Autoimmune Hour On Life Interrupted Radio With Sharon Sayler

Tonight’s guest says, “Forget resolutions..." Yup, the magic is in the micro-actions you take every day. Tune in to discover insights and strategies to make positive, easy change heading into 2024.Join host Sharon Sayler and Roberta Mittman L.Ac, CNC, PLLC, founder of the Park Ave Center for Well-being in NYC, a dedicated alternative health care practitioner, and wellness coach as they share their success strategies for revising behaviors and habits in manageable ways, including• The problem with dieting as a New Year’s Resolution• Using the power of SMART goals and achievable numbers• The importance of decluttering both your inner and outer worlds• Discover the impact of tolerating things• The role of your words in shaping your reality• The challenge to redefine yourself beyond your diagnosis, plus much more... More About Our Guest: Roberta Mittman L.Ac, CNC, PLLC, brings decades of medical, scientific, and holistic knowledge to her holistic life coach practice to heal clients from the inside out. If you are

With an impressive career marked with six Emmy awards and 28 nominations, this episode’s guest, Dr. Shawne Duperon, symbolizes excellence in high-pressure communication. Learn how to effectively express your thoughts and emotions and build stronger relationships with those around you.Dr. Shawne’s strategies and communication techniques and tips are focused on being practical, respectful, and effective, helping you easily handle challenging situations. Her advice prioritizes emotional intelligence, integrity, and authentic reactions.Some of what she shares is• How to use the power of grounding and emotional intelligence,• Her journey with grief and how it influenced how she shows up now,• Insights into Highly Sensitive Personalities and responding to criticism with grace,• An update on her highly-anticipated documentary project and much more...Whether you consider yourself highly sensitive or not, her tips will surely resonate and provoke a reevaluation of how you communicate with everyone.More About Our Guest

In this episode, we welcome back award-winning author and guide Liberty Forrest to share her A’Ha moments and deep learnings about hope, persistence, and resilience on her road to recovery after her first anniversary of a catastrophic accident. Liberty shares how her life has experienced a lot of change and how she has discovered many new things about herself, including how adaptable and creative one gets when necessary, including “I hope this one isn’t TMI, but even putting on my own knickers took several weeks,” plus• How a practice of daily appreciation for having a healthy body helped.• Ways to stay positive and not fall into the ‘woe-is-me’ trap.• Her experience with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).• The importance of creating milestones.• The world kept revolving, and so much moreMore about our Guest: Our guest, Liberty Forrest, is an award-winning author, speaker, and contributor to numerous informational publications, including Huffington Post. She is also a senior contributor at SportsEdTV. And

Tonight, we welcome back Roberta Mittman L.Ac, CNC, PLLC, a renowned alternative healthcare practitioner and wellness coach. In this informative conversation, Roberta shares two favorite ways to realign your body and mind toward wellness and balance. First, we chat about acupuncture, a traditional Chinese method utilized to relieve a variety of health issues and symptoms, such as stress or pain. While the exact mechanism behind how it works is not yet entirely understood, there is evidence that it can impact the nervous and other bodily systems and acupuncture has been shown to have a calming effect. Acupuncture provided by a licensed, trained professional has been shown to be safe and effective. It can help achieve a relaxed state and encourage the release of your body’s innate ability to combat the stressor or symptom, and it’s also been said that it balances your body’s energy or ‘qi.’Roberta also shares a detailed explanation of Rescripting, her proprietary comprehensive mental-strength training method. S

Good health starts with feeling good in your own skin. Join Host Sharon Sayler for a candid conversation about all things skin-related. This week's special guest is Fayne L. Frey, MD, author of the popular book "The Skincare Hoax" and is often called the Ralph Nader of the skincare industry. In this episode, Dr. Frey shares many surprising truths and tips on maintaining healthy skin.First and foremost, our skin is often a reflection of our overall well-being and plays an essential role in our health. It serves as the body's first line of defense against harmful external factors such as pathogens, UV radiation, and physical injuries. And, all too often, its appearance influences our self-esteem and social interactions. Dr. Frey shines a light on everything you need to know about keeping healthy skin. From debunking myths like those that make big promises but don't deliver results to sharing practical tips, just some of what Dr Frey and your host, Sharon Sayler, cover are: Why our skin is a vital organ: yes, sk

Did you know that being a highly sensitive person can be a superpower? It means you're more in tune with your surroundings, like people's moods, voices, and body language. Do you quickly pick up on the needs and feelings of others? Do you become easily overwhelmed by sensory input such as a beep-beep-beep repetitive sound, bright lights, and or strong smells? Or do subtle changes in your environment affect you more than most? Maybe you’ve been called ‘too sensitive’ more than once (or twice)... At least 20% (1/5th) of the population is considered highly sensitive. So, you are not alone.This week, we welcome Linda Binns, Breakthrough Energy Expert, and HSP Expert, to share the latest research and her own survivor-to-thriver experiences as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Linda is an accomplished energy and HSP coach and author of seven self-help books, including the wonderful VALUE ME!: Advantages of Being a Highly Sensitive Professional. 
Along with her research, personal learnings, and coping strategies, Lin

Have you ever heard that proverb about “be careful what you think?” Tonight’s guest, Energy Healer, Hypnotherapist, Coach, and International Teacher Jill Fischer, asks us to consider what would happen if we flipped ‘be careful what you think... including silver-lining’ness’ on its head and choose to come from forward momentum intentions and positive outcomes. Jill calls it “High Vibe Living.” Jill shares how to cultivate and incorporate a high-vibe lifestyle that brings joy, abundance, and fulfillment into every area of your life, honed from over the past 15 years as she has supported thousands of people to transform their lives. Jill shares her tips and tools for• Prioritizing your physical, emotional, and spiritual health, even when you don’t think you have time,• User-friendly tricks for keeping your momentum up for meditation and gratitude journaling• Why ‘making meaning’ and ‘silver-lining thinking’ can slow your recovery down, plus so much more...About Our Guest: Jill Fischer is an Energy Healer, Hypno

That’s just one of the questions we ask tonight’s guest, an expert in the field of clinical pain research, Dr. Afton Hassett, PsyD. She is the author of the new book Chronic Pain Reset: 30 Days of Activities, Practices, and Skills to Help You Thrive.
As a chronic pain researcher, Dr. Hassett noticed while studying established treatments for chronic pain and developing new approaches that exciting research discoveries rarely reach those who could benefit the most. Chronic pain affects nearly 50 million people in the U.S. alone. A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that new cases of chronic pain occur even more frequently than new cases of diabetes, hypertension, and depression. Just like autoimmune, chronic, or long-term pain affects all areas of one’s life, that’s why Dr. Hassett promotes a multipronged approach to pain self-management. 
Research shows that simple, at-home changes, including effective and easy-to-implement habits such as paced breathing, easy sleep hacks, m

It’s crucial to push through discomfort and speak up when topics like antiracism, anti-ableism, and ‘ism(s) in general arise. And having those tough conversations can feel intimidating. We are excited to have Roxy Manning, Ph.D., join us in this episode. She is the author of “How to Have Antiracist Conversations” and is deeply committed to nonviolent social justice through her academic research and personal experiences.Roxy shares her approach to having honest and meaningful conversations, prioritizing human connection, even with those whose words and actions differ from ours. Her framework encourages us to stay true to ourselves during challenging conversations.Share this link with your family and friends: www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/Roxy_2023I learned long ago that it's essential to know how to push through our discomfort and speak up. Roxy shares the latest research, personal stories, valuable insights, and:• How to approach the conversation with an open mind and artfully listen to others • Examples fo

Codependency and narcissistic abuse can be incredibly damaging to one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By understanding how behavior patterns develop and why they are so harmful, we can break free and begin to recover.Our guest expert, a survivor to thriver, Pi Venus Winslow, is the author of Mother Medusa – Weaving Myth, Ritual, and Magic into Healing from a Narcissistic Upbringing and a transformational life coach, assures us that while it takes time and effort, it’s worth it to reclaim your sense of self and build a life free from fear and negative influences. She also shares • Tips to unravel the intertwined layers of codependency and narcissistic abuse• How codependency’s hyper-awareness harms your health • What’s keeping you from healing from your narcissistic upbringing• Setting boundaries and building resilience against codependency and narcissistic abuse• Techniques to trust yourself and find your true selfPlus so much more...More About Our Guest: Pi Venus Winslow is a published author,

Would you recognize a slow deterioration of your involuntary movements? What if, one day, you noticed you couldn't close your eyes? A month later, your tongue didn't seem to work correctly... That's just some of the slow-moving, difficult-to-diagnose 'odd things' that tonight's guest Roberta Tachi went through before she heard, "You have Myasthenia Gravis.” Roberta shares with us what she learned as a new mom in a new country, needing to navigate a 'new' medical system, and what it took to get a diagnosis for her breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles, including weakness in the arms and legs, vision problems, and difficulties with speech and swallowing... She also shares• The one question she used repeatedly to encourage herself to get better?• How to advocate for yourself and why that is a skill everyone needs. • Why it is essential to honor your uniqueness even when others don't.Plus, a peek into her upcoming virtual Summit, The Real Story of Autoimmune Disease 2.0More about our Guest: Robert

We welcome back Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, ND, to chat about Eco-Anxiety, especially our reaction to rapid changes like wildfire smoke.Eco-anxiety seems self-explanatory, yet that was a word I was unfamiliar with until I read Dr. Jenny’s recent newsletter where she, to quote her, said, “My PTSD got triggered this weekend. [wildfire smoke] I realized my subconscious mind went down the ‘uh-oh’ it's back ...” and as she shared with us had to implement her own tips and tools to keep from 'awfulizing' it!Environmental crises can trigger powerful emotions and physical stressors, even when we are far away and safe. Dr. Jenny shares ways to cope and create resilience, plus • Practical tips to reduce your exposure to environmental toxins,• How to overcome the feeling of helplessness and take positive action, • Helpful ways to calm your nervous system when you're caught off guard,• The impact of smoke on physical and mental health plus so much more...More about our Guest: Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, lovingly called 'Dr. Jenny' by h

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Sarah Peyton as she shares her latest work, The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook, co-authored with Roxy Manning, Ph.D. Throughout my years of hosting The Autoimmune Hour, we've emphasized the importance of self-agency and self-advocacy, yet we've never really talked about how to be of service to those who may face obstacles due to systemic issues like racism and ableism. According to Pew Research, "Less access to quality medical care is the top reason Black Americans see contributing to generally worse health outcomes for Black people in the U.S." (link below). It's crucial to acknowledge that everyone deserves equal care and respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, ability, or life choices. In this episode, we discuss how to become more aware of • our implicit bias and unconscious tendencies, • how to accompany our self-discovery with self-compassion, • discovering ‘Do no harm’ vows and releasing unconscious contracts, • recognizi

Did you know that you are probably being misunderstood by 84% of the people you encounter... including your healthcare professionals... Maybe you’ve said more than once, “I just wished I could get them to understand, get them to listen...”This episode’s guests ask us to consider that, most likely, they are listening; it’s a mismatch of perception styles that keeps you from being understood. Understanding the six perception styles and how perception works can ease miscommunication and help you recognize your and their innate strengths.Our guests, Clinical Psychologist Gary Jordan and Coach Lynda-Ross Vega, authors of the new book ‘Unlock the Power of Your Perception: Claim Your Natural Strengths, Reframe Your Weaknesses, Reshape Your Most Important Relationships’ share with us loads of easy communication and relationship 'hacks.'Just some of the great 'hacks' and questions answered by Lynda-Ross and Gary answered are• What are the common misconceptions about perception styles?• Is there a link between percepti

Pursuing your dreams when dealing with a diagnosis can be challenging, yet you're so much more than your illness. Get ready to discover the power of dreaming as we welcome back Intuitive Coach Bev Martin. Bev shares her insights on living your fullest life despite obstacles. As a gifted intuitive, and skilled professional coach, Bev's remarkable gift for accessing divine wisdom and communicating it in a clear, practical way guides us to harness the power of dreaming for our emotional, psychological, and physical well-being.We also chat about --• Why getting your dreams often 'takes a village.' • What is a 'pain pit,' and why dreaming isn't always easy yet always worth it.• Simple ways to reframe our past and current situation for better outcomes.• How to utilize your dreams for creativity, self-reflection, and self-knowledge.• The steps to clarifying your dreams through self-talk, deep listening, and much more…About our Guest: Bev Martin is a natural and trained intuitive, a certified Professional Coach (PCC)

So my attention was piqued when I was asked recently, “We brush our teeth and moisturize our skin daily, but what do we do for our eyes?” I had to be honest and say I hadn’t really thought about it... I do know that Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus are just two autoimmune diseases that can affect your eyesight and lead to vision loss if left unchecked... so I asked my thought-provoking questioner to sit down with us and chat about eye care and autoimmune—'that questioner’ being the co-founder of MyCorneaCare.com and ophthalmic surgeon Dr. Jovi Bopari.Dr. Jovi shares simple changes that relieved him from his struggle with eye problems. And we cover a lot of eye care tips in our time together, including Dry Eye Disease and the importance of eye care even as we sleep—especially when you have an autoimmune condition. He also gives us the answers to...• When it’s just’ seasonal’ dry eye, Dry Eye Disease, or autoimmune-driven dry eyes? • Do the blue-light-blocker glasses work, and how about sunglasses? • How body inf

In this episode, we welcome Laura Jack, the founder of the Compassion Code Academy and author of the international bestseller The Compassion Code: How To Say The Right Thing When The Wrong Thing Happens. I know I used to ruminate on how I could've done better all the time... It's hard to heal if you are always beating yourself up... Studies have shown that practicing self-compassion can lead to improved health, increased happiness, and stronger relationships. In our time together, Laura shares techniques for treating ourselves with the same kindness and support we would show a dear friend. She also shares great ways to recover from years of negative self-talk, including • How to create healthy boundaries using our own internal 'mental bouncer'• Ways to cultivate soothing self-talk instead of critical talk• The importance of personal expression and play• Why it's important to quiet the constant mental chatter and more... More About Our Guest: Laura Jack, the founder of the Compassion Code Academy, is a leading

It’s no secret that a healthy heart is essential. Yet, maybe because it’s always been there, I didn’t think much about my heart. I know, my bad... Did you know it may also be a key player in preventing other health issues? In this fascinating chat with Michael Garko, Ph.D., a credentialed practicing nutritionist and the host-producer of Let’s Talk Nutrition, I realized how little I had thought about my heart and vascular system. I found myself saying, “Wow, I didn’t know that” a lot as he shared his insights and tips on how to keep our hearts healthy, including • Ways to reduce your risk of chronic disease through having a healthy heart • How to naturally lower your cholesterol levels • What researchers say is a possible link between autoimmune disorders and heart disease• Why even small steps like eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and managing stress, can significantly reduce your risk, plus much more…More About Our Guest: Dr. Michael Garko, Ph.D., is a credentialed and practicing nutritioni

Please share this link to our chat with family and friends: https://UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/Jaya-2023We welcome Jaya Sarada, master energy healer, educator, and co-founder of Luminous Soul Center, a Gleneden Beach, Oregon yoga and energy wellness center. In this episode, Jaya shares her insights and meditations on our energy fields and effective ways to feel more balanced and grounded. She also reads from a ‘legacy’ book she helped finish (after 70 years) and bring to the world, “Transformation The Light of Krishnamurti” by Dr. Hugh Keller, her stepfather. He originally wrote ‘Transformation’ in the 1940s when he worked with Jiddu Krishnamurti.Jaya shares that we are “multi-dimensional, energy bodies.” Too often, we only identify with our first three, physical and emotional, mental...Together, we explore energy, healing, and wellness, including: • What are ‘parts’ identifications, and how to avoid victim consciousness• How to tap into the Miracle Zone• Why releasing resistance and self-identification into

We uncover (pun intended) simple tips and easy hacks to improve our sleep with this week’s guest, Seth Davis, a Certified Adult Sleep Coach and the founder of Sleepably. Sleepably is a Denver-based team of sleep coaches who help adults and children sleep better. After chatting with Seth, I was surprised to hear how extensively disrupted sleep, even moderately interrupted sleep, can affect our health. Seth shares with us how getting enough sleep and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule can improve our mood, boost our immune system, and even help with weight loss.He also shares:• How to create a sleep sanctuary, a relaxing sleep environment,• The new way(s) to have a sleep study and what sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome are,• Why we need sunlight every morning and what to do if you have shift work,• How poor sleep habits can increase the risk of autoimmune issues, depression, anxiety, heart disease, and more…More About Our Guest Seth Davis, a recovered insomniac, Certified Adult Sleep Coach, and the fou