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Stronger than Autoimmune

Stronger than Autoimmune

By: Desiree Werland
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As an autoimmune warrior myself, I understand living with autoimmunity isn't easy. You are not alone, this podcast is to give hope to living with a chronic illness. I will interview individuals living with autoimmune disease along with experts, and businesses to help provide knowledge, and hope. As a health coach, I understand there is no cure for autoimmune disease but creating small changes like diet, stress management, movement and more can influence on how we feel. Join me to being Stronger than Autoimmune!Desiree Werland Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • 15-Minute Autoimmune Meal Prep: Real Hacks for Real Women
    Sep 15 2025

    Tired of spending your entire Sunday cooking? Meal prep doesn’t have to take hours—or trigger inflammation. In this episode of Stronger than Autoimmune: From Boardroom to Breakroom, Desiree shares her 15-Minute Meal Prep Method designed for busy women, working moms, and anyone navigating autoimmune health challenges.

    You’ll learn:
    ✅ Why traditional meal prep for busy women often fails (and what works instead)
    ✅ The 3 anchors for simple, anti-inflammatory meal prep (protein, veggies, healthy fats)
    ✅ 3 autoimmune-friendly grab-and-go meals you can make in under 15 minutes—no cooking required
    ✅ Easy hacks for office-friendly lunches that won’t trigger flares (or annoy coworkers in the breakroom)
    ✅ A quick recipe for a 5-Minute Anti-Inflammatory Bowl that fuels your day and reduces inflammation

    Whether you’re looking for autoimmune-friendly meal ideas, quick anti-inflammatory recipes, or simple meal prep for beginners, this episode gives you real solutions that fit into real life.

    ✨ Weekly Challenge: Build your meals like a 2005 mixtape—choose only the “good stuff,” put it on repeat, and stop second-guessing your food choices.

    Because meal prep isn’t about perfection—it’s about preparation that supports your health, saves your energy, and helps you thrive. 💪

    🔔 Subscribe for more tips on autoimmune-friendly living, anti-inflammatory diet hacks, and real wellness strategies that actually work.

    #AutoimmuneFriendly #AntiInflammatory #MealPrepMadeEasy #AutoimmuneSupport #15MinuteMealPrep #HealthyWorkLife #AutoimmuneStrong #BusyWomenWellness #StrongerThanAutoimmune #FuelNotFlare

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    16 mins
  • From Boardroom to Breakroom Edition: Workplace Accommodations 101: Your ADA Rights & How to Request Them
    Sep 8 2025

    Navigating work with an autoimmune condition? In this empowering episode of Stronger Than Autoimmune Podcast, we demystify your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and share practical tips for requesting accommodations like flexible schedules, remote work, ergonomic setups, and more. Discover how conditions like fatigue, pain, and brain fog qualify, plus the "interactive process" to advocate without awkwardness. Get actionable steps: Identify your functional limitations and brainstorm solutions today. Perfect for women thriving with chronic illness—don't miss resources from EEOC, ADA.gov, and Job Accommodation Network (JAN). Tune in for validation, education, and your weekly challenge to boost your career confidence.https://www.eeoc.gov/

    https://www.ada.gov/

    https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/ada/

    https://askjan.org/


    #Autoimmune #WorkplaceRights #ADAAdvocacy #ChronicIllness #strongerthanautoimmune

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    10 mins
  • Meet Anu Simh: Gut Health, Weight Loss & Plant-Based Living
    Sep 8 2025

    In this episode of Stronger Than Autoimmune, we sit down with Anu Simh, board-certified functional health coach and founder of 9 Arms of Wellness. Based in La Jolla, California, Anu empowers busy women across the country to lose weight, heal their gut, and thrive without relying on medication.

    Anu’s gut health-centered approach has helped hundreds of women transform their health—and now she’s training other coaches in her proven system. We’ll dive into:
    ✔ Why gut health is the key to sustainable weight loss
    ✔ How a plant-based lifestyle can boost energy and balance hormones
    ✔ Tips from her upcoming book Flourish From Within, featuring 50+ delicious recipes

    If you’re ready to ditch the meds, heal your gut, and feel amazing, this episode is for you!

    🔗 Connect with Anu:
    Instagram: @9armsofwellness
    Website: www.9armsofwellness.com

    #AutoimmuneWellness #GutHealth #FunctionalMedicine #StrongerThanAutoimmune

    Here are some awesome organizations killing itfor our community :

    Workers with Autoimmune AilmentsAlliance (WAAA):These folks are fighting the good fight for students and workers like us with autoimmune conditions. Want to get involved or learn more? Swing bydoubleutriplea.org—they’d love to have you!

    https://www.doubleutriplea.org/

    Leapcure:

    They’re all about hooking patients up withcutting-edge clinical trials and putting our voices front and center. Check them out at leapcure.com.

    https://leapcure.com/

    Adapt Naturals by Chris Kresser: They offer nutrient-packed supplements based on science. Snag 20% off your first orderwith my code DEZ at adaptnaturals.com

    https://adaptnaturals.com/?snowball=DEZ&utm_source=snowball&utm_medium=adapt-naturals-vip&utm_campaign=DEZ

    From my heart to yours, I’m sending you nothingbut love and good vibes.

    #StrongerThanAutoimmune #AutoimmunePodcast#ChronicIllnessPodcast #HealthPodcast #SupportAutoimmuneWarriors #AutoimmuneAdvocacy#AutoimmuneSupport #PodcastForWarriors#AutoimmuneCommunity #ChronicIllnessCommunity

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    42 mins
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