Ep. 172: Trust the Tiny: Small Habits That Make Big Changes for Autoimmune Outcomes | Habit Building | Nervous System | Autoimmunity | Healthy Habits | Autoimmune Coaching

Can mindset and habit change improve autoimmune disease outcomes like Hashimoto’s and multiple sclerosis? Why is consistency so hard with chronic illness and fluctuating energy, and how do you build healthy habits that actually stick? On this episode of the She Talks Health Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Amy Behimer, a doctor of pharmacy-turned autoimmune health coach, to talk about why the chronic, progressive, debilitating story around diagnoses like MS isn’t the whole picture of autoimmunity.Amy has had four autoimmune diagnoses since age 17, with her MS diagnosis at 27 becoming the wake-up call that led her to action to improve her quality of life. From this, she’s built her autoimmune coaching business, developed supportive frameworks, and guided people to tap into their own expertise rather than be “another expert in a white coat.” We also talked about why people think needing help with the autoimmune journey means they’ve failed, when it can actually be the thing that helps you see your blind spots and put what you know into practice. Amy explained how redefining autoimmune health matters, because if health only means “absence of disease,” it can feel hopeless. Instead, we can focus on creating stronger metabolic, gut, emotional, and mental health while still acknowledging that our symptoms are real. Finally, we get into the critical step of consistency and habit change. Amy’s “trust in the tiny” approach emphasizes that small actions matter more than all-or-nothing attitudes. Her ABC Habit Playbook makes habit shifts approachable and easy to implement in real life. She also walked through her Habit Hub framework that helps us reroute around roadblocks and learn to make friends with negative emotions without letting them define the quality of our lives. Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.In This Episode: [4:10] Amy’s autoimmunity history that motivated her to help others with the same diagnoses[7:30] There’s no shame in getting help[9:45] Believing that your life doesn’t have to be worse because of a diagnosis[13:15] Finding the re-route and the willingness to follow a different path to get to the end goal[14:45] Trusting in the tiny shifts that eventually bring big changes[18:40] The ABC Habit Playbook[21:50] Where to start if you’re too overwhelmed to begin[29:42] The Habit Hub Framework[33:15] Good stressors that help make us better[37:00] Learning to be ok with dark moments as part of the journey[38:41] Using our diagnosis as a reason to become healthierFind more from Amy online:Website: https://amybehimercoaching.com/Instagram: @amybehimercoachingAutoimmune Health Secrets podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autoimmune-health-secrets-ease-fatigue-improve-your/id1681403369Connect with Sophie: Instagram: @shetalkshealthWebsite: shetalkshealth.comApply to work with us: www.shetalkshealth.com/callThe Mineral Reset (HTMA): https://shethrives.shetalkshealth.com/htma-packageMineral Mocktail (get your energy back now!: https://shetalkshealth.com/mineral-mocktail-guide/Stop guessing with your thyroid & Get Answers Now: https://ace.shetalkshealth.com/home-front