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Oct 14, 2025 • 21min

EP75: Glyphosates: The Hidden Chemical Disrupting Your Health

Support the Institute today. https://www.nova.edu/give/index.html?area=Institute%20for%20Neuro-Immune%20Medicine&designation=INIM%20Grateful%20Patient%20Fund   In this episode, host Haylie Pomroy takes a deep dive into glyphosates — exploring the science, health impacts, and practical strategies for minimizing exposure.  Originally patented as an antibiotic, glyphosates are now known to target the gut microbiome and disrupt inflammation regulation, contributing to conditions like leaky gut. Haylie explains how these disruptions can promote weight gain, outlines the signs and symptoms of high glyphosate exposure, and identifies common pantry staples that may contain concerning levels of this agrochemical. She also explores practical ways to protect yourself at home, including strategies her team uses to help patients navigate glyphosate exposure through tailored dietary interventions. Tune in to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast – Glyphosates: The Hidden Chemical Disrupting Your Health   Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy   If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx   Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.   Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/  X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy    Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review on the following platforms so we can bring hope and help to others.   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-and-help-for-fatigue-chronic-illness/id1724900423 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/154isuc02GnkPEPlWfdXMT   Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here.   Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM
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Sep 30, 2025 • 26min

EP74: Epigenetics Explained: Why Lifestyle Matters

Support the Institute today. https://www.nova.edu/give/index.html?area=Institute%20for%20Neuro-Immune%20Medicine&designation=INIM%20Grateful%20Patient%20Fund   In this episode, Haylie Pomroy welcomes Dr. Lubov Nathanson, Associate Professor at the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University, for an insightful discussion on epigenetics and the powerful role lifestyle plays in it.   Dr. Nathanson defines epigenetics from a clinical perspective, unpacks the flow of genetic information, and explains the deep connection between environmental influences and gene expression. She highlights how many diseases represent an epigenetic response, and why lifestyle choices and diet can be true game-changers in improving long-term health and wellness.   Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy   If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx   Dr. Lubov Nathanson is an Associate Professor at the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Nathanson's research interests include exploring altered genetic expression in the immune cells of ME/CFS patients and the potential role of DNA methylation, an epigenetic process that can turn genes on or off, in ME/CFS. She is an experienced, versatile, and multidisciplinary trained scientist with over 20 years of work experience in basic and translational genomics and proteomics research. Combined expertise in bioinformatics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and systems biology. She has demonstrated the ability to perform innovative science in both research and customer service environments and is a persuasive leader with exceptional interpersonal skills.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lubov-nathanson-6041158/    Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.   Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/  X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy    Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review on the following platforms so we can bring hope and help to others.   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-and-help-for-fatigue-chronic-illness/id1724900423 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/154isuc02GnkPEPlWfdXMT Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here.   Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM
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Sep 16, 2025 • 32min

EP73: The Science of Stress: Tools to Reclaim Your Health

Support the Institute today. https://www.nova.edu/give/index.html?area=Institute%20for%20Neuro-Immune%20Medicine&designation=INIM%20Grateful%20Patient%20Fund   Why is the stress response an essential part of our wellbeing? Dr. Jaime Tartar shares a conversation with Haylie Pomroy to tackle how stress impacts both our physical health and overall wellbeing, and how we can address it. They dive into the science of stress response, the differences between acute and chronic stress, and the critical role of sleep in stress management. Dr. Tartar also shares practical strategies for controlling our thoughts, improving sleep quality, and explains how stress is processed during catastrophic events.   Learn more on the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast: The Science of Stress: Tools to Reclaim Your Health   Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others. You can also catch this show on YouTube and other podcast platforms. Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy   If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx   Jaime Tartar is a Professor of Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. She earned her Ph.D. in the Behavioral Neuroscience program at the University of Florida, where the focus of her research involved discovering long-term changes that occur in neurobiological pathways involved in stress responses and developing animal models of stress. Dr. Tartar has also completed Postdoctoral Training at Harvard Medical School, where she studied the neurological consequences of sleep perturbations using in vitro electrophysiological recording techniques. She also received training in Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Tartar is the co-founder and CEO of The Society for Sports Neuroscience, an academic organization for the field of Sports Neuroscience. Dr. Tartar's current research is focused on stress, sleep, and athletic performance in humans.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-tartar-1545889/    Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.   Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/  X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy    Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others.   Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here. Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM
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Sep 9, 2025 • 35min

EP72: Redefining Care: Personalized Medicine for Chronic Illness

Support the Institute today. https://www.nova.edu/give/index.html?area=Institute%20for%20Neuro-Immune%20Medicine&designation=INIM%20Grateful%20Patient%20Fund   Showing empathy to patients and truly being in their shoes is how we begin to redefine care. Today, Haylie Pomroy is joined by Nurse Practitioner Irina Rozenfeld to talk about how personalized care for chronic illness can help improve and redefine the way we approach healthcare today. Dr. Rozenfeld shares her formula for helping patients gain access to adequate care, the role of empathy in building strong therapeutic relationships, and how her advocacy work also empowers patients to become advocates for themselves. Together, they dig deep into personalized medicine, the impact of knowledge deficit in healthcare, and how a patient can more effectively communicate with their practitioner to achieve the best outcomes. Learn more on the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast: Redefining Care: Personalized Medicine for Chronic Illness   Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others. You can also catch this show on YouTube and other podcast platforms.    Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy   If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx   Irina Rozenfeld, DNP, MSHS, APRN, ANP-BC is is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner committed to the health of her patients. Irina emphasizes patient-practitioner relationships, critical thinking, and patient education to develop an optimal treatment plan and achieve sustainable results. She obtained her Bachelor's of Science degree from Nova Southeastern University and a Master's of Science in Nursing Studies from Florida International University. Additionally, she has obtained a Master's degree in Integrative Medicine from George Washington University School of Medicine and a Doctoral degree at the University of North Florida. Before joining the INIM, Irina worked for more than twenty years as a physician assistant in Russia. After relocating to Florida, she worked as a Clinical Research Nurse at Nova Southeastern University. Irina obtained an international certification as a Clinical Research Professional and has been involved in research in many roles. Irina teaches at Nova Southeastern University College of Nursing as an adjunct faculty.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irina.rozenfeld.1  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-rozenfeld-413a4028/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irina.rozenfeld.1/   Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.   Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/  X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy    Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others.   Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here. Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM
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Sep 2, 2025 • 40min

EP71: What Spike Proteins Reveal About Long COVID and ME/CFS

Why are some people still sick long after COVID clears? Dr. Nancy Klimas, immunologist and Director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, joins Haylie Pomroy to explain how persistent spike protein may be the missing link behind long COVID. They explore how this protein triggers immune dysfunction, brain fog, fatigue, and symptoms nearly identical to ME/CFS. Dr. Klimas shares what separates those who recover from those who don’t, and the emerging clinical trials that may offer real answers. Learn more on the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast: What Spike Proteins Reveal About Long COVID and ME/CFS. Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others. You can also catch this show on YouTube and other podcast platforms.   Watch “Exercise as Medicine: When It Helps and When It Hurts” with Jeffrey Cournoyer here: https://youtu.be/P9rQdtGxUBA   Sign up for the Monoclonal Antibody Study. Contact: 954-262-2286 or LongCOVID@nova.edu Registration Link: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RAYDFLKAR7HTWFXJ   Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy   If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx Nancy Klimas, M.D., is the Director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine where she directs a group of remarkable interdisciplinary scientists and clinicians. They collaborate to discover innovative strategies for treating and preventing chronic illnesses, while also focusing on training the next generation of clinicians and scientists. With 40 years of professional experience, Dr. Nancy Klimas is internationally recognized for her work in multi-symptom disorders, including ME/CFS, GWI, fibromyalgia, and Long COVID.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-klimas-49255178/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancyklimas Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ngklimas   Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.   Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/  X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy    Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others.    Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here. Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM  
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Aug 19, 2025 • 45min

EP70: The Hidden Keys to Autoimmune Health

In this episode, Haylie Pomroy sits down with Dr. Marc Kesselman, a rheumatologist who’s helped thousands navigate conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and long COVID.  Together, they discuss why these diseases are becoming more common, the surprising ways viruses and toxins can trigger them, and what “pre-autoimmunity” testing can reveal years before symptoms even start.  Haylie also opens up about her own autoimmune journey, and why they both believe nutrition, stress management, and finding a doctor who truly listens can change the course of your health. If you’ve ever feared a flare, struggled to get answers, or just want to protect your immune system, this conversation will give you science, strategies, and hope you can use right now. Tune in to the Hope & Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast - The Hidden Keys to Autoimmune Health. Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others. You can also catch this show on YouTube and other podcast platforms.   Dr. Marc Kesselman is Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at KP COM and Chief of the Division of Rheumatology. He specializes in autoimmune disease diagnosis, management, and prevention, with a focus on integrating nutrition, lifestyle, and patient communication into care.   Connect with Dr. Marc Kesselman: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-m-kesselman-d-o-facoi-facc-facr-6491479/   Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.   Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/  X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy    Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here. Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazXfCmy5YhTrZRBh5RdfAA Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM  
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Aug 5, 2025 • 41min

EP69: Advancements in ME/CFS and Long COVID Care

Support the Institute today. https://www.nova.edu/give/index.html?area=Institute%20for%20Neuro-Immune%20Medicine&designation=INIM%20Grateful%20Patient%20Fund   When living with ME/CFS or Long COVID, even getting out of bed can feel like running a marathon.  In this episode, Haylie Pomroy sits down with Dr. David Systrom, a Harvard physician and Director of the Advanced Cardiopulmonary Exercise Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital to talk about exercise intolerance for people with chronic illnesses and why so many patients are left without answers. Dr. Systrom shares findings from invasive cardiopulmonary exercise testing and explains why traditional tests often miss what patients are actually experiencing. They dig into post-viral illness, mitochondrial dysfunction, dysautonomia, and the promise of clinical trials that could lead to more compassionate and targeted care. Tune in to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast - Advancements in ME/CFS and Long COVID Care. Dr. David Systrom, MD.  is the Director of the Advanced Cardiopulmonary Exercise Laboratory at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. His work focuses on uncovering the mechanisms of exercise intolerance and helping build more precise, effective treatments for patients with ME/CFS and Long COVID. Want to help advance research in ME/CFS and Long COVID? You may be eligible to join The LIFT Trial and the Mitochondrial Muscle Study.   Reach out to: Johanna Squires, Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator  Email: jsquires1@bwh.harvard.edu   Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.   Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/  X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy    Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others. You can also catch this show on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@NSU_INIM   Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here. Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM
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Jul 22, 2025 • 39min

EP68: The Nutrition Ladder: A New Approach to Chronic Symptoms with Dr. Angela Taylor

Support the Institute today. https://www.nova.edu/give/index.html?area=Institute%20for%20Neuro-Immune%20Medicine&designation=INIM%20Grateful%20Patient%20Fund   In this episode, Haylie Pomroy shares a conversation with Dr. Angela Taylor, a board-certified Clinical Nutritionist and expert in Functional Medicine, to discuss how nutrition impacts the endocrine system, immune system, and nervous system. Dr. Taylor shares how she supported a family member with autism in managing symptoms through targeted nutritional strategies. She explains why a gluten-free diet is often the first line of defense against inflammation and outlines a nutritional protocol tailored for individuals on the spectrum. She also introduces her book, “The BrainFood Cookbook,” which advocates for a grain-free diet. The conversation explores the concept of the nutrition ladder, gut dysbiosis, and the scientific basis for food allergies and sensitivities. Tune in to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast - The Nutrition Ladder: A New Approach to Chronic Symptoms. Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy   If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx   Dr. Angela Taylor is a Clinical Nutritionist based in Baltimore, MD. She has her private practice (BrainFood Nutrition) and also serves as Adjunct Faculty at Johns Hopkins University, teaching Clinical Nutrition. Her specialty areas include Gluten-Free, Autism, ADHD, Sports Nutrition, and Herbal Medicine.   Get “The BrainFood Cookbook” here: https://www.amazon.com/BrainFood-Cookbook-Autism-Recovery-Using/dp/1942668007   Website: https://www.angelataylor.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaTaylor8/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-angela-taylor-dcn-cns-ldn-ifmcp-0776b122/  Download the Nutrition Ladder here: https://forms.aweber.com/form/93/725328093.htm  Track food with the Cronometer: https://cronometer.com/features/track-food.html  Wheat Zoomer Test: https://vibrant-wellness.com/tests/food-reaction/wheat-zoomer   Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet. Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/  X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy    Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others. You can also catch this show on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@NSU_INIM   Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here.   Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM
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Jul 8, 2025 • 40min

EP67: The Science Behind Chemical Sensitivity

The Science Behind Chemical Sensitivity with Haylie Pomroy and Dr. Theoharis Theoharides Support the Institute today. https://www.nova.edu/give/index.html?area=Institute%20for%20Neuro-Immune%20Medicine&designation=INIM%20Grateful%20Patient%20Fund  In this episode, Dr. Theoharis Theoharides breaks down the science behind Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), offering a clear and research-informed perspective on this often misunderstood condition.  He defines what MCS is, how individuals can be triggered by even minimal chemical exposures, and the wide range of symptoms that may follow. He also addresses the serious immunological effects of chemical exposure and emphasizes the importance of creating chemically safe environments. The discussion also covers the role of mast cell activation in MCS, the ways stress can intensify symptoms, and the diagnostic codes currently used for clinical management and treatment.  Tune in to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast – The Science Behind Chemical Sensitivity Learn more about INIM’s Research Studies: https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-studies/index.html  Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx   Dr. Theoharis Theoharides is a Professor, Vice Chair of Clinical Immunology, and Director at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine-Clearwater, an Adjunct Professor of Immunology at Tufts School of Medicine, where he was a Professor of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, and also the  Director of Molecular Immunopharmacology & Drug Discovery, and Clinical Pharmacologist at the Massachusetts Drug Formulary Commission (1983-2022). He received his BA, MS, MPhil, PhD, and MD degrees and the Winternitz Price in Pathology from Yale University and received a Certificate in Global Leadership from Tufts Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and a Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy  School of Government. He trained in internal medicine at New England Medical Center, which awarded him the Oliver Smith Award, “recognizing excellence, compassion, and service.” Dr. Theoharides has 485 publications (46,491 citations; h-index 106), placing him in the world’s top 2% of most cited authors, and he was rated the worldwide expert on mast cells by Expertscape. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, the Rare Diseases Hall of Fame, and the World Academy of Sciences.  Website: https://www.drtheoharides.com  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/theoharis-theoharides-ms-phd-md-faaaai-67123735   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.theoharides/   Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet. Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/  X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy  Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others. You can also find this show on our YouTube channel. Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d Learn more about the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM
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Jun 24, 2025 • 42min

EP66: Healing IBD Naturally: The Mind-Gut Approach

Support the Institute today. https://www.nova.edu/give/index.html?area=Institute%20for%20Neuro-Immune%20Medicine&designation=INIM%20Grateful%20Patient%20Fund In this episode, Haylie Pomroy shares a conversation with Dane Johnson, a board-certified Functional Nutritionist, focusing on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease. Dane discusses the power of community in the healing process, why IBD prevalence is increasing, and how man-made chemicals disrupt the microbiome. He emphasizes the importance of gut healing and explores biomarkers and symptom profiles specific to Crohn’s disease. He also covers the critical connection between the nervous system and IBD, and introduces the S.H.I.E.L.D. program, designed to help individuals find personalized answers to chronic illness. Drawing from his own journey from illness in childhood to healing, Dane helps others reclaim their health and move beyond limiting beliefs. Tune in to the Hope and Help for Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast: Healing IBD Naturally: The Mind-Gut Approach. Get the Wheat Zoomer Test here. https://vibrant-wellness.com/tests/food-reaction/wheat-zoomer Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx Learn more about INIM’s Research Studies: https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-studies/index.html  Dane Johnson is a board-certified Functional Nutritionist and a Natural Medicine Practitioner specializing in Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. He is the founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle. He combines self-empowering resolve with holistic unity, the drive of an entrepreneur with the idealism of a Millennial inspired to make an impact. He has helped thousands of people eliminate their symptoms naturally and handled all public speaking, video content, market strategy, and managed a team of 10+ employees with the mission to create the most impactful Crohn's/Colitis program in the world. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danejohnson1/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danejohnson1/  Learn more about the CrohnsColitisLifestyle:   Website: https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crohnscolitis_lifestyle/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crohnscolitislifestyle.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3Yhapgc2Qb16_MP7f-DuQ  Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet. Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/  X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy   Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review. You can also find this show on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3C8vOR8mcZIEVxA9DFoG1Wy9WOPANlnD Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d Learn more about the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine here. Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM

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