187. Postpartum Nutrition To Heal Well, Prevent Autoimmune Flares, Or Development of an Autoimmune Disease

187. Postpartum Nutrition To Heal Well, Prevent Autoimmune Flares, Or Development of an Autoimmune Disease

Author: Marian Mitchell, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Meal Plan Mentor May 21, 2026 Duration: 21:20
Approximately 10-15% of women may develop an autoimmune disease within the first year after childbirth. Conditions like thyroiditis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis are commonly diagnosed postpartum! AND women who had an autoimmune disease prior to pregnancy experience a mild to moderate flare of symptoms 20-40% of the time. This is due to a variety of factors stemming from nutrient depletion, hormones all out of whack, lack of sleep, increase of stress on the body, and mental stress as well.    From what I’ve studied and the researchers in the field that I’ve listened to, nutrient depletion is the biggest factor we have the most control over. And the standard advice we’ve been given has been terrible for our health. Let's talk through this and let me give you plan to help you recover well.   Learn more about Marian: https://www.roadtolivingwhole.com/about/   Meal Plans:  https://www.roadtolivingwhole.com/meal-plans/ https://www.roadtolivingwhole.com/meal-plans-for-therapeutic-diets/  

Living with a chronic illness or autoimmune condition often means navigating a maze of conflicting advice and feeling isolated in the struggle to feel better. Therapeutic Food Solutions is a conversation about moving beyond that overwhelm, hosted by Marian Mitchell, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Meal Plan Mentor. Drawing from nine years of specialized experience, Marian focuses on practical, sustainable food strategies rather than quick fixes or punishing restrictions. In this podcast, you’ll hear honest discussions about therapeutic diets-including Paleo and gluten-free approaches-not as ends in themselves, but as tools for managing disease and reclaiming energy. Each episode breaks down how to adapt nutritional science into realistic meal plans that fit into a complicated life, because improving your health shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. The aim is to translate the principles of integrative nutrition into actionable steps, offering a sense of partnership and clarity for anyone tired of feeling awful and ready for a grounded, compassionate path forward. Tune in for a resource that feels less like a lecture and more like a supportive guide, emphasizing food solutions that are both effective and genuinely livable for the long term.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Therapeutic Food Solutions-Therapeutic Diet, Chronic Illness, Autoimmune, Food Solutions, Go Paleo, Gluten-Free, Disease Management
Podcast Episodes
185. When the Wellness Space Becomes Toxic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:05
There is this tendency I've noticed in the Wellness World where extremism comes in easily and becomes toxic. As a health coach, it's my passion and mission to quiet the noise out there and point you towards what really m…
181. The Secret To Getting Kids To Eat Real Food Without A Fight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:59
Transitioning kids away from a diet centered around ultra-processed food and enjoying eating real food isn't as difficult as you may think. In this episode, I share my secret to getting kids to learn to eat real food and…
179. Biohacking: Optimization or Shortcut to Health? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:57
Influencers on Social Media push for all kinds of different biohacking therapies out there as THE solution you need to look and feel amazing. Is that really what they are and can they do what they promise? This is what I…
178. PCOS Awareness with Megan Stewart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:11
PCOS is misdiagnosed and then undertreated once diagnosed. Doctors will pretty much only help when you're struggling with getting pregnant. It's lonely and frustrating. Yet, there is so much within your control and there…