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The Autoimmune Babe Podcast

Gianna Michalak MS,CNS

The Autoimmune Babe Podcast: A Guide for Women with Connective Tissue Autoimmune Disease Welcome to The Autoimmune Babe Podcast, your go-to resource for women battling connective tissue autoimmune diseases like scleroderma, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Hosted by Gianna Michalak, a Scleroderma warrior who’s been in remission for 9 years, this podcast is dedicated to helping you reclaim control of your health, reduce inflammation, and find lasting relief. Each episode delivers expert

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38:03

How Nervous System Dysregulation Can Trigger...

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2025/10/21

How Nervous System Dysregulation Can Trigger AutoimmunityHave you ever wondered: “Why do I feel worse even when I’m eating ‘healthier’?” “Why do flare-ups hit harder on stressful weeks?” “Is there a gentler way to reduce inflammation without living on elimination diets?” this episode is for you. In this eye-opening talk, Giannaexplains how feeling chronically unsafe in your body keeps you stuck in inflammation and why healing starts with a gentle, 'more feminine' approach that highlights

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36:27

How Start Healing Your Gut Health? — An Interview...

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2025/10/14

You've likelyGoogling it — Can autoimmune disease go into remission? What foods heal autoimmune symptoms? What’s the fastest way to reset your immune system?In this episode, Gianna is interviewed by Emily Prada and discusses the popularquestions about starting a healing journey, gut health andautoimmune remission.You’ll discoverwhy gut healing starts with digestion, why elimination diets don't always work , and how to start a healing journeyif you’ve been told “there’s nothing more you can

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21:28

How I Reversed Scleroderma Naturally as a Clinical...

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2025/10/07

How I Reversed Scleroderma Naturally | My Story as a Clinical NutritionistEpisode Summary In this unfiltered Q&A episode, Gianna opens up her unread DMs and answers questions from autoimmune women like you on what she didto achieve unmedicated remission and what she diet(s) were a resource to her autoimmune healing along the way. Gianna opens up about the dark side of anti-inflammatory diets, the emotional side of remission, and why strengthening your digestion—before focusing on your

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10:07

POSTbiotics or Probiotics? The Gut-Health Duo...

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2025/09/23

POSTbiotics or Probiotics? The Gut-Health Duo Changing Autoimmune HealingEpisode Summary What if probiotics aren’t the first step and sometimes, probioticscan make symptoms worse? In this episode, Gianna explains the crucial difference between probiotics and POSTbiotics, and why introducing the rightsupplement at the right time can make all the difference on your healing journey. You’ll learn how your gut microbiome functions as an ecosystem (not a math equation), why adding probiotics at

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8:28

What Are Probiotics & Do They Increase Your Odds of...

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2025/09/17

What Are Probiotics & Do They Increase Your Odds of Remission?Episode SummaryProbiotics are a multi-billion dollar industry, but are they really worth the hype when it comes to autoimmune healing? If you’ve ever wondered whether probiotics can actually help reduce inflammation and increase your odds of remission, this episode is for you. Gianna breaks down what probiotics are, how they interact with your gut microbiome, and why supplement quality matters more than you think. You’ll

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54:09

Living Life Again with Lupus: How Megan Found Freedom...

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2025/09/02

When you've been sick for so long (I'm talking years), it can feel delusional to hope in healing. Because countless times before you've likely tried to eat better, hydrate more, work out consistently, and nothing seemed to help you truly feel better.In this week's episode, weget honest about the messy middle of autoimmune healing. Gianna sits down with her client Megan (25+ years with lupus) to unpack how she started living life again—finding joy, advocating with confidence, and finally

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48:26

Why Your Autoimmune Symptoms Aren’t Improving Despite...

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2025/08/26

Are you doing all the right things,eating healthy, working out, taking supplements and still not feeling better? You’re likely making these 3 mistakes. In this episode, I break down 3 "wellness"mistakes that keep your bodystuck in pain, fatigue, and inflammation.These are the very patterns I see over and over again in my clients and the same ones I made during my 10-year battle with scleroderma before finally reaching unmedicated remission. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why the

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33:28

Foods That Help You Heal: Postpartum Recovery,...

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2025/08/19

Did you know that after birth, your placenta leaves behind a wound the size of a large dinner plate?In this nourishing and insightful episode, Gianna sits down with postpartum specialist Samantha Franceschini to explore what most new moms aren’t told about recovery: the power of food, rest, and gentle support. Together, they unpack the physiological changes that occur after childbirth, how under-eating can hinder healing, and why warm, nutrient-dense meals are essential for both physical

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16:46

Your Illness Is Not Your Identity: How to Reclaim...

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2025/08/12

If you’ve struggled with autoimmune disease for years, you likely understand the grief that often comes with symptoms, flares, and changes that feel beyond repair.In this intimate and empowering solo episode, Gianna shares how her identity was shaped by 12 years of living with scleroderma—and what it took to finally break free from the “sick girl mentality.” Through personal stories and real-life strategies, she offers hope to anyone who’s ever felt trapped in their diagnosis and shows

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36:54

Reclaiming Rest & Intimacy with God: A Guide for...

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2025/08/05

What if the path to remission didn’t start with hustle, but with rest? In this tender and transformative episode, Gianna sits down with Flo Pina, functional nutritionist and founder of The Catholic Nutritionist, to explore the intersection of women's health, autoimmune healing, and intimacy with God. Flo shares her personal journey with Hashimoto’s, the lessons she learned from burnout, and how reclaiming Sabbath rest became a turning point in her physical and spiritual renewal. If you’ve

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13:16

Small Steps, Big Shifts: A Realistic Path to Healing...

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2025/07/29

In this raw and empowering solo episode, Gianna Michalak—board-certified clinical nutritionist and connective tissue specialist—opens up about the emotional toll of living with scleroderma for over a decade and what it took to break free from the “sick girl mentality.” If you’ve ever felt like your diagnosis defines you, this episode is a must-listen. Gianna dives into the grief, trauma, and limiting beliefs that silently consume life with autoimmune disease and reveals how to begin

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21:28

The Bounce Back Lie: Real Talk on Weight Loss After Baby

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2025/07/22

The Bounce Back Lie: Real Talk on Weight Loss After BabyIn this candid and powerful episode, Gianna sits down with registered dietitian and founder of Kelly’s Choice, Kelly Springer, for a deep dive into the real conversations missing from postpartum weight loss and GLP-1 medication discussions. Together, they unpack the myth of “bouncing back,” the dangers of appetite suppression, and why you can’t supplement your way out of starvation mode—especially as a postpartum mom. If you’ve felt

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13:43

How I Started Healing from Scleroderma After 12 Years...

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2025/07/15

What if your journey to remission didn’t start with a protocol—but with a prayer of despair?In this powerful solo episode, Gianna shares the never-before-told story of how her journey to unmedicated remission from scleroderma began. After 12 years of flares, frustration, and feeling like her identity was her illness, one desperate night became a catalyst to healing. This is not just a story of physical healing. It’s a story of spiritual breakthrough, self-worth, and what happens when you

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31:37

14 Years With Crohn’s: How Hannah Rebuilt Her Body...

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2025/07/08

Can you really put Crohn’s into remission after 14 years of symptoms?In this episode, Gianna sits down with Hannah Wedger — a former client, teacher, and mother — who spent over a decade battling fatigue, flare-ups, and frustration with conventional care. After years of mistrust in her body and disappointment with traditional treatments, Hannah took a different approach: one that focused on restoring digestion, rebuilding body trust, and healing alongside medication. Today, she’s sharing

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13:49

Healing Alongside Medication: Why Autoimmune Drugs...

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2025/07/01

Can you actually start healing while taking autoimmune medication?In this episode, Gianna unpacks one of the most misunderstood parts of autoimmune treatment: the belief that medication is your only option. Drawing from her personal journey with scleroderma and her clinical experience helping women with connective tissue disease, she reveals how medication can be used as a bridge, not a life sentence. You’ll learn how to start replenishing what medication may be depleting, how to shift

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Ep 13: Surviving Holiday Stress with Chronic Illness:...

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2024/12/03

The holiday season is a time of joy and connection, but for those with autoimmune diseases or chronic illnesses, it can bring unique challenges. Cold weather often worsens symptoms, and the seasonal hustle can amplify stress, making flare-ups feel inevitable. In this season finale of The Road to Remission Podcast, we're shining a light on an often overlookedtopic, the realities of navigating the holidays with chronic illness and how stress impacts autoimmune symptoms.Gianna shares her

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Ep 12: How to Boost Your Fertility Naturally After...

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2024/11/26

Episode 12 – How to Boost Your Fertility Naturally After Miscarriage with Dr. Heather RhodesEpisode Summary:Did you know that 1 in 4 women experience pregnancy loss in their lifetime? In this heartfelt episode, Gianna shares her personal story of miscarriage and the journey of grief that followed. She discusses how her ectopic pregnancy reshaped her perspective on fertility health and inspired her to ask deeper questions about how to support her body. Joining her is Dr. Heather Rhodes, a

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Ep 11: "Lupus No Longer Defines Me" Megan Sexauer’s...

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2024/11/18

In this episode, Megan shares her storyof living with Lupus for over 20 years and how she’s finally reclaiming control of her health. This episode uncovers the untold truths about life with autoimmune disease—how it can quietly take over your life until it feels like your entire identity. Megan opens up about how the Road to Remission program has empowered her to fight for her health both inside and outside the doctor’s office. She highlights the transformative power of mentorship and how

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Ep 10: Battling Depression, Embracing Fatherhood, and...

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2024/11/12

Did you consider yourself healthy before chronic symptoms suddenly started consuming your life? In this episode of the Road to Remission Podcast, guest Tony DiBernardo shares his experience with debilitating Crohn’s disease and how fighting for his health helped him navigate depression, restore his marriage, be a present father, and build a successful business.Tony opens up about his emotional and physical battles and how his once all-consuming autoimmune disease became a life-saving

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Ep 09: News Flash - You Are NOT What You Eat!

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2024/10/29

Ever heard the saying “you are what you eat”? What if I told you, this statement is not 100% correct. In today’s episode, Gianna breaks down why this common health mantra isn’t the whole truth—especially if you’re navigating an autoimmune health journey. Despite following every diet tip, taking countless supplements, and seeing multiple practitioners, are you still not feeling better? The missing link might be one layer deeper...Gianna reveals why digestion is the essential first step to

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