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Welcome to your Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and/or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) HEALING journey! I’m your host, J India. In 2021, I endured a life-threatening flare of what I believed was ulcerative colitis—I discuss what it REALLY was in the podcast! Since then, I’ve learned about IBD, CIRS, mold toxicity, biotoxin illness, and healing from a mind-body-soul perspective. The topics I cover are: root causes of IBD, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, SIBO, mold toxicity ...
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Positively Anti-Inflammatory

Alyssa K. Abrahamson

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Living with an autoimmune disease, chronic pain, inflammation, and fatigue can be difficult and exhausting to both navigate and manage. Take heart, you have found a podcast that provides guidance, education, and connection. Every Wednesday you’ll receive a weekly dose of upbeat and authentic musings about life, wellness, and healing from your host, Alyssa Abrahamson, Functional Nutritional Therapist & Wellness Coach. Alyssa’s intention is to uplift and inspire you, as she shares her stories, ...
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261. After five years of weekly episodes, this week I’m sharing an honest update about the evolution of Positively Anti-Inflammatory. Tune in as I talk about choosing flow over force, honoring how much I’ve changed since launching the podcast in January 2021, and making the loving decision to move the podcast to a monthly rhythm in 2026. This episo…
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I give you my annual holiday message! 🥂 Plus, I dish on this year’s soul-sucking strain of the flu called subclade K. 📕 My book is finally coming out and I need readers to read and review in advance. The protagonist has IBD, and it’s a super fun beach read that’s a time-travel mystery set on a private jet! ✈️ Think Bridget Jones meets Succession. D…
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260. The New Year is fast approaching. This transitional time is perfect for grounding, gratitude, and intention setting. Tune in to discover 3 simple things you need to do before 2026. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. ​ As l…
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259. As we wrap up 2025 and look toward a brand-new year (hello, 2026!), this week I explore a powerful mindset shift that can transform how you set goals and follow through on them. It’s called minimum baseline thinking, which is the practice of committing to the smallest, most doable action to build consistency, self-trust, and real progress over…
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258. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of December as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. ​ As little as $5 helps nourish…
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257. Join me this week as I take a fresh and honest look at gratitude, beyond the pressure filled Thanksgiving table traditions and the expectation to feel grateful on command. I share my own journey with gratitude over the past few years, why the classic “What are you thankful for?” moment can feel forced or inauthentic, and how giving ourselves p…
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256. This week I am thrilled to welcome back my friend and fellow burlesque dancer Michelle L’amour. Tune into our heartfelt and deeply honest conversation as we explore what it truly means to choose yourself. After more than twenty years of marriage and a recent divorce, Michelle finds herself in the midst of a profound awakening. Having recently …
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255. Join me this week as I explore the practice of mirror work, the simple yet profound act of looking into your own eyes and speaking words of kindness, love, and truth. Popularized by Louise Hay, mirror work helps us build self-acceptance, soften self-criticism, and connect deeply with our inner spirit. But can it also be considered an anti-infl…
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The Colombian diet 🇨🇴 has changed my life with regard to healing IBD. Learn what Colombians eat daily and why it is so healing for our gut and microbiome; why returning to your homeland can be spiritually and physically cathartic; and why my nervous system is so much calmer, even during stressful moments 💚 🍲 The Colombian soup is called: caldo de c…
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254. Tune in this week as we continue our November journey with an intentional ritual to connect with yourself and your worth. You’ll choose and focus on one significant word, reflect on what it feels like to accept yourself fully, and invite abundance into your life with grace and ease. Take a moment to pause, journal, and honor your feelings as w…
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Welcome back to to Anti-Inflammatory Rhetoric. I'm trying out a new format where I take your questions and get a chance to speak to them each episode. In this episode I talk about what to do when you want to give up: A new take on normalizing Obligatory suicidality trigger warning, but quickly covered and on to less serious aspects Test or Rest Ask…
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253. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of November as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. ​ As little as $5 helps nourish…
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252. Join me for a 7-Day Love & Gratitude Challenge! Tune in as I explain the simple practice: every morning, write down 10 things you love, and every evening, 10 things you’re grateful for. As you focus on appreciation, you’ll start to see your blessings multiply. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way…
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251. Tune in this week as I share, “Everything Belongs: A Manifesto of Embodied Awakening” by astrologer, author and musician, Rob Brezsny. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let the words move through you. Everything Belongs: A Manifesto of Embodied Awakening "In the midst of Life-on-Earth’s gorgeous, wrenching, poignant glory, everything belongs.…
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250. Join me this week as I share my reflections on the affirmation: “I am at peace with my body. I am comfortable with my looks, my weight, and my health.” I invite you to consider your own relationship with your body, without judgment, pressure, or perfection. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I…
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249. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of October as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. ​ As little as $5 helps nourish …
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248. This week I introduce you to Pelvic Floor Therapist extraordinaire, Maria O’Connor. With her warmth, humor, and expertise, Maria makes an often-overlooked topic approachable and even fun. Tune in as she explains what the pelvic floor actually is (and why it matters for everyone), why someone might seek pelvic floor therapy, her journey from ph…
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247. How often do you catch yourself saying “I should…” I should eat healthier, I should exercise more, I should be more productive. Those “shoulds” might feel motivating, but more often they create guilt, self-criticism, and shame that keep us stuck. Tune in this week as I share a fresh reflection and a personal story, then revisit an earlier epis…
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246. This week I’m joined by my friend, burlesque artist and performance scholar Alyssa Kitt Hanley, who shares her long, painful, and extraordinary journey from misdiagnosis of Bell's Palsy to discovering stage 4 cancer in her facial nerve in 2023. Alyssa opens up about conquering cancer, living with facial disability, and the profound impact this…
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245. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of September as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. ​ As little as $5 helps nouris…
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244. Tune in this week as I revisit one of the most practical and foundational episodes from the Positively Anti-Inflammatory Podcast vault: macronutrients! We’re talking protein, carbohydrates, and fat: what they are, how they support your health, and what’s really going on in your body when you eat them. I also dig into the question: should you t…
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243. This week I’m bringing back an episode from 2022 that’s well worth an encore, because the way we nourish ourselves still matters every single day. Micronutrients may be small, but their impact on your health is anything but. In this episode, I break down what they are, why they matter, and the consequences of deficiencies. While there are doze…
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242. What if joy isn’t just a feeling, but your body’s most underrated anti-inflammatory? Tune in this week as I explore how joy, from everyday pleasures to extraordinary moments, can calm your nervous system, lower stress hormones, and support your body’s natural resilience. From laughter with friends to a moment of morning light, joy has the powe…
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241. This week I introduce you to my friend Cindy Im, a New York–based actor who, after decades of navigating the ups and downs of a performing career, made the courageous decision to pivot into becoming a Pilates instructor. In our conversation, Cindy shares what initially drew her to acting, how she discovered a love for fitness and movement, and…
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Separating myself physically, emotionally & mentally from my toxic family of origin was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I discuss: two mental health professionals who helped me do this—and they are FREE resources; the reasoning behind why this kind of separation is necessary for you to heal and thrive; and a story from my childhood that d…
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240. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of August as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. ​ As little as $5 helps nourish t…
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Learning I was the scapegoat in a narcissistic abusive family system opened my eyes to so many things. I discuss: the underlying anxiety I had to address due to surviving in this dysfunctional family system; examples of my scapegoat situation; how Jerry Wise’s course changed my life for the better; and why my situation may resonate with you 💚 📺 Wat…
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Learn why the death of my parent was helpful with regard to IBD. I discuss what happened immediately following his death; a sad choice that I had to make; and why I’m better off making a tough decision that most people won’t —even if it’s better for their physical and mental health 💚 📺 Watch the YouTube video of this episode HERE 🎧 LISTEN to all ep…
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239. Join me this week as I reflect on a powerful affirmation from Louise Hay: “It is natural for me to be healthy. It is my birthright to feel good.” But do we truly believe that? What does it mean to feel good, in our bodies, minds, and spirits, especially in a world where many people don’t? And how do we reclaim health as something natural and i…
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After a several-month hiatus, I am back!!! I am here with more episodes and stories, and can’t wait to share them all with you 💚 In this episode, I discuss my reasons for returning to this podcast; my new format (incl video!); another amazing IBD podcast recommendation; and upcoming topics and episodes. Get ready for the new & improved IBD Warrior …
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238. Tune in this week as I share my heartfelt reflections from a transformative and life-affirming weekend: my trip to Davenport, Iowa, to perform at the grand opening of the Ecdysiast Art Museum, a one of a kind burlesque museum and performance venue. From reconnecting with old friends to meeting new ones, performing, and teaching, it was a weeke…
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237. This week, I’m reflecting on two powerful affirmations from Louise Hay—one centered on connection with others, and the other on the beauty of being your own best friend. We often think of friendship as something external, but true connection begins within. In this episode, I explore how nourishing solitude can inspire a deeper relationship wit…
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236. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of July as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. ​ As little as $5 helps nourish the…
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235. Who do you consider a lifelong friend? Someone you’ve known for decades? A newer friend you feel deeply bonded to? In the final episode of The Heart of Friendship series—celebrating connection, sisterhood, and shared growth—I chat with my dear friend Michelle, who I’ve been friends with since we were 16, for a heartfelt, funny, and honest conv…
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234. I’m honored to welcome back my dear friend Laura Libby (aka Ophelia Flame) for part three of my four-part series The Heart of Friendship, where we explore how connection, sisterhood, and friendship evolve through life’s big transitions. Last week, we shared the story of our friendship — from burlesque to beyond the stage. This week, Laura open…
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233. Welcome to week two in my four-part series The Heart of Friendship, where we explore how connection, sisterhood, and shared growth shape our lives and become essential parts of living a meaningful, wholehearted life. This week I introduce you to my amazing friend Ophelia Flame, also known as Laura Libby, who I met through burlesque, but our fr…
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232. Tune in this week for the first interview in my four-part series The Heart of Friendship, where we explore how connection, sisterhood, and shared growth shape our lives and become essential parts of living a meaningful, wholehearted life. This episode features my dear friend and burlesque dance partner of 21 years, Darlinda Just Darlinda (yes,…
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231. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of June as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. ​ As little as $5 helps nourish the…
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230. Join me this week as I share my off-the-cuff reflections on Louise Hay’s affirmation, “I choose forms of exercise that keep my body strong and healthy. My body responds positively to movement of all kinds.” ~ ~ > A new way to work with me! The 5 Session Focus Series. ~ ~ < Email [email protected] with "Tell me more" and I'll sen…
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I'm back to my regular soft takes, but this time on another personal note. I've dealt with depression my whole life and I wanted to share how I get by, how it gets easier, and other general soft takes. If this is too heady of a topic for you in your current headspace, please feel free to skip it.Oleh Evan Dumas
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229. Healing can be a complex, lonely, non-linear journey, and healing can mean many different things. But what if healing isn’t the ultimate goal? What if healing is the side effect of connecting? Join me this week as I explore how to shift our focus from “healing” to connecting—with ourselves, our bodies, our thoughts, our needs, patterns, enviro…
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Ok listener, just one more hard take before I get to regular programming. The concept of masculinity has been with me my whole life, and along with has come a bunch of BS that I'm constantly astounded by. In this episode I explore some aspects of masculinity that I think we should retire. As always, if you've got your own similar or contrary opinio…
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228. What expectations do you have of yourself? Others? Do you think expectations are helpful or unhealthy? Join me this week as I explore the concept of releasing expectations and how that can lead to a more supportive life. ~ ~ > A new way to work with me! The 5 Session Focus Series. ~ ~ < Email [email protected] with "Tell me more…
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In this episode I get a little personal and share my experience on living with autism. I discovered this late in life, and I believe it's been helpful to know though not without a few upsets. There's plenty of soft takes and wandering tangents, but hey, that's what this is all about! I mentioned a few books and resources in the audio file, so here …
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227. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of May as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. ​ As little as $5 helps nourish the …
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226. It’s human to want to change things about your body. Everyone has imperfections and flaws. Everyone has parts of themselves that they are working on or trying to embrace or change. When you think about your relationship with your body, what are you resisting? Instead of resistance, what if you got curious instead and began to practice self-com…
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