The Autoimmune Babe Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

The holiday season is a time of joy and connection, but for those with autoimmune diseases or chronic illnesses, it can bring unique challenges. Cold weather often worsens symptoms, and the seasonal hustle can amplify stress, making flare-ups feel inevitable. In this season finale of The Road to Remission Podcast, we're shining a light on an often overlooked topic, the realities of navigating the holidays with chronic illness and how stress impacts autoimmune symptoms.

Gianna shares her personal journey with flare-ups, the emotional toll they take, and a transformative framework she developed: The Next Step Mentality. This simple yet powerful approach helps you stay present, reduce stress, and manage flare-ups one step at a time. Learn how embracing small wins can build momentum, support mental health, and even fight inflammation—without restricting all your holiday favorites.

Gianna also reflects on Season 1, celebrates listener feedback, and hints at exciting plans for Season 2.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why the holiday season can trigger autoimmune symptoms.
- The link between stress, flare-ups, and inflammation.
- How The Next Step Mentality can help you stay grounded and build resilience.
- Practical ways to create meaningful moments during the holidays without overextending yourself.
- A sneak peek at what’s coming in Season 2 and how you can share your feedback.

Stay Connected: 
- Follow Gianna on Instagram and TikTok: @autoimmune.babe 
- Got ideas for Season 2? Email Gianna or send a DM on social media.

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If you’ve enjoyed this season, leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and share the show with someone who needs it. Your feedback helps shape future episodes!

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a peaceful New Year. 🎉 See you in Season 2!

Episode Summary:
Did you know that 1 in 4 women experience pregnancy loss in their lifetime? In this heartfelt episode, Gianna shares her personal story of miscarriage and the journey of grief that followed. She discusses how her ectopic pregnancy reshaped her perspective on fertility health and inspired her to ask deeper questions about how to support her body.

Joining her is Dr. Heather Rhodes, a pharmacist turned fertility coach, who provides expert insights into miscarriage, pregnancy, and fertility health. Together, they dive into actionable steps to help you prepare your body to conceive, maintain a full-term pregnancy, and navigate the elusive fourth trimester.

Whether you're actively trying to conceive, planning for the future, or supporting someone on their fertility journey, this episode offers practical advice, hope, and encouragement.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 
- Why "healthy" doesn’t always mean "fertile."
- The connection between fertility and a healthy metabolism.
- What it means for your body to feel "safe enough" to release energy for fertility.
- The three key pillars of fertility health: metabolism, nervous system balance, and sustainability.

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What Do You Want to See in Season 2?
Season 2 of The Road to Remission Podcast launches in January 2025, and we’d love your input! What topics do you want to hear more about? Send your ideas to support@glowupnutritionst.com—we can’t wait to hear from you!

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This is a special episode where we dive deep into the science proving that autoimmune remission is possible. We explore how food can be powerful medicine when this one area of your health is functioning effectively, and how starting the healing journey means embracing your humanness, not just following a formula.

I’ll share insights from both my personal journey and nutrition frameworks based on the latest research, showing you that healing is not about checking off a list of rigid rules but about meeting yourself where you are and taking steps that feel right for you. We’ll discuss why autoimmune disease requires more than diet-based solutions and how true remission stems from understanding the emotional and physical layers of your health.

Whether you're just beginning your journey or have been on the path for a while, this episode is here to remind you that you are not a math equation — you are human, and your healing path should reflect that.

What You'll Learn:
- Why autoimmune remission is *possible* for you, even if it feels out of reach.
- The power of a health journey rooted in human behavior, not a formula or diet.
- Why perfection is not required on your path to remission.
- How to embrace your unique needs and start healing on your terms.
- Personal stories and scientific insights that highlight how behavior-based strategies can help you regain control of your inflammation and health.

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Join the Conversation 👋
If you’re ready to take control of your autoimmune health in a way that honors who you are, this episode is for you! Let’s continue the discussion—DM me on Instagram @Autoimmune.Babe or visit AutoimmuneBabe.com to learn more about the Road to Remission program. Remember, your healing journey is personal, and it starts with embracing your humanity.

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In this episode of the Road to Remission podcast, Gianna "Gigi" takes a deep dive into the powerful impact of stepping into new spaces—both physically and mentally—and how this can be the catalyst to transformation healing.

Gigi shares her personal story of seeking quick tips to manage her condition, only to discover a life-changing framework that empowered her to fight for her health in a whole new way—where she and her body became partners on the same team. Through her experiences, she highlights the importance of finding support systems to guide you on your path to remission.

You’ll also hear about the prayer of desperation that marked the beginning of Gigi's healing journey, and how vulnerability in sharing her story became the catalyst for lasting relief.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why entering new rooms—whether communities, conversations, or ways of thinking—can be the key to transforming your approach to autoimmune healing.
• The importance of finding a framework that empowers you to work with your body, not against it.
• How vulnerability and sharing your story can lead to breakthroughs in your health journey.
• Actionable steps to help you start building the right mindset and support system for lasting change.

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In this episode of the Road to Remission podcast, Gianna discussed the often overlooked emotional and psychological experience of living with an autoimmune disease—and how, for many women, it can become deeply intertwined with your sense of self. We’ll explore the "Sick Girl Identity," what it is, and why breaking free from it is crucial to your healing journey.

Gianna shares her personal battle with the "Sick Girl Identity" and how confronting this mindset was a pivotal moment on her road to remission. This episode offers actionable steps to help you rediscover who you are, separate from your illness, and reclaim control over your life.

What You’ll Learn:

• What the "Sick Girl Identity" is and why it develops.
• How to recognize when your identity is tied to your illness.
• The emotional and psychological toll of clinging to this identity.
• Inspiring stories of women who have successfully redefined themselves beyond their autoimmune diagnosis

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Welcome to the Road to Remission podcast, where we believe remission from autoimmune disease can be a realistic goal. Hosted by Gianna Michalak MS, CNS - a functional nutritionist, autoimmune warrior in remission, and your guide to transformational relief. You can expect this podcast to offer inspiration, expert insights, and actionable strategies that help see that increasing your odds of remission is possible. In this trailer episode, Gianna introduces the heart of Road to Remission, and her mission to help women with autoimmune diseases live deeply fulfilling present lives. Whether you're new to a life with autoimmune disease or have been dealing with symptoms for years, the Road to Remission Podcast is here to you see how the health you desire is closer than think. Subscribe now and get ready to view your health in a whole new light. Debut episodes go live on September 10th!

In this episode, Megan shares her story of living with Lupus for over 20 years and how she’s finally reclaiming control of her health. This episode uncovers the untold truths about life with autoimmune disease—how it can quietly take over your life until it feels like your entire identity.

Megan opens up about how the Road to Remission program has empowered her to fight for her health both inside and outside the doctor’s office. She highlights the transformative power of mentorship and how it continues to create extraordinary changes in her life.

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Did you consider yourself healthy before chronic symptoms suddenly started consuming your life? In this episode of the Road to Remission Podcast, guest Tony DiBernardo shares his experience with debilitating Crohn’s disease and how fighting for his health helped him navigate depression, restore his marriage, be a present father, and build a successful business.

Tony opens up about his emotional and physical battles and how his once all-consuming autoimmune disease became a life-saving blessing.

Key Takeaways:
1. How It's Possible for Fathers to Have Postpartum Depression: Postpartum depression does not discriminate by gender. Tony shares his personal experience with navigating PPD after the birth of his first child.

2. What It Takes to Stay in Remission: Now in medicated remission, Tony discusses his fear of the medication one day stopping its effectiveness. Gianna shares options that can help Tony find more peace of mind about his health while being a strong husband, father, and businessman.

3. How Food Fights Inflammation: Tony and Gianna discuss the truth behind the phrase "you are what you eat" and why it’s not 100% accurate—instead, here’s the real story.

Quotes from the Episode:
- "You can fight for your health inside and outside the doctor’s office."
- "Your gut bacteria train your immune cells for battle."
- "I now see my autoimmune disease as my biggest blessing."

The Road to Remission Program is a 6-month program designed to help you overcome chronic inflammation using food as medicine—without eliminating all the foods you love. See how you can experience more energized, present, symptom-free days within weeks!

Apply to the Road to Remission Program  🔗

Your feedback matters! Share what you love about the podcast and what you want to hear more of. It helps others find the show and enriches the content provided.

Tune in next week for another insightful episode of The Road to Remission Podcast!

Follow Gianna on Instagram and TikTok for more inspiration and insights into managing autoimmune disease and reclaiming your health!

Apply to the Road to Remission Program  🔗

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Ever heard the saying “you are what you eat”? What if I told you, this statement is not 100% correct. In today’s episode, Gianna breaks down why this common health mantra isn’t the whole truth—especially if you’re navigating an autoimmune health journey. Despite following every diet tip, taking countless supplements, and seeing multiple practitioners, are you still not feeling better? The missing link might be one layer deeper...

Gianna reveals why digestion is the essential first step to making food your medicine. This episode goes beyond typical diet advice, empowering you to take back control by supporting your body’s ability to fully process and benefit from the food you eat.

Key Takeaways:
1. Why “You Are What You Digest” Is the Real Truth: If your digestion isn’t strong, even the cleanest diet can fuel inflammation rather than reduce it.

2. The “Gordon Ramsay” Analogy: Think of your body like a strict chef. Nutrients that aren’t fully digestible are “rejected” and can contribute to inflammation, protecting your body from harm.

3.*Breaking Free from the Diet Trap:  Many autoimmune journeys focus on food elimination and supplements, but without addressing digestion, these efforts can fall short.

4. Next Steps for True Healing: Discover why healthy digestion is the foundational layer that can unlock the benefits of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle.

5. Upcoming Workshop, Tomorrow Wednesday October 30th: Gianna’s upcoming workshop, *Three Ways Inflammation Impacts Your Ability to Lose Weight*, goes deeper into the relationship between digestion, inflammation, and metabolism.
 

Quotes from the Episode:
- “Food is medicine only when your body can digest it properly.”
- “You’re not broken; you may just need to go one layer deeper.”
- “It’s not about what you eat—it’s about what you digest.”

Resources Mentioned:
- Tomorrow Workshop: Three Ways Inflammation Impacts Your Ability to Lose Weight
- Cost: $7 (valued at $97)
- Click here to save your seat now!

The Road to Remission Program is a 6-month program designed to help you overcome chronic inflammation using food as medicine—without eliminating all the foods you love. See how you can experience more energized, present, symptom-free days within weeks!

Apply to the Road to Remission Program  🔗

Your feedback matters! Share what you love about the podcast and what you want to hear more of. It helps others find the show and enriches the content provided.

Tune in next week for another insightful episode of The Road to Remission Podcast!

Follow Gianna on Instagram and TikTok for more inspiration and insights into managing autoimmune disease and reclaiming your health!

Apply to the Road to Remission Program  🔗

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Are you someone who has been doing (what feels like) all the things when it comes to your health—exercising regularly, avoiding processed foods, and eating healthier than most people you know—but you’re not seeing any changes, especially with weight loss, this episode is for you.

What We Discuss: In today's episode, we’re diving into autoimmune weight loss resistance—what it is, how autoimmune inflammation plays a major role in your body’s ability to shed weight, and why it can feel like your efforts are being sabotaged. 

Workshop Announcement: Are you ready to break free from this cycle? Join me next Wednesday, October 30th, for a workshop dedicated to understanding how you can overcome autoimmune inflammation and weight loss resistance. No tricks, just treats—it’s time to take back control of your health!

For just $7 (the cost of a latte!), this workshop is your first step toward life-changing relief. Save your spot by clicking the link here! 

Key Takeaways:

• Your Body Isn't Broken, It's Inflamed: Chronic inflammation might be gaslighting you into thinking your metabolism is broken, but the real issue is how inflammation affects your body's ability to function and absorb healing nourishment.
• Inflammation Creates a Glass Ceiling: Autoimmune inflammation is like a glass ceiling on your health and weight loss journey. It hinders your body’s ability to process nourishment, making even the healthiest foods trigger inflammation, instead of providing relief.
• The Right Approach to Food as Medicine: Weight loss resistance isn't about obsessing over calories, sugar, or macros. It's about healing your body so it can absorb the nutrients it needs. We'll talk about how food becomes medicine when your digestion and gut health are strong, not just when you're cutting out unhealthy items.

Related Episode: Check out Episode 5: "How to Overcome a Sluggish Metabolism" for a deeper dive into how inflammation impacts metabolism and how you can reverse it.

Resources:

• Save your spot for the upcoming 3 Ways Autoimmune Inflammation Impacts Your Ability to Lose Weight on October 30th! [Save your seat now!]

 Tune in Next Week:
I'll be back next Tuesday, same time, same place. Until then, remember—life-giving relief is within your reach!

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• Workshop Enrollment: Save your seat now!
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