Beat Autoimmune & Thrive! with Palmer Kippola

Dr. Rajka is a double board-certified physician in Family and Integrative Medicine, and a certified Functional Medicine practitioner who has helped countless people reverse autoimmunity, regain energy, and age powerfully through her Executive Edge™ and 3D Protocol™ which we will explore today. She wrote the book, Energized: Feel Fantastic Forever which provides an easy-to-follow plan to unlock the power of your body and mind. I first met Dr. Rajka in 2017 at a health and wellness influencer conference… in the ladies room lounge! We struck up a conversation, had an instant connection, and have been supporters since. Dr. Rajka not only brings a wealth of clinical expertise but also deep personal experience which includes overcoming not one but two autoimmune disorders — and with that, so much hope for anyone facing chronic illness. I’m excited for you to hear her story and how she helps people with both foundational healing elements and important information about dealing with genetic mutations, which are very common in people with autoimmune disorders.  Quote: “If you have symptoms, get in [for testing] yesterday. If you don’t have symptoms, get in today.” What’s Inside: 01:49 Dr. Rajka’s autoimmune and integrative medicine story 07:28 What she wished she would’ve done differently when she first received her diagnoses 11:03 What Dr. Rajka’s seeing as the top autoimmune drivers in her clients and the importance of nervous system regulation 19:20 What exactly is self-imposed stress? 24:08 Toxins, genetics, and invaluable testing 38:20 Dr. Rajka’s “3D Protocol” 46:40 Final words from Dr. Rajka Resource mentioned: Free 4 week course: Fatigue to Fabulous - a $297 value https://fatigue2fabulous.com/ Where you can find Dr. Rajka: Website: https://drrajka.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRajka IG: https://www.instagram.com/drrajka/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrajka/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@drrajka How I can help: Beat Autoimmune Amazon #1 best-selling book with a powerful foreword by Mark Hyman, MD addresses the 6 key factors to reverse and prevent autoimmune disorders. Available in paperback, kindle and audio formats: https://amzn.to/4169Y8u Beat Autoimmune Academy a self-paced online course with live monthly group coaching sessions to help you heal efficiently and effectively: http://beatautoimmuneacademy.com/ #beatautoimmuneandthrive

Dr. Anna Cabeca is a triple-board-certified physician who specializes in integrative medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone therapy. She’s affectionately known as “The Girlfriend Doctor,” she’s the bestselling author of The Hormone Fix, Keto-Green 16, and MenuPause, and she’s the creator of the highly acclaimed Magic Menopause program. Dr. Anna helps women balance hormones, boost energy, and reignite intimacy with humor, heart, and practical solutions. She’s also developed natural products like MightyMaca® Plus and Julva® cream to support women through every stage of life. She lives in Dallas with her daughters, horses, and dogs. Today she joins me for a deep dive into the top hormone imbalances linked to autoimmune disorders—and how we can bring them back into balance naturally, effectively, and for optimal health and wellbeing. Quote: “It takes more than hormones to fix our hormones.” What’s Inside: 01:08 Dr. Anna’s personal story of trauma, profound grief, PTSD, infertility, early menopause; and then, complete healing, reversing menopause, and naturally conceiving a child at age 41 11:24 Dr. Anna’s hormone hierarchy and university metaphor 14:50 The Queen Mother and most powerful hormone in our body and how it balances out our stress hormones 18:46 Dr. Anna’s personal experience of high cortisol, low oxytocin and what she did to lose weight, fix depression, and burnout 22:10 Why urine pH is the most important and inexpensive marker to help give you insights on your cortisol and oxytocin levels 30:07 What Dr. Anna does to determine cortisol levels over the course of a day 32:57 Why circadian rhythm is crucial for health and wellbeing 34:45 How aging and stress cause estrogen dominance and what signs you can look for 38:04 The cacophony and cascade of hormone imbalances: high Insulin, low vitamin D, low thyroid, low testosterone, high cortisol and the connection to autoimmunity 40:37 What Dr. Anna recommends as starting points to balance your hormones 42:19 Dr. Anna’s thoughts about progesterone and how to replace it naturally and safely 46:44 The last word: hopeful and empowering Resources mentioned: Books that address trauma: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD: https://amzn.to/4lm9bYd Beat Autoimmune by Palmer Kippola: https://amzn.to/41EanPy Dr. Anna’s hormone balancing products: urine strips, Balance cream, Julva, Mighty Maca Plus: https://drannacabeca.com/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=8101982 Where you can find Dr. Anna: ● https://drannacabeca.com ● https://www.facebook.com/DrAnnaCabeca ● https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor How I can help: Beat Autoimmune Amazon #1 best-selling book with a powerful foreword by Mark Hyman, MD addresses the 6 key factors to reverse and prevent autoimmune disorders. Available in paperback, kindle and audio formats: https://amzn.to/4169Y8u Beat Autoimmune Academy a self-paced online course with live monthly group coaching sessions to help you heal efficiently and effectively: http://beatautoimmuneacademy.com/ #beatautoimmuneandthrive

Today I’m delighted to be joined by Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a licensed Naturopathic Physician with over 20 years of experience helping people recover from long COVID and ME/CFS-related fatigue. Having overcome chronic fatigue herself (twice!), Dr. Jenny developed a powerful, root-cause approach that blends Functional Medicine with subconscious healing to restore energy and vitality. Her signature system focuses on five key root causes of fatigue, combined with foundational lifestyle shifts that support the body, mind, and spirit. In this episode, Dr. Jenny shares her personal healing journeys and offers practical strategies for addressing these debilitating conditions. Quote: “Your body can return back to balance from these conditions.” What’s Inside: 01:20 The differentiation between long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome 08:03 The importance of addressing symptoms as soon as possible 09:23 The most common symptoms of chronic fatigue and long COVID 13:45 Jenny’s healing journeys 22:56 What felt different for Jenny between chronic fatigue and long COVID 26:30 The five root causes of chronic fatigue 35:35 Practical advice of where to begin when healing chronic fatigue 39:15 An example of a patient that came to Jenny looking for support 45:50 Final words of advice and Dr. Jenny’s one tip to start taking action Resources mentioned: https://drjennytufenkian.com/quiz/ https://drjennytufenkian.com/ Own Dr. Jenny’s Chronic Fatigue and Long Covid Summit: SUMMIT 2025- Checkout - Dr. Jenny Tufenkian - https://drjennytufenkian.com/summit-checkout-2/ Want my help reversing an autoimmune condition? If you live in the continental U.S. and are committed and determined to achieve your best health, I offer Functional Natural Medicine Autoimmune Reversal Programs over Zoom. Get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call: https://palmerkippola.com/apply/ #beatautoimmuneandthrive

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Julie Schiffman, MSW, a world-renowned expert in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping. With over 25 years in mind-body medicine, Julie has guided thousands of people around the world to release emotional blocks, reduce stress, and heal physical symptoms—especially those linked to chronic conditions like autoimmune disorders. Julie spent over 15 years working alongside Dr. Joseph Mercola and has been featured in numerous wellness summits, documentaries, and programs. Her compassionate, down-to-earth style has made her a trusted voice in the field of energy medicine, and her popular YouTube channel has reached millions seeking natural relief through EFT. Whether you’re facing an autoimmune condition, chronic stress, or simply want to feel more grounded and empowered, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. And here’s a bonus: At the end of our chat, Julie leads a guided tapping session you can follow along with — so if possible, watch this episode on YouTube to experience the full effect. Quote: “The healing that happens is just incredible, beautiful, and life-changing for so many people.” What’s Inside: 03:00: What is EFT (emotional freedom technique) aka “tapping”? 07:20: Julie’s story and how she discovered tapping 12:40: A powerful and important moment in Palmer’s life that was significantly impacted by tapping 15:20: Julie shares a client story of transformation due to tapping 22:56: How tapping can address deep seeded foundational beliefs that are dictating your thoughts, behaviors, and biology 30:18: Where to start if you’re newly diagnosed with an autoimmune condition or something else 35:50: A guided tapping round with Julie 48:00: The power of small shifts and how they add up overtime 51:00: About Julie’s free anxiety relief challenge Resources mentioned: Julie Schiffman’s website: http://julieschiffman.com/ 5-Day Free Anxiety Relief Challenge with Julie Schiffman - https://bit.ly/AnxietyReliefChallenge Julie’s YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@Julieschiffman/videos Want my help reversing an autoimmune condition? If you live in the continental U.S. and are committed and determined to achieve your best health, I offer Functional Natural Medicine Autoimmune Reversal Programs over Zoom. Get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call: https://palmerkippola.com/apply/ #beatautoimmuneandthrive

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend, Dr. Sam Shay, a Functional Medicine practitioner known as “your friendly lab nerd.” Dr. Sam holds four advanced degrees: he’s a Doctor of Chiropractic, has postgraduate training in acupuncture and functional neurology, and is certified in Functional Medicine. He also trained for years under renowned clinician, Dr. Dan Kalish. Today, Dr. Sam helps busy, health-conscious people solve their unique health puzzles using a personalized, data-driven approach—combining genetics and functional lab testing to improve resilience, energy, and brain health. In our discussion today Dr. Sam shares: His journey recovering from chronic illness and being on the autism spectrum - an experience that deeply informs his clinical perspective and adds unique insight to his work. How functional lab testing and foundational lifestyle shifts can help uncover the hidden root causes of autoimmune conditions His 10 Pillars of Health framework - from gut health and detox pathways to sleep, hydration, and mitochondrial support The growing importance of genetic testing to identify optimal food plans and potential SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) that may affect detoxification, methylation, and other key processes often disrupted in people with autoimmunity. Also, be sure to check out his recent stand-up comedy special, NeuroSpicy: Love, Life, & Comedy on the Spectrum, that brings levity and awareness to life as a neurodivergent clinician and human being. Whether you're just starting your recovery or ready to dig deeper, this episode offers practical, personalized insights for healing autoimmunity at the root level. Quote: “I do have agency over my mind and my body.” What’s Inside: 05:40: Dr. Sam’s story and how he got into the work that he does today 14:18: Defining gaslighting and moral injury in the context of medicine 17:18: Connecting Dr. Sam’s childhood experience to his decision to take the natural functional medicine route professionally 22:40: Dr. Sam’s 10 pillars of health 31:50: What are VDR’s (vitamin D receptors), the role they play in predicting vulnerability to chronic illness, and what you can do about it 41:45: Dr. Sam’s perspective on why genetic testing is so valuable Resources mentioned: Dr. Sam Shay’s Website: https://www.drsamshay.com/ Free 3-Day Lifestyle & Nutrition Guide: http://go.drsamshay.com/freebie YouTube interviews: https://www.youtube.com/tenpointwellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam.shay.792/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamshay/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sam-shay-dc-ifmcp-922133128/ Genetics+ Program: https://www.drsamshay.com/genetics-program Dr. Sam’s Comedy Special – NeuroSpicy: Love, Life, & Comedy on the Spectrum: 🎥 Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzjc7nXvNV8 Want my help reversing an autoimmune condition? If you live in the continental U.S. and are committed and determined to achieve your best health, I offer Functional Natural Medicine Autoimmune Reversal Programs over Zoom. Get on my calendar for a free 30-minute discovery call: https://palmerkippola.com/apply/ #beatautoimmuneandthrive