In this episode, Michelle takes you through what it’s like to live with a chronic illness, and how to actually start healing when you feel like it’s impossible. You’ll learn actionable steps to get you through the healing process: How to stop negative thought spiralsHow to reduce anxiety related to your chronic illnessWays to push forward when you feel “stuck” When to fight, and when to surrender Why elimination diets may hurt instead of help How to promote safety in the body Subscribe to get your weekly dose of NYC-style-sarcasm, nutritional nuance and messages of healing.Links:8-Week Fitness & Nutrition GuideWork with Michelle and her free resources: Quiet the DietPodcast PageEpisode Page (with transcript!) Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC8-Week Fitness & Nutrition GuideLearn more about the practiceFollow the pod on IGFollow Michelle on IGSign up for the NewsletterJoin our FREE membership community! Timestamps: (6:23) Chronic gut issues (10:20) What to do when you’re frantically searching for answers(12:40) How to push forward when you feel “stuck” (17:10) Why elimination diets may hurt instead of help (21:30) How to promote safety in the body (28:10) Actionable steps to get you through the healing process (36:30) Key takeaways