Healing Autoimmune Disease and Reversing MS with Dr. Terry Wahls

What if the path to better health started with something you could influence every single day? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Terry Wahls shares the extraordinary story of going from a progressive multiple sclerosis diagnosis and a tilt-recline wheelchair to walking, biking, and building a new approach to functional medicine and nutrition. We explore the role of food as medicine, inflammation, lifestyle, and the small, practical changes that can support your health—without making wellness feel overwhelming or inaccessible.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
Dr. Terry Wahls' personal journey with progressive multiple sclerosis and profound disability
How her experience changed the way she viewed conventional medicine and functional medicine
Why environmental and lifestyle factors may play an important role in autoimmune health
How the Wahls Protocol and the concept of eating more nutrient-dense foods developed
The reasoning behind eating leafy greens, colorful vegetables, and sulfur-rich vegetables
How food and lifestyle changes can support overall health, energy, and vitality
Why Dr. Wahls emphasizes an anti-inflammatory approach for people with autoimmune conditions
Her perspective on gluten, dairy, eggs, and individualized food sensitivities
Why functional nutrition does not have to be expensive or complicated
The role of community, accountability, movement, and consistency in creating lasting change
How food as medicine can be made more accessible—even with limited time, resources, or access to specialty testing
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Terry Wahls and her work
02:14 The three steps to autoimmune problems and environmental factors
04:07 Dr. Wahls' personal health journey with MS
09:37 The turning point: biking again after severe disability
15:25 Understanding the progression of MS and autoimmunity after age 45
22:46 Dietary interventions: removing gluten, dairy, and eggs
37:07 Community, connection, and practical implementation of lifestyle changes
41:23 Resources and where to find more from Dr. Wahls
Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Dr. Wahls’ Website
+ Dr. Wahls’ Instagram
+ Join The Being Collective
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram
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