The Remade Life Podcast

28 - Unraveling the Identities That Made Me Sick Part I: She Who is Sick

In this powerful and vulnerable episode of The Remade Life Podcast, I take you behind the scenes of the emotional and somatic work that shaped my healing from autoimmune disease. I open up about the identities I formed in childhood, the protection patterns my nervous system clung to, and the internal environment that made autoimmune disease feel necessary for my survival. I also share the exact spiritual moment that helped me release the identity of “She who is sick” and step into a truer, more empowered version of myself. (Trigger Warning: Discussion of Suicidal Ideation)  In this episode: * How my early childhood experiences, emotional patterns, and high-achiever conditioning created a foundation for autoimmune disease. * My season of burnout, depression, and suicidal ideation in 2022, and how that breakdown became a doorway into deeper healing. * The identity of “She who is sick”: why I created her, how she protected me, and why she shaped so much of my story. * The moment of clarity on my deck when I asked God for guidance, heard the message I needed, and began releasing that identity. * How shifting my narrative, reconnecting with my body, and honoring my emotional truth helped me transform my relationship with autoimmune disease. This is one of the most honest and transformative stories I’ve ever shared, so join me for the full episode and see if it helps you understand your own symptoms, body, and healing in a brand-new way. If you or someone your know is struggling with suicidal ideation, help is available at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.  Additional Resources:  Episode 2: Rewriting My Autoimmune Narrative [https://www.remadewellness.com/theremadelifepodcast/the-remade-life-podcast-episode-02] Connect with me: Instagram: @daniela.spear [https://www.instagram.com/daniela.spear/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@danielaspear [https://www.youtube.com/@danielaspear] Website: www.remadewellness.com [https://www.remadewellness.com/]

27 - How to Accidentally Heal Autoimmune Disease

In this episode, Daniela unpacks the idea of “accidentally healing” autoimmune disease. What started as a spark of curiosity during her time in sports performance has evolved into The Remade Method, a holistic approach rooted in movement, body intelligence, and strength training. She shares how shifting focus from managing symptoms to building human potential can transform the healing journey in unexpected ways. In this episode:  * How a Threads post inspired the question, “Can you accidentally heal autoimmune disease?” * The connection between exercise science, human performance, and autoimmune healing * Why strength training helps regulate the nervous and immune systems better than cardio * How focusing on building a new life redirects energy away from disease and toward vitality * The role of The Remade Method: Revive, Rebuild, and Reclaim in facilitating “accidental” healing If you’ve ever wondered whether healing could happen while you’re simply living, moving, and growing, this episode will change the way you see your body and your health. Tune in and discover how your own “accidental healing” story might already be unfolding. Additional Resources:  Remade Strong Foundations [https://www.remadewellness.com/remade-strong-foundations] Connect with me: Instagram: @daniela.spear [https://www.instagram.com/daniela.spear/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@danielaspear [https://www.youtube.com/@danielaspear] Website: www.remadewellness.com [https://www.remadewellness.com/]

26 - Be in Charge of Your Well-Being, Then Your Treatment Plan

In this insightful episode, Daniela invites you to rethink what it really means to be “in charge” of your healing journey. While many focus on treatment plans and medical decisions, Daniela explains why the foundation of true healing begins long before the doctor’s office. It begins with your daily choices, your self-trust, and your commitment to meeting your body’s basic needs. Drawing from her personal experience with autoimmune disease and multiple transitions on and off medication, she unpacks what it takes to build the kind of trust, with yourself and your provider, that leads to lasting wellness. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: * Why taking charge of your well-being is the first step before making any changes to your treatment plan. * The role of trust. both with your medical provider and your own body, in creating sustainable healing. * The everyday basics that truly move the needle: medication consistency, sleep, hydration, nourishment, movement, and mental well-being. * How unresolved emotions and chronic stress influence autoimmune symptoms and the body’s ability to heal. * What it looks like to create safety, consistency, and confidence so that your body (and your doctor) can trust you to make empowered changes. This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t just about protocols - it’s about partnership with your body. Tune in to discover how showing up for your well-being each day can open the door to more trust, stability, and freedom in your treatment plan. Additional Resources:  Remade Wellness Services [https://www.remadewellness.com/all-services]  Remade Strong Foundations  [https://www.remadewellness.com/remade-strong-foundations] Additional Episodes:  Episode 02 - Rewriting My Autoimmune Narrative [https://www.remadewellness.com/theremadelifepodcast/the-remade-life-podcast-episode-02] Episode 11 - Releasing Anger to Heal Systemic Inflammation [https://www.remadewellness.com/theremadelifepodcast/the-remade-life-podcast-episode-11] Connect with me: Instagram: @daniela.spear [https://www.instagram.com/daniela.spear/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@danielaspear [https://www.youtube.com/@danielaspear] Website: www.remadewellness.com [https://www.remadewellness.com/]

25 - Starting a New Medication Without Fear (Even with a Holistic Mindset)

When starting a new medication, it’s easy to feel uncertain, especially if you’ve worked hard to live holistically. In this episode, Daniela reframes what it means to take medication without fear and guilt, by exploring the body’s innate intelligence and the real medicine behind healing: trust. Whether you’re just beginning your autoimmune journey or finding peace with your current treatment, this conversation will help you reconnect with your body as your greatest guide and view pharmaceuticals not as failure, but as support on the journey back to wholeness. In this episode: * Why autoimmune disease is not a mistake but part of your body’s intelligent design * How to view “flare-ups” as the body’s invitation to deeper healing * The mindset shift needed to take medication without guilt or fear * Daniela’s personal story of trusting her body through a medication reaction * How rituals, intention, and compassion transform medication into holistic medicine If you’ve ever felt torn between trusting your body and taking medication, this episode will remind you that your body already knows how to use the medication. Tune in to learn how trusting your body, more than the medicine, might be the most powerful step in your healing. Additional Resources: How I Make Self-Injections More Fun - Lupus Edition [https://youtu.be/ODr_6_-yCcQ?si=hwFYM8mAtuCfrhG1] Connect with me: Instagram: @daniela.spear [https://www.instagram.com/daniela.spear/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@danielaspear [https://www.youtube.com/@danielaspear] Website: www.remadewellness.com [https://www.remadewellness.com/]

24 - My Hot Mess Summer: Healing, Celebrating and Hard Truths

The Remade Life Podcast is back for the fall season! In this catch-up episode, I share some life and health updates, celebrate milestones for Remade Wellness, and reflect on how emotional patterns have shaped my healing journey. With stories ranging from ultimate frisbee to deeper lessons about self-trust and love, this conversation weaves together a little humor, honesty, and insight into the realities of living through the healing. In this episode, we cover: * Celebrating one year of Remade Wellness Studio and reaching big business milestones * Getting off of Benlysta injections and reclaiming authority in treatment decisions * Lessons from ultimate frisbee, half-marathon training, and letting yourself “suck” at something new * How belief patterns like “I am unlovable” strain relationships and affect the nervous system * Building trust with yourself, embracing radical responsibility, and embodying “I am love” This episode is full of both light-hearted stories and vulnerable reflections on the realities of healing. Tune in to hear the full conversation and reconnect with the essence of The Remade Life. Additional Episodes: Ep. 08: How to Build Self-Trust to Heal Autoimmune Disease [https://www.remadewellness.com/theremadelifepodcast/the-remade-life-podcast-episode-08] Ep. 22 - Are You Getting in the Way of Your Healing? [https://www.remadewellness.com/theremadelifepodcast/the-remade-life-podcast-episode-22] The Weekly Remade Journal: Subscribe Here [https://remadewellness.myflodesk.com/remadejournal] Connect with me: Instagram: @daniela.spear [https://www.instagram.com/daniela.spear/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@danielaspear [https://www.youtube.com/@danielaspear] Website: www.remadewellness.com [https://www.remadewellness.com/]