The Impact of Early Trauma on Autoimmune Diseases: A Deep Dive with Dr. Maria and Lydia

In this episode of Beyond Medicine Humanized Care for Women Influenced Podcast, Dr. Maria and registered dietitian Lydia explore the profound connections between early childhood trauma and autoimmune diseases. They discuss how adverse childhood events and stress impact long-term health, the science of epigenetics, and the body's natural healing capacity. Lydia shares her personal journey with celiac disease and emphasizes the importance of personalized care and curiosity in the healing process. Both experts advocate for a holistic approach that integrates mental and physical health for optimal well-being.

00:00 Introduction to Beyond Medicine Podcast
01:04 Meet Lydia: A Registered Dietitian's Journey
04:23 Understanding Early Trauma and Its Impact
13:29 Exploring Autoimmune Diseases
20:24 Connecting Early Trauma to Autoimmune Diseases
27:51 Introduction to Physician's Perspective
28:47 Understanding Complex Developmental Trauma
29:29 The Role of Acupuncture in Healing
30:49 Exploring Genetic and Environmental Triggers
31:24 The Importance of Knowing Your Story
32:08 Mind-Body Connection in Autoimmune Diseases
35:17 Seeking Help and Overcoming Procrastination
37:26 The Impact of Stress on Health
54:08 The Healing Power of Curiosity
55:58 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Lydia Hartwig, MS RD LD is a dietitian based in Sacramento, California who believes that nutrition and food is what connects every aspect of healthcare and medicine. She is a Texas A&M Aggie who completed her dietetic internship at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Hospital and earned her Master of Science in nutrition at Texas Woman's University. Her diverse clinical experience includes working in veteran care, ICU/critical care, maternal-fetal medicine, obesity management, surgical stepdown, clinical research, oncology, and geriatrics/dementia.

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