Autoimmune Adventures

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, doubted, or told “everything looks normal” while living with chronic illness — this episode is for you.

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Cyndii Sinex, MPH — public health practitioner and founder of the Chronic Illness Hotline — to talk about:

✔️ Navigating over a decade of misdiagnoses ✔️ Medical gaslighting and rebuilding self-trust ✔️ Why “worry” can actually be self-advocacy ✔️ Supp...

If you are living with autoimmune disease, chronic inflammation, hormone imbalance, or fatigue, what you eat matters more than you may realize.

In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we sit down with clinical nutritionist Beverly Meyer to discuss the principles behind a primal or ancestral diet and how it supports autoimmune healing.

Beverly explains:

• What a primal diet actually is

• Why insulin is considered the “master h...

What does it really mean to live beyond the diagnosis?

In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we sit down with award-winning filmmaker Rebecca Hodges, director of the powerful documentary Beyond the Diagnosis, to explore the real story of Type 1 diabetes — an autoimmune disease that is often misunderstood.

Type 1 diabetes is not a lifestyle condition. It is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the beta cells ...

💘 Valentine’s Day Special Episode

Valentine’s Day often focuses on romance — but when chronic illness enters a relationship, love takes on deeper, more complex layers.

In this special Valentine’s episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we sit down with Dr. Lisa Gray to explore how chronic illness reshapes relationships, intimacy, communication, and emotional connection — for both partners.

Chronic illness doesn’t just affect the person ...

Healing doesn’t have to be extreme to be effective.

In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, hosts Stacy and Becky are joined by Kellie Lupsha, who shares an encouraging, science-backed perspective on supporting the body through nervous system regulation, detoxification, and small daily habits that compound over time.

We dive into the NRF2 pathway, a powerful internal system often described as a “genetic thermostat” that helps reg...

In this powerful episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we sit down with Simon Lüthi, also known as the Rocket Shaman, to explore the science, mindset shifts, and lived experience behind mind-body healing. Simon shares how emotional states, stress chemistry, nervous system regulation, and self-connection play a critical role in chronic illness and autoimmune healing.

This conversation goes far beyond toxic positivity. Together, we unpac...

Episode releases January 20th

What if autoimmune healing isn’t about fighting your body—but learning how to support it?

In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we’re joined by Véronique Ory, an expert in nervous system education, yoga therapy, and embodied resilience, for a powerful conversation about healing chronic illness at the root.

We explore why so many people with autoimmune disease are treated for symptoms instead of cau...

Are we defined by our genes—or are we more than what we inherit?

In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we sit down with Amber Sher, certified genetic counselor and host of the podcast Gods and Genes, to explore the role genetics play in autoimmune disease and comorbidities—without fear, shame, or oversimplification.

We talk about:

• What genetic susceptibility really means (and why it’s not inevitability)

• Why autoimmune d...

We’re kicking off the new year with an inspiring and educational conversation with Phylicia Harris on Autoimmune Adventures! 🎉

In this episode, we explore:

• What functional medicine really is and how it differs from conventional care

• Root causes of autoimmune disease and what may be driving symptoms beneath the surface

• How habit stacking can support medical treatments and long-term healing

Whether you’re living wit...

As we wrap up the year, Autoimmune Adventures welcomes Christine Ruch for a reflective and compassionate conversation about living with chronic illness, honoring your needs, and moving into the new year with grace instead of pressure.

This episode is especially for those navigating autoimmunity, chronic conditions, or burnout—and anyone looking for a gentler way to reflect and reset.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and step into the new year...

Holiday music has a unique way of bringing people together, sparking joy, and creating meaningful connections—especially during a season that can be both beautiful and emotionally complex. In this final holiday episode of the season, the hosts of Autoimmune Adventures explore the powerful role holiday music plays in helping us feel connected, comforted, and more present during the holidays.

We talk about why music matters, how seas...

Not everyone experiences the holidays as happy — and that deserves to be said out loud.

The holidays can be joyful — and they can also be overwhelming, emotional, and physically draining, especially for those living with chronic illness or autoimmune disease. In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we’re having an honest, compassionate conversation about navigating the holiday season in a way that protects your mental health, hon...

Releasing December 9 — Holiday Episode 3 of Autoimmune Adventures

The holidays can be magical… and overwhelming. In this week’s episode of Autoimmune Adventures, Stacy, Becky, and Alysia dive into the traditions that shape our season — the ones we keep, the ones we change, and the ones that help us feel connected when living with chronic illness or autoimmunity.

We explore: 🎄 The power of simple rituals during high-stress seasons ...

Welcome back to Autoimmune Adventures! Our second holiday episode, releasing December 2nd, is all about creating vibrant, flavorful holiday plates without relying on artificial dyes—because those colors shouldn’t come at the cost of your health.

Join Stacy, Becky, and Alysia as we explore: ✨ How artificial dyes can impact people with autoimmune and chronic illness ✨ Easy natural swaps to keep your favorite holiday dishes festive ✨ ...

Welcome to the FIRST episode of our 2025 Holiday Series!

Releasing just in time for Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday rush, this episode of Autoimmune Adventures dives deep into how to travel during the holidays with chronic illness or autoimmune disease—without losing your sanity, your health, or your joy.

In this conversation, Stacy and Becky sit down with guests Anthony Heard and Chelsea Streit to explore realistic, comp...

In this empowering episode of Autoimmune Adventures, Stacy and Alysia sit down with Sharon Jones — speaker, advocate, and chronic illness warrior — to talk about what it really means to rebuild your strength while living with autoimmune disease.

Sharon opens up about her personal journey, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and the practical strategies she uses to navigate daily life with purpose and resilience. If you're l...

In this inspiring episode of Autoimmune Adventures, hosts Stacy, Becky, and Alysia sit down with Chelsea Streit, a passionate rare disease advocate living with Cowden Syndrome and Sjögren’s Syndrome. Chelsea shares her powerful story of navigating chronic illness, emotional healing, and the small victories that make each day meaningful.

From the heartbreak of diagnosis to finding love, purpose, and advocacy, Chelsea’s journey shine...

Meet Stacy Griffin, co-host of Autoimmune Adventures — a NeuroGrowth Coach, speaker, and autoimmune adventurer who turned her journey of loss, resilience, and renewal into a mission to help others thrive.

After autoimmune disease forced her to completely rebuild her life, Stacy discovered the power of mindset, self-compassion, and intentional living. In this inspiring episode, she opens up about what it really means to start over —...

In this heartfelt episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we sit down with Hana Birch, an author, advocate, and lifelong rheumatoid arthritis warrior who has lived with the condition for more than 50 years.

Hana shares how she’s learned to find hope, humor, and strength through the hardest seasons of chronic illness—and why she believes we must never give up, because doing so means we’ll miss the light of all the good things still to com...