Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to autoimmune resilience. While there is no cure for

autoimmune disease, the choices we make every day can have a powerful impact on how we feel. I'm Eileen

Laird, your host. In this podcast, I interview experts in the fields of nutrition, lifestyle, mindset,

and integrative medicine. I also interview people with

autoimmune disease just like you. We can learn so much from each other. This podcast is named

Phoenix Helix, and it's after the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes. If you've ever felt

like your autoimmune disease knock you down so hard you would never

rise again, never underestimate your ability to rise.

We all have a phoenix within us.

A short disclaimer, I'm neither a doctor nor a nutritionist and the opinions expressed here

are personal.

I do interview medical professionals on the show, but it's meant to be information, not medical advice.

So always consult with your health care team before making your own medical decisions.

Now let's get on to Episode 197.

Our topic today is parenting with chronic illness.

Autoimmune disease brings a lot of change to our lives. And as we all know,

it doesn't just impact us alone. It also impacts those we love, friends, family, and children.

Today, I've invited three parents with autoimmune disease onto the podcast to talk about their

experiences. What has been the most challenging part? How have they adapted as parents?

How do they talk to their children about their health and how have their children grown in response?

Episodes like these where the conversations are very personal are some of my favorites, and I'm so honored when people are willing to share their stories.

So let me introduce my guest to you. Astrid

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