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CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can happen to 25% of the population and is usually triggered by a biotoxin in the environment, like mold, red tide, lyme (tick bite), and even some medical interventions. Those with CIRS are susceptible to these toxins and cannot clear them on their own. Thankfully, treatment is possible, but given that people suffering with CIRS have difficulty processing new information, we created The CIRS Group and now, this podcast, to help people better ...
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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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The Heart of CIRS

Melanie Joy Pensak

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Heartfelt conversations with folks recovering from CIRS & with those special people serving the CIRS community (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). The podcast was created to help bring awareness to the real experiences of folks navigating CIRS day to day. The world needs to know what CIRS folks go through for deeper empathy & understanding. Through stories & vulnerability, we can help the world understand the winding journey of CIRS recovery. The podcast will be hosted by Melanie Joy P ...
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Guest host Deidre Bloomquist discusses: how environmental toxins are causing infertility; which environmental toxins they are; why anti-fungals should be added to The Shoemaker Protocol; the two main root causes of endometriosis; the danger of copper IUDs; and the importance of pre-conception planning. 📺 Watch CLIPS of Deidre & I discussing mom to …
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, affects children too! And often can be treated far easier than the treatment for adults. Today, we have a very special guest, Pediatrician and FIRST EVER Shoemaker certified doctor, Dr. Scott McMahon. We ask him all the big questions about CIRS in …
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I was exposed to mold and COVID during a 5-day workshop. What happened? I also reveal the three 100th episode Giveaway Winners!; the podcast moving forward; and my 100th episode insights. Congrats to all of you on being IBD warriors and CIRS healers 🥳 ‼️ I am not a doctor or health professional. If you hear something you would like to attempt in th…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is almost always accompanied by headaches or migraines. If you suffer from headaches with any kind of regularity, you really should look into CIRS as a potential culprit. Why? There are actually a TON of effects CIRS causes in the body that all can…
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Is IBS actually IBD? According to Josh Dech’s theory, it may be! Josh discusses, yes, IBS!; why parasites are a main root cause in his clients; and the 5 Whys of getting to the root of your IBD issue. 🔔 ENTER THE 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY! To celebrate our 100th ep, I’m giving away 3 amazing prizes. To find out more, listen to the end of this episode …
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I announce the 3 AMAZING giveaways for our 100th episode on Sept 19, 2024! Make sure to sign up to win! You can sign up by DM-ing me with your name & email address @freespiritpodcasts on IG or email me at freespiritpodcasts@gmail.com. THE DEADLINE is: Monday Sept 16th! Don’t miss your chance for a life-changing prize!! 🎉 ‼️ I am not a doctor or hea…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an expensive illness to treat - so why get unnecessary tests? Friggin don’t do it! Save your money. Today we tackle a very very popular, but very very pointless one: The Urinary Mycotoxin Test that supposedly tests you for mold. We will tell you…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, often comes with very low or “undetectable” levels of MSH, or Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone. This hormone, which naturally occurs in the body, is connected to so many systems and can consequently cause a ton of symptoms when it’s too low. Today, w…
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Why do we resist mold toxicity as a root cause of IBD? I discuss this controversial subject plus the best herb for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) so far; a small MARCoNS realization; and what you can expect for forthcoming episodes, including my 100th episode! 🎙️Two Inches episode on The Daemon Theory HERE ‼️ I am not a doctor or health profe…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness with a healing journey that is rarely linear. Today, we wanted to acknowledge how tough some complex CIRS cases can be, so you know you’re not alone if your path to healing hasn’t been as straightforward as you wish it was.…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is best treated by the Shoemaker Protocol, but there are supportive therapies that can “help the process of healing along” and one such practice is mindfulness meditation. We are joined today by Melanie Pensak to talk more about this fascinating to…
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Kris is an amazing listener who’s had UC for 40 years! She bravely discusses her history of trauma; how she dealt with UC in the 1980s and 1990s; her “healing” discovery in 1999; her setback in COVID; where she is today; and tips for having lived with chronic illness for decades! Please note: This episode discusses trauma, such as childhood sexual …
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I discuss my confusing bloodwork results from my last appointment with Shoemaker Protocol Dr. Peg; why I’m back to exploring MAST Cell or MCAS issues; the unusual reason the Interstitial Cystitis with which I was diagnosed in 2003 has returned; and my latest in the MARCoNS soap opera! ‼️ I am not a doctor or health professional. If you hear somethi…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, has its roots in the BIBLE. Did you know? Today we discuss fun historic and biblical health and mold references to give us some context for why we may have evolved with these really fun, CIRSy genes. For more information, support, and resources in …
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Melanie Pensak is a CIRS meditation and mindfulness expert. She discusses: the benefits of mindfulness with regards to CIRS and IBD; her tips on how to start a meditation practice with a CIRS brain; the dangers of spiritual bypassing; and her new portal with resources for meditation and mindfulness. 📺 Watch CLIP of us on YouTube HERE 👉🏽 Follow Mela…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is best treated by the Shoemaker Protocol, but there are supportive therapies that can “help the process of healing along” and one such practice is breathwork. We are joined today by Morgan Glodowski to talk more about this fascinating topic. Morga…
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Guest host & social worker Isabella Beath discusses her IBD/CIRS journey including her root cause; the cell danger response and its vital importance to the nervous system; and somatic practices, resources, practitioners, and books to assist in calming your NS. 👉🏽 Follow Isabella @isabella.holisticsocialwork & 📧 isabellaholisticsocialwork@gmail.com …
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can sometimes be “followed” or accompanied by co-infections. Today, we are diving into one of the most convoluted and confusing potential avenues CIRS patients might need to address: Tick-borne illnesses, of which there are many and not just Lyme d…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness, so we understand you probably have lots of questions! This week, we had a LIVE AMA (ask us anything!) all about CIRS. We got some great questions, spanning everything from binders to remediation, from trigeminal neuralgia …
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Guest host Shelly Kay-Apodaca, from episode 41, is back to discuss her 30 years of chronic illness with ulcerative colitis and CIRS. She reveals how she manages the never-ending protocols; the BEST advice she received on calming her nervous system; and why experiencing joy is an absolute necessity. ‼️ I am not a doctor or health professional. If yo…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com In order to heal from CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, you must be in a clean living environment, free from an abundance of mold and harmful bacteria. Cleaning and properly remediating homes to the standard required for CIRS patients is tricky - but thankfully there are experts li…
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Watch the Replay of my IG Live with Lauren Nowell of Active Your Shine. She discusses what it’s like to be a child with Crohn’s disease and gives her root cause IBD story. TOMORROW Mon July 15, 2024 @ 12pm EST, I’m doing an IG Live with Deidre Bloomquist, FNTP, of Always Growing Nutrition. She’ll discuss root causes of IBD in adults and kids PLUS h…
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This is my mea culpa for uploading the incorrect version, the unedited cut, of episode 92. The correct version is now up. Please delete the incorrect version with 30 seconds of silence at the beginning of the episode, and re-download the correct version, if your podcast player hasn’t already done it for you - thank you! 🍄 Also, I’m doing an IG Live…
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CORRECT VERSION!! This is the correct version of episode 92: Nervous System Healing Overview. 🔔 I originally uploaded the unedited cut by accident and caught the mistake this morning. If you listened, I apologize. If your podcast player downloaded the first version, please delete it and listen to this episode. I give you a nervous system overview, …
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can be difficult to explain and difficult to treat, mostly because of the steps and how different everyone’s symptoms can look. The CIRS Project is a brand new non-profit that hopes to change all of that. They are focusing on making the message of …
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com Guests today: Dr. Lauren Sparks, DNP, CNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CTP, MA, RN Therapist Brenda Stewart, LMHC, NCC, CTH CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, can take a toll on the mental health of the patient, just as much and sometimes more so than physically. No one knows this better than o…
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Hey IBD Warriors & CIRS Healers! I dropped this episode one day early due the American holiday of July 4th on Thursday. In this ep, I welcome you to my revamped pod, outline my intentions, and give you Dr. Jill Crista’s profound message of healing and all its layers. Happy July 4th! 💚 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts HERE 🌳 Follow Root Cause for Crohn…
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Does everyone with Inflammatory Bowel Disease have CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome)? I discuss my reasoning and give my answer, plus I reveal life and protocol updates, including cholestyramine, changes to this podcast, a welcome to parents of children with IBD, and why knowing our individual stories is so vital to healing. 👉🏽 Follow m…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness that we strive to demystify for you here, every week on The CIRS Group Podcast. This week we will be concluding our fun CIRSx 2024 recap series - and we’ve saved some of the heaviest talks for last! Today we’re covering His…
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CIRS Coach Ruth DiTulio of Regenix Healing guest hosts! She discusses: the HLA gene and a thorough definition of CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). What are Ruth’s Top 5 Root Causes of IBD that she observes with her clients, and what is crucial blood testing for biotoxin illness—for wider and limited budgets? ✅ This is a MUST LISTEN for…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness that we strive to demystify for you here, every week on The CIRS Group Podcast. This week we will be continuing our fun CIRSx 2024 recap series - recapping the talks on breathwork, CIRS coaching, and litigation. Yes, you mi…
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The summer 2024 FLiRT strain of COVID is hitting the IBD community particularly hard. It is causing Long COVID (LC) in many otherwise healthy IBD warriors. Learn why this particular strain is so potent. Discover therapies for IBD warriors to heal from LC and resources that will help you make the best decision for your recovery. RESOURCES: 👉🏽 FLCCC …
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated chronic illness that can affect a quarter of the population if they get exposed to biotoxins. Today, we continue our CIRSx conference recap with some medical talks by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, Dr. Peg DiTulio, Dr. Christian Navarro-To…
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Are you a parent of a child with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including ulcerative colitis? If so, this 27-minute IG Live is for you! I interview Dr. Pejman Katiraei of Wholistic Kids & Families. He’s a pediatrician whose practice focuses on kids with IBD. I learned so many things in this interview, including SUCCESS STORIES that will give YOU hope …
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated illness with a clinically proven, peer reviewed treatment called the Shoemaker Protocol. Every year, doctors certified in the Shoemaker Protocol organize an information packed conference called CIRSx. Today, we are continuing our r…
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How does Electromagnetic Frequency or Field, EMFs, (or Electromagnetic Radiation) EMR, affect our gut bacteria and antibiotic resistance? Guest host JoAnne Pavin discusses the cellular damage of EMF waves and inputs; our overconsumption of digital devices and the digestion connection; and she gives tips on how to protect your gut from EMFs! 👉🏼 Foll…
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What is the famous Shoemaker Protocol? Learn about the Shoemaker pyramid and all its healing tiers; why those with IBD should pay special attention to this life-changing protocol in order to find your root cause; and the CDC redefined IBD!! 👉🏼 Follow Root Cause for Crohn’s Colitis HERE 🍄 See Lauren’s “Root Causes of IBD” HERE ‼️ I am not a doctor o…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an illness that can affect up to 25% of the population, thanks to genetics and environmental toxins. Today, we continue to recap CIRSx 2024, this time showing our Indoor Environmental Professionals some love! We had some fantastic talks by Micha…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a complicated, multi-symptom, multi-system illness - so why wouldn’t there be an annual CIRSx conference for it?! We had a really great time at CIRSx this year, and this episode is our quick summary of all of it. We talked to lots of doctors, he…
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Happy World IBD Day! Plus I discuss my two IG Lives on RCFCC coming up this week on 5/21 and 5/23/24; when I will return here with a regular episode; and why you should follow me on Instagram! 💚Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 👉🏼 Follow Root Cause for Crohn’s Colitis HERE ‼️ I am not a doctor or health professional. If you hear something you would lik…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a multi-system, multi-symptom illness that affects many (if not all) of the systems of the body, including the ears, aka your Vestibular System. We are very lucky that Jacie has worked in audiology for many years and is now able to share her wis…
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How is the cholestyramine binder used for healing biotoxin illness, such as mold toxicity…and IBD, such as UC? Learn what NO ONE tells you about its texture; its healing properties especially with regard to YOUR GUT and MARCoNS; and why it could be the right choice for you in your healing journey! 👉🏼 Follow Root Cause for Crohn’s Colitis HERE 🍄 See…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a chronic illness that is most often triggered in patients from water damage. Today, we are going to dig into Jacie’s recent experience dealing with a leak in her home and how she mitigated the damage and came out OK on the other side. For more …
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I discuss my second colonic! What is the noticeable difference between this colonic session and the first one; how does cholestyramine help this cleansing process; and what are the signs of healing that no one ever talks about or knows?! 👉🏼 Follow Root Cause for Crohn’s Colitis HERE 🍄 See Lauren’s “Root Causes of IBD” HERE ‼️ I am not a doctor or h…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an illness that can cause us to dissociate from our own bodies, as a way of self-protection. If you are far enough along with your healing, it can become important to rebuild that connection and tune in to what your body needs and feels, so that…
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I did a 10 day water fast! I only drank water for 10 days—what are my results? I provide my blood test and bio-energetic results; what results were AMAZING; and what result was a huge disappointment? This is Part 2 of a two-part series. PLEASE LISTEN TO PART 1 FIRST if you already haven’t. 🛑 Do NOT attempt water-fasting unless you are supervised by…
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is a chronic illness and the only clinically proven path to healing is through the Shoemaker Protocol. Today, we are tackling the tricky topic of medication and supplement timing. Many CIRS patients, ourselves included, struggle with when to take o…
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I did a 10 day water fast! I only drank water for 10 days—how did it go? Learn why water fasting can permanently heal IBD and mold toxicity; why autophagy is the goal for all of us UC warriors; and what are two ASTOUNDING results from my fast? This is Part 1 of a two-part series. 🛑 Do NOT attempt water-fasting unless you are supervised by a health …
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For more information, visit https://thecirsgroup.com CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, is an illness caused by mold and other biotoxins that affects 24% of the population and only a handful of doctors even know about it. We are so excited to have one of the greats on today: Dr. Eric Dorninger. Dr. D is a CIRS patient himself - he wil…
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I give you the gory details of my first colonic 💩! Is it safe for UC and IBD warriors; what was the procedure like; and how do I feel a week later? I also discuss my results with the pharmaceutical cromolyn sodium for histamine intolerance and MAST Cell Activation Syndrome. ‼️ I am not a doctor or health professional. If you hear something you woul…
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