Sandy's Blog
Musings on autoimmune disease, life, coaching, and self-empowerment.
Change. Why is it SO HARD to change, even though that change may be good for us? (insert whiney voice here)
It’s that time of year again, where many people make resolutions. ...
Shame and guilt. Have you met these evil twins? Yeah, they're good friends of mine. Yours too? Huh, what are the chances!
A lot of shame comes up for me around the...
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Vaccine hesitancy and autoimmune...
Stopping and resting. When was the last time you did either?
By "stopping and resting" I don't mean laying down and taking a nap (although that sounds lovely right about now). I mean to...
Hashimoto's: I have Hashimoto's. What does that even mean?
Seems like a silly question, but it inspires the follow-up: When did I choose to acquire this Hashimoto's thing?
Most of...
"CQ, CQ, CQ..." these letters ring in my head, a familiar mantra that echoed up from the basement, where my dad's amateur radio shack lived.
I remember his muffled voice coming up through the...
Sleep. You elusive mistress. Why must you torture and tease us so?
(this is just one thought that goes through my head when lying awake in bed trying to get to sleep.... be grateful I...
When it comes to physical healing from autoimmune disease and chronic illness, how much do mental and emotional issues come into play?
How many of us ignore or gloss over the small things and...
Self-care. If there's one thing you should do during the pandemic, it's to figure out your self-care routine.
People are realizing the need for self-care during this uncertain time in our world....
20 tips for starting the AIP! I often hear the question "how do I start the AIP (Auto-Immune Protocol)?" Dramatically changing up your diet and lifestyle can be daunting, that's for sure. So, as...
