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Feb 2025
1h 24m

Why 80% of Autoimmune Diseases Happen to...

Mel Robbins
About this episode

In this episode, you will learn why 80% of autoimmune diseases happen to women and the solutions to take back control of your health. 

Today, Dr. Sara Szal, a Harvard- and MIT-trained MD with over 25 years of clinical experience will share what is happening in your body when struggling with an autoimmune disease. 

These are the medical facts, signs, and causes you need to know from a renowned MD. This is science you’ve never heard and solutions you’ve never considered. 

After today you will know: 

What exactly is an autoimmune disease, and what causes it? 

Why do women have more autoimmune issues than men? 

What symptoms might you be experiencing right now that could signal an undiagnosed autoimmune disease? 

What are the top 3 things you can do to heal yourself? 

What role does trauma play in autoimmune disease? 

If you already know you have an autoimmune disease—or you’ve been struggling with symptoms like persistent fatigue, brain fog, muscle pain, unexplained weight gain, or swelling—this episode could be life-changing.

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: Dr. Gabor Maté: The Shocking Link Between ADHD, Addiction, Autoimmune Diseases, & Trauma

 

Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory here

 

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