Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

#384 ENCORE: Autoimmune Cure with Sara Szal Gottfried, MD

Jan 8, 2025

Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried, a physician and bestselling author, dives into the world of autoimmunity and hormones. She discusses the alarming rise of autoimmune conditions and the critical need for innovative solutions. There’s a fascinating look at how nervous system regulation, gut health, and trauma connect to autoimmune disorders. Dr. Sara shares personal healing experiences and practical strategies like breathwork and psychedelics to promote healing. Discover how community support and personalized approaches can transform health for those struggling with autoimmunity.

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Sara Gottfried

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Quick takeaways

Hormonal imbalances are intricately linked to autoimmune responses, making it essential to address these shifts for effective healing.

Engaging with emotional triggers can reveal deeper issues, serving as valuable opportunities for growth in one's health journey.

Adopting a multi-faceted approach that includes lifestyle changes and holistic practices helps restore immune balance and promote resilience.

Deep dives

Understanding and Embracing Triggers

Identifying and addressing personal triggers is crucial for self-discovery and healing. Emotional triggers serve as valuable guides on one's healing journey, often revealing deeper issues that need attention. Engaging with these triggers can lead to transformative experiences, pushing individuals to reassess past events that may have contributed to their current health challenges. The notion of 'never wasting a good trigger' emphasizes the importance of using these moments as opportunities for growth rather than sources of distress.

Intro

2min

Hormones and Autoimmunity: A Personal Journey

14min

Understanding Trauma and Healing Modalities

19min

The Power of Community in Healing

4min

Healing Autoimmune Diseases: A Personal Journey

9min

Healing Through Transformation

12min

Exploring Psychedelics and PTSD Treatment in Veterans

2min

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Over the next few weeks on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes. This week’s featured conversation highlights the incredible insights of Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried.

In this episode, Dr. Sara takes us on a deep dive into the world of autoimmunity, hormones, and nervous system regulation. She shares the journey behind her latest book, The Autoimmune Cure, and explains why the skyrocketing rates of autoimmunity demand a new approach. From uncovering the root causes to leveraging innovative solutions, Dr. Sara brings her decades of expertise and personal healing journey to the table in this empowering discussion.

Key Takeaways:

Why hormones and autoimmunity are deeply connected.
The surprising triggers that can ignite autoimmunity.
How nervous system regulation plays a vital role in healing.
Practical tools like breathwork, psychedelics, and yoga for daily nervous system balance.
How the microbiome and gut health influence the immune system.
Dr. Sara’s transformative approach to addressing autoimmunity.

ABOUT GUEST:
Sara Szal Gottfried MD is a physician, researcher, author, and educator. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, but is more likely to prescribe a CGM and personalized nutrition plan than the latest pharmaceutical. Dr. Szal Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about hormones, nutrition, and health. Her latest book is called THE AUTOIMMUNE CURE was released March 2024.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
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NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolving
Whole food is soul food and fed is best
Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
You don’t have to figure it out alone
Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Try their MagSoothe or MagSRT for better sleep and less stress. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!

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