The Healing Chronicles Podcast

What happens when you stop numbing, stop performing, and start telling the truth about who you are?

In this episode of The Healing Chronicles, Amanda and Katie sit down with Samuel Gegen for a grounded conversation about identity, sobriety, and the internal shifts that change how we show up in our lives... not just our work.

While Samuel is known for mentoring founders, the heart of his story is deeply human. He shares how choosing s...

The holidays don’t have to derail your health — but they do require a different kind of support.

In this episode of The Healing Chronicles, we’re talking about how to stay connected to your body, your energy, and your nervous system during one of the most disruptive times of the year. Because the problem isn’t holiday food or celebrations — it’s the loss of rhythm, safety, and regulation that so many of us experience this season.

Thi...

In this powerful and deeply compassionate conversation, we sit down with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers — psychotherapist, researcher, and author of Sex, God, and the Conservative Church and Shameless Parenting — to explore how sexual shame, trauma, and cultural conditioning shape our relationship with our bodies, our health, and our capacity for connection.

Together, we unpack how shame (often formed early and carried silently) can live...

In Part 2 of our sleep series, Amanda and Katie shift from unpacking the root causes of poor sleep to giving you clear, practical, chronic-illness–friendly strategies you can start using tonight.

This is the episode that finally explains how to actually support your nervous system, your gut, your hormones, and your circadian rhythm so your body can rest — even if you’ve struggled with sleep for months or years.

In this episode, we co...

Struggling with insomnia, 3 AM wake-ups, or that wired-but-exhausted feeling? In this episode we break down the real causes of poor sleep — gut issues, cortisol, histamine, and nervous system stress, and how to finally support your body.

Forget the generic advice — the blackout curtains, the no-screens rule, the chamomile tea.

If you’ve tried all of that and you’re still not sleeping…
there are deeper mechanisms at play, and we’...

What does it really take to compete as an athlete while living with a chronic illness? In this episode of The Healing Chronicles, Amanda sits down with Katie fresh off her competition at the ATHX Games in Birmingham.

They explore the unique challenges and lessons that come with balancing chronic illness, training & performance and how movement can become a powerful form of medicine when approached with self-awareness and compass...

In this candid, laugh-filled Q&A episode, we’re answering your questions—everything from how we met and started the podcast, to the hardest parts of living with Crohn’s and colitis that most people never see.

We get real about:

• The invisible emotional toll of chronic illness (and the mindset shifts that change everything)
• The one piece of advice we’d give our younger selves after diagnosis
• Daily habits and rituals that have tra...

In this episode, I’m opening up about my own journey with colitis—how it began, what it took from me, and the unexpected ways it reshaped my life.

For years, I let my diagnosis dictate what I believed I could and couldn’t do. I built a life around avoiding flare-ups, managing symptoms, and staying “safe.” But somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn’t just protecting my health... I was shrinking my world.

In this deeply personal co...

What happens when a conventionally trained doctor becomes a patient herself?

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Kara Wada, a board-certified allergist, immunologist, and lifestyle medicine physician - who also happens to live with an autoimmune condition. Her journey from physician to “spoonie” transformed how she practices medicine and how she supports others navigating chronic illness.

Together, we explore what it really mean...

In this special episode, we revisit one of the most powerful stories from Episode 2 - Katie’s deeply personal journey through chronic illness and transformation.

What started as unexplained gut symptoms in her early teens spiralled into years of misdiagnoses, failed treatments, and physical and emotional exhaustion. From being told “it’s all in your head” to cycling through steroids and biologics, Katie shares the raw truth of what ...

In this episode, Katie & Amanda delve into the critical role of fiber in supporting gut health, stabilizing blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and preventing chronic diseases. Despite its importance, most people do not consume enough fiber. 

This conversation covers the benefits of fiber for those with chronic illnesses, debunking myths and discussing efficient ways to incorporate fiber into the diet.  Emphasizing a personalize...

In this episode, Katie & Amanda dive into the often misunderstood role of protein in wellness, exploring its benefits beyond muscle building. They discuss how protein is crucial for gut repair, nervous system regulation, mood balance, digestive strength, and immune function. 

This episode breaks down:

• Debunking Protein Myths
• The Importance of Protein for Gut Health
• Common Protein Misconceptions
• Choosing Quality Protein Sources
• an...

In this episode, Katie sits down with John Buckland to discuss their personal health journeys, the psychological impact of chronic conditions, and challenges practitioners face in maintaining a flexible mindset. They explore their experiences from pre-diagnosis to now, emphasizing the role of mindset and flexibility in healing. 

The conversation offers raw honesty, insights, and practical tips on managing stress, overcoming mental b...

In this powerful episode, Michael Brovac, a speaker, coach, musician, and founder of CAM-O, shares his journey from battling the rare genetic condition IPEX syndrome to becoming a beacon of hope for those dealing with chronic illnesses. Michael discusses the trials of his early life spent in and out of hospital rooms, the loss of his younger brother Cameron, and the transformative conversation with his mentor that changed his life&...

If you’ve been told that food doesn’t matter, stress is just something to “manage,” and medication is your only option—you’re not alone. And you’re not getting the full picture.

In honour of World IBD Day, we're sharing the truth we wish someone had told us after we were diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease. In this episode, we’re breaking down the critical—but often overlooked—factors that impact healing from inflammatory...

In this episode, we are joined by Eline Duk, the founder of the Spoonies Community, a movement dedicated to raising awareness and offering support for those with chronic illnesses. Eline shares her personal story of navigating multiple chronic conditions, including her journey through a severe ankle injury, PTSD, and her shift to alternative therapies. The discussion touches on the psychology of pain, the importance of holistic hea...

In this episode, Jess Lewis, a PhD researcher and functional medicine practitioner, shares her transformative journey from being bed bound, to becoming an expert in mast cell activation syndrome and long COVID recovery. Leveraging her background in engineering and molecular biology, Jess applied a systems-based approach to heal herself and now guides others toward resilience. 

Join us as she discusses her unique healing method, the ...

In this episode, Amanda & Katie sit down with Megan Kroeker, a licensed nurse practitioner and certified functional medicine provider, to explore the transformative power of functional medicine. With nearly 20 years of healthcare experience, Megan shares her insights on women's hormones, gut health, and the importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. 

Megan delves into her transition from traditional to ...

In this episode, somatic trauma practitioner and nervous system guide, Rose Covenant, shares her journey from chronic pain to profound healing. With certifications in integrative somatic trauma therapy and energy-based techniques, Rose discusses how true healing happens in the body, not just the mind. 

Through personal stories and professional insights, she delves into breaking free from old subconscious patterns, feeling truly safe...