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Today, I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Sara Gottfried, a board-certified physician practicing evidence-based integrative precision and functional medicine. (She last joined me for Episode 211.)\nDr. Gottfried graduated from Harvard and MIT. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University and the Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. She is also the author of four New York Times best-selling books, including her recent publication, The Autoimmune Cure.\xa0\nIn our discussion today, we discuss the interrelationship between trauma and autoimmunity, highlighting its prevalence, particularly among women. We dive into the impact of trauma, explaining its correlation with autoimmune conditions and demystifying the role of the PINE network (the Psycho Immune Neuro Endocrine system). We explore triggers for perimenopause and menopause, gender differences specific to the changes in immunity and vulnerability in women, the consequences of burnout in various professions, the shortcomings of conventional allopathic methods in addressing mental health and trauma, and immunomodulation, including vitamins, polyphenols, low-dose Naltrexone, and somatic-based therapies.\xa0\nWith Dr. Gottfried\u2019s invaluable insights into crucial health topics, this episode is a must-listen. Stay tuned for more!\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nHow the traumas we experience as children could make us more susceptible to autoimmune conditions later in life\n\nHow trauma impacts our immune, neurological, and endocrine systems\n\nAddressing trauma through gut health, heart rate variability, and hormone balance\n\nHow the metabolic and immune system changes triggered during perimenopause and menopause can make women more susceptible to autoimmune issues\xa0\n\nHow men in combat and women with sexual assault show similar trauma responses\xa0\n\nHow childhood trauma can shape our direction in life\n\nThe potential benefits of alternative therapies like LSD, MDMA, and Ayahuasca\n\nHow measuring gut health can provide valuable insights for treatment options\n\nUsing low-dose Naltrexone for sleep and immune system modulation\n\nThe potential of somatic therapies and breathwork for stilling the autonomic nervous system and promoting body awareness\n\n\nBio: Dr. Sara Gottfried:\nSara Szal Gottfried, MD, is a physician, researcher, author, and educator. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT and completed a residency at UCSF, but is more likely to prescribe a CGM and personalized nutrition plan than the latest pharmaceutical. Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about hormones, nutrition, and health. Her latest book is called THE AUTOIMMUNE CURE (March 2024). She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. She takes care of executives and professional athletes. Her focus is on the interface of mental and physical health, N-of-1 trial design, personalized molecular profiling, use of wearables, and how to leverage these tools to improve health outcomes.\xa0\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\n\nFollow on Twitter\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Sara Gottfried\n\nOn her website\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\nOn Instagram\n\n\nDr. Gottfried\u2019s new book, The Autoimmune Cure, is available from most bookstores, including Amazon and Barnes and Noble.\n\n\nPrevious Episode Mentioned\nEp. 211 \u2013 Addressing the Root Cause of Hormonal Imbalances with Dr. Sara Gottfried