93: The Connection Between Auto-Immune Diseases and Trauma

Healing Autoimmune Disease by Addressing Trauma with Rachel Smith In this episode, I dive deep with functional medicine practitioner Rachel Smith on the powerful connection between physical symptoms and unresolved trauma. We discuss how 80% of autoimmune patients report significant emotional stress before diagnosis, the crucial role of nervous system regulation, and practical steps to address root causes rather than just managing symptoms. Rachel shares actionable advice to empower you to take your health into your own hands.

✨ What We Cover In This Episode

➡️ The link between emotional stress and autoimmune disease

➡️ Importance of regulating the nervous system for healing

➡️ Practical strategies to address root causes beyond symptom management

➡️ Rachel’s personal journey putting autoimmune disease into remission ➡️ Functional medicine tools and the RISE approach to healing

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