How Nervous System Dysregulation Can Trigger Autoimmunity

How Nervous System Dysregulation Can Trigger Autoimmunity

HOW NERVOUS SYSTEM DYSREGULATION CAN TRIGGER AUTOIMMUNITY Have you ever wondered: “Why do I feel worse even when I’m eating ‘healthier’?” “Why do flare-ups hit harder on stressful weeks?” “Is there a gentler way to reduce inflammation without living on elimination diets?” this episode is for you. In this eye-opening talk, Gianna explains how feeling chronically unsafe in your body keeps you stuck in inflammation and why healing starts with a gentle, 'more feminine' approach that highlights regulation, connection, and nourishment. You’ll learn the three mistakes that stall progress (it’s not just diet), how to shift out of fight-or-flight, and how tiny, repeatable habits build real evidence that remission is within reach. YOU’LL LEARN * Why women fall through the cracks of conventional care. * Why you are NOT what you eat. * How to make progress even on symptom-filled days. * The E2P2 Method (Energy, Emotions, Physical symptoms, Poop). * Why recovery (not perfection) is the secret weapon elite athletes and autoimmune warriors share. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your licensed clinician before making changes.

How Start Healing Your Gut Health? — An Interview with Emily Prada

You've likely Googling it — Can autoimmune disease go into remission? What foods heal autoimmune symptoms? What’s the fastest way to reset your immune system? In this episode, Gianna is interviewed by Emily Prada and discusses the popular questions about starting a healing journey, gut health and autoimmune remission. You’ll discover why gut healing starts with digestion, why elimination diets don't always work , and how to start a healing journey if you’ve been told “there’s nothing more you can do.” Chapters 00:00 Intro & why “health” ≠ restriction 03:05 Gianna’s diagnosis story (linear morphea scleroderma) & bullying at 12 08:42 The mental health break-through: choosing a new path 12:10 Digestion first → gut health next (why this order matters) 15:18 The “Add-In Approach” to eating (Trader Joe’s produce → diversity) 19:40 E2P2-style check-ins: Energy, Emotions, Physical, Poop (post-meal awareness) 24:05 Why most food sensitivity tests disappoint (IgG/IgE caveats) 28:30 Vagus-nerve mealtime breaths: 1–3 deep diaphragmatic breaths 32:50 Boundaries with food (enjoy the cookie, choose the right context) 37:15 Business & becoming: evolution > perfection 41:30 Hope & next steps: simple, strategic, consistent   Resources Mentioned / Helpful Links * Free guide: How to Heal Naturally Alongside Medication [https://www.autoimmunebabe.com/guide] * Work with Gianna: Autoimmune Relief Consultation (personalized food-log review + next steps) [https://www.autoimmunebabe.com/Autoimmune-Relief-Consultation] * Follow on IG/TikTok: @autoimmune.babe Try This This Week * Before 1–2 meals per day: 3 slow belly breaths. * Add in two produce items you don’t usually buy to increase diversity.   Disclaimer This content is educational and not a substitute for medical advice. Consult your clinician before making changes.

How I Reversed Scleroderma Naturally as a Clinical Nutritionist | Q&A Episode

HOW I REVERSED SCLERODERMA NATURALLY | MY STORY AS A CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST EPISODE SUMMARY In this unfiltered Q&A episode, Gianna opens up her unread DMs and answers questions from autoimmune women like you on what she did to achieve unmedicated remission and what she diet(s) were a resource to her autoimmune healing along the way. Gianna opens up about the dark side of anti-inflammatory diets, the emotional side of remission, and why strengthening your digestion—before focusing on your gut—is what truly changes the game. You’ll walk away with clarity, and a deeper understanding of how your body is designed to heal when it feels safe and supported. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: * Why Scleroderma remission is possible and what it realistically looks like * The truth about elimination diets and why they will only get you so far * The dark side about “anti-inflammatory” eating * The emotional work that helped her body feel safe enough to heal * Why gut health is the foundation for every autoimmune recovery & what must come first * What diet did Gianna follow that allowed her to experience autoimmune remission RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 📩 Listener Q&A Invitation – Do you want to see more episodes like this or have a question for the next Q&A? Email Gianna directly at contact.autoimmunebabe@gmail.com  📋 Food Log Audit Waitlist – Get early access to a brand new offer designed to get expert eyes on your meals and help you identify which foods fight or fuel your inflammation. Join the waitlist here → autoimmunebabe.com/Food-Log-Waitlist  [https://www.autoimmunebabe.com/Food-Log-Waitlist] LOOKING FOR FREE RESOURCE? START HERE! 📖 Free Guide – How to Start Healing Naturally Alongside Medication Learn the first steps to calm inflammation, improve digestion, and increase your odds of remission → Coming soon! SUBSCRIBE & SHARE New episodes drop every Tuesday! Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode full of hope, education, and real-life healing stories. 💛 If this episode encouraged you, share it with another autoimmune babe in your life. Sharing hope is one of the most powerful gifts we can give.

POSTbiotics or Probiotics? The Gut-Health Duo Changing Autoimmune Healing

POSTBIOTICS OR PROBIOTICS? THE GUT-HEALTH DUO CHANGING AUTOIMMUNE HEALING EPISODE SUMMARY What if probiotics aren’t the first step and sometimes, probiotics can make symptoms worse?  In this episode, Gianna explains the crucial difference between probiotics and POSTbiotics, and why introducing the right supplement at the right time can make all the difference on your healing journey. You’ll learn how your gut microbiome functions as an ecosystem (not a math equation), why adding probiotics at the wrong time can backfire, and increase your odds of a flare up. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: * What probiotics actually are and how they impact inflammation. * Why your gut microbiome works more like an ecosystem than a simple “good vs bad bacteria” equation. * How probiotics can sometimes make autoimmune symptoms worse. * Why postbiotics often need to come first, even before a high quality probiotic. * What are postbiotics and how they influence chronic inflammation RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * 🦠 High-Quality Probiotics List: Get access to Gianna’s recommended probiotics (with 10% off through Fullscript!) → Click here [https://us.fullscript.com/plans/gporcelli-autoimmune-babe-approved] * 📋 Anti-Inflammatory Food Log Audit: Waitlist is live now! Be the first to access this limited-spot promo and get personalized diet guidance for only $97 → Click here [https://www.autoimmunebabe.com/Food-Log-Waitlist] * Next Steps 📖 Free Guide – How to Start Healing Naturally Alongside Medication: Learn the first steps to calm inflammation, improve digestion, and increase your odds of remission → Click here SUBSCRIBE & SHARE New episodes drop every Tuesday! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s episode, where Gianna answers her most-asked TikTok question: What diet did you start with that increased your odds of remission? 💛 If this episode encouraged you, share it with another autoimmune babe in your life. Sharing hope is one of the most powerful gifts we can give.

What Are Probiotics & Do They Increase Your Odds of Remission?

WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS & DO THEY INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF REMISSION? Episode Summary Probiotics are a multi-billion dollar industry, but are they really worth the hype when it comes to autoimmune healing? If you’ve ever wondered whether probiotics can actually help reduce inflammation and increase your odds of remission, this episode is for you. Gianna breaks down what probiotics are, how they interact with your gut microbiome, and why supplement quality matters more than you think. You’ll also learn why random probiotics can sometimes make symptoms worse, and the crucial role prebiotics (and postbiotics) play in your healing journey. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * What probiotics really are and how they impact autoimmune inflammation. * How your gut microbiome works like a safari 🦓🦏 and why diversity is king. * Why probiotics need prebiotics to actually work. * The step-by-step approach Gianna uses with her clients. Hint: probiotics is not the first step! Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: * 🦠 High-Quality Probiotics List: Get access to Gianna’s recommended probiotics (with 10% off through Fullscript!) → Click here [https://us.fullscript.com/plans/gporcelli-high-quality-probiotics] * Next Steps 📖 Free Guide: How to Start Healing Naturally Alongside Medication: Learn the first steps to calm inflammation, improve digestion, and increase your odds of remission → Click here [https://www.autoimmunebabe.com/guide] Subscribe & Share New episodes drop every Tuesday! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s episode, all about postbiotics, the supplement Gianna believes will be the next big breakthrough in autoimmune healing. 💛 If this episode encouraged you, share it with another autoimmune babe in your life. Sharing hope is one of the most powerful gifts we can give.