#38 | How A Pharmacist And Coach Thinks About Medications And Lifestyle Habits To Treat Autoimmune Disease

Send us Fan MailTo medicate or not to medicate? The real talk on mindset, medications, and more in treating autoimmune disease.Are you feeling conflicted about whether to take medications for your autoimmune disease—or wondering if going “natural” means avoiding meds altogether?You're not alone. In this episode I'm sharing my personal journey with autoimmune disease (Grave' Disease, Vitiligo, IBD, and multiple sclerosis (MS)), breaking down how I decide when to say yes—and no—to medications. With my unique perspective as both a doctor of pharmacy and health coach, I walk you through the mindset shifts, decision-making strategies, and habit-building frameworks that allow you to feel confident in your choices.Whether you’re currently on a disease-modifying therapy, considering one, or feeling guilt about needing symptom relief—this episode helps you cut through fear and misinformation.What you’ll gain from this episode:A powerful new way to think about medications alongside holistic healing—not in oppositionThe exact questions I ask myself when choosing to start, stop, or continue medicationsHow mindset, epigenetics, and lifestyle habits can enhance the effects of your treatment planPress play now to finally feel empowered in your autoimmune health journey—whether you medicate or not.Note: The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health is now Autoimmune Health Secrets—same mission to help you feel better and function better using habits that are enjoyable, effective, and (together we make them) inevitable.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.Menu of support options to work with me HERE.Free quiz HERE.Join the Consistency Challenge HERE.Personalized Energy Audit HERE.Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. Sign-up for emails HERE.Book your 1-on-1 call HERE.Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer.This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read Atomic Habits by James Clear and still don’t have the healthy habits you want, this show is for you. Adjacent to functional medicine, holistic health, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.