Autoimmune Simplified

Breaking Up with Food Rules in Menopause: Moving Toward Practical Nutrition with Jenn Salib Huber

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever wondered why eating "right" feels harder during menopause, this episode is for you. We're taking an honest look at food, hormones, and ...

Why "Pushing Through" Is Keeping You Stuck in Burnout: Building Resilience with Autoimmune

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Building Resilience: The Missing Link in Autoimmune Burnout Recovery Most people think resilience means pushing harder, powering through stress, fatig...

The Cortisol Story in Autoimmune Might Be Different Than You Think

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Surprising Truth About Cortisol and Autoimmune Health Cortisol gets blamed for everything from weight gain to fatigue to brain fog, but what if we...

Running on Empty: The Autoimmune Burnout Series Part 1 of 3

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why Autoimmune Burnout Hits Harder, And What to Do About It Burnout isn’t just about long hours and too much coffee. When you live with an autoimmun...

The Gut Leak Fix You’ve Never Heard Of And The Science To Back It.

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you spent hundreds of dollars on supplements to heal your gut?  You’ve probably heard a thousand opinions on gut health, from leaky gut theori...

Your Body's Hidden Stress Loop (And Why You Can’t Meditate Your Way Out)

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: You’re doing the breathwork. You’ve tried the supplements. You meditate, journal, and maybe even cold plunge. So why are you stil...

Should I Go Carnivore? The Top Question I’m Asked Every Week

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should I Go Carnivore? The Top Question I’m Asked Every Week Why Meat-Only Isn’t Your Autoimmune Fix (and What Your Gut Really Needs) Have you eve...

The Truth About Autoimmune Hair Loss (Spoiler: It’s Not Biotin)

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hair in the drain. A widening part. Thinning at the temples. You’ve tried the shampoo. The supplements. The serums. But nothing’s working. What i...

When Hormones Fuel the Fire: Autoimmunity in Perimenopause

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Perimenopause & Autoimmune — What’s Really Going On? Are your autoimmune symptoms flaring as your hormones shift? You're not imagining it. In this...

Beyond the Label: What ‘Anti-Inflammatory Foods’ Really Means

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We hear it everywhere: “Eat an anti-inflammatory diet.” But… what does anti-inflammatory really mean? In this episode, Dr. Alison opens up about...

Autoimmunity, Nervous System &... Carebears? Let’s Talk.

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do childhood cartoons, spontaneous dance breaks, and ancient healing traditions have in common? They’re all part of the surprising, science-bac...

LDN: Hope or Hype for Autoimmune Disease?

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives deep into one of the questions I get asked most often: Should I take Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)? If you're wondering whether LDN wil...

Gut Health & Hashimoto’s: The Hidden Connection You Need to Know with Dr. Alison Danby, ND

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Autoimmune Simplified, Dr. Alison Danby ND  explores the powerful connection between gut health and thyroid function, particularly...

Episode 109: Unpacking Hard Truths: Laura's Insight on Alcohol's Impact to Health

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we welcome back Laura Valvasori, she shares her remarkable journey of transforming her life and health by eliminating alcohol. This c...

Episode 108: The Missing Link: Key Steps to Healing Your Gut

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the fascinating gut-brain axis, focusing on the complex interaction between gut health and mental well-being. Discover the...

Episode 107: Autoimmune Nutrition Essentials: Uncovering the Overlooked Trio

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Autoimmune Nutrition Essentials: Uncovering the Overlooked Trio In this episode, we explore the critical dietary components often overlooked in the ma...

Episode 106: Unveiling the Tiredness: Chronic Inflammation, Anemia, and the Unique Exhaustion of Autoimmunity

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unveiling the Tiredness: Chronic Inflammation, Anemia, and the Unique Exhaustion of Autoimmunity Do you often ask yourself, "Why am I so unbelievably ...

Episode 105: The Key to Success: Accountability in the Digital Age

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's the key ingredient in the recipe for health success? Dive into today's episode as we unravel the layers of accountability—a vital yet often o...

Building Your Wellness Tower: The Science and Art of Habit Stacking

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every wonder why some people look like they have it all together? The perfect morning routine and bedtime routine... checking all the health habits ev...

Episode 103: The Butterfly Effect: The Power of Accountability and Small Changes.

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 103: The Butterfly Effect: The Power of Accountability and Small Changes. What really moves the needle on your health? Is it that one suppleme...

Episode 102: The Myth of the Single Root Cause

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's in our nature, isn't it? To seek simplicity in the complex world around us. We yearn for straightforward answers, for that one thing we can point...

Episode 101 - The Gut- Brain Connection

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 101 - GUT- Brain Connection Check out our latest podcast episode where we sit down with Dr. Kim to discuss all things gut health! This episode...

Ep. 100 Trends in Autoimmune Healing

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trends in Autoimmune Healing  Welcome to the 100th episode of Autoimmune Simplified, Dr. Alison will be taking a deep dive into the latest trends and...

Ep. 99 - What Triggers Leaky GUT

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we explore what triggers a leaky gut and the role of zonulin in regulating the permeability of the intestinal barrier. We explore the...

Episode 98 Becoming Your own Medical Advocate

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we will be discussing how to become your own medical advocate.  Becoming your own medical advocate is vital because it allows you to...

Episode 97 Healing Trauma with Allen Kanerva

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 97 Healing Trauma with Allen Kanerva This episode is interesting and powerful.   In today's episode, we have Alan Kanerva, from Inspired Out...

Welcoming the New Year with joy, compassion and time efficacy!

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 96 Welcoming the New Year with Chana Ross This episode is the perfect episode to help reflect on 2022 and welcome in an exciting 2023. I sat d...

Healthy Holiday Strategies...

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 95 Healthy Holiday Strategies... Are you planning to have a Happy and Healthy Holiday this year? In this episode, I dive into the strategies I...

Mind-body Connection for Autoimmune & Setting Holiday Boundaries

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 94 Mind-body Connection for Autoimmune & Setting Holiday Boundaries with Eileen Laird  In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure to interv...

Mind Body Connection for Autoimmune & Setting Holiday Boundaries

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 94 Mind-body Connection for Autoimmune & Setting Holiday Boundaries with Eileen Laird  In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure to interv...

Is Melatonin good or bad for Autoimmune?

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the research on Melatonin and whether should we be taking it if we have underlying inflammation.  There is research sho...

Is counselling something you should consider?

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 92,  Is counselling something you should consider? This answer might surprise you... This episode is so valuable. We talk about collaborative...

Medical Gaslighting & Autoimmune

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 91:  Medical Gaslighting & Autoimmune Have you ever felt like your doctor isn’t listening? Or that they just don’t care? Have you been to...

Which is better for Autoimmune... Exercise/Diet or Both?

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 90  In today’s episode, we talk about a research study that I found so interesting. It’s a short one but so fascinating.   We dive into...

Heart Health & Autoimmune

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 89 Heart Health & Autoimmune  Today’s episode is heart-stopping…(LOL). Seriously, heart health is one of the top comorbidities associated...

Anxiety & Creating Calm

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 88  Anxiety & Creating Calm  Another amazing episode! My guest Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken, ND has this incredible ability to explain anxiety l...

Managing MS & other Autoimmune with Lifestyle

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 87. Managing MS and other Autoimmune with Lifestyle  My guest today is Alissa Frazier, who founded LissMs. Alissa shares her incrediable jour...

Thyroid Health for Fertility & Pregnancy

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 86 Thyroid Health for Fertility & Pregnancy This is a good episode!! Dr. Katie Rothwell, ND, a thyroid genius joins me to talk all about how y...

Taking the Fear out of a Career Transition

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 85 was inspired after several conversations with my 1-1 autoimmune clients, for many with autoimmune, the fatigue and physical demands of thei...

Brain Health, Inflammation & Weight loss

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 84 hit all the points. My guest and good friend Dr. Debbie Smrz, ND joined me today and we covered so many topics. It was a blast! Dr. Debbie ...

Hormones, Perimenopause & Autoimmune

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 82  - Hormones, Perimenopause & Autoimmune  Today is hormone day with my guest, Dr. Rachel Vandenberg, Naturopathic Doctor. This episode was...

Financial Stress and your Health

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 82  - Financial stress and your health Research shows that more than 80% of autoimmune flares and diagnoses are caused by stress, and what is...

Medical Cannabis, CBC & Autoimmune

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 81  - Medical Cannabis, CBC & Autoimmune for Pain, Inflammation, Sleep and Anxiety  I’m so excited to release this episode, it was an amaz...

Lottery Syndrome & Autoimmune Mindset

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join me, Dr. Alison Danby, ND as we continue on two concepts linked to flares with our health; Lottery syndrome and mindset with flares.  Lottery syn...

Top 3 things I do when in an Autoimmune Flare

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 79  - Top 3 things I do when in an Autoimmune Flare Autoimmune Flares happen to EVERYONE!  Recently I was asked, “what do you do when you ...

Autoimmune & Mental Health

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 78  - Autoimmune & Mental Health  In today’s episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND, who has written four books on m...

Pivoting Careers With Autoimmune - April Harris

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have April Harris, the founder of Virtually April Michelle.  April is a High-Level Virtual Assistant, IBD Advocate, and Biz Coach for Autoimm...

Thriving with Autoimmune with Jamie Hartman, M.Ed., FNTP, RYT

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From surviving to ultimately thriving with Autoimmune with Jamie Hartman, M.Ed., FNTP, RYT In today’s episode, I’m joined by a very special guest...

ACE’s & Autoimmune

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a heavy one, but it may shed some much-needed light on how trauma impacts our immune system and plays a rolling in the development of ...

Thyroid & Exercise Intolerance

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is part 2 of last week where we looked at how an autoimmune condition develops over time and the health consequence the body faces...

Development of Autoimmune

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we dive into the development of chronic illness, with a focus on Autoimmune. For a majority of us it wasn’t something that developed overnight...

Our Top 5 Tips

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was so much fun. I sat down with two of my best friends Dr. Toni Reid, ND and Dr. Tonia Winchester, ND at a conference I was speaking at....

Food Re-Introduction

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you stuck on a restrictive diet? Are you wanting to introduce foods back in but are nervous you’ll react?  Elimination diets are a short-term w...

The Gut -Immune Connection

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2500 years ago Greek Physician Hippocrates stated “All disease begins in the gut”. Turns out he was bang on.  This winter I did a talk for 400 do...

Ask Me Anything - 3 Questions from YOU!

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I answer 3 questions from YOU, the listeners about health, Autoimmune and well anything!  Questions we dive into today: What is th...

Goal Setting - Reprogramming the Brain

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 68: Goal Setting - Reprogramming the Brain! Research has shown that the subconscious can’t tell the difference between reality and a daydrea...

Lab Testing - Part 2 - Functional Testing

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is an exciting one… we are diving into the different Functional tests that can be used to help figure out the WHY you might have autoimmune. T...

Lab Testing - Part 1 - The Fundamentals

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are talking all about Lab testing.  We’re diving into the basic lab testing that we all have run every year by our MD from...

Sleep - Inflammation - Hormones

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is one of the most important things that we need to be doing to improve your autoimmune…SLEEP!  There is a strong correlation between disease ...

Morning Routine - Start your day with a win

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you starting your day with a win? Are you setting yourself up for an amazing day? This episode is about creating a plan and taking action. The top...

Thyroid - Ask Me Anything

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ask Me Anything - Thyroid Episode 63 In this episode, we dive into 3 questions that you, my listeners have asked me. And to be honest these are some o...

Hashimoto Supplements

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hashimoto Supplements Research - Episode #62. This is the episode you’ve all been waiting for…In this episode, we dive into the research around wh...

Hashimoto Nutrition Overview

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking nutrition for Hashimoto with Dr. Danby, ND in this episode. Nutrition is one of the hardest topics to conduct studies on since there ar...

Hashimoto Antibodies Part 2

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hashimoto Part 2 - Episode #60. Understanding Antibodies and Hashimoto. In this episode Dr. Danby, ND dives into Hashimoto Antibodies. Hashimoto antib...

Hashimoto Thyroiditis Part 1

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hashimoto Part 1 - Episode #59. In this episode Dr. Danby, ND dives into understanding Hashimoto, Autoimmune Thyroiditis. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmu...

Thyroid 101

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about thyroid with Dr. Danby, ND. Thyroid conditions are one of the top conditions I see in clinical practice and also the most...

Top Toxins that Impact Health

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode #57 is our last episode on toxins. We are joined by a colleague of mine, Dr. Marillea Yu, BSc., ND. Her clinical focus centers on Environmenta...

Part 2 - Autoimmune Detox & Toxins

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode #56  is Part 2 of Autoimmune Detox  . This month we are diving into our own ability to detox, how toxins impact our health, genes, and immun...

How toxins impact our health with Dr. Bonnie Nedrow, ND

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was amazing!! I sat down and talked with Dr. Bonnie Nedrow, ND, the president of the  National Association of Environmental Medicine and...

Detox & Toxins

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should I do a detox?  That is one of the top questions I’m asked in clinical practice.  In today's episode, on autoimmune simplified, Dr. Danby, N...

Hormones, Stress & Mindset - Overcoming Your Blocks

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the connection between Hormones - Stress & Mindset? In today's episode, our guest Tara Guzzo, ND, L, Ac, & Mindset Coach takes us through the ...

Adrenals, Nervous System & Autoimmune

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Dr. Danby, ND  dives into the connection between the adrenals (stress), the central nervous system, and how it impacts autoimmune....

High Functioning Anxiety, Burnout & Autoimmune

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is we talk about how the modern woman’s brain is impacting health, leading to more burnout, autoimmune conditions, and an overall fe...

Genetics, Stressors & Autoimmune

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are starting the year off with a deep dive into genetics and how they impact our health. We all know that Autoimmune does have a genetic component ...

Setting intentions for 2022

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we move into a New Year Dr. Danby, ND shares how she sets intentions and goals to achieve success.  Grab a cup of tea, your journal, and get ready...

Exercise & the Immune System with Dr. Tracey Teasdale, ND, CISSN

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I am joined by a colleague of mine, Dr. Tracey Teasdale, ND. Dr, Tracey shares her incredible story then we dive deep into exerc...

Inspired Autoimmune Journey Alopecia - with Lisa Taylor

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is an Inspired Autoimmune Journey with Lisa Taylor. Lisa was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune condition that leads to h...

Inflammation with Dr. Danby, ND

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's solo episode on the Autoimmune Simplified Podcast with Dr. Alison Danby, ND we are diving into one of the common themes among all of our gu...

SIBO with Dr. Danby, ND [Part 2]

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's solo episode of the Autoimmune Simplified Podcast, Dr.Danby, ND is diving into part 2 of our SIBO(Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) epi...

SIBO with Dr. Danby, ND [Part 1]

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's solo episode of the Autoimmune Simplified Podcast, we are talking all about SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) as part of our Gut ...

Food Sensitivities with Dr. Danby, ND

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

GUT HEALTH MONTH on the Autoimmune Simplified Podcasts is off to an amazing start.   In today's solo episode a deep dive into Food sensitivities. ...

Leaky Gut with Dr. Danby, ND [Part 2]

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

GUT HEALTH MONTH on the Autoimmune Simplified Podcasts is off to an amazing start.   Thank you for all the love in the DM’s for part 1 of the Le...

Leaky Gut with Dr. Danby, ND [Part-1]

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This month on Autoimmune Simplified Podcast we are diving into everything Autoimmune and GUT/Digestion related.  In today's solo episode Dr. Danby, ...

AIP FAQ's - Part 2 with Dr. Alison & Gail Shankland

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have questions about the AIP (Autoimmune Paleo Diet / Autoimmune Protocol)? We have answers! Gail Shankland from the AIP Recipe Collection joined me t...

AIP FAQ's - Part 1 with Dr. Alison & Gail Shankland

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have questions about the AIP (Autoimmune Paleo Diet / Autoimmune Protocol)? We have answers! Gail Shankland from the AIP Recipe Collection joined me t...

Solo with Dr. Alison - What's All The Hype About Gluten?

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Autoimmune Simplified Podcast we dive into the research on gluten, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, FODMAPs, pesticides...

Hormones, Sleep & Women’s Health with Dr. Leigha Saunders, ND

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep can become more of a challenge as we women age … but why?    Today we dive into the topic of hormones and how they impact sleep with sleep g...

Women’s Health, Hormones & Autoimmune Disease, with Kate Vazquez, MMC, PAC

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hormone imbalance can wreak havoc not only on your day-to-day life, but it can also increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, autoimmune d...

Solo with Dr. Alison - Mold As An Autoimmune Trigger

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's solo episode of the Autoimmune Simplified Podcast I share my knowledge (as both a Mold Certified Practitioner and someone with personal exp...

How Gratitude Builds Fortitude During the Storms of Life, with Holly Bertone

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no denying that our world is shattered when we receive a diagnosis of cancer or autoimmune disease, and the process is much like grieving th...

Inspired Autoimmune Journey - Hashimoto's

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dr. Danby sits down with Shanna Nemrow to talk about her journey with Hashimoto’s disease.  Shanna shares her first-hand experience, insi...

Crohn's & Colitis with Dana Silvestri, INHC, RHN

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the root of health and healing starting with the gut and optimal digestion, this week’s episode of the Autoimmune Simplified Podcast is for eve...

Menopause & The Immune System with Maria Claps, FDN & Kristin Johnson, Nutritionist

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a well known fact that there is a higher incidence of autoimmune disorders in women than men. This is not surprising considering the huge hormo...

Symptoms As Messengers From The Body with Lyn Delmastro-Thomson, MA, CBP

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s riveting episode of The Autoimmune Simplified Podcast we sit down with Lyn Delmastro-Thomson to discuss her journey to wellness which...

Inspired Autoimmune Journey - Crohn's Disease

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dr. Danby sits down for an inspirational chat with Dr. Selvi Vasudevan to talk about her journey with Crohn’s disease, how it has impacted...

Self-Compassion and Chronic Illness with Vanessa Woodburn, Nutritional Health Coach

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you dealing with the emotional roller-coaster of living with an autoimmune condition or chronic illness? Feeling unsure about what the future hold...

The Mind’s Role in Autoimmune Healing with Dr. Tonia Winchester, ND, NLP Coach, Timeline Therapy Practitioner

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered what turns the immune system against our own body tissues?  Is there more to it than just our genes, nutrition, stress and e...

Inspired Autoimmune Journey - Ankylosing Spondylitis

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Danby gets personal with fellow Naturopath, Dr. Erin Wiley as they discuss Dr. Wiley’s own personal autoimmune journey with Ank...

Rheumatoid Arthritis with Stefanie Remson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC - "The Arthritis Coach"

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, you probably know there’s no cookie-cutter approach to treatment. But what can you do to start improvi...

Inspired Journey - Eczema & Asthma

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to addressing autoimmune disease we talk a LOT about gut health and diet, but oftentimes dietary adjustments alone are simply not enough...