Healing and Transformation: Tiffany Kaloustian’s Journey with Lupus and Functional Medicine

In this episode of the Health Bridge Podcast, host Holly B. interviews Tiffany Kaloustian, a board-certified functional and integrative health practitioner and naturopathic practitioner. Diagnosed with lupus SLE and multiple organ involvement 12 years ago, Tiffany shares her journey of overcoming the disease using functional medicine approaches, diet changes, and focusing on gut health. This insightful conversation dives deep into the role of gluten and leaky gut in autoimmune conditions, the importance of mindset in healing, and practical tips for prioritizing self-care. Listeners are encouraged to be open-minded and proactive in their own healing journeys, and to reach out for support and resources.

Find Tiffany:

https://www.instagram.com/tiff_ara_kal/

https://embracingthedance.com

Listen to our episodes with Shedrica of the Chronically Planned Podcast:

Holly B. on Chronically Planned Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-wellness-with-lupus-w-holly-beck/id1487128025?i=1000706648793

Tiffany on Chronically Planned Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embracing-the-dance-in-functional-medicine-with/id1487128025?i=1000693959582

Shedrica on the Health Bridge Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/121-chronically-planned-embracing-life-with-lupus/id1665044913?i=1000715435884

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

00:25 Tiffany's Personal Journey with Lupus

01:22 Understanding Gut Health and Autoimmunity

01:59 The Role of Gluten in Autoimmune Conditions

03:45 The Dance of Healing

06:08 Functional Medicine and Gluten Sensitivity

09:56 The Impact of Diet on Autoimmune Diseases

23:07 Mindset and Healing

30:07 Navigating Dietary Restrictions

34:36 Unexpected Health Setback

35:25 Recognizing and Managing Triggers

38:09 Early Detection and Intervention

40:20 Healing Past Trauma

40:51 Understanding Gluten Sensitivity

42:37 Self-Care and Healthy Boundaries

50:55 Balancing Motherhood and Self-Care

58:24 Final Thoughts and Encouragement