Autoimmune Adventures

About Autoimmune Adventures

Navigating chronic illness is a lifelong journey. Don’t travel alone.

Publisher

autoimmuneadventures.com

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Aug 2024

Latest episode

4 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

109 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Nov 2026

   109: The Pressure of a Perfect Christmas: Chronic Illness & Choosing Presence Over Perfection

   The perfect Christmas table. Beautifully wrapped presents. Family traditions. Holiday meals. Somehow, we're supposed to make it all happen while managing chronic illness, too! This week on Autoimmune Adventures, Stacy, Becky, and Alysia are back together for a holiday conversation about The Pressure of a Perfect Christmas: Creating Presence Over Perfection. We're talking about the expectations we put on ourselves, the traditions we love, and the toll holiday preparations can take when we're living with limited energy. Becky shares how a Christmas tree became a lesson in deciding what really matters. Alysia reminds us that traditions are meant to be shared experiences, not one person's endless to-do list. Stacy introduces the idea of budgeting our capacity with the same care we give our holiday spending. Along the way, we're sharing stories, laughing at ourselves, and talking about how to make room for the parts of Christmas we actually want to experience. This is the first of two holiday episodes, and we're especially excited to be bringing more of our three-sister conversations back to Autoimmune Adventures. Our wonderful guest interviews will continue, but we're making more room for the lived experiences, humor, and connection that make our podcast uniquely ours. Join the conversation! What holiday tradition have you changed, simplified, or released to better support your health? 💜 Advocacy for Life Join our waitlist and discover tools for advocating for yourself beyond the doctor's office. https://theautoimmuneadventures.systeme.io/advocacyforlife 🌿 The Scenic Route Newsletter Finding Beautiful Vistas on Difficult Trails. Subscribe for encouragement, insights, and community. https://www.autoimmuneadventures.com/ Autoimmune Adventures — Three Sisters. Authentic Conversations. Lived Experience. Still Creating Joy. You are worthy of joy. Disease does not define your life. You do.

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   108: When Chronic Illness Changes Who You Are | Rebuilding Self-Trust with Devin Scott

   Chronic illness can change more than your body. It can change how you see yourself, how you trust yourself, and how you imagine your future. How do you rebuild a relationship with yourself when your life no longer looks the way it once did? In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, Becky and Stacy welcome Devin Scott for a thoughtful conversation about identity, self-compassion, authenticity, nervous system regulation, and rebuilding self-trust after chronic illness. Devin introduces the concept of the "self-self relationship"—the relationship we have with ourselves through our thoughts, emotions, choices, and experiences. Together, we explore: What it means to be a friend to yourself, especially during difficult times Why chronic illness can bring grief for the person you used to be How people-pleasing, shame, and expectations can affect our sense of identity Why authenticity doesn't require constant vulnerability or perfection How physical and emotional experiences influence our relationship with our bodies The importance of community and connection in navigating chronic illness Where to begin when you're exhausted from trying to fix yourself This conversation isn't about returning to an old version of yourself. It's about learning to respect, understand, and advocate for the person you are today. Connect with Devin:  https://integrativebodymindtherapies.com/ Connect with Autoimmune Adventures: Website: https://autoimmuneadventures.com Instagram: @theautoimmuneadventurers Subscribe for authentic conversations, lived experience, and tools for navigating life with chronic illness while still creating a life filled with joy. Remember, you are worthy of joy. Disease does not define your life. You do! #AutoimmuneAdventures #ChronicIllness #SelfTrust #AutoimmuneDisease #NervousSystemRegulation

3. 

   20 Oct 2026

   107: How Can Faith Help You Navigate Chronic Illness? | Dr. Katherine Lanning

   How can faith help you navigate chronic illness without placing additional expectations on yourself? What does whole-person wellness look like when your health, energy, and abilities are constantly changing? In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, Stacy, Becky, and Alysia welcome Dr. Katherine Lanning, occupational therapist, founder of Transformed for Life, and host of the Transformed for Life podcast. Katherine shares her personal journey through unhealthy coping patterns, perfectionism, emotional struggles, and spiritual transformation, along with her professional perspective on helping people engage meaningfully in everyday life. In this conversation, we explore: The art of wintering and learning to accept changing abilities Why chronic illness is never evidence of insufficient faith Katherine's personal experiences with trauma, wellness, and spiritual growth The importance of caring for emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being How occupational therapy supports meaningful daily activities Why even small accomplishments deserve recognition Finding balance between personal responsibility, self-compassion, and rest We also discuss the relationship between faith and healing with an important distinction: faith can provide comfort, strength, and meaning, but it is not a guarantee of physical healing or a replacement for medical care. Every person's experience with chronic illness is different, and ongoing illness is never a spiritual failure. Whether you're living with autoimmune disease, navigating a difficult season, or looking for ways to care for yourself more fully, we invite you to join us for this thoughtful conversation. CONNECT WITH DR. KATHERINE LANNING Founder and Podcast Host — Transformed for Life CONNECT WITH AUTOIMMUNE ADVENTURES Website: https://autoimmuneadventures.com Visit our website to join the waitlist for Advocacy for Life, our self-advocacy course, or subscribe to The Scenic Route newsletter for real support for the road you didn't choose. Subscribe to Autoimmune Adventures for authentic conversations, lived experience, and tools for navigating life with chronic illness while still creating a life filled with joy. You are worthy of joy. Disease does not define your life. You do. #AutoimmuneAdventures #ChronicIllness #FaithAndChronicIllness

Who has been a guest on Autoimmune Adventures

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Lee Atherton
• Haresh Patel
• Tovah Goldfine
• Dr Paul Barattiero
• Paul Barattiero

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,048

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Quality

38

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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