Autoimmune Disease: How to Manage Fatigue, Brain Fog & Pain With Small Daily Habits

Autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, and celiac disease are on the rise. For those living with an autoimmune disease, symptoms can show up as fatigue, brain fog and chronic pain, along with many other symptoms that can make life very challenging. If you are one of the many people living with an autoimmune condition or suspect that you may have one, this episode gives you a practical framework to take back control of your life and start managing and improving your symptoms. This is my conversation with Dr. Amy Behimer, a health and lifestyle coach who specialises in helping people with autoimmune diseases. She explains how tiny, consistent changes can transform the way you feel, function, and age. Why the foundation of better health is about building a simple system that actually fits into your life. As a pharmacist, a board-certified health and wellness coach, and someone living with multiple autoimmune conditions, Amy brings a rare combination of expertise and lived experience to this conversation. You'll discover: - Why autoimmune conditions often cluster, and what that means for your long-term health - The role of genetics, stress, lifestyle, and environment in triggering symptoms - Why ultra-processed foods work against the very energy systems your body depends on - How to think about food, movement, sleep, relationships, mindset, and "good stress" as one connected system - Why mindset is a core part of feeling better and making progress - How to stop trying to do everything at once and start using a framework that builds momentum Amy also shares her personal journey from vitiligo and Graves' disease to celiac disease and multiple sclerosis, including the mental and emotional shift that changed everything. Her idea of autoimmune health reframes a diagnosis from a life sentence into a chance to create better habits, better resilience, and a brighter future. **Episode Timestamps** 01:55 Introduction to Autoimmune Disease 03:54 What is Autoimmune Disease? 05:51 Causes of Autoimmune Conditions 09:02 How Our Lifestyle Impacts Autoimmune Health 11:00 The Rising Incidence of Autoimmune Diseases 12:59 The Building Blocks of Our Cells and Autoimmunity 14:48 Ultra-Processed Foods and Autoimmune Disease 18:51 Living with Autoimmune Disease 24:03 The Power of Mindset and Perspective Shifts 34:57 The Habit Hub Framework for Autoimmune Health 43:59 Stacking Habits and Building Consistency 48:08 Practical Tips for Better Autoimmune Health 52:03 Resources and How to Connect with Amy   Discover more about Amy Behimer and the habit hub at: https://amybehimercoaching.com Take Amy's free quiz to help you start feeling better today: https://amybehimercoaching.com/quiz Listen to Amy's podcast, Autoimmune Health Secrets: https://thehabithubpodcast.amybehimercoaching.com Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amybehimercoaching   **Get My Free Newsletter** https://stayhealthylivelonger.substack.com   **Social Channels** X: https://x.com/timquin0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timquin0 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TimQuin0