In this empowering episode of Stronger Than Autoimmune, host Desiree Werland sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedic expert, to explore ancient wisdom that can help you reclaim your energy, reduce inflammation, and support your body’s natural healing—especially when living with autoimmune conditions.

Dr. Gupta breaks down Ayurveda: The Science of Life and why its time-tested principles are more relevant today than ever. Discover how Ayurveda approaches inflammation at its root, personalizes health through elemental design (doshas), and uses everyday spices as powerful medicine. From the benefits and risks of turmeric to the surprising role of copper in wellness, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can start using right away.

You’ll also learn:

• Ayurvedic practices to support hormone balance
• The critical connection between gut health and autoimmunity
• How movement, mindfulness, and daily rituals can transform your vitality

Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, chronic inflammation, or simply want to feel more vibrant in your body, Dr. Gupta’s guidance offers a holistic roadmap to wellness. Tune in for The Inflammation Code: A Guide to Wellness and start reclaiming your energy today.

Guest: Dr. Shivani Gupta Learn more about Dr. Gupta: Dr. Shivani Gupta: Reclaim Your Energy and VitalityHost: Desiree Werland

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Pj Glassey, Owner and CEO of X Gym in Kirkland, Washington. With over 20 years leading X Gym and a degree in Exercise Science from Seattle Pacific University, Pj has pioneered a revolutionary approach to fitness that delivers serious results in minimal time.

We dive deep into how people with autoimmune conditions can build strength, improve energy, and reclaim their bodies without triggering flares or burning out. Pj shares insights on X Gym’s signature training philosophy: high-intensity, 21-minute workouts done just twice a week using light weights, low reps, and constantly varied protocols designed for maximum effectiveness and safety.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, struggling with fatigue and joint pain, or looking for a sustainable way to stay active, this conversation is packed with practical strategies, science-backed wisdom, and inspiring takeaways for training smarter with autoimmune disease.

Pj explains why traditional workout methods often fail those with autoimmune conditions and how X Gym’s innovative multi-protocol system helps clients see faster results while protecting long-term health.

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I started the Stronger Than Autoimmune podcast because I’m living with autoimmune disease and Mast Cell Activation Disorder myself. After struggling with chronic symptoms, fatigue, and the daily challenges that come with invisible illnesses, I realized how isolating and overwhelming this journey can feel — especially for women. I created this podcast to give others hope, share real stories of resilience, and spread awareness about autoimmune diseases that so often go misunderstood or misdiagnosed. My mission is to remind every listener that you are stronger than your diagnosis and that it’s possible to thrive, not just survive.

If you have a product, service, or business that helps people with autoimmune conditions or chronic illness and you’d like to be a guest on the show, please email me at strongerthanautoimmune@gmail.com.

Hey friend, welcome to Stronger Than Autoimmune.

This week I’m joined by Theresa Lyons — Yale University trained scientist, medical strategist, autism mom, and fierce advocate for parents who refuse to be dismissed.

Theresa shares the raw moment every parent dreads: knowing deep in your gut that something isn’t right with your child, only to be told “everything is fine.” She ignored her intuition once — and she’s still mad about it. That fire turned into fuel. She dove into the research, built a top-tier care team with functional medicine at the center, and now her daughter is thriving and their family is finally living the joyful life they dreamed of.

In this powerful conversation, Theresa reveals:

• Why “normal” test results don’t always mean nothing is wrong
• How to move beyond the limitations of ABA and find natural, joyful ways to connect and teach your child
• The cutting-edge science every autism parent needs to know
• How to trust yourself as the expert on your own child — even when doctors, teachers, and therapists say otherwise

Whether you’re navigating an autism diagnosis or fighting for answers no one seems to hear, this episode is your reminder: You know your child best. You are not failing. You are the advocate your child needs.

If you’re a parent who’s tired of being told to “just accept it,” press play. Theresa’s message is hope with a backbone — and exactly what so many families need to hear.

🎙️ Theresa Lyons, MS, MS, PhD is the founder of Lyons Behavioral Services and helps parents in over 18 countries combine real science with intuition to help their autistic children thrive.

To learn more about Dr Lyons and her program: Science-Based Autism Guidance for Parents — by Dr. Theresa Lyons

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