The Autoimmune Babe Podcast

The Autoimmune Babe Podcast

Hosted by: Gianna Michalak MS,CNS

The Autoimmune Babe Podcast: A Guide for Women with Connective Tissue Autoimmune Disease Welcome to The Autoimmune Babe Podcast, your go-to resource for women battling connective tissue autoimmune diseases like...

Episodes

Reclaiming Rest & Intimacy with God: A Guide for Women with Autoimmune Disease with Flo

Season #2

  What if the path to remission didn’t start with hustle, but with rest? In this tender and transformative episode, Gianna sits down with Flo Pina, functional nutritionist and founder of The Catholic Nutritionist, to...
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Small Steps, Big Shifts: A Realistic Path to Healing Autoimmune Disease

Season #2

  In this raw and empowering solo episode, Gianna Michalak—board-certified clinical nutritionist and connective tissue specialist—opens up about the emotional toll of living with scleroderma for over a decade and what...
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The Bounce Back Lie: Real Talk on Weight Loss After Baby

Season #2

The Bounce Back Lie: Real Talk on Weight Loss After Baby In this candid and powerful episode, Gianna sits down with registered dietitian and founder of Kelly’s Choice, Kelly Springer, for a deep dive into the real...
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How I Started Healing from Scleroderma After 12 Years of Flares

Season #2

    What if your journey to remission didn’t start with a protocol—but with a prayer of despair? In this powerful solo episode, Gianna shares the never-before-told story of how her journey to unmedicated remission...
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14 Years With Crohn’s: How Hannah Rebuilt Her Body and Put Crohn’s Into Remission

Season #2

  Can you really put Crohn’s into remission after 14 years of symptoms? In this episode, Gianna sits down with Hannah Wedger — a former client, teacher, and mother — who spent over a decade battling fatigue,...
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Healing Alongside Medication: Why Autoimmune Drugs Aren’t the Whole Solution

Season #2

 Can you actually start healing while taking autoimmune medication? In this episode, Gianna unpacks one of the most misunderstood parts of autoimmune treatment: the belief that medication is your only option. Drawing...
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Ep 13: Surviving Holiday Stress with Chronic Illness: The Next Step Mentality

The holiday season is a time of joy and connection, but for those with autoimmune diseases or chronic illnesses, it can bring unique challenges. Cold weather often worsens symptoms, and the seasonal hustle can amplify...
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Ep 12: How to Boost Your Fertility Naturally After Miscarriage with Dr. Heather Rhodes

Episode 12 – How to Boost Your Fertility Naturally After Miscarriage with Dr. Heather Rhodes Episode Summary:Did you know that 1 in 4 women experience pregnancy loss in their lifetime? In this heartfelt episode,...
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Ep 11: "Lupus No Longer Defines Me" Megan Sexauer’s Road to Relief Story

In this episode, Megan shares her story of living with Lupus for over 20 years and how she’s finally reclaiming control of her health. This episode uncovers the untold truths about life with autoimmune disease—how it...
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Ep 10: Battling Depression, Embracing Fatherhood, and Overcoming Debilitating Crohn's Disease With Tony DiBernardo

Did you consider yourself healthy before chronic symptoms suddenly started consuming your life? In this episode of the Road to Remission Podcast, guest Tony DiBernardo shares his experience with debilitating Crohn’s...
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Ep 09: News Flash - You Are NOT What You Eat!

    Ever heard the saying “you are what you eat”? What if I told you, this statement is not 100% correct. In today’s episode, Gianna breaks down why this common health mantra isn’t the whole truth—especially if you’re...
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Ep 08: Breaking Through Autoimmune Weight Loss Resistance

Are you someone who has been doing (what feels like) all the things when it comes to your health—exercising regularly, avoiding processed foods, and eating healthier than most people you know—but you’re not seeing any...
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