens is in navigating the gray area with intention. Tune in to learn 3 ways to navigate this grey area and avoid the trap of feeling “all or nothing” when it comes to your health.

James Maskell, CEO and founder of KNEW Health and creator of the Functional Forum, is on the Live Well Podcast to speak about chronic illness, functional medicine and the evolution of healthcare. The rates and costs of chronic disease are rising globally. Our current medical model works well for acute illnesses and trauma, but is not adequately equipped to reverse or prevent chronic and degenerative illness. Tune in to hear James speak about a KNEW model of healthcare. 

Tina Christoudias-Spyrou is on the podcast today to speak about navigating your thyroid health and “finding your normal” when it comes to lab values. Tina, aka The Thyroid Dietician, is a Harvard-trained registered dietitian, certified as an autoimmune protocol coach and currently training as a functional medicine practitioner. She is also the author of the book, “Tired of Feeling Tired?” She herself was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009 and used diet, lifestyle and a more holistic approach to health to recover. 

Are you feeling exhausted? Drained? Burnt out? Join me and Kari Owens as we speak about how to deal with burnout, fatigue and the feeling of having to “do it all.” Kari is a Certified as a Life & Wellness Coach, and a yoga teacher working to empower women to listen deeply to themselves. She helps women put themselves first and reconnect with their body. She's coached thousands of women to develop a deeper relationship with themselves and truly live the life their soul desires.

Michelle is an international burlesque star. She is known as 'The Most Naked Woman' not only for her state of undress but also for the truth she strives to bring to the world of burlesque and glamour. Join us as we speak about her journey with alopecia areata and finding identity through chronic illness.

Does everyone with autoimmune disease need to avoid the same foods? Christina explains the top 3 inflammatory foods to avoid and WHY as well as the importance of bioindividuality and identifying individual food and lifestyle triggers!

Functional medicine is a branch of medicine focused on getting to the root cause of illness. Instead of simply asking “what disease do you have?” functional medicine practitioners also want to know why you have it. Join me and Kristen Brown, ARNP as we explain the functional medicine approach and how it might help you with your chronic illness. Kristen Brown provides functional medicine care at Altheda Health and is a Nurse Practitioner with years of clinical experience in functional medicine, urgent care, women’s health, and family medicine. As a graduate of The Institute for Functional Medicine Certification Program (IFMCP), Kristen Brown is uniquely trained in the functional medicine model to identify and treat the root causes of chronic disease.

Angie Alt is a health coach, author and one of the amazing, pioneering women behind the Autoimmune Wellness blog. Join us as we speak about endometriosis as a social justice issue in our society. You'll learn about Angie’s experience with endometriosis, treatment options, and explore important ways to manage this underrepresented condition. 

Lindsay Kinder is the head chef and macaron expert at Food La La. She’s classically trained in French cuisine and loves teaching her people how to make fun, beautiful, delicious, and feel-good food. She loves fancy (but not fussy) food and knows all the tricks in the book. Join us as we talk about the importance of home cooking, and how to become a chef even if you think you’re horrible in the kitchen!