Dr. Amy Behimer joins Susi on Happified to share her tools refined in her own work to meet the challenges of myriad autoimmune diagnoses, including multiple sclerosis at the age of 27. As a Doctor of Pharmacy and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, she brings a truly complementary approach to restoring autoimmune health through optimized inner and outer habits, including mindset, nutrition and restorative practices.

Dr. Amy shares how Western medicine and functional approaches can work in synergy, and how health can mean so much more than simply “the absence of disease” when you focus on the days in between medical visits where essential lifestyle habits are built. Exploring the power of mindset coaching to reframe optional thoughts, how emotions influence habits, and how to start small—one habit at a time—to build resilience and self-efficacy, Dr. Amy makes true wellbeing feel attainable even if you’re starting out with low energy and a maxed out schedule.

Inside this episode:

• 00:57 Meet Dr. Amy Behimer, PharmD, NBC-HWC
• 02:06 Western Meets Functional Medicine
• 02:50 MS Diagnosis Becomes a Turning Point
• 04:36 Maximizing Opportunities
• 06:39 Redefining Autoimmune Health
• 09:02 Making the Essential Mindset Shift
• 11:51 Permission to Get Support
• 14:44 Reclaiming Energy, One Habit at a Time
• 17:10 The Power of Celebrating Small Wins
• 18:54 Empowering Future Generations
• 21:45 Fostering a Resilience Habit
• 24:20 Practice Makes Patience
• 27:17 Building on Micro Moments
• 28:56 Emotions Create Habits
• 32:05 Acceptance vs Resistance
• 34:01 Trust the Tiny to Overcome Overwhelm
• 35:08 Restoring Confidence and Self Efficacy
• 37:49 Where is Your Line in the Sand?
• 40:27 Insights & Inspiration within Coaching Circles

Connect with Amy online:

• Free QUIZ to identify your #1 habit for feeling and functioning better
• Amy’s podcast, Autoimmune Health Secrets helps you cut through the noise and reduce overwhelm

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