If you’ve been told your thyroid is “normal” but you're still struggling with brain fog, anxiety, or memory issues, this episode is for you. We're diving deep into what I call “Hashimoto’s Brain”, where your immune system impacts not just your thyroid but your cognitive and emotional well-being. You’ll discover how even with normal labs, Hashimoto’s can cause brain inflammation (aka neuroinflammation) and trigger neurological symptoms like mood swings, forgetfulness, and mental fatigue.

Are you constantly tired, foggy, bloated, or anxious—and still told it’s “just stress”? In this episode, we answer one of the most searched and misunderstood health questions: Can chronic stress cause autoimmune disease? With science-backed insights and real patient stories, we break down how prolonged stress can silently dysregulate your immune system, disrupt hormone balance, impair gut function, and set the stage for autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, and more.

We dive into the functional medicine approach to uncovering the root causes of joint pain, from gut health and food sensitivities to viral infections and environmental toxins. Learn why your immune system may be attacking your joints, and how addressing inflammation at its source can lead to lasting relief. You’ll hear about common diagnostic blind spots, red flags to watch for, and how seemingly unrelated symptoms like fatigue and brain fog may all be part of the same picture.

Are you constantly tired, inflamed, or foggy, yet your labs say everything’s “normal”? You might be dealing with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) reactivation, a hidden but powerful trigger behind chronic fatigue, autoimmune flare-ups, and thyroid issues like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. In this episode, we dive deep into the EBV puzzle and explain how this latent virus, often picked up as mono or glandular fever, can silently affect your health for years after the initial infection.

In this episode, we unpack the critical difference between immunity and immune resilience. While immunity is your body’s defense system reacting to threats, immune resilience takes it further by building a proactive and sustainable ability to adapt and recover. We share actionable insights on how to create a robust system that protects your health today and for the future.

Discover the role of nutrition, lifestyle, gut health, and environmental factors in strengthening your immune resilience.

Rhian Stephenson is a nutritionist, a naturopath, and an industry leader in nutrition and holistic health and fitness. She's also the founder of ARTAH, the award-winning nutrition and supplement brand. Rhian's love of well-being started at a young age in Canada when she began her career as a competitive swimmer and continued as she progressed to an international level.

Driven by her passion for health, Rhian went on to complete graduate degrees in human biology, nutritional therapy, and naturopathic medicine. Passionate, energetic, and practicing what she preaches, her goal is to inspire and empower others to experience life in their best health.

Dr. Maggie Yu joins Nicole to discuss the often-overlooked conditions of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Histamine Intolerance, two interrelated yet distinct health issues that affect a surprising 40% of patients in some practices. Despite their prevalence, these conditions frequently go unrecognized, even within the realm of functional medicine.

In this episode, Nicole delves into the role of functional medicine in understanding and managing health. She discusses the complexity of identifying root causes of health issues and emphasises the collaborative effort required between patient and practitioner.

In 2015, Gillian recovered from anaplastic astrocytoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Whilst undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy, she introduced radical changes to her diet and lifestyle, forging an integrative approach to her cancer care. Tune into this episode to hear her story.

In this episode, Nicole invites Sam to discuss major root causes that might hinder healing, focusing on trauma, infections, viruses, and mycotoxins.