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 2.30, and this is our annual healing stories episode where I interview

autoimmune warriors just like you. They share their journeys

from rock bottom to reclaiming a vital life. Everyone's story is unique, but we also have so much

in common. Whatever your diagnosis, I hope these stories resonate and inspire. Before we meet our

first guest, though, let's give a shout out to our podcast sponsor,

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which means those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are in the middle of winter. And winter can be

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