Becca Benning has multiple chronic conditions, but it was her multiple sclerosis diagnosis that made her dive into Terry Wahls' research and the autoimmune protocol diet to find what would ease her symptoms. What Becca found made such a difference in her own health, she started helping other people living with an autoimmune condition (diagnosed or not) work thought the autoimmune protocol.

Discussed in this episode:

• Wanting better health vs. vitality.
• The surprising change she found when going gluten-free.
• Why working with where a person is currently is more important than strictly following a diet.

Learn more about Becca: https://www.beccabenning.com/

For more on today's guest and transcripts of this episode, visit: Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast

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Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

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Blaze Hunter is an author, award winning speaker, brand specialist, and maybe most importantly, a communications expert. In this episode, Blaise discusses the connection between emotions and the body, and how it plays a role in autoimmune disease.

Blaise was diagnosed in her 20’s with EGPA, a rare autoimmune disease that affects the lungs. At the time she was working as a television broadcaster and her disease tried to take her voice - but she had none of that. Now she literally roars on stage as she turns her pain into purpose. And she’s bringing some of that passion to us.

Discussed in this week’s episode:

• The importance of listening to your body and understanding its signals.
• Blaise shares her personal journey of how her body’s signals led to a deeper understanding of herself and her emotions.
• How Blaise turned her pain into purpose and her work in helping others communicate compassionately with each other - and with themselves.
• Her work in reproductive health rights and how she empowers others to breathe fire.

Connect with Blaise: https://www.blaisehunter.com/

For more on today's guest and transcripts of this episode, visit: Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast

Connect with Andrea:

• Join the waitlist for the 8 Week Mindset Challenge: https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses

• Grab the FREE Resource from Andrea: "The No BS Guide to a Positive Mindset" https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/

• Do you have questions or topics you would like covered in the podcast? Reach out to https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact

• Like the podcast? Get the books! Andrea's books, Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis and Stop Carrying the Weight of Your MS are here: https://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook

• Connect with Andrea on Instagram: @AndreaWHanson
• Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn: @AndreaWHanson

✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast.

Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

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Like the podcast? Get the books! My books, Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis and Stop Carrying the Weight of Your MS are available now, wherever books are sold.

This week I'm doing a little behind the scenes look at what I'm working on right now. My new online course, The 8 Week Mindset Challenge is starting soon, and this week I'm sharing what the challenge is all about - including negative thinking and the surprising ways it impacts us.

I'm telling a little of my personal journey when I took a deep dive into my own negative thinking after I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. And common challenges among high-achievers, who I call "Ex-hustlers," in adjusting to life with chronic illness - even years after the onset of the disease. (I put myself in that category as well.)

In this episode I discuss:

• The power of taming our inner critic (and the common advise that actually makes it louder).
• Teaching what I call the Whole Mindset Method and why the power of using our whole mindset is so much greater than simply looking at positivity.
• My upcoming 8 Week Mindset Challenge and how it sets you up to make any lifestyle change (exercise, food changes, rest, whatever you like) in a much easier and sustainable way. And how you can get involved.

For more on today's guest and transcripts of this episode, visit: Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis Podcast

Connect with Andrea:

• Join the waitlist for the 8 Week Mindset Challenge: https://andreahansoncoaching.com/courses

• Grab the FREE Resource from Andrea: "The No BS Guide to a Positive Mindset" https://andreahansoncoaching.com/nobsguide/

• Do you have questions or topics you would like covered in the podcast? Reach out to https://andreahansoncoaching.com/contact

• Like the podcast? Get the books! Andrea's books, Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis and Stop Carrying the Weight of Your MS are here: https://andreahansoncoaching.com/getthebook

• Connect with Andrea on Instagram: @AndreaWHanson
• Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn: @AndreaWHanson

✳️ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast.

Please note this podcast does not promote any specific therapy. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medications, therapies, and treatments. The ideas and stories discussed in this podcast are the host and guest's personal opinions and experiences only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. Listener discretion is advised.

Mentioned in this episode:

Like the podcast? Get the books! My books, Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis and Stop Carrying the Weight of Your MS are available now, wherever books are sold.