The AutoImmune Hour

Dr. Don Wood – When Your Danger Response Sees Danger EverywhereAired Friday, October 25, 2019 at 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM ETIs it a daily battle with feeling like your mind is full of glitches and error messages? Often with autoimmune, it can feel like not just our body is out of control, your mind and emotions are too.In this episode, Dr. Don Wood from InspiredPerformanceInstitute.com shares some of the effects of trauma on the human brain and ways to restore optimal brain function in the aftermath of trauma. His methodology uses advancements in neuroscience and proprietary techniques known as ‘The Inspired Performance Program (TIPP)’ and ‘NEURO XP.’ He shares how to reset your mind when it is burdened with trauma so that you can clear the way to greater calm, focus and optimal performance, plus• How to move between a quiet mind and an active state,• How your unconscious mind works when it perceives danger,• How unresolved trauma creates inflammation,And so much more…Dr. Don Wood Ph.D. is the author of ‘You Must Be Out of Your Mind’ and founder of the Inspired Performance Institute, a company devoted to a better understanding of the effects of trauma on the human brain and how to restore optimal brain function in the aftermath of trauma. Learn more at www.inspiredperformanceinstitute.com.If you are tired of being told to live with PTSD and other unwanted ‘danger’ signals, listen to this intriguing interview about sensory awareness and behavioral flexibility first on October 25th at 7 PM ET and later in podcast and video.

Dr. Jamie Turndorf – Reparenting: Is Childhood Triggers and Traumas Affecting Your Health Now?Aired Friday, October 11, 2019 at 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM ETEver thought about re-parenting yourself due to your ‘de-formative years?’ as our guest Dr. Jamie Turndorf, calls childhood. In this raw, real, and slightly blunt chat, Dr. Jamie shares her personal story of spiritual reconnection with her beloved deceased husband, internationally renowned former Jesuit priest Emile Jean Pin. Dr. Turndorf has created a groundbreaking grief therapy method that combines her acclaimed conflict-resolution techniques with after-death communication. Using the same methods, Dr. Jamie shares how we can re-parent our self to let go of old traumas; she also shares:• How to use your current intimate relationship for healing• Overcoming resistance to re-parenting your inner child• Ways to stop activation from past trauma and more…More about our guest:Dr. Jamie Turndorf is known to millions as Dr. Love, through her website, AskDrLove.com, and author of the book ‘Love never Dies.’Dr. Turndorf is a highly sensitive, skilled doctor with 35 years of experience at helping people discover connection, vibrancy, love, and radical transformation. She is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop leader at the world’s top venues, such as Agape International, NY Open Center, Rythmia, and Kripalu.More information about Dr. Jamie is at www.AskDrLove.com and listen to our interview on Friday, October 11th, at 7PM ET and later in podcast and videocast.The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only.

Keith Engelhardt – Simple Ways to Support Your Immune System with Yoga, Meditation, and MindfulnessAired Friday, October 4, 2019 at 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM ETMaster Yoga/Meditation/Mindfulness instructor, Keith Engelhardt has committed decades to helping people reverse the impact of stress in their lives. In this episode, he shares that, according to recent research, prolonged stress and life-traumas have a strong correlation in exacerbating autoimmune symptoms. We can implement the simple techniques and tips he shares, and see a noticeable change in our levels of stress quickly, plus• What is the difference between Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness,• The 5-second rule to getting things done,• How to master your mind, before it rules you,• And more…More About Our Guest:Keith Engelhardt A.S., B.A., MYT is a member of the American Institute of Stress, and he has been teaching Hatha Yoga and Meditation for over 30 years at Dayton Ohio area institutions including Montgomery Co. Career Technology Center, The Dayton Heart Fitness Center, and Samaritan North Wellbeing Center.He has also taught yoga to the touring cast of CATS ™. And, is a certified “Yoga2Life” ™ Mentor Life Coach, and has a certificate in Neuroscience & Yoga in the Treatment of Complex, Developmental, or Repeated Trauma.” He also works with yoga in the treatment of anxiety, PTSD, and depression.More information is at https://neuroyoga.zone and https://totalhealth-summit.com and listen to this stress-reducing show Friday, October 4th at www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/StressFree. Later in podcast and videocast.The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only.

Dr. Dorothy A. Martin-Neville – Fibromyalgia, a ‘Kitchen-Sink’ Disorder?Aired Friday, September 27, 2019 at 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM ETThe Autoimmune Hour welcomes back Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville to share her insights on Fibromyalgia and the dilemma of a set of ‘kitchen-sink symptoms.’ Yup, that’s what I’m calling it. That’s what happens all too often when the doctor doesn’t know what else to label your symptoms… they take an easy route and do an ‘everything and the kitchen-sink’ label of Fibromyalgia, doing a disservice to real sufferers of Fibromyalgia.Fibromyalgia is a real disorder. And, while Fibromyalgia doesn’t qualify as an autoimmune disorder because it doesn’t cause inflammation, it has many similar symptoms such as pain all over the body, sleep disturbances, and fatigue. In this informative interview, Dr. Dorothy shares with us why Fibromyalgia is so hard to diagnosis plus• Why other conditions are mistaken or mislabeled as Fibromyalgia• Is there really a Fibromyalgia personality?• Tips and techniques to optimize your healing journey plus so much more… including her motto that ‘Life is about living it, not about surviving it.’Our guest Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD supports Women Executives through Leadership Coaching in getting out of their own way while recognizing and living their purpose as well as creating a culture of Purpose within their organizations and it the author of multiple books, including “When Your Soul Sings, Your Body Dances.”In the world of medicine, Dorothy, certified in 9 modalities of integrative health care, founded The Institute of Healing Arts and Sciences, establishing a pioneer 4-year program in energy medicine and personal transformation supporting medical and non-medical personnel in understanding the psycho/spiritual correlates of physical disease and disorders.As a Clinical Instructor at the University of Connecticut Medical School, Co-Chair of the Advisory Board of a multi-million-dollar Frontier Medicine Grant, and recipient of NIH grant funding for a quantitative and qualitative pilot study on the Psycho/Spiritual Correlates of Fibromyalgia, she has spent years immersed in the work of merging allopathic and integrative health.Learn more about Dr. Dorothy and Fibromyalgia at http://curingfibromyalgia.com/ then listen to our compelling chat Friday, September 27, at 7 PM ET and later in podcast and video.

Hannah Aylward – Does What You Believe About Healthy Eating Nourish Your Body, Mind, and Soul?Aired Friday, September 20, 2019 at 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM ETThis week’s guest, Hannah Aylward is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, private chef, gut health expert, and the founder of HAN. In this episode Hannah shares how she cuts through the overwhelming healthy eating noise and teaches us how to eat for gut health, plus• How to give up dieting,• Discover ways to tap into your intuition,• How to take your health into your own handsAnd more…More about Hannah Aylward:Hannah helps people around the world take their health into their own hands, and thrive with a healthy weight, a clear mind, glowing skin, abundant energy, and a huge smile.You can learn more about Hannah and her work at www.hannahaylward.com and listen to this delicious chat Friday, September 20th, at 7 PM ET and later in a podcast and videocast.The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only.

Shari Alyse – How to Start Really Loving YourselfAired Friday, September 13, 2019 at 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM ETWe welcome Shari Alyse, author of the best-selling book, ‘Love Yourself Happy’ and co-founder of The Wellness Universe. From her lifetime of learning to love herself fully after childhood sexual abuse and other traumas Shari shares with us how to challenge a negative ‘headspace-story’ plus:• How to overcome your inner critic• Why it’s important to be okay with what comes up• How to learn to ask for what you need• Why it’s vital to surrender and trust in the now• Plus so much more…More About Shari Alyse:Besides being a best-selling author of the book Love Yourself Happy, she is a motivational speaker, self-love coach and hosts a radio and online TV show called The J-Spot. Shari helps women and men discover their joy again by reconnecting to themselves through the practice of self-love. She is also the Co-Founder of The Wellness Universe, a community of holistic practitioners, coaches, and thought leaders whose focus is to help create happy, healthy, and whole people.You can learn more about Shari and her work at www.ShariAlyse.com and listen to this engaging interview Friday, September 13, at 7 PM ET and later in a podcast and videocast.The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only.

Dr. Linda Lancaster – Harmonious Healthy Living TipsAired Friday, 6 September 2019, 7:00 PM ETWe welcome Dr. Linda Lancaster, author of Harmonic Healing: Restore Your Vital Force for Lifelong Wellness. Drawing on her 40 years as a naturopathic and homeopathic practice, she shares with us how the interplay of ‘invisible forces’ such as heavy metals, chemicals, radiation, and opportunistic parasites can cause dis-ease leading to many of the health struggles we experience today, plus:• Ways we can begin to uncover the unseen aspects of dis-ease,• Understanding digestion and the sacred power of clean food,• Tips for restoring health havocs• and so much more…More about Dr. Linda Lancaster:Dr. Linda Lancaster is an Energy Medicine & Homeopathic Physician. She has been in practice since 1981 and founded Light Harmonics Institute, an Energy Medicine Clinic and Educational Center based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her training includes Homeopathy, Radionics, Medical Radiesthesia, Subtle Energy Healing, Emotional/Spiritual/Grief Counseling, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Ayurveda, and Detoxification Methods.You can learn more about Dr. Linda and her work at https://lightharmonics.com/ and listen to this intriguing interview Friday, September 6, at 7 PM ET and later in a podcast and videocast.The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only.

Yvonne Heath – Grief: What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do…Aired Friday, 30 August 2019, 7:00 PM ETThis week’s guest Yvonne Heath, a registered nurse since 1988, became disheartened by our society’s reluctance to talk about grief. Working within many areas of healthcare including emergency, intensive care, chemotherapy and hospice, Yvonne has seen how not ‘talking about ‘it,’ causes excessive suffering in life and at the end of life.She took a leap of faith, left her nursing career and now shares her message of how to transform grief and sadness with her book ‘Love Your Life to Death,’ and as a Speaker, TV and Radio host, and through social media. In addition to her crucial message of “Just Show Up,” she shares:• How to transform how we talk about grief into healing moments, • How to escape the ‘silo of silence and suffering,’ • Graceful ways to assert yourself when others think ‘they know best,’ • Ways to defuse the fear as we ask for what we need and hold our boundaries, • plus so much more…Grief is something we all face; diagnosis, divorce, financial stress, bullying, mental health issues, and yes end of life. It’s all grief! Yvonne Heath’s message empowers you to live life to the fullest and how to come from your heart when the unexpected happens, including end of life. Learn more about Yvonne and her important work at: www.loveyourlifetodeath.com/Listen to our life-changing chat first Friday, August 30th at 7PM ET and later in podcast and video.The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com and The Autoimmune Hour are for educational purposes only.

Dan Millman – From a Life Shattered to Warrior SageAired Friday, 23 August 2019, 7:00 PM ETI’ve been a fan of Dan Millman, author of ‘Way of the Peaceful Warrior’ plus sixteen other books for decades. Recently, I had the opportunity to experience Dan’s ‘Peaceful Warrior Way’ in a live-workshop and knew I had to bring his wisdom to you.Dan was 20 years old, and a world-class gymnast, when he shattered his right leg in a motorcycle accident. His healing became a spiritual awakening as he transformed from an ego-driven, Olympic-caliber athlete into a ‘peaceful warrior.’Dan’s work continues to evolve, to meet the needs of a changing world, and his teachings have now found form as the ‘Peaceful Warrior’s Way.’In this episode, Dan shares with us why your thoughts and feelings are not reality plus• Six essential words to keep top of mind, • Three ways to optimize your potential, • The real purpose of meditation and so much more…More about Dan Millman:Dan is a former world champion athlete, university coach, and college professor. His books offer inspiring reminders about life’s bigger picture and higher potential. Dan prefers practical outcomes to abstract philosophy. He affirms that his purpose is to teach, share, and remind people of what they already know (and might have forgotten.)You can learn more about Dan and his remarkable work at www.DanMillman.com and listen to this transformational interview Friday, August 23, at 7 PM ET and later in a podcast and videocast.The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only.

Dr. Nasha Winters – When You Don’t Feel Heard By Your Medical ProfessionalAired Friday, 16 August 2019, 7:00 PM ETA 1984 study by Beckman and Frankel found that only 23% of patients were able to finish their initial concerns when meeting with their physician before an interruption. The average time to interruption was 18 seconds. A more recent study found the time has dropped to only 12 seconds… No wonder many of you in our @UnderstandingAutoimmune community report you ‘wish I could be heard.’That’s why I invited Dr. Nasha Winters back to share with us how doctor and patient can become partners in healing. Dr. Nasha is a sought-after speaker and consults with physicians worldwide. She’s talking to 1000s of medical practitioners every year and is on the front-line of how patient and doctor can learn from each other. In this episode, we chat about the things you can (and should) do to ensure you are a true partner in your care; plus she shares:• Where medicine came from and where it’s going, • How patient and doctor can become ‘co-learners’ in healing • How to improve your outcomes, and choose a care team, And so much more…More about Dr. Nasha Winters ND, FABNO:A diagnosis started Dr. Nasha on her life’s work. At the age of 19, she was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer and given only a few months to live… Through tenacity, resilience, and determination, she now shares her nearly three decades of personal and professional experience in the field of integrative oncology with us.Dr. Nasha is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. She is the co-author of ‘The Metabolic Approach To Cancer’ and is a global healthcare authority in integrative cancer research. Learn more about Dr. Nasha Winters at: https://www.drnasha.com/Tune into this life-changing episode first, Friday, Aug 16th at 7 PM ET and later in podcast and video.

Lana Nelson – Tune Into Your Body Rhythms with Food CodesAired Friday, 2 August 2019, 7:00 PM ETLana Nelson, the creator of ‘The Food Codes,’ Speaker, Author, Intuitive Nutritionist, and Wellness Educator, shares her ‘Thriver’ story of going from daily pain to living pain-free, plus how she discovered ‘The Food Codes.’ Lana now teaches thousands of people every year how to optimize your nutrition and overcome dis-ease with food.As a Certified Emotion and Body Code consultant, Lana has developed accessible techniques, including Kinesiology, to help anyone discover what foods are ‘good for you.’Filled with insights and practical tips, you’ll discover: • Why it’s important to stop judging foods. • How to find and trust your ‘inner-knower.’ • What is Kinesiology and how it supports ‘The Food Codes.’ • When family doesn’t share your Food Codes how to help yourself and them. Plus, so much more…More about Lana Nelson:Lana has used her technique since the early ’90s and uses emotional clearing and energy healing techniques as well as Quantum Biofeedback Technology. Lana is also a Licensed Massage Therapist as well as a Reiki Master Teacher who counsels in nutritional, herbal, and homeopathic therapies. Her focus is on individuals, couples, and families who struggle with food, health, and emotional problems. Her book ‘The Food Codes™ is perfect for anyone who wants to tune into their body rhythms to discover the food for their body and lifestyle. Learn more at: www.TheFoodCodes.com/Tune into this ‘delicious’ episode first, Friday, Aug 2nd at 7 PM ET and later in podcast and video.

Indra Singh – Discovering You Are Your Guru: From Anorexia To Thriving Business OwnerAired Friday, 26 July 2019, 7:00 PM ETIndra Singh, creator of the international flower elixir brand ‘Silent Moon Imaginarium’ shares her story of how she discovered ‘you are your guru.’As a young woman, Indra found herself in the hospital with a life-threating diagnosis of anorexia. Indra recovered from anorexia and the health issues that come with dramatic weight loss to become a true thriver. After discovering yoga and the “power of flower and vibrational energies,” she is on a mission to help others.With her insights and delightful humor, she shares with us: • What to do when you stumble over your shadow side • How to give your shadow permission to express itself in a healthy way • How bumping into your ego on occasion is a good thing • Ways to uncover your flow and to allow it to happen (with a plan) Plus, so much more….More about Indra Singh:Indra is on a mission to spread awareness of ‘The Power of the Flower’ and vibrational elixirs to the masses. In addition to Silent Moon Imaginarium, Indra has dedicated herself to helping others understand their inner shadow(s) and connect with their wild, authentic self. Learn more at www.silent-moon.co.uk and tune into this compelling episode first, Friday, July 26th at 7 PM ET and later in podcast and video.

Dr. Ganz Ferrance – How Good Can I Stand It? and Other Life-Changing QuestionsAired Friday, 19 July 2019, 7:00 PM ETQuestions? Questions, you say? I learned long ago that the smarter (and maybe older) you get you never stop having questions. And, you know you are getting smarter when you start asking better, more profound questions about more important matters – like your life.Dr. Ganz Ferrance, the author of ‘The Me Factor© – Your Systematic Guide to Getting What the HELL You Want’ will share with us those powerful, life-changing questions plus:• How to harness your intuition to improve your decisions dramatically • How to uncover and remove hidden beliefs that are holding you back • How to release both physical and mental stress and more…Registered Psychologist, Dr. Ganz Ferrance, is a Speaker, Author, and Coach. Since the early ’90’s Dr. Ganz has been helping individuals, couples, families, and corporations beat BURNOUT reduce their levels of stress, improve their relationships, and enjoy more success.Dr. Ganz is known for working with the toughest of the tough, including gang bangers, hardened oil and gas workers, battle-tested CEOs and entrepreneurs, and stressed out law enforcement officers. He truly is a master at showing people in high-stress occupations no-nonsense, practical strategies to stay focused, make healthy decisions under pressure, and boost communication skills to reduce conflict during stressful situations. And what could be more high stress than recovering from an autoimmune or other long-term health issues? Find out more at: www.AskDrGanz.com/Listen to this transformational interview Friday, July 19, at 7 PM ET and later in a podcast.The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only.

Sarah Peyton – Are You Suffering From Alarmed Aloneness?Aired Friday, 12 July 2019, 7:00 PM ETAlarmed aloneness, that state that’s not ‘fight-or-flight’ and yet not contentment or social engagement… Alarmed aloneness is the place in which we get an elevated heart rate and increased cortisol because somebody (or something) who is important to us has disappeared. When Sarah Peyton, shared her theory with me, I knew we had to have her back as she is the person who has given a name to this emotional state that many with long-term conditions can relate.Sarah is an international speaker and #1 best selling author who has a passion for weaving together neuroscience knowledge and experiences of healing to unify our emotional brains and bodies. She makes Interpersonal Neurobiology research available to all, so we too can understand how this new area of study can dynamically change the trajectory of our healing. In this episode, Sarah shares:• What is alarmed aloneness and why it is essential to be aware of,• How alarmed aloneness can affect us and those we love,• What we can do to change alarmed aloneness into connections,• How physical symptoms, our emotions, and past trauma are intertwined,and so much more…More About Sarah Peyton:Sarah is the creator of the Your Resonant Self program (www.yourresonantself.com). She creates change using precision resonant language that easily creates insights and transformation. Besides her Interpersonal Neurobiology research, Sarah also brings to us her long-term study of Nonviolent Communication and 3-D body-centered explorations of families over generations through Family Constellation work.You can learn more about Sarah Peyton and her remarkable work at www.yourresonantself.com and www.empathybrain.com and listen to this transformational interview Friday, May 12, at 7 PM ET and later in a podcast and videocast at www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/Alone.

Denny Stockdale – When The Past Triggers The NowAired Friday, 5 July 2019, 7:00 PM ETJoin host Sharon Sayler for a conversation that is beneficial for everyone who is looking to make the world a healthier place while expanding their well-being. Award-winning inspirational author, Denny Stockdale joins Sharon for an essential chat about a ‘forgotten’ part of wellness.We jump right into how just-a-little kindness and encouragement can transform a less-than-desired state and how music can be a source of emotional support. In our free-wheeling chat we share:• The best practices for offering assistance without being intrusive or patronizing, • The beautiful things that happen to our well-being when we practice kindness and support-for-others, • Ways that past trauma can affect your current situation and what happens when the ‘past triggers the now,’ • The transformative power of music and how The Kindness Concert Experience came about, • The power of the word ‘yet,’ Plus much more…Denny Stockdale is a founding member of World Kindness USA, an organization to raise global awareness of the power of kindness and is the founder of The Kindness Concert Experience, an organization that creates a kinder world through music plus a strong advocate for the life-changing power of encouragement.Learn more about Denny Stockdale and The Kindness Concert Experience at www.thekindnessconcert.com and listen to the show first on Friday, July 5th, at 7 PM ET and later in podcast.