Auto Immune Disease? - Bitter Sweet w/ Root Cause Health Coach Dawn Karwaski

Summary: In this conversation, Dawn Karwaski, a root cause health coach, discusses her role in helping clients with chronic illnesses. She explains the difference between a functional medicine practitioner and a holistic health coach, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach to wellness. Dawn shares her journey with autoimmune diseases and the transformative power of addressing emotional health. She highlights the need for commitment and the willingness to do the work to achieve lasting results. Dawn also provides insights into her coaching programs and how to connect with her.Takeaways:Functional medicine takes a root-cause approach to medicine, looking at the whole person and addressing all areas of well-being.A health coach helps clients implement recommendations from functional medicine practitioners and supports them in making lifestyle changes.Healing from chronic illnesses requires a commitment to long-term change and a willingness to do the work.Building a wellness dream team, including functional medicine practitioners, coaches, and therapists, can provide comprehensive support.The healing journey is ongoing and may involve exploring different modalities and addressing emotional and spiritual health.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Background01:01 Dawn's Role as a Root Cause Health Coach03:09 Functional Medicine Approach to Wellness04:06 Working with a Functional Medicine Practitioner05:26 Role of a Health Coach in Implementing Recommendations06:23 Building a Wellness Dream Team08:49 Specialization in Women with Chronic Illness10:36 Dawn's Personal Journey with Autoimmune Diseases13:10 The Connection Between Emotional and Physical Health15:55 The Importance of Doing the Work27:31 Dawn's Coaching Programs30:19 The Length of the Healing Journey34:38 How to Connect with DawnTo learn more about Dawn, you may connect with her here:Website: https://thewellrootedlife.com/health-coaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.wellrooted.life/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theWRlifeP.S. - Don't forget to share this episode & connect with the Holistic Sister Circle on Facebook & Instagram.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1827055304393980Instagram:https://instagram.com/theholisticsistercircle?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==Stay blessed! - MUAH 💋Support the show