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 the show. Welcome to Episode 213. Our topic today is holiday boundaries and autoimmune disease.

Boundaries are a hot topic, and there are a lot of definitions.

On a map, a boundary is simply the line, the border, between two geographic areas. Interpersonal

boundaries are the lines we draw within relationships in support of our well-being. There are also

intrapersonal boundaries. Those are the ones we set with ourselves, and they're just as important.

We tend to notice boundaries most when they're being crossed by other people or by ourselves, and we also notice when we struggle to set them at all.

So today, we're focusing on the holiday season. It can be a high-pressure time, mentally, physically,

spiritually, and emotionally. And if you have autoimmune disease, there's a powerful intersection

between your ability to set boundaries and your ability to protect your health during the holidays.

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