Ep338: The Real Connection Behind Lupus, Gut Health & Hormones with Gina Harney

In this episode, Tina sits down with fellow FDN, Gina Harney where she shares a closer look at the deeper connections between lupus, gut health, hormones, and chronic inflammation, and why these issues rarely exist in isolation. Gina discusses how stress, gut dysfunction, nutrient depletion, and hormone shifts can all influence autoimmune patterns over time. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Why “random” symptoms (fatigue, skin issues, hormones, gut problems) are often connected, especially with lupus - How functional testing can uncover root causes when conventional answers fall short - The surprising way an eye infection sparked a deeper path into autoimmune healing - Why exercise intolerance isn’t just “being out of shape” and how it could be making symptoms worse - The link between histamine intolerance and worsening hormone symptoms (plus common high-histamine foods) - How gut dysbiosis and nutrient deficiencies can quietly drive autoimmune flares - The difference between healing your body vs. chasing fat loss (and why this matters more than you think) - How Googling symptoms and spiraling can dysregulate your nervous system and slow healing - Where peptides fit into the bigger picture of supporting lupus and autoimmune conditions Subscribe: https://carrotsncake.substack.com Join Fit + Fueled: https://carrots-n-cake.mykajabi.com/fit+fueled Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing, peptides, and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Gina Harney https://fitnessista.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnessista Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessista/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fitnessista/ X: https://twitter.com/fitnessista About Gina Harney: My name is Gina – I’m so happy you’re here. On my blog, I like to share the real-life ups and downs of wellness, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, along with quick and effective workouts, nourishing recipes, and sustainable ways to support your health at home.