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The Healing Chronicles Podcast
→ Two women. One mission: Healing with heart. We are Katie & Amanda and we have both reversed our Inflammatory Bowel Disease after years of pain, struggle and frustration.
Our mission is to empower people on their journey to improved health by breaking down complex topics like gut health, trauma recovery, and mindset into actionable steps. We believe in healing both the mind and body through education, empathy, and sustainable change.
Our goal is to create a space where people feel supported, informed, and inspired to take control of their health.
Whether you’re healing your gut, managing chronic illness or simply seeking a healthier, more balanced life, you’re in the right place.
The Healing Chronicles Podcast
EP 16 | Redefining Autoimmune Care with Dr. Kara Wada
What happens when a conventionally trained doctor becomes a patient herself?
In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Kara Wada, a board-certified allergist, immunologist, and lifestyle medicine physician - who also happens to live with an autoimmune condition. Her journey from physician to “spoonie” transformed how she practices medicine and how she supports others navigating chronic illness.
Together, we explore what it really means to become immune confident, a concept Kara developed that challenges fear-based narratives around autoimmunity and offers a more empowered path forward. We talk about the importance of nervous system regulation, setting “anti-inflammatory boundaries,” and the healing power of listening to your body.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, burnt out by the medical system, or somewhere in between, this conversation is a reminder that healing is possible.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Kara’s personal story of navigating autoimmune disease as a physician
- The limitations of the current healthcare model, and what needs to change
- What it means to become “immune confident”
- The link between the nervous system and immune health
- Practical tools for navigating autoimmune symptoms with more clarity and self-trust
Connect with Dr. Kara Wada
Website: www.drkarawada.com
Instagram: @drkarawada
Podcast: Becoming Immune Confident
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You are stronger than you think, healing is possible, and we'll be here every step of the way. Until next time—take care and keep going.
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