Beat Autoimmune & Thrive! with Palmer Kippola

Tune into this enlightening podcast interview with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a renowned expert in the field of trauma and its biological effects. Dr. Aimie, a double board-certified physician, possesses advanced degrees in Biochemistry and Public Health and has deep expertise in neuro-autoimmunity, nutrition, and the genetic aspects of addictions, mental health, mood disorders, and behavioral disorders. She is also skilled in multiple trauma therapies, including the Instinctual Trauma Response Model, Somatic Experiencing, and NeuroAffective Touch.Drawing from her personal challenges, including adopting a child from the California foster care system and navigating her own severe health crisis, Dr. Aimie brings a unique and heartfelt perspective to our discussion. These experiences fuel her commitment to exploring the intersection of functional medicine and trauma therapy.Join us as Dr. Aimie shares her invaluable insights on how trauma reshapes our biological processes and the ways in which Functional Medicine can address these changes. Discover the pioneering work of Dr. Aimie Apigian on her "Biology of Trauma" podcast where I am honored to have been interviewed, and learn why she is considered the authoritative voice in combining Functional Medicine with trauma therapy.Quote: “The body speaks trauma and autoimmunity is one of those expressions of trauma.”What's Inside:03:04 What is “trauma”?04:08 The two categories that explain how trauma occurs in the body08:12 What is the connection between trauma and autoimmunity?22:00 The 3 states of our nervous system, and an explanation of how and why your autoimmune response gets triggered31:25 Three types of stress according to Dr. Heidi Hannah32:14 Steps to first identify trauma, and then to heal trauma40:18 Dr. Aimie’s resources for healing your trauma and helping you become free of autoimmune symptomsResources mentioned:Dr. Aimie’s website: https://biologyoftrauma.comTrauma Healing Sequence and Course: www.traumahealingaccelerated.comDr. Aimie’s Podcast and Interview with Palmer - Biology of Trauma Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/46YfyCloHcILJHZdozRNoM?si=mwmAjU4RTYaiC4VpuVj5uwWant my help reversing an autoimmune condition?If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Natural Medicine Autoimmune Reversal Programs over Zoom. Get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call: https://consultwithpalmer.as.me/30-min-discovery

Dr. Sangita Pedro, Naturopathic Doctor specializes in treating complex chronic conditions including autoimmune and neurodegenerative conditions. Her expertise includes recovery from mold and mycotoxins, chronic infections like Lyme and co-infections, and gut imbalances like candida and parasites. Dr. Pedro utilizes both pattern recognition plus modern diagnostic tools to help uncover the root causes; and she employs a variety of modalities to treat those causes including herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, and homeopathy. Our conversation unveils how to embrace a detox lifestyle that supports your body’s natural healing processes. Together we provide comprehensive autoimmune reversal programs for committed and determined clients who live in the U.S. Whether you're dealing with autoimmune disorders or interested in preventing them, this episode offers invaluable insights and actionable advice.Quote: “The more in line we are with natural waking and sleeping cycles, our detoxification pathways are also going to follow suit.”What's Inside:01:10 What, when, and how your body detoxifies03:39 What happens when your body isn’t getting enough sleep to support its natural detoxification process07:56 Other ways to help your body detox and the best way to intermittent fast16:20 The best foods to eat for detoxification21:55 Supplements and probiotics for a healthy detoxified liver34:30 Constipation remedies and the importance of bowel movements for detoxification40:30 What else can you do to support your detoxification processes?Resources mentioned:Supplements and Tests:Constipation support: magnesium oxide: (Mag07), more gentle herbal formula with mag oxide: Cleanse MoreGlutathione: liposomal formBinders: General toxin binder: BioActive Carbon (Cellcore) Gentle broadspectrum: GI Detox Plus (Biocidin)Mold & mycotoxins: chlorella, bentonite clayMetals: modified citrus pectin & alginateProbiotics: soil based probiotic, standard probioticDetox bath: 1 cup sea salt + 1 cup aluminum free baking sodaAyurvedic abhyanga self-massageComprehensive stool test (Doctor’s Data GI 360)Parasite stool test ParaWellness is the best available parasite test. It’s a direct to consumer test so order your own. (Note: you must pay the nominal membership fee to help keep your data confidential)Work with me and Dr. Pedro: https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/Book a Discovery Call (U.S. only please): https://ConsultWithPalmer.as.me/30-min-discovery 

Dr. Joan Rosenberg is a cutting-edge psychologist, best-selling author, consultant, master clinician and media host. She’s a professor of graduate psychology at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, and is a two-time TEDx speaker and member of the Association of Transformational Leaders. Her latest book is 90 Seconds to a Life You Love: How to Master Your Difficult Feelings to Cultivate Lasting Confidence, Resilience and Authenticity. Today we discuss the keys to becoming more resilient.Quote:“Life is not conspiring to go against you, life will conspire with you in the direction you want life to go.” What's Inside:04:48 The power of the language you use07:02 What is the definition of resilience?10:45 Can resilience be learned and if so, where should you begin? 14:47 The second most important thing in terms of resilience: Asking for help 20:09 Understanding the relationship between confidence, learning to speak up, and experiencing unpleasant feelings25:29 The detrimental impact of negative self talk and criticism28:25 The importance of choosing the right attitude 33:11 The power of resilient attitudes, beliefs, and questions38:03 Joan’s final words on how resilience is acquired and what it entailsResources mentioned:Joan’s Website: https://drjoanrosenberg.com Purchase Dr. Joan Rosenberg’s book:  “90 Seconds to a Life You Love: How to Master Your Difficult Feelings to Cultivate Lasting Confidence, Resilience, and Authenticity”Follow on Instagram: @drjoanrosenbergWant my help reversing an autoimmune condition?If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Medicine Total Health Transformation Programs over Zoom. Click the link below to get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call.https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/

Scott Forsgren, FDN-P, is a health coach, blogger, podcaster, health writer and advocate. He is the founder of BetterHealthGuy.com, where he shares his 21-year journey through the world of Lyme disease, mold illness, and the myriad of factors that chronic illness often entails. On his podcast BetterHealthGuy Blogcast, Scott interviews many of the top leaders in the field of Functional and Integrative Medicine. He is also the co-founder of The Forum for Integrative Medicine which hosts an annual conference and brings together some of the top integrative practitioners to share practical tools for treating complex, chronic illness. He’s the best prepared podcast interviewer I know, I had the privilege to be on his fantastic podcast, BetterHealthGuy Blogcast, and I am happy to call him a friend.Quote:“Don’t ever give up. There is so much changing in our understanding of these conditions, in the solutions that are emerging. I’m seeing more happen in the last few years than I have maybe in the prior twenty.”What's Inside:00:45 Step 6: Stabilize Mast Cells, Reduce Inflammation, and Modulate the Immune System 6:59 Step 7: Optimize Hydration, Nutrition, Microbiome, and Gut Health 11:40 How to use Shungite Stone for structuring your water 12:38 Step 8: Support Mitochondria, Adrenals, KPU and Coagulation17:17 Step 9: Address Microbial Overgrowth30:19 Step 10: Consider Dental Contributors37:35 Step 11: Support Regeneration and Restoration44:50 Lyme resources, ways to support, and a final message of hope from ScottResources mentioned:Scott’s website: https://www.betterhealthguy.com/Dr. Raj Patel and Dr. Thalia Hale’s Low Histamine Diet ListScott interviews me: Palmer Kippola Beat Autoimmune Instagram: @betterhealthguyReceive or Give Support for Lyme: https://lymelightfoundation.org Want my help reversing an autoimmune condition?If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Medicine Total Health Transformation Programs over Zoom. Click the link below to get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call.https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/

Scott Forsgren, FDN-P, is a health coach, blogger, podcaster, health writer and advocate. He is the founder of BetterHealthGuy.com, where he shares his 21-year journey through the world of Lyme disease, mold illness, and the myriad of factors that chronic illness often entails. On his podcast BetterHealthGuy Blogcast, Scott interviews many of the top leaders in the field of Functional and Integrative Medicine. He is also the co-founder of The Forum for Integrative Medicine which hosts an annual conference and brings together some of the top integrative practitioners to share practical tools for treating complex, chronic illness. He’s the best podcast interviewer I know, I had the privilege to be on his fantastic podcast, and I am so happy to call him a friend.Quote:“Be hopeful. There are ways to move our health forward. People are getting well and recovering on a regular basis, so hang in there.”What's Inside:1:40 Scott’s Story and Lyme’s symptoms and the importance of being open-minded when searching for your diagnosis8:05 The continuous journey of healing, optimizing your health, and learning to prioritize yourself 9:10 How to start healing today using Scott’s generalized 11 Step Framework13:40 Step 1: Support Detoxification and Drainage20:22 Step 2: Improve the External Environment (Mold/EMFs)28:48 Step 3: Optimize Sleep - Why Sleep Is So Important32:46 Step 4: Work on Mental and Emotional Contributors36:50 Step 5: Retrain the Limbic System and Tone the Vagus Nerve46:14 A message of hope for your healing journeyResources mentioned:Scott’s website: https://www.betterhealthguy.com/Instagram: @betterhealthguy: https://www.instagram.com/betterhealthguy/Townsend Newsletter article: https://www.betterhealthguy.com/images/stories/PDF/Townsend_Model_2022.pdfWant my help reversing an autoimmune condition?If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Medicine Total Health Transformation Programs over Zoom. Click the link below to get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call.https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/

Karen martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach and women’s weight loss expert. Like many root cause health experts, Karen has her own healing journey through severe hormonal dysfunction including hypothyroid, estrogen dominance, and adrenal insufficiency. She educated herself, optimized her food, addressed stress, and was able to balance her hormones and even reverse premature menopause. Today Karen has a passion for nutrition and women’s hormones, especially bioidentical hormone therapy, perimenopause and menopause, estrogen dominance, thyroid conditions, solving weight loss resistance, and ancestral-based nutrition (Paleo, Ketogenic).Quote:“There’s no way around it. Food has to be the foundation to every single issue you have in your health and your mind.”What's Inside:2:18 Karen's healing journey through hormonal misery10:30 Conventional docs often don’t run complete panels and might misinterpret the data12:40 Why full thyroid marker testing is essential19:15 The importance of reverse T3 (RT3)21:40 The importance of asking WHY the immune system is attacking  your own body23:40 A quick and easy way to test your thyroid function. Hint: get an old fashioned analog thermometer. And know which thyroid markers you should have tested.27:34 Clues you may have thyroid dysfunction29:39 Cortisol: the survival hormone34:42 Why we get addicted to go, go, go37:54 Insulin: why you must change your food first42:32 Estrogen dominance: what it is and tell tale signs  52:40 Karen’s big message: You don't have to suffer.Resources mentioned:Karen’s website: https://karenmartel.com/On Track Membership Group: https://coaching.karenmartel.com/Home test: Letsgetchecked.comWant my help reversing an autoimmune condition?If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Medicine Total Health Transformation Programs over Zoom. Click the link below to get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call.https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/

At age 19, Dr. Mindy Pelz, DC became severely ill with extreme fatigue, brain fog, and muscle wasting. She was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and was told by doctors that she would have to drop out of school. With the help of her mother who took her to a holistic doctor, Mindy went on an anti-candida (ketogenic) diet. Once she added fasting, she healed completely. Now Dr. Mindy leads large communities of people through various fasting programs, she’s written a bestselling book called Fast Like a Girl, and today she shares her pearls for how to get started with fasting and getting into ketosis.Quote:“With fasting, you can accelerate healing better than working with a hundred doctors. You have the most miraculous doctor inside of you.”What’s inside:02:10: Where do you start with meal timing and the ketogenic diet?03:33: Dr. Mindy's two healing with fasting stories06:16: The power of healing is within YOU08:07: Why lifestyle change is needed for women after forty09:48: Where do you start with keto and fasting?15:36: What to know about measuring ketones: how and when23:00: The benefits of more ketones24:00: What to do if you start getting hungry27:24: The power of a mantra during fastingResources mentioned:Dr. Mindy’s website: https://drmindypelz.com/Dr. Mindy’s books: Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones; The Menopause Reset: Get Rid of Your Symptoms and Feel Like Your Younger Self Again Research: New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM): Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease:https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/nejmra1905136National Institutes of Health (NIH): Impact of intermittent fasting on health and disease processes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5411330/Want my help reversing an autoimmune condition?If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Medicine Total Health Transformation Programs over Zoom. Click the link below to get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call.https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/

Deborah Fryer, PhD is a money mindset mentor, spiritual business coach, and creator of the Anatomy of Money system for holistic wealth and well-being. She helps heart-centered entrepreneurs break through subconscious mental, emotional, and financial blocks and create soul-aligned 6- or 7-figure businesses with ease, speed, and confidence.Deborah holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from Princeton, two Masters degrees in classics and art history, and she is an award-winning filmmaker who has created content for PBS, NOVA, Frontline, the National Science Foundation, and other media channels. She has completed a post-baccalaureate pre-medical degree and has been teaching and practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. Deborah’s transformational model interweaves ancient wisdom, modern science, narrative medicine, proven mind-body practices, and creative visualization. In short, Deborah is truly a modern, Renaissance woman.Quote:“Your true wealth is your health.”What’s inside:03:07 What is money truly and how do money issues affect people?06:55 Deborah’s story, going from a Type A overachiever, disconnected from her true self, striving, overgiving, and pushing… to getting still, going inward, getting into nature, and deepening into her authentic self and healing.17:23 What is our true nature?21:50 Why are we afraid to sit and get still?25:20 The trouble with people pleasing, permeable boundaries, and looking for love outside ourselves.27:47 Deborah’s thoughts on boundaries. A perspective shift from defending and protecting to figuring out what I need for me.32:22 Remembering The Four Agreements: Don’t take anything personally.34:04 Good questions to ask yourself: What’s the meaning I’m making about this? What is there for me to learn in this?41:02 Tactical strategies for how you can grow into the best version of themselves?44:55 If you want to heal subconscious patterns, find a practitioner who works at the subconscious level: tapping, breathwork, EMDR, BAUD, sound therapies, biofield tuning, etc.48:55 Where to find Deborah: Anatomy of Money Academy free Facebook group for both super lofty and grounded conversations.Resources mentioned:Deborah’s website: https://deborahfryer.com/Download Deborah’s free book: Best Brain Hacks: 108 Scientific, Spiritual, and Sensual Strategies for Success: https://deborahfryer.lpages.co/brainhacks2018/Deborah’s free Facebook group: Anatomy of Money Academy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anatomyofmoneyacademyWant my help reversing an autoimmune condition?If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Medicine Total Health Transformation Programs over Zoom. Click the link below to get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call.https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/

Adrian Klaphaak is the founder of A Path That Fits, a holistic career and life coaching company that serves clients all over the world. His company IS his life’s work – his path that fits. He’s poured all of himself into creating the most effective and meaningful coaching programs possible because he wholeheartedly believes that everyone has a path that fits, and he knows what a difference it makes to find it. Adrian’s formal training comes from The Coaches Training Institute, Hakomi Mindfulness & Somatic Psychology, and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). He’s one part coach, one part purpose guide, one part entrepreneur, and one part therapist. He’s also studied mindfulness meditation, rites of passage, and has a deep reverence for nature and its wisdom. Now, you may be wondering, What in the world does career coaching have to do with autoimmune healing? Here’s my short answer: healing is about becoming who you truly are, whole and aligned with your authentic self, mind, body, and spirit.I personally worked with Adrian many years ago when I was struggling with finding my own path that fit. While I was good at and enjoyed my corporate roles in high tech sales and marketing I intuitively knew that these jobs in the corporate world weren’t the meaning I was seeking or my life’s purpose. That there was something else deeper, more meaningful, and more authentically me that I was seeking, and Adrian helped me Find My Path That Fit.Today I’m thrilled to be able to have a meaningful conversation with Adrian about alignment, about finding purpose, about becoming more YOU.Quote:“There is a lot of vitality, wellness, and health in doing work that you love and feel aligned with.”What’s inside:02:22 Adrian shares his own career crisis and mismatch06:24 Back pain and sciatica was a big catalyst for change but would last 15 years10:22 The birth of Adrian’s daughter was the event that brought healing and a pursuit of mind-body medicine14:51 Adrian discovers that he was not in touch with internal anger and grief; that being a people-pleaser, a nice guy, and putting pressure on himself to achieve was keeping him from expressing more difficult emotions.17:51 My riff on the autoimmune personality types: people pleaser, perfectionist, overachiever, striver, and the added risk for autoimmune issues decades later22:15 One of the things Adrian sees often in clients is, “What I thought I should be doing…;” or “Because my parents wanted me to do this…” or “I grew up without resources…”  24:26 I share my experience working with Adrian in 2012 when I was trying to find my path that fit.33:29 Adrian highlights the steps of his process for career change38:20 The importance of the informational interview39:50 How doing a career change “test drive” can make the change easier, more real, and more natural47:00 How pain or illness can be a huge teacher or catalyst for growth. And how it’s about doing the best we can while still being human. 51:23 Where to find Adrian and a bit about his group coaching program. Resources mentioned:Adrian’s website: https://apaththatfits.com/I just became an affiliate for Adrian’s 3-month Career Pathfinder Coaching Program. Enter coupon code: beatautoimmune for $100 off: https://apaththatfits.com/the-career-pathfinder/My case study working with Adrian: https://apaththatfits.com/blog/palmer-case-study/Want my help reversing an autoimmune condition?If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Medicine Total Health Transformation Programs over Zoom. Get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call.https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/

Hillery is an intellectual property and technology attorney who serves as General Counsel for technology companies. She has a powerful story of completely reversing lupus, Sjogren’s, Raynaud’s, Hashimoto’s, undifferentiated connective tissue disease, arthritis, depression, insomnia, and more! Like many who develop autoimmune disorders, Hillery experienced lots of early stress, starting in childhood when she helped raise her far younger siblings, dealt with severe parental expectations, and, as often happens, found herself in an abusive, toxic marriage and work situation. It took hitting rock bottom for Hillery to begin the step-by-step journey to vibrant health and true happiness.  Quote:“Walking forward is actually walking forward.”  What’s inside:02:55 Growing up in the 1970s and living next door to an arsenic plant07:11 How a tense home environment led Hillery to develop personality types: caretaker, peacemaker, people pleaser, perfectionist, and high achiever13:50 Stress builds and takes a toll. First insomnia, and then at age nine, Hillery developed hernias and shame17:50 Off to law school, stress, symptoms, and medications mount, and Hillery develops a butterfly rash, swollen hands and painful joints25:22 Hillery powers through what turns out to be a job mismatch, hides her symptoms, and develops feelings of shame27:05 By her mid-forties, everything fell apart and she blamed herself for everything that went wrong29:20 Hillery hits rock bottom and has a live or die moment32:30 Hillery is saved by her dogs, Lucy and Ricky35:02 The beginning of experimentation: walking, acupuncture, tapering meds, finding books…38:20 How she hated and then loved 30-Day Food Vacation  41:11 Hillery feels good again, stronger, and empowered49:00 Hillery’s top recommendations for people dealing with autoimmune challengesResources mentioned:Hillery’s Healing Story: https://palmerkippola.com/healing-stories/hillery-beat-lupus/Want My help healing?If you live in the continental U.S. and are ready, willing, and able to invest in your best health, I offer Functional Medicine Total Health Transformation Programs over Zoom. Click the link below to get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call.https://palmerkippola.com/workwithus/