In this inspiring “Healing Hero” episode, triathlete Maria Phelps shares her remarkable story of resilience. From her battles with bulimia that began due to a coach's misguided comments, to her mysterious symptoms, to her harrowing experience with misdiagnosis, and then to her triumphant recovery from the debilitating autoimmune disease, Sjogren's Syndrome, Maria's story is a testament to the unbreakable human spirit.Through her powerful personal mantra, "Be the Possible," Maria exemplifies the incredible heights that can be reached with unwavering determination and the willingness to heal. She candidly discusses her challenges, from the darkest depths of her eating disorder to the frustration of doctors dismissing her symptoms, and the miracles, large and small, that led to her healing, along with a combination of medication, dietary changes, spiritual connection, and a strong support system.Now, as a beacon of hope and inspiration, Maria is passionate about using her experiences to help others who are struggling with eating disorders, autoimmune diseases, or any seemingly insurmountable challenge. Join us for this uplifting and empowering episode that will inspire you to face your own challenges with renewed courage and strength.Follow Maria on Instagram: @fitmortgagecoachWebsite: www.kellybhaney.comEmail: info@kellybhaney.comInstagram: @kellybhaneyFacebook: Kelly B Haney, Certified Nutrition Coach

In this episode, we explore the life-changing power of simplicity as an important part of the healing process. In a world that often feels overwhelming and chaotic, embracing a more simplified lifestyle can be a powerful tool, as it reduces stress and anxiety – two of the biggest roadblocks on our path to healing.Kelly discusses the benefits of being intentional with our physical possessions, time commitments, and energy expenditure, while sharing practical tips and personal insights on how to simplify each of these areas. She emphasizes the importance of aligning our actions with our values and creating space for what truly matters. She also delves into the impact of simplicity on our mental and emotional health, offering strategies for cultivating a more positive and present-focused mindset.Whether you're just beginning your healing journey or seeking to maintain your health long-term, this episode offers valuable guidance on how to harness the power of simplicity for greater healing and optimal wellness.Website: www.kellybhaney.comEmail: info@kellybhaney.comInstagram: @kellybhaneyFacebook: Kelly B Haney, Certified Nutrition Coach

In this thought-provoking episode, I’m joined by Paul Blanchard, founder of Whole Body Mindset. Paul shares his unique perspectives on healing, mindset, and the importance of genuine human connection in our fast-paced world.Paul emphasizes that healing is an autonomic process and that our bodies innately know how to heal when given the right support. He introduces the concept of the "Whole Body Mindset," which involves three interconnected aspects: the thinker mind, the heart mind, and the gut mind, and explains how trauma, shame, and unhealthy attachments can hinder personal growth and healing.Towards the end of the episode, Paul vulnerably shares his own experience with a severe autoimmune-like thyroid condition and how making difficult decisions to realign his life, along with an ancient Ayurvedic soup recipe, led to a remarkable recovery.Throughout the conversation, Paul challenges listeners to consider alternative perspectives and approach healing and personal growth with curiosity and non-judgment, offering a holistic approach to understanding the interconnectedness of our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.Paul's free Assessment for Thinker Mind Patterns can be found here: https://www.wholebodymindset.com/habitfinderWebsite: www.kellybhaney.comEmail: info@kellybhaney.comInstagram: @kellybhaneyFacebook: Kelly B Haney, Certified Nutrition Coach

In this episode, Brian Haney joins as co-host for a Q&A on my latest recommendations for healing resources that I’ve come across. Items discussed include a hodgepodge of books, podcasts, recipes, health-promoting products, and interesting new research results. We chat about centenarians, vocabulary, ‘90’s nostalgia, and mocktails, among other things. There’s a lot of laughing going on in this mostly light-hearted episode, especially while discussing my recent baking fail!Links to resources mentioned in the episode:- The Well Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health & Happiness at Every Age https://gladysmcgarey.com/- Buy Yourself the F***ing Lilies https://www.taraschuster.com/- The Rich Roll Podcast https://www.richroll.com/all-episodes/- This American Life https://www.thisamericanlife.org/- Pod Meets World https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-pod-meets-world-98589488/- Team Sherzai’s Brain Building Totally Possible Burgers https://www.theneuroplan.com/blog/brain-healthy-recipe-brain-building-totally-possible-burgers/- Danielle Walker’s Chocolate Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites https://www.instagram.com/daniellewalker/reel/C3QxHnayYj4/- Mocktail Club Mocktails https://www.mocktailclub.com/- Washington Post Article https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/02/29/ultraprocessed-foods-health-risk/Website: www.kellybhaney.comEmail: info@kellybhaney.comInstagram: @kellybhaneyFacebook: Kelly B Haney, Certified Nutrition Coach

In this episode, I'm joined by nutrition, fitness, and overall wellness virtuoso, Haley Gillespie.  Haley shares with us her vast insight on a variety of topics, including tips for creating crowd-pleasing nutritious and delicious meals, physical fitness strategies for being our healthiest selves and aging gracefully, and taking time out for self-care and true rejuvenation.As a delightful finale, Haley shares with us her decadent "Healthy Fudge,"  a recipe that proves indulgence and well-being are not mutually exclusive.   Haley's Website (Haley Farm): www.haleyfarm.comHaley's Instagram: @refreshwithhaleyHaley's Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Avocado Fudge with Toasted Almonds Ingredients: - ⅓ cup thinly sliced almonds - 2 dark (70% cacao or higher) chocolate bars, 100g (3.5 oz.) each, chopped into slivers - ⅔ cup smooth almond butter - 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced - 2 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder - ½ cup maple syrup, or to taste - ½ cup black beans (optional) - 1 teaspoon sea salt - flaked or coarse sea salt, to finish Preparation: 1. In a double boiler (a bowl set up over a saucepan of boiling water), melt the chocolate and stir in the almond butter and salt with a whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside. 2. Lightly toast the almond slices in 1 teaspoon coconut oil until fragrant, or dry toast. 3. In a food processor, mix the avocado, cocoa powder and maple syrup until smooth. Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly (but not solidified!), use a spatula to add it to the food processor. Process until it is well-combined and starts to get very thick (as the chocolate cools). 4. Scrape the mixture into an 8x8 parchment-lined or silicone pan with a spatula and smooth the top. Sprinkle liberally with coarse sea salt, then press almonds into the top. Place in the fridge and allow to cool for an hour. Remove from pan and slice. Refrigerate to store or keep in the freezer for a firmer, chewier texture.Website: www.kellybhaney.comEmail: info@kellybhaney.comInstagram: @kellybhaneyFacebook: Kelly B Haney, Certified Nutrition Coach

It's now been 13 years since the end of my horrific flare of the autoimmune disease, Ulcerative Colitis, 13 years since the beginning of my healing journey, and 13 years remaining completely flare-free!In this episode, I honor this flare-free anniversary by sharing with you 13 of the many things that have helped get me to this place. 13 of the tools, methods, concepts, and strategies that have helped me to heal from years of mild to moderate flares, and then from the fallout of the major flare, and have helped me to successfully stay healed from my disease for all this time. These are the tools that I believe can help to achieve the same results for you too.The path to healing and staying healed has proved to be a marathon, not a sprint, with both joy and pain as companions.  It has encompassed not just physical, but emotional, mental, and spiritual healing as well, and this list reflects and reinforces that.  Every moment of this journey has been, and continues to be, so, so worth it. Have a listen to be encouraged and motivated by my “Lucky 13!” Website: www.kellybhaney.comEmail: info@kellybhaney.comInstagram: @kellybhaneyFacebook: Kelly B Haney, Certified Nutrition Coach

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Patty Ford, who is a doctor of public health, an eating disorder registered dietician, and a Habit Finder coach. Together, we embark on an enlightening expedition, unravelling the knotted threads of food addiction and emotional connections to our dietary patterns, particularly in relation to those with chronic illness. With each individual's dietary odyssey as unique as their fingerprint, we discuss the symphony of societal, environmental, and subconscious factors that orchestrate our every bite. We emphasize the importance of honoring our body's signals and embracing a holistic approach that marries mind, body, and spirit. Join us on this insightful voyage, and let Dr. Ford's wisdom guide you to greater healing, through a more mindful relationship with food and self.Dr. Ford's website and contact info: https://www.drpatriciafordwellness.com/Dr. Ford's Instagram: @dr.pattyannfordWebsite: www.kellybhaney.comEmail: info@kellybhaney.comInstagram: @kellybhaneyFacebook: Kelly B Haney, Certified Nutrition Coach

Get ready for a holiday special that's all about reclaiming the joy and wonder of the season, while kicking stress and excess to the curb. Feeling overwhelmed by your packed calendar and other holiday tasks? We're here to help you say 'no' to the things that don't light up your life, bringing back the true spirit of the season through simplicity. Let's debunk the myth of the perfect holiday, learn how to delegate, prioritize self-care, and shift our focus from the perfect table setting to fostering gratitude and giving back. As for those festive treats that are as much a part of the holidays as the twinkling lights, I've got you covered. Discover ways to enjoy these little delights while remaining focused on your health. It's a journey of mindful indulgence. And the best part? Making baking a fun, shared activity, creating memories that taste sweeter than any cookie. Ready to embark on a simplified, more joyful, restful, and restorative holiday season? Take a listen, and let's spread the cheer together!Website: www.kellybhaney.comEmail: info@kellybhaney.comInstagram: @kellybhaneyFacebook: Kelly B Haney, Certified Nutrition Coach

What would you do if the person you love most in the world was struck with a severe chronic illness? It's a tough question, but it's one my partner, Brian, had to face head on when I experienced a life-threatening, year-long flare of Ulcerative Colitis. Join us for this raw and honest discussion about the emotional and physical turmoil that chronic illness brings, not just for the patient, but for their loved ones too. Our conversation reveals the real-life challenges and lessons learned throughout our journey, alongside the power of resilience and hope.As we navigated our way through a sea of medical appointments, treatments, and emotional upheavals, we discovered that caregivers are often overlooked warriors in these battles. In our chat, Brian and I delve into the pivotal role of caregivers, shedding light on the strength and endurance needed to support a loved one while maintaining personal wellbeing. From our experience, we highlight the undeniable significance of a strong support network and the vital practice of self-care, while agreeing that there simply is no "instruction manual" for this sort of thing. Website: www.kellybhaney.comEmail: info@kellybhaney.comInstagram: @kellybhaneyFacebook: Kelly B Haney, Certified Nutrition Coach

Ready to kick the Standard American Diet to the curb and reclaim your health? Join me as we navigate the transformative power of nutrition. In overcoming my own major health issues, I've discovered the undeniable link between diet and true healing. Together, we'll map out the four "must haves" of long-term dietary success - becoming a rebel, having an unfaltering commitment to your health, having a compelling "why", and educating yourself, along with the two "must do's" - heal your gut, and eat real food.Challenging conventional eating habits, we'll explore how to heal from the damage inflicted by a typical diet, and the importance of consuming real, whole, unmodified food that truly heals. This journey is not about temporary change, it's about a permanent lifestyle upgrade. Listen to the end for my bonus tip that will make everything a whole lot easier. Are you ready to redefine your relationship with food and get started on the path to true healing?  Let's go...Website: www.kellybhaney.comEmail: info@kellybhaney.comInstagram: @kellybhaneyFacebook: Kelly B Haney, Certified Nutrition Coach

At age 19 I was diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease, Ulcerative Colitis.  In this episode, I tell the tale of living for over a decade with an unpredictable disease before facing a severe, life-threatening, monster flare-up in 2010.  After months of fighting a losing battle with severe inflammation throughout my entire colon, the situation had become dire, and I was introduced to the world of powerful immunosuppressant medications. These life-saving medications brought initial success but also fear of long-term side effects where "the cure could be worse than the disease," and I knew there had to be a better way. Hear my struggle, my fraught journey to remission, and my decision to do whatever it takes to keep this disease at bay without being forever tethered to medications - instead, choosing to begin a journey of seeking out true and lasting healing, naturally.  Healing and staying healed is a continuous journey, one that I invite you to join me on. I believe that if I can heal from a terrible illness that almost took my life and go on to be healthier than ever, even as I get older, then I truly believe this is possible for you too. Your support means the world to me as I strive to be a beacon of hope for others navigating the complexities of chronic illness.    Website: www.kellybhaney.comEmail: info@kellybhaney.comInstagram: @kellybhaneyFacebook: Kelly B Haney, Certified Nutrition Coach

Hi there!  I'm Kelly, a Certified Nutrition Coach, health blogger, and now a podcaster!  I'm also a survivor and overcomer of severe autoimmune disease.  This podcast is for anyone who is sick and tired of being sick and tired, particularly those with autoimmune or other chronic illness.  It's for those who are ready to truly heal, and more importantly, truly stay healed, naturally.  Through my training as a Certified Nutrition Coach, but mostly through insight gained from my personal experience with overcoming severe autoimmune disease, I want to equip you to get better, stay better, and to become healthier than ever.On this show, I’ll share what I’ve learned along the way that has brought me so far.  We’ll have a variety of guests bring their perspectives and expertise as well.  We’re not just going to cover physical issues, we’ll talk about mental, emotional, and spiritual health too, because they are all interconnected and they all play a vital role in our healing and staying healed.  Oh, and since laughter is the best medicine, we’ll share plenty of laughs together too.We can never guarantee that we won’t be affected by an illness or disease, but what we can do is everything that is in our power to prevent that from happening.  And by seeking natural healing and health, I can assure you, we have been given a whole lot of power.   So let’s get going! Website: www.kellybhaney.comEmail: info@kellybhaney.comInstagram: @kellybhaneyFacebook: Kelly B Haney, Certified Nutrition Coach