#98 | The Surprising Self-Care Habit That Can Rewire Self-talk And Boost Autoimmune Resilience

Send us Fan MailSelf-care doesn’t always look like slowing down. Sometimes it sounds like what you call yourself.In this heartfelt conversation with Damian Washington, we explore identity, humor, and healing—starting with a surprisingly powerful habit: giving yourself a nickname. It’s more than cute. It rewires how you speak to yourself when things get hard. You’ll learn:How self-talk impacts fatigue, confidence, and motivationWhy playful language builds deeper self-trustWhat “champ,” “baby,” or “boss” can do for your nervous systemPress play and you might be shocked what changes when you choose your own nickname and use it today.Want to spend more time with Damian? Find him on instagram here (@damianwashington)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.