A podcast for curious listeners where I offer soft takes on hard topics. I'm Evan Dumas, a former counselor, public speaker, and writer. You'll hear my calming perspectives on the uncomfortable things. Note: this podcast doesn't constitute mental health advice or a client-clinician relationship, and isn't a suitable replacement for receiving therapy.
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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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IBD Warrior CIRS Healer | Inflammatory Bowel Disease + Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
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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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No matter the age, play is important. It's taking back our values and giving ourselves challenges just for the heck of it. Maybe you're already good at having play in your life, if not, these soft takes are for you.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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E94 Cell Danger Response & Support for Calming the Nervous System w/ Isabella
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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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Resistance Is A Part of the Process: A Conversation With Selena Lael
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187. This week I am delighted to bring Selena Lael back to the podcast. Selena is a certified Life Coach, E-RYT Yoga Instructor, and meditation and mindfulness facilitator. Selena’s work is deeply rooted in love and compassion, and the principle that self-love is a gateway to true freedom and awakening. Listen in as we discuss the idea that resista…
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I know the future can stress me out some times, so here's some soft takes on how to find hope and compassion for ourselves as the future unfolds.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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I was a little late in putting this episode out because I simply didn't have the brain for it, now that I do, I wanted to share how I tried to find compassion for myself when my head wasn't cooperating.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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E93 Calming The Nervous System w/ Shelly Kay-Apodaca | “Nobody Knows You” + JOY
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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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186. Do you ever experience discontent with parts of yourself? Are there parts of yourself, your body or your emotions, that you ignore, neglect or are uncomfortable with? Often when we dislike something about ourselves, we tend to ignore it. On the other hand, it’s also common to fixate on what’s bothering us and let negative self-talk take over. …
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Answers might seem like the right thing to look for, but when have you found any? Maybe questions are where it's at. This episodes looks to flip our answer-seeking into something more fun and playful.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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BONUS! IG Live Replay Crohn’s Disease as a Child + LIVE TMRW! IBD Root Causes in Adults & Kids + Toxic Infertility
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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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No I can't tell you the answer to life, the universe, and everything, but I can help you feel better not knowing.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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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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E92 Nervous System Healing Overview + Fight or Flight in Our Daily Lives | CORRECT EPISODE!
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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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Remembering Summer Through Your Body
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185. As we move through the year and find ourselves in the midst of summer, it’s the perfect time to take a pause, connect with your body and set new intentions. What does summer mean to you? How is your body feeling? How do you experience summer through your body? One way to connect to your body is through memories of past summers. Join me this we…
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This episodes hopes to soften all the weird feels I get when people ask me what I do, and if you share in these feels I hope I can help.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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I'm not sure why we compare ourselves, but I know it makes me feel less connected when I do it. I offer these soft takes in hopes we can treat ourselves a little nicer and more humanely.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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Your July 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
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184. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of July as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can help you. Please visit, www.thewellnessheadquarters.com or email me directly at info@t…
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E91 Welcome to IBD Warrior CIRS Healer! + A Doctor’s Healing Message
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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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What a deserving topic. I call myself a failure, and I know others do too, but hopefully these soft takes will help us treat ourselves with a little more compassion.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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Money, it's so entwined with our lives, but I think it won't always be this way. Listen in for some soft takes and a call to start a dialogue on money. For a great read, check out "Debt: The First 5000 Years" by David Graeber, you can find it at your local library and local bookstore.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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E90 Does Everyone w/ IBD Have CIRS? | Life Update 6-27-24 + Annoucements
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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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What Are the Akashic Records? Uncovering Your Life’s Purpose With Ryan Migge
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183. This week I introduce you to my friend Ryan Miggie, Wholeness Coach and Akashic & Intuitive Reader, and Reiki Practitioner. Tune in as we discuss our paths of spiritual growth, and the importance of connecting with our body and intuition. Hear Ryan’s story of learning to love and accept himself and why he became a Wholeness Coach utilizing var…
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Bad news is reliable, and also stressful. I give some soft takes involving empathy, self compassion, and even a little grounding exercise.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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E89 HLA Gene, CIRS Definition, 5 Root Causes of IBD & Root Cause Testing w/ CIRS Coach Ruth DiTulio
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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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Remembering My Dad: The Good and the Complexities
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182. Today, June 19, 2024 would have been my dad’s 93rd birthday. He died in 2013. This year, as both Father’s Day and his birthday were approaching, I decided to dedicate a podcast about him, reflecting how his views on health impacted me. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can h…
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Some soft takes on Laziness, how it might keep us from resting, and how it could reveal attitudes around work and effort that aren't serving us.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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Some soft takes on complaining, why it might not be as bad as it sounds, and how it might be an indicator of our attitudes towards suffering and compassion.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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E88 Long COVID & Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Why Is the Summer 2024 Strain So Bad?
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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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What Is Healthism and Why Is It Problematic?
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181. Caring about your health, and the health of loved ones, is important, whether it’s trying to manage a chronic condition or disease, healing from an injury, attempting to decrease inflammation, or taking preventative action to insure healthy longevity. But, for some, an all-consuming focus on health may result in negative side effects, resultin…
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Some soft takes on how hard it is to celebrate ourselves, and how it can provide the necessary closure on projects before we start new ones.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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Some soft takes on boredom, the space it gives us, and how curiosity can be a road to new experiences.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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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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E87 How EMFs Affect Gut Bacteria & Antibiotic Resistance + Tips to Protect Yourself w/ JoAnne Pavin
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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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The Dangers of Labeling Food as “Good” and “Bad"
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180. Our culture labels certain foods as “good” such as vegetables and fish, or “bad” such ice cream and cake. We also tend to label ourselves as “good” or “bad,” based on what we eat. While this may seem harmless, it contributes to a toxic diet culture. When we assign moral value to the foods we eat, and to ourselves, it’s detrimental to our emoti…
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I talk about how we get to define professionalism, keeping the values that serve us but adding in the values of being true to our humanity.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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I talk about how insecurity wasn't our idea, and how we can find security through curiosity.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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E86 The Shoemaker Protocol for Inflammatory Bowel Disease & the CDC Redefines IBD!
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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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Your June 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
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179. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of June as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can help you. Please visit, www.thewellnessheadquarters.com or email me directly at info@thewe…
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A short introduction where I share about me and what this podcast is about.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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Soft takes on rest, how it's not indulgent, but can help with daydreaming, self-knowledge, and feeling those set-aside feels.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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A few soft takes on work, how to find meaning, connection, and learn a bit about yourself from it.Kirjoittanut Evan Dumas
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What Is a High Vibration Diet? Why The Energy of Food Matters
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178. You’ve heard of an anti-inflammatory diet, but have you heard of a high vibration diet? Tune in this week as I talk about high vibrational foods. I explain what they are, 3 factors to look for when determining a food’s level of vibration, high vibration vs. low vibration foods, and why the energy of your food matters and how it impacts your 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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The Power of "I AM" Statements
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177. “I AM” is one of the most powerful statements we can make. What follows “I am” defines who you believe you are. Tune in this week as I share a recent realization with “I am” statements and encourage you to recognize the way you speak about yourself shapes your perceptions, beliefs, and ultimately, your reality. *** Ready for personalized guida…
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E85 Cholestyramine for Biotoxin Illness & Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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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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Health Crises, Childhood Trauma, and Stand-Up Comedy With Ophira Eisenberg
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176. This week I introduce you to Ophira Eisenberg, stand-up comedian and host of the comedy podcast “Parenting Is A Joke.” Tune in as we two spirited Capricorns discuss death of a parent, childhood trauma, health crises, including breast cancer, staying relevant in your career as you age and how owning your own narrative supports healing and welln…
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E84 Colonic Session #2 for Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Gut Issues
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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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Your May 2024 Forecast and Affirmation
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175. Join me today for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of April as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. *** Ready for personalized guidance and healing support with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle? I can help you. Please visit, www.thewellnessheadquarters.com or email me directly at info@thew…
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E83 Results of My 10 Day Water Fast (Pt 2)
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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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What Is Toxic Positivity? Why It’s Harmful and How to Deal With It
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174. Have you ever masked painful emotions by trying to just "get over it?” Ever feel guilty about feeling sad, angry, or frustrated? Do you tend to give “positive-only” perspectives, such as “Think of all you have to be thankful for!” instead of validating the person’s emotional experience? We understand the benefits of having a positive attitude,…
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E82 My 10 Day Water Fast for Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Chronic Illness Pt 1 | What Is Autophagy?
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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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