The AutoImmune Hour

Aired Friday, 22 December 2017, 7:00 PM ET The Nuts and Bolts of a Keto of Cancer Diet In this fascinating interview, Sharon Sayler, your host for The Autoimmune Hour interviews Miriam Kalamian, EdM, MS, CNS. She is the author of the new book “Keto for Cancer: Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy as a Targeted Nutritional Strategy,” that explores the mounting evidence supporting the benefits of ketogenic diet therapies, including offering information and guidance for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of how this diet fits into the new paradigm of metabolic therapies for cancer. Miriam also shares her story of how she discovered ketogenics as well as: ~ Can ketogenics work for autoimmune like it does for some cancers? ~ The history of ketogenics, ~ What specifically is a ketogenic diet, ~ How and why to redefine our relationship with sugars and fats. ~ Plus so much more…. Miriam Kalamian, EdM, MS, CNS, is a leading voice in the keto movement, and her book addresses the nuts and bolts of the diet, from deciding whether keto is the right choice to developing a personal plan for smoothly navigating the keto lifestyle. Learn more about Miriam Kalamian at https://www.dietarytherapies.com and listen to this intriguing interview Friday night December 22, 7PM ET

Aired Friday, 15 December 2017, 7:00 PM ET Using Leadership Skills to Regain Your Health - A First-Hand Story What would happen if you woke up one day and worried you’d never speak again? When Kari Saddler, consultant, and business manager got her diagnosis of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, this motivated business leader took her 20+ years of experience and jumped into action to regain her health. Kari and Sharon share their insights in how leadership skills and healing are closely related including: ~ ways to change stress and create work-life balance ~ how to find resilience and grit balanced with realistic expectations ~ steps to give grace and assume people are doing the best they can ~ discovering the gifts from autoimmune ~ embracing your creativity and passion ~ Plus so much more… Kari Saddler, MBA, has been a leader at JP Morgan Chase, WellCare, and at Tampa General Hospital. Now, Kari is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the ICF, and has spent the last 4 years teaching hundreds of coaches at one of the top coaching programs in the US. In September 2017, Kari brought a vision to life when she launched Daily Leadership Coaching, a free mobile app designed to help leaders become better leaders. With more than 1000 downloads so far, Kari is on a mission to remove the time and cost barrier to leadership development and coaching. Learn more about Kari and her Leadership Development app at www.DailyLeadershipCoaching.com and listen to our fun and informative interview Friday, December 15th, at 7PM ET at www.LifeInterruptedRadio.com/Kari (Available later in podcast.)

Aired Friday, 8 December 2017, 7:00 PM ET Create Work-Life Balance on Your Own Terms and a Celebration Join host Sharon Sayler as she welcomes Wayne Kelly to The Autoimmune Hour. Together they celebrate the 150th episode of The Autoimmune Hour on Life Interrupted Radio and Wayne shares how as he says, ‘quit his way to success’ in 2017 by finding work-life balance. Wayne says 2017 was his year because he learned to “walk away from stress and has created the perfect life-work balance.” In this fun chat Sharon and Wayne share: ~ Wayne’s ‘never-have-a-meeting’ policy, ~ Ways to stop comparing yourself and silence the ‘shoulds,’ ~ Simple ways to say “No” that work, ~ How they’ve learned to follow their heart and trust their intuition, ~ ‘Salad isn’t such a bad thing’ … plus so much more… Wayne is one of the hosts of the Wayne and Jayne Radio show on EZ Rock Radio in BC Canada, where he’s interviewed everyone from celebrities to authors, to ufo experts and even a singing psychic. When he’s not on the radio – he coaches people on how to be great radio interviews. (Wayne also says that Sharon is one of his most favorite people ever and really values her friendship and support!!! Learn more about Wayne at http://onairpublicity.com/ and listen to this laugh and fun-filled time Friday, December 8th at 7 PM eastern time.

Aired Friday, 1 December 2017, 7:00 PM ET Never Give Up – Two Multiple Sclerosis Thrivers Share Their Success Stories Sharon Sayler, your host for The Autoimmune Hour, welcomes Tammy Durden, President of Tammy’s Office Solutions, a VA company that offers ‘honest-and-real-at-home’ work for autoimmune ‘thrivers’ just like her and the amazing songstress Sheena Grobb, both who proudly proclaim The Autoimmune Hour’s favorite title ‘Thrivers” (not just survivors.) In this powerful episode, they share how they uniquely created their personal success stories after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Discover their personal and professional philosophies on: ~ How to learn to ask for help and what you need, ~ How to ‘never give up!’ ~ Exploring ways to embrace and thrive, ~ How you can grow through it or you can become bitter about it, ~ Why living joyfully is a choice, ~ Plus so much more… Find out more about Tammy Durden at www.TammyOffices.com and Sheena Grobb at https://sheenagrobb.com/ then listen to our inspiring chat on success and beating the odds this Friday night December 1, 2017, at 7PM ET.

Aired Friday, 24 November 2017, 7:00 PM ET The Healing Power of Happiness Imagine one moment you are at the top of your game, and then the next your are waking up four days later and realizing your life will never be the same…and still finding happiness and humor at every turn. This week’s special guest, Valerie Sheppard, the author of the #1 best-seller Living Happy to Be ME! shares with us her “Now WHAT?” moment and her remarkable story of recovery from a catastrophic-hemorrhagic stroke. Valerie’s insights on humor, the power of choice, resilience and her deep commitment to the healing power of happiness is truly inspiring. Valerie will share with us: • How to laugh your way through anything especially when you don’t ‘feel’ like it, • Easy ways to create happiness and peace of mind regardless of what life throws your way, • Three simple to implement tricks to quickly change your mood and be happy now, • Discover how we build happiness on the wrong ‘stuff’ and what to do instead… plus so much more! Listen to this intriguing interview on resilience and overcoming the odds November 24th at 7PM ET.

Aired Friday, 17 November 2017, 7:00 PM ET Are You Busy Living or What…? In this episode of The Autoimmune Hour on Life Interrupted Radio, Sharon Sayler welcomes Tamara Green, LCSW and David Dachinger. This dynamic couple are the co-founders of Loving Meditations. Tamara is an author, speaker, and trainer whom Elle magazine referred to as “the soul-centered psychotherapist and meditation facilitator.” David is a survivor of stage IV cancer, a featured author, and Grammy-nominated composer and together, they are bringing ‘calm to cancer’ and to The Autoimmune Hour! They will share with us: ~ What to do instead of focusing on fears ~ How to set the tone for healing ~ What is: a gratitude practice; a gratitude walk; and, a gratitude buddy? ~ How David answered the question, “Are you busy living or busy dying?” ~ And very important, how to honor your own miracle machine — your body! ~ Plus so much more… Tamara and David create powerful mindfulness programs that help patients and caregivers to dramatically reduce stress, anxiety, pain, and discomfort throughout their medical ordeal and they are the authors of the new book, Live Calm with Cancer (and Beyond…). Learn more about their mindfulness app, programs and book at calmcancerstress.com and LovingMeditations.com then listen to this powerful, bliss-filled interview starting Friday night November 17th at 7PM eastern time.

Aired Friday, 10 November 2017, 7:00 PM ET Being The Master of Your Own Energy The Autoimmune Hour welcomes Master Teresa Yeung, an internationally recognized Master of Chi Gong to tell us how we can use our ‘life-energy’ for better health. Chi Gong is an umbrella term that covers a variety of energy-based healing practices based on Taoist philosophy and principles of Chinese medical, and belief that the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which ‘vital’ energy, called ‘Qi’ circulates. In Master Teresa’s new book, ‘Unlocking Your Happiness Within” – Living the Life You Choose with Chi Gong,’ she helps people to release and recover from low vibration emotions that cause sadness, which may eventually lead to physical pain or illness. Through the use of specific Chi Gong breathing exercises, she has developed the “Heart Chi Gong” form to help balance traumatic or trapped emotions. Master Teresa Yeung is the founder of The Seventh Happiness School of Chi Gong, a certified private institution, and the sole successor of Grandmaster Weizhao Wu’s lineage. Wu was a distinguished Chi Gong master, educator and creator of the highly successful Wu’s Eye Qi Gong helped millions of people. She is also approved by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncturists and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), as a continuing education professional development activity (PDA) provider. Learn more about Master Teresa Yeung and The Seventh Happiness® School of Chi Gong at: www.theSeventhHappiness.com While Western research concerning Chi Gong’s efficacy in healing remains inconclusive, in this episode we explore the possibilities of improved health by changing our way of being in the world, and you are invited to explore this intriguing topic with us Friday, November 10th, at 7PM ET.

Aired Friday, 27 October 2017, 7:00 PM ET Eating Healthy and Still Have a Gut ‘out-of-whack?’ Sharon Sayler from The Autoimmune Hour welcomes Kelsey Ale, certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who began her career in the health and wellness industry over a decade ago. With her in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology, she approaches her nutrition practice from a whole-body perspective. On today’s episode we explore: ~ What is emotional eating and emergency “follow the jingle” eating ~ Understanding your own bio-individuality and food sensitivities ~ Why it’s necessary to always look at digestion first when it comes to autoimmune ~ What are anti-nutrients and could they be keeping us from thriving? ~ Juicing, raw or cook – which way is better? ~ Plus so much more… Kelsey Ale creates individualized nutrition, supplement, and wellness plans that address each client’s needs. This focus on “bio-individuality” allows her to meet each person where they are and create a completely customized plan to ensure their health goals are achieved. She believes that proper nutrition is one of the most fundamental tools we can use to create a healthy, happy life. Grab a copy of her free ebook, “5 to Thrive: The 5 Keys For Creating Vibrant Health & Healing Your Body” and learn more about Kelsey at: http://www.kelseyale.com/

Aired Friday, 20 October 2017, 7:00 PM ET Living 5D: Learn to Talk to Your Higher Self Join your host for The Autoimmune Hour Sharon Sayler for this intriguing episode on the Akashic Records and the tools and teachings to guide you in the transition from the polarized mindset of the 3rd dimension to the joy and love of 5th-dimensional vibrations with best selling author Maureen St Germain. Maureen will share from her latest book ‘Waking Up In 5D’ along with these fascinating insights: ~ How to reframe, reshape and revive, ~ How your words affect outcomes, ~ How to know the difference between wishful thinking and your higher self, ~ The 5 rules to understanding your higher self, ~ Maureen’s 45-day plan to strengthen your connection to the 5th dimension, ~ Plus so much more… Insightful and entertaining Sharon and Maureen’s focus is in showing you tools to support your personal expansion, well-being, and spiritual awakening. Learn more about Maureen St Germain and her work at www.MaureenStGermain.com there you will discover her trainings, and information on Akashic Records, Sacred Journeys, guided meditation CDs, her books and so much more. Listen to this episode Friday night October 20th at 7 PM ET and later in podcast.

Aired Friday, 13 October 2017, 7:00 PM ET Could Your ‘Spinning Mind’ Be Keeping You Stuck? Alan Eisenberg is a certified life, health, and wellness coach, and the first certified coach to make his niche in coaching around Bullying and Abuse Recovery joins Sharon Sayler, your host for The Autoimmune Hour. Alan’s background and expertise make him empathetically able to help his clients regain their self-esteem and find ways to progress their lives forward with strategies and goals. In this episode, Alan and Sharon chat about: ~ How anxiety, (‘you don’t know, and you are worried that…’) affects your healing, ~ What is an emotional memory and how to deal with it, ~ What to do with your ‘spinning mind’ and twisted thinking styles, ~ How being your authentic self will help you thrive, ~ Plus so much more… You can find out more about Alan and his work at https://bullyingrecovery.org/ and listen to this intriguing interview Friday, October, 13th, 2017 at 7 PM ET.

Aired Friday, 6 October 2017, 7:00 PM ET Happiness and Healing: Joy Expert Shares How to Get Through “It” In this episode of The Autoimmune Hour Sharon Sayler welcomes Swami Tirtha. He’s affectionately known as the Orange Cowboy and is the #1 bestselling author of The Ayurveda Encyclopedia. He has presented to the White House Commission on alternative medicine and is also a Joy Expert, helping individuals and groups develop their joy to improve their personal and professional lives. Just some of what Swami will share with us is: ~ Two instant meditations to reconnect and create solid ‘boundaries’ ~ How to find joy whenever wherever and how gratitude helps you heal ~ What is Ayurveda and how does it work with Autoimmune ~ Plus so much more… Swami Sadashiva Tirtha’s a monk, a natural-born shaman, healer, and psychic medium/channel. His mission is to help bring world peace through each individual finding joy in their heart and peace in their mind. Visit Swami’s website and get a free Tibetan Bowl sound bath meditation mp3 at https://OrangeCowboy.com. Listen to Sharon’s interview with Swami Tirtha, Friday, October, 6th at 7 PM ET.

Aired Friday, 29 September 2017, 7:00 PM ET Beating the Odds: One Busy Woman’s Thriver-not-Survivor Story Alexa Bigwarfe is a wife, mother of three, dog owner, and advocate. She started blogging as an outlet for her grief after the loss of one of her twin daughters to Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) and now uses the blog to advocate for those without a voice (katbiggie.com). All while living with Hashimotos and Lupus. On this episode, she shares with us her thriving regardless of your diagnosis story and: ~ How changing her diet changed the trajectory of her health ~ How stress, grief and taking action showed her, her mission ~ How she became an advocate for twin to twin transfusion syndrome and how you can become an advocate for your ‘why’ too. ~ Plus so much more… Alexa has written and/or edited and self-published numerous books of her own and for other authors through her hybrid publishing company, Kat Biggie Press and supports other writers and small businesses in completing, publishing and marketing their books through her company Write.Publish.Sell (writepublishsell.co). She spends her free time writing about children’s and maternal health topics and survival strategies for busy moms. Listen in to her Thriver-not-Survivor story September 29th at 7 PM ET.

Aired Friday, 22 September 2017, 7:00 PM ET Understanding Your I AM’s and Healing In this fascinating interview, Beth Donnelly and Dagny Grant, co-hosts of ‘Echoes of the Soul’ radio show, co-authors of the international best-selling “Journey of Joy Series” and owners of Matrix Productions share insights into how we self-identify, also known as “I AM,” and how it can be keeping us from healing including: ~ The power of the I AM statement ~ How thoughts like ‘Why me?’ trap us in a negative state ~ Easy ways to nourish your soul, mind, and body ~ The power of labels to keep us stuck ~ How small steps make big ~ Plus so much more… Donnelly and Grant, coaches of the law of attraction principles have a passion for sharing these principles to inspire adults and children alike to let their greatness shine and realize a world of unlimited possibilities! Learn more at: http://matrixproductions.co Join us for this powerful interview Friday, September 22, at 7PM EDT.

Aired Friday, 15 September 2017, 7:00 PM ET Your Self Talk and the Neurobiology of Healing Have you ever noticed how cruel and self-sabotaging your critical inner voice can be? What if that voice was stopping you from healing? Today’s guest expert, Sarah Peyton, author of the new best seller “Your Resonant Self: Guided Meditations and Exercises to Engage Your Brain’s Capacity for Healing” shares with us how: ~ Contempt affects your immune system ~ Community and connection promote healing ~ Shame creates cortisol ~ Understanding both sides of the brain will help you heal ~ The way you talk to yourself could be keeping you from getting well ~ Plus so much more… Sarah Peyton loves neuroscience and travels the world to teach about the way that community and relationships change our brains. Her deep study of Nonviolent Communication along with her brain research, the study of language, and personal journey led to her new book, “Your Resonant Self.” Find out more about Sarah Peyton at http://empathybrain.com and enjoy this fascinating interview Friday, September 15th, at 7 PM ET at www.LifeInterruptedRadio.com/SelfTalk.

Aired Friday, 8 September 2017, 7:00 PM ET Using Indigenous Wisdom for Healing In this episode of The Autoimmune Hour, Mestiza visionary and international business consultant Dr. Anita Sanchez reveals her wisdom and insights from her new bestseller, ‘The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times’ and the prophecy entrusted to her by a global collective of indigenous elders. During this fascinating interview, we will be enlightened to the meaning of these gifts and how they relate to our healing process including how to embrace and benefit from these four powerful gifts: Gift of Forgiving the Unforgivable, Gift of Unity, Gift of Healing, and the Gift of Hope. Plus, so much more…. Dr. Sanchez shares how these four guiding gifts will illuminate your purpose, heal the past, deepen your relationships, and help you to become a powerful source of inspiration and leadership for your healing and the well-being of all humankind. More about Dr. Anita Sanchez and ‘The Sacred Gifts’ book is available at: https://foursacredgifts.com/