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 advice, personal success stories, and science-backed strategies to help you navigate the emotional and physical challenges of autoimmune disease, Gianna shares her powerful methods to combat inflammation, focusing on both healing the body and supporting emotional well-being.
If you're tired of feeling stuck and overwhelmed, The Autoimmune Babe Podcast will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to take action and improve your health. Whether you're dealing with daily symptoms or seeking long-term relief, this podcast provides the hope and clarity you need to start feeling like yourself again.
Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes, and subscribe now to start your journey toward healing.
How Nervous System Dysregulation Can Trigger Autoimmunity
How Nervous System Dysregulation Can Trigger Autoimmunity
Have 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, Gianna explains how feeling chronically unsafe in your body keeps you stuck in inflammation and why healing starts with a gentle, 'more feminine' approach that highlights regulation, connection, and nourishment. You’ll learn the three mistakes that stall progress (it’s not just diet), how to shift out of fight-or-flight, and how tiny, repeatable habits build real evidence that remission is within reach.
You’ll learn
Why women fall through the cracks of conventional care.
Why you are NOT what you eat.
How to make progress even on symptom-filled days.
The E2P2 Method (Energy, Emotions, Physical symptoms, Poop).
Why recovery (not perfection) is the secret weapon elite athletes and autoimmune warriors share.
Disclaimer:
This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your licensed clinician before making changes.
14 Oct 2025
Can You Reverse Autoimmune Disease? — An Interview with Emily Prada
You've likely Googling 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 popular questions about starting a healing journey, gut health and autoimmune remission. You’ll discover why gut healing starts with digestion, why elimination diets don't always work , and how to start a healing journey if you’ve been told “there’s nothing more you can do.”
Chapters
00:00 Intro & why “health” ≠ restriction
03:05 Gianna’s diagnosis story (linear morphea scleroderma) & bullying at 12
08:42 The mental health break-through: choosing a new path
12:10 Digestion first → gut health next (why this order matters)
15:18 The “Add-In Approach” to eating (Trader Joe’s produce → diversity)
19:40 E2P2-style check-ins: Energy, Emotions, Physical, Poop (post-meal awareness)
24:05 Why most food sensitivity tests disappoint (IgG/IgE caveats)
28:30 Vagus-nerve mealtime breaths: 1–3 deep diaphragmatic breaths
32:50 Boundaries with food (enjoy the cookie, choose the right context)
37:15 Business & becoming: evolution > perfection
41:30 Hope & next steps: simple, strategic, consistent
Resources Mentioned / Helpful Links
Free guide: How to Heal Naturally Alongside Medication (https://www.autoimmunebabe.com/guide)
Work with Gianna: Autoimmune Relief Consultation (personalized food-log review + next steps) (https://www.autoimmunebabe.com/Autoimmune-Relief-Consultation)
Follow on IG/TikTok: @autoimmune.babe
Try This This Week
Before 1–2 meals per day: 3 slow belly breaths.
Add in two produce items you don’t usually buy to increase diversity.
Disclaimer
This content is educational and not a substitute for medical advice. Consult your clinician before making changes.
7 Oct 2025
How I Reversed Scleroderma Naturally as a Clinical Nutritionist | Q&A Episode
How I Reversed Scleroderma Naturally | My Story as a Clinical Nutritionist
Episode Summary
In this unfiltered Q&A episode, Gianna opens up her unread DMs and answers questions from autoimmune women like you on what she did to 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 gut—is what truly changes the game. You’ll walk away with clarity, and a deeper understanding of how your body is designed to heal when it feels safe and supported.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why Scleroderma remission is possible and what it realistically looks like
The truth about elimination diets and why they will only get you so far
The dark side about “anti-inflammatory” eating
The emotional work that helped her body feel safe enough to heal
Why gut health is the foundation for every autoimmune recovery & what must come first
What diet did Gianna follow that allowed her to experience autoimmune remission
Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:
📩 Listener Q&A Invitation – Do you want to see more episodes like this or have a question for the next Q&A? Email Gianna directly at contact.autoimmunebabe@gmail.com
📋 Food Log Audit Waitlist – Get early access to a brand new offer designed to get expert eyes on your meals and help you identify which foods fight or fuel your inflammation. Join the waitlist here → autoimmunebabe.com/Food-Log-Waitlist (https://www.autoimmunebabe.com/Food-Log-Waitlist)
Looking for Free Resource? Start here!
📖 Free Guide – How to Start Healing Naturally Alongside Medication
Learn the first steps to calm inflammation, improve digestion, and increase your odds of remission → Coming soon!
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35,044
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100
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YouTube
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