Autoimmune Diseases: Trauma, Gut Health, and Psychedelic Therapies

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into autoimmune diseases with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried based on her new book, The Autoimmune Cure. You’ll hear us discuss: The root causes of autoimmune disease How trauma acts as a trigger for autoimmune diseases Leaky gut and autoimmune diseases Psychedelic medicine for treating autoimmune diseases The gut-immune system connection in autoimmune diseases Her newest book, The Autoimmune Cure Dr. Sara is a Harvard-trained medical doctor with over 25 years of experience, a distinguished scientist, and a dedicated researcher. Known for her role in bridging connections in the medical field, she is both a scholar and a seeker of knowledge. Dr. Sara has authored four New York Times bestselling books, including "The Autoimmune Cure." Her mission is to transform healthcare into a more personalized approach, highlighting telehealth services for executives, elite athletes, and VIPs. Additionally, she serves as the Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. Labs Mentioned Autoimmune panel Genetic testing Blood testing Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) test Rheumatoid Factor (RF) test Cortisol test Intestinal permeability test Lymphocyte MAP DHEA levels testing Guest Details: Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried’s Website Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on LinkedIn Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on Facebook Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on Instagram Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on X Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on TikTok Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried’s Books The Autoimmune Cure Book Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Website Discover Your ACE Score Rupa Health Details: Rupa Health's Website Rupa Health on LinkedIn Rupa Health on Instagram Rupa Health on Tik Tok Rupa Health on YouTube Rupa Health Reference Guide Rupa Health Magazine Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedIn Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram Dr. Carrie Jones on TikTok Timestamps 03:52 - The rising tide of autoimmunity 05:48 - The most common autoimmune diseases 07:48 - Trauma as a trigger for autoimmune diseases 18:03 - The critical link between gut health and immune system 22:08 - Autoimmune recovery and the power of lifestyle change 27:58 - How autoimmune disease and therapy overlap 31:42 - Unconventional therapies: from psychedelics to somatic mindfulness 41:36 - Psychedelics, autoimmunity, and personal wellness 43:28 - Where can you find Dr. Sara?