In today’s episode, Lindsey is joined by Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried MD, Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University, and multiple New York Times bestselling author, to journey into the world of psychedelic medicine and autoimmunity.

Ahead, Dr. Gottfried shares her personal battle with autoimmune disease and the methods she used to heal, including an elimination diet and other innovative therapies. She also points to childhood and transgenerational trauma as key factors of our present-day health.

Dr. Gottfried helps us understand how stress impacts the endocrine system and urges us to consider alternative treatments, including breathwork and psychedelic-assisted therapy, which you can read more about in her new book, THE AUTOIMMUNE CURE.

We also talk about:

The exponential rise in autoimmunity + contributing factors
Genetic predisposition + early tests in managing autoimmunity
The transformative power of somatic work like Hakomi therapy
The role of immunomodulators in treating autoimmunity
The evidence and efficacy of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD
The comparison of women and men's responses to trauma
Hormonal fluctuations and the 'superwoman trap' affecting women's health
The importance of co-regulation in children's nervous system development
The influence of maternal experiences during pregnancy on offspring

Resources:

Book: THE AUTOIMMUNE CURE: Healing the Trauma and Other Triggers That Have Turned Your Body Against You
Calculate your ACE score: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/discover-your-ace-score/
Instagram: @saragottfriedmd
Facebook: DrGottfried
Twitter: DrGottfried
YouTube: drgottfried

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