Has Your Body Turned Against You? Trauma & Autoimmunity with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried

Dr. Szal Gottfried’s latest book, "The Autoimmune Cure," serves
as the focal point for their discussion, where they explore how
trauma can manifest as autoimmunity, the distinct experiences of
women in facing trauma, and practical approaches to healing.
Drawing from personal experiences and clinical expertise, Dr.
Sara and Dr. Stephanie navigate through the intricacies of
autoimmunity, offering invaluable insights for women and their
loved ones seeking holistic approaches to wellness.


Whether you're grappling with autoimmunity or simply curious
about the intersection of trauma and health, this episode
promises illuminating perspectives and actionable strategies for
reclaiming vitality.


Episode Overview


0:00 Intro/Teaser
1:25 Revisiting Autoimmunity with Dr. Sarah Szal Gottfried
4:03 Diving Deeper into Trauma and Healing Practices
26:06 MDMA Assisted Therapy
43:43 Exploring Other Therapies
53:35 Fear of Losing Stress Productivity
57:19 Perimenopause as an Energetic Portal
1:08:43 Gratefulness for Trauma
1:11:58 Important Lab Tests
1:14:18 Key Inflammatory Markers
1:18:08 Adapting Exercise for Autoimmunity
1:20:44 The Benefits of Divorce


Bio


Sara Szal Gottfried MD is a physician, researcher, author, and
educator. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, and
completed residency at UCSF, but is more likely to prescribe a
CGM and personalized nutrition plan than the latest
pharmaceutical. Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the
author of four New York Times bestselling books about hormones,
nutrition, and health. Her latest book is called THE AUTOIMMUNE
CURE (March 2024). She is Clinical Assistant Professor in Dept.
of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas
Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. She takes care of
executives and professional athletes. Her focus is at the
interface of mental and physical health, N-of-1 trial design,
personalized molecular profiling, use of wearables, and how to
leverage these tools to improve health outcomes. Learn more at
SaraGottfriedMD.com


Resources mentioned


THE AUTOIMMUNE CURE book - https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/
ACE test -
https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/discover-your-ace-score/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd


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