Autoimmune Alchemy

Dr. Nate Handley — an integrative oncologist and Director of the Cancer Recovery Program at Jefferson University's Marcus Institute for Integrative Health, who treats both cancer patients and complex chronic illness through precision medicine, blending genetics, bloodwork, and whole-person care.

From explaining why 75% of people carry an MTHFR variant that may not even be their real problem, to breaking down what a "normal" homocysteine or MCV level can quietly hide, this episode is packed with real clinical insight, precision-medicine tools, and practical testing knowledge you won't hear anywhere else. We go deep into the polyomics approach — genes, gut, environment, and everything in between — why your genetic blueprint is only part of the story, and how Nate decides who actually needs targeted supplementation versus who doesn't

Chapters and Time Stamps:
00:55 Meet Dr Nate Hanly
01:52 What Integrative Oncology Means
04:06 Beyond Cancer Care
04:57 Precision Medicine Polyomics
08:10 SNPs High vs Low Penetrance
11:06 MTHFR Variants Explained
13:03 Who Needs Methylfolate
15:32 SNP Panels and Polyomics
17:57 Supplements Food First Strategy
19:21 Clinic Testing Workflow
23:20 Inflammation Markers and Cytokines
24:04 Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio
25:52 High MCV Causes and Clues
29:16 Homocysteine and Methylation Cycle
32:05 Wrap Up and Where to Find Him

Key Takeaways
🧬 Having the Gene Doesn't Mean You'll Have the Problem
🏠 Your Genes Are a Blueprint — Not the Whole House
🔬 75% of People Have an MTHFR Variant — Most Never Notice It
🥦 Food First, Supplements Second — Always
🩸 A "Normal" Homocysteine Can Still Hide a Methylation Block
📊 A High MCV Isn't Always a B12 Problem
🌍 Your Environment Is Part of Your Biology Too
🧪 One Test Rarely Tells the Whole Story — Look at the Landscape

Guest Details & Links
Guest: Dr. Nate Handley
Specialty: Integrative Oncology | Precision Medicine | Internal Medicine
Background: While practicing general oncology, Nate noticed a recurring gap — patients recovering from cancer treatment were often left without support for the fatigue, pain, and cognitive changes that followed. That gap led him to integrative oncology, and eventually to expand his practice to treat complex chronic illness beyond cancer, including autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions and long COVID.
Education: Board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and integrative medicine; Associate Professor, Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University
Certifications: N/A (board certifications listed above; no additional certifications stated in episode)
Past Work: Practiced general oncology before shifting toward integrative and precision medicine; now splits his practice roughly evenly between cancer patients and patients with complex chronic disease
Turning Point: Repeatedly seeing cancer survivors left to navigate recovery alone — without support for the physical and cognitive fallout of treatment — pushed Nate to build a program centered on whole-person healing, not just disease treatment
Known For: Director of the Integrative Cancer Recovery Program at the Marcus Institute for Integrative Health; expert in polyomics-based precision medicine, SNP testing, and methylation pathways (MTHFR, COMT, homocysteine)
Offers: Integrative oncology and precision medicine consultations at the Marcus Institute for Integrative Health, Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia)

Links:
🌐 Website: nathanleymd.com

About Your Hosts
Micah Yu, MD, MHA, MS, ABOIM, DipABLM, IFMCP
Dr. Micah Yu is a triple board-certified integrative rheumatologist who blends conventional medicine with holistic, nutrition-based healing to treat autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions. A patient himself, Dr. Yu brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, having reversed his own autoimmune arthritis through lifestyle and integrative medicine. He is certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine. As the founder of MyAutoimmuneMD and co-founder of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic, Dr. Yu empowers patients to address the root causes of illness and reclaim their health from the inside out.

Melissa Mondala, MD, MHA, MS, DipABLM
Dr. Melissa Mondala is a dual board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine, with advanced training in Integrative Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine. As President of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic in Newport Beach—recognized by UC Irvine as a Public Health Site of Excellence—she pioneers a holistic, patient-centered approach to chronic disease. Dr. Mondala is a nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist, core faculty at Loma Linda University's Preventive Medicine Department, and a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition, mental health, and women's wellness. A sought-after speaker and educator, she combines cutting-edge science with deep compassion to empower lasting healing, especially for those silently suffering from autoimmune, mental health, and long COVID conditions. She shares practical inspiration for healthy living and cooking at @drmelissaskitchen.

About AutoImmune Alchemy Podcast
Mission: Blending science with soul to transform autoimmune struggles into healing alchemy
AutoImmune Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to the autoimmune community, offering hope, validation, and evidence-based solutions for those struggling with complex autoimmune conditions. Hosted by the dynamic duo Dr. Melissa Mondala and Dr. Micah Yu, the show features expert interviews exploring root causes like hormonal imbalances, leaky gut, and inflammation that traditional medicine often overlooks. Each episode empowers listeners to take proactive control of their health through lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and integrative approaches.

Connect with AutoImmune Alchemy
Website:MyAutoimmuneMD.com
Dr. Lifestyle Clinic:www.drlifestyle.org
Instagram: @myautoimmunemd
Facebook: @MYAutoimmuneMD
YouTube: @myautoimmunemd
Email: contact@myautoimmunemd.com

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What if the panic attacks, the insomnia, the depression you've been handed a prescription for are actually your body asking you to look deeper? In this episode of Autoimmune Alchemy, I sit down with Kirkland Newman, journalist, founder of MindHealth360, and Executive Director of IMMH.
To unpack her own postpartum depression journey and why functional psychiatry looks at root causes instead of just silencing symptoms. We go deep into trauma, hormones, nervous system regulation, and the daily practices that build real resilience.
Chapter and Time Stamps:
00:56 Meet Kiki Newman
02:23 First Postpartum Panic
03:58 Medication Fallout
05:28 Testing Changed Everything
07:10 Mind Health 360 Mission
09:21 Trauma Meets Biochemistry
12:42 Why Postpartum Gets Missed
18:41 Self Care and Rest Lessons
21:40 Experts and Common Threads
27:12 Start With the Basics
32:13 Bioenergetics and Inner Healer
35:19 Conference Invite and Wrap Up

Key Takeaways
🧠 Postpartum Depression Isn't "Just Hormones" — It's Missed
🔍 Nobody Tested Her Hormones, Nutrients, or Gut
🌱 She Built a Global Platform From Her Own Breakdown
🩺 Even Mental Health Experts Forget to Rest
💔 Trauma Isn't Just Emotional — It Lives in the Body
🔗 Gabor Maté's Work Reshaped How She Sees Healing
🧩 The 360 Framework: Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, Rest & Trauma
✨ One Truth Underlies It All: The Body Can Heal Itself

Guest Details & Links
Kirkland Newman is an Anglo-American journalist and entrepreneur working at the intersection of mental health and functional medicine. She's Founder & Editor of MindHealth360, host of The MindHealth360 Show, and Executive Director of IMMH, the leading U.S. conference in the field — founded after her own experience with postpartum depression. She holds degrees from Oxford, LSE, and SOAS, and co-founded The Horizon Foundation for young refugees.
Website: mindhealth360.com
Conference: immh.org

About Your Hosts
Micah Yu, MD, MHA, MS, ABOIM, DipABLM, IFMCP
Dr. Micah Yu is a triple board-certified integrative rheumatologist who blends conventional medicine with holistic, nutrition-based healing to treat autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions. A patient himself, Dr. Yu brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, having reversed his own autoimmune arthritis through lifestyle and integrative medicine. He is certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine. As the founder of MyAutoimmuneMD and co-founder of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic, Dr. Yu empowers patients to address the root causes of illness and reclaim their health from the inside out.

Melissa Mondala, MD, MHA, MS, DipABLM
Dr. Melissa Mondala is a dual board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine, with advanced training in Integrative Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine. As President of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic in Newport Beach—recognized by UC Irvine as a Public Health Site of Excellence—she pioneers a holistic, patient-centered approach to chronic disease. Dr. Mondala is a nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist, core faculty at Loma Linda University's Preventive Medicine Department, and a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition, mental health, and women's wellness. A sought-after speaker and educator, she combines cutting-edge science with deep compassion to empower lasting healing, especially for those silently suffering from autoimmune, mental health, and long COVID conditions. She shares practical inspiration for healthy living and cooking at @drmelissaskitchen.

About AutoImmune Alchemy Podcast
Mission: Blending science with soul to transform autoimmune struggles into healing alchemy
AutoImmune Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to the autoimmune community, offering hope, validation, and evidence-based solutions for those struggling with complex autoimmune conditions. Hosted by the dynamic duo Dr. Melissa Mondala and Dr. Micah Yu, the show features expert interviews exploring root causes like hormonal imbalances, leaky gut, and inflammation that traditional medicine often overlooks. Each episode empowers listeners to take proactive control of their health through lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and integrative approaches.

Connect with AutoImmune Alchemy
Website:MyAutoimmuneMD.com
Dr. Lifestyle Clinic:www.drlifestyle.org
Instagram: @myautoimmunemd
Facebook: @MYAutoimmuneMD
YouTube: @myautoimmunemd
Email: contact@myautoimmunemd.com

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What if treating your autoimmune disease didn't mean a lifetime of infusions, but one? In this episode of Autoimmune Alchemy, I talk with Dr. Vaneet Sandhu, VP of Clinical Development at Fate Therapeutics, about CAR T-cell therapy: how it reprograms immune cells to eliminate the "bad actor" B-cells driving disease, why it started in oncology and is now being tested in lupus, scleroderma, vasculitis and more, and what the recent safety headlines actually mean for patients considering a trial.

Chapter and Time Stamps:
00:00 CAR T Cells Explained
01:04 Meet The Guest
02:19 What Is CAR T Therapy
03:28 Off The Shelf Manufacturing
05:39 Dosing And Infusion Basics
06:57 How CAR T Targets B Cells
08:37 B Cell Return And Reset
09:56 Diseases And Trial Phases
11:05 Timeline And Eligibility
13:37 From Cancer To Autoimmune
15:18 Early Results And Safety
20:18 Trial Pauses And Deaths
23:35 Comparing Companies
27:01 Hard To Treat Diseases
28:26 How To Join Trials
29:41 Final Thoughts And Resources

Key Takeaways
🧬 A CAR T-Cell Is Just a Soldier With New Orders
🏭 Off-the-Shelf Beats Custom-Made — Here's Why
💉 One Infusion, Not a Lifetime of Them
🎯 It's Not Killing Immunity — It's Retraining It
🔄 The B-Cells That Come Back Aren't the Bad Ones
🦠 Started in Cancer, Now Rewriting Autoimmune Treatment
⚠️ Safety Headlines Aren't the Whole Story — Context Matters
🔍 Not a Cure Yet — But a Real Shot at Remission

Guest Details & Links
Dr. Vaneet Sandhu — Vice President of Clinical Development at Fate Therapeutics, where she leads clinical programs in autoimmunity. Previously a practicing rheumatologist at Loma Linda University and rheumatology fellowship program director. Medical degree from a medical college in India; master's in academic medicine from the University of Missouri; internal medicine residency at Loma Linda University; rheumatology fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Website: fatetherapeutics.com
Clinical trial search: clinicaltrials.gov

About Your Hosts
Micah Yu, MD, MHA, MS, ABOIM, DipABLM, IFMCP
Dr. Micah Yu is a triple board-certified integrative rheumatologist who blends conventional medicine with holistic, nutrition-based healing to treat autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions. A patient himself, Dr. Yu brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, having reversed his own autoimmune arthritis through lifestyle and integrative medicine. He is certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine. As the founder of MyAutoimmuneMD and co-founder of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic, Dr. Yu empowers patients to address the root causes of illness and reclaim their health from the inside out.

Melissa Mondala, MD, MHA, MS, DipABLM
Dr. Melissa Mondala is a dual board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine, with advanced training in Integrative Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine. As President of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic in Newport Beach—recognized by UC Irvine as a Public Health Site of Excellence—she pioneers a holistic, patient-centered approach to chronic disease. Dr. Mondala is a nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist, core faculty at Loma Linda University's Preventive Medicine Department, and a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition, mental health, and women's wellness. A sought-after speaker and educator, she combines cutting-edge science with deep compassion to empower lasting healing, especially for those silently suffering from autoimmune, mental health, and long COVID conditions. She shares practical inspiration for healthy living and cooking at @drmelissaskitchen.

About AutoImmune Alchemy Podcast
Mission: Blending science with soul to transform autoimmune struggles into healing alchemy
AutoImmune Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to the autoimmune community, offering hope, validation, and evidence-based solutions for those struggling with complex autoimmune conditions. Hosted by the dynamic duo Dr. Melissa Mondala and Dr. Micah Yu, the show features expert interviews exploring root causes like hormonal imbalances, leaky gut, and inflammation that traditional medicine often overlooks. Each episode empowers listeners to take proactive control of their health through lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and integrative approaches.

Connect with AutoImmune Alchemy
Website:MyAutoimmuneMD.com
Dr. Lifestyle Clinic:www.drlifestyle.org
Instagram: @myautoimmunemd
Facebook: @MYAutoimmuneMD
YouTube: @myautoimmunemd
Email: contact@myautoimmunemd.com

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Dr. Belinda Adams — a UK physician who traded the doctor's coat for the patient gown, going through six rounds of IVF before becoming a mother, and later founding Fertility Hero, an evidence-based supplement company built from everything she wished someone had told her.

From discovering that egg quality isn't actually fixed, to using a gluten-free diet to normalize thyroid antibodies instead of steroids, this episode is packed with real clinical insight, hard-won personal experience, and practical fertility tools you won't hear anywhere else. We go deep into why infertility carries psychological symptom scores comparable to cancer patients, the shame and self-blame so many women silently carry, and the science behind sleep, melatonin, CoQ10, and five element acupuncture — plus what Belinda wishes she'd known before her very first IVF cycle.

Chapter and Time Stamps:
00:58 Meet Dr Belinda Adams
01:43 Her Infertility Journey
04:15 Mental Health Toll
07:18 Dropping Shame and Blame
08:43 Getting Unstuck Tools
11:37 Visualization and Testing
15:12 Five Element Acupuncture
17:28 Egg Quality Lifestyle
20:46 When to Seek Help
22:09 Talking to Loved Ones
23:55 Self Care and Sleep
25:11 IVF Lessons Learned
26:43 Choosing Clinics Wisely
30:21 Autoimmunity and IVF
32:33 Why Fertility Hero Exists
35:11 Reading Supplement Labels
38:35 How to Take Supplements
40:56 Where to Find Belinda
41:53 Final Thanks and Goodbye

Key Takeaways
🥚 Egg Quality Isn't Fixed — The Months Before Ovulation Matter
💔 Infertility Grief Rivals a Cancer Diagnosis Psychologically
🙅 Shame Isn't the Cause of Your Infertility — Let It Go
🧵 Some Emotions Are Healthy — Anger Can Spur You to Dig Deeper
🪡 Acupuncture May Help — But Nobody's Fully Sure Why Yet
😴 Sleep Isn't Just Rest — It Protects Egg Quality Through Melatonin
🔬 One Round of IVF Is an Experiment, Not a Verdict
🗣️ You Don't Owe Anyone Real-Time Updates on Your Journey

Guest Details & Links
Guest: Dr. Belinda Adams
Specialty: UK Physician | Fertility, Hormones & Reproductive Psychology | Founder of Fertility Hero
Background: After three years of unexplained infertility, Belinda took what she thought was a temporary break from clinical medicine to pursue IVF — a break that became permanent. She and her husband went through six rounds of IVF and four different clinics over several years before welcoming their two daughters. Being on the receiving end of care, having to ask to see her own blood results, completely reshaped how she understood the fertility system from the inside.
Education: Trained and practiced as a physician in the UK before stepping away from clinical medicine in 2018
Certifications: N/A (medical training; not formally stated in episode)
Past Work: Practiced clinical medicine in the UK; worked in medical education, which shaped her ability to critically evaluate fertility research and supplement evidence
Turning Point: After her own struggles with raised thyroid antibodies, a chemical pregnancy, and repeated failed IVF cycles, Belinda used a gluten-free diet to normalize her thyroid antibodies as an alternative to steroids — an experience that deepened her belief in accessible, low-risk lifestyle interventions alongside conventional care
Known For: Founder of Fertility Hero, a UK-based evidence-based fertility supplement company; vocal advocate for addressing the mental health toll of infertility, egg quality myths, and the overlap between autoimmune conditions and fertility struggles
Offers: Third-party tested, evidence-based fertility supplements (CoQ10, magnesium bisglycinate, prenatal, omega-3) currently available in the UK, with plans to expand to Europe and the US

Links:
🌐 Website: fertilityhero.co.uk
📷 Instagram: @fertilityhero

About Your Hosts
Micah Yu, MD, MHA, MS, ABOIM, DipABLM, IFMCP
Dr. Micah Yu is a triple board-certified integrative rheumatologist who blends conventional medicine with holistic, nutrition-based healing to treat autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions. A patient himself, Dr. Yu brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, having reversed his own autoimmune arthritis through lifestyle and integrative medicine. He is certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine. As the founder of MyAutoimmuneMD and co-founder of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic, Dr. Yu empowers patients to address the root causes of illness and reclaim their health from the inside out.

Melissa Mondala, MD, MHA, MS, DipABLM
Dr. Melissa Mondala is a dual board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine, with advanced training in Integrative Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine. As President of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic in Newport Beach—recognized by UC Irvine as a Public Health Site of Excellence—she pioneers a holistic, patient-centered approach to chronic disease. Dr. Mondala is a nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist, core faculty at Loma Linda University's Preventive Medicine Department, and a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition, mental health, and women's wellness. A sought-after speaker and educator, she combines cutting-edge science with deep compassion to empower lasting healing, especially for those silently suffering from autoimmune, mental health, and long COVID conditions. She shares practical inspiration for healthy living and cooking at @drmelissaskitchen.

About AutoImmune Alchemy Podcast
Mission: Blending science with soul to transform autoimmune struggles into healing alchemy
AutoImmune Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to the autoimmune community, offering hope, validation, and evidence-based solutions for those struggling with complex autoimmune conditions. Hosted by the dynamic duo Dr. Melissa Mondala and Dr. Micah Yu, the show features expert interviews exploring root causes like hormonal imbalances, leaky gut, and inflammation that traditional medicine often overlooks. Each episode empowers listeners to take proactive control of their health through lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and integrative approaches.

Connect with AutoImmune Alchemy
Website:MyAutoimmuneMD.com
Dr. Lifestyle Clinic:www.drlifestyle.org
Instagram: @myautoimmunemd
Facebook: @MYAutoimmuneMD
YouTube: @myautoimmunemd
Email: contact@myautoimmunemd.com

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Your TSH is "normal" but you still feel exhausted, cold, and foggy — sound familiar? In this episode I sit down with Dr. Saadia Mian, a board-certified endocrinologist and functional medicine practitioner, to unpack why standard thyroid labs miss so many patients.

Chapters & Time-stamps
00:39 Meet the Endocrinologist
01:43 Thyroid Symptoms Explained
03:20 Core Thyroid Lab Panel
04:34 Reverse T3 and Illness
07:33 Thyroid Metabolism Links
08:54 Insulin Testing and Targets
10:38 Treating Insulin Resistance
14:03 Thyroid and Sex Hormones
16:33 Why Free T3 Matters
19:19 Optimal Thyroid Ranges
20:47 Reverse T3 Ratio Use
21:58 Hashimoto’s With Normal Labs
24:51 Key Nutrients and Iodine
28:10 Hypothyroid Medication Options
31:33 Choosing the Right Meds
32:52 Graves’ Treatment Reality
35:31 Adjuncts and Nervous System
37:06 Supplements for Inflammation
38:31 Final Advice and Where to Find Her

Key Takeaways:
Why free T3 matters more than TSH alone — and the optimal ranges Dr. Mian looks for (free T3 ≥3.0, free T4 ≥1.0)
The free T3-to-reverse T3 ratio functional practitioners use to catch what standard labs miss
How untreated hypothyroidism quietly drives high cholesterol and insulin resistance
Fasting insulin targets (≤5) and why postprandial insulin testing matters too
Berberine, inositol, and cinnamon for blood sugar support
The gut-autoimmunity-thyroid triad: genetics, leaky gut, and triggers
Synthetic vs. desiccated thyroid hormone — how Dr. Mian decides which to use
Low-dose naltrexone and ashwagandha as adjuncts for Hashimoto's and Graves'
Why iodine supplementation needs to be individualized, not routine


Guest Details
Dr. Saadia Mian, MD, FACE, IFMCP is a board-certified endocrinologist and Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, as well as a certified life coach. A Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology, she blends conventional endocrinology with root-cause, systems-based medicine. She's the founder of Precision Endocrine and The Functional Endocrinologist, focusing on thyroid health, metabolic optimization, weight management, and bioidentical hormone therapy. She's the author of Hormones in Sync: An Endocrinologist's Guide to Reclaiming Your Energy, Joy, and Health (releasing September 2026), a Detroit Hour Top Doc, and a sought-after speaker and educator.

Connect with Dr. Mian:
🌐 Website: www.saadiamianmd.com
📸 Instagram: @dr.saadiamianmd
📘 Facebook: Saadia Mian MD
💼 LinkedIn: Saadia Mian MD
📍 Clinic: Woodhaven, Michigan

About Your Hosts
Micah Yu, MD, MHA, MS, ABOIM, DipABLM, IFMCP
Dr. Micah Yu is a triple board-certified integrative rheumatologist who blends conventional medicine with holistic, nutrition-based healing to treat autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions. A patient himself, Dr. Yu brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, having reversed his own autoimmune arthritis through lifestyle and integrative medicine. He is certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine. As the founder of MyAutoimmuneMD and co-founder of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic, Dr. Yu empowers patients to address the root causes of illness and reclaim their health from the inside out.

Melissa Mondala, MD, MHA, MS, DipABLM
Dr. Melissa Mondala is a dual board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine, with advanced training in Integrative Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine. As President of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic in Newport Beach—recognized by UC Irvine as a Public Health Site of Excellence—she pioneers a holistic, patient-centered approach to chronic disease. Dr. Mondala is a nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist, core faculty at Loma Linda University's Preventive Medicine Department, and a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition, mental health, and women's wellness. A sought-after speaker and educator, she combines cutting-edge science with deep compassion to empower lasting healing, especially for those silently suffering from autoimmune, mental health, and long COVID conditions. She shares practical inspiration for healthy living and cooking at @drmelissaskitchen.

About AutoImmune Alchemy Podcast
Mission: Blending science with soul to transform autoimmune struggles into healing alchemy
AutoImmune Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to the autoimmune community, offering hope, validation, and evidence-based solutions for those struggling with complex autoimmune conditions. Hosted by the dynamic duo Dr. Melissa Mondala and Dr. Micah Yu, the show features expert interviews exploring root causes like hormonal imbalances, leaky gut, and inflammation that traditional medicine often overlooks. Each episode empowers listeners to take proactive control of their health through lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and integrative approaches.

Connect with AutoImmune Alchemy
Website:MyAutoimmuneMD.com
Dr. Lifestyle Clinic:www.drlifestyle.org
Instagram: @myautoimmunemd
Facebook: @MYAutoimmuneMD
YouTube: @myautoimmunemd
Email: contact@myautoimmunemd.com

Subscribe & Review: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. If this episode helped you understand environmental toxins and autoimmune disease, please leave a 5-star review!