Positively Anti-Inflammatory
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, her positive approach to living with rheumatoid arthritis, and insightful ways for you to lead a positively anti-inflammatory life. This show is for people just like you who want to keep inflammation down and your spirits up! To receive your FREE "Anti-Inflammatory Living: The Essential Guide" visit, https://guide.thewellnessheadquarters.com.
Episodes
266 episodes
3 Things You Need to Do Before 2026
260. The New Year is fast approaching. This transitional time is perfect for grounding, gratitude, and intention setting. Tune in to discover 3 simple things you need to do before 2026.
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18:11
Minimum Baseline Thinking: The Gentle Way to Reach Your Goals
259. As we wrap up 2025 and look toward a brand-new year (hello, 2026!), this week I explore a powerful mindset shift that can transform how you set goals and follow through on them. It’s called minimum baseline thinking, which is the practice ...
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23:11
Your December 2025 Forecast and Affirmation
258. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of December as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar.
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Episode 258
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14:50
Rethinking Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Reflection
257. Join me this week as I take a fresh and honest look at gratitude, beyond the pressure filled Thanksgiving table traditions and the expectation to feel grateful on command. I share my own journey with gratitude over the past few years, why ...
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Episode 257
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22:03
The Power of Choosing You With Michelle L’amour
256. This week I am thrilled to welcome back my friend and fellow burlesque dancer Michelle L’amour. Tune into our heartfelt and deeply honest conversation as we explore what it truly means to choose yourself. After more than twenty years of ma...
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Episode 256
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52:59
What is Mirror Work and Is it Really Anti-Inflammatory?
255. Join me this week as I explore the practice of mirror work, the simple yet profound act of looking into your own eyes and speaking words of kindness, love, and truth. Popularized by Louise Hay, mirror work helps us build self-acceptance, s...
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Episode 255
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32:04
November Ritual for Abundance & Self-Acceptance
254. Tune in this week as we continue our November journey with an intentional ritual to connect with yourself and your worth. You’ll choose and focus on one significant word, reflect on what it feels like to accept yourself fully, and invite a...
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Episode 254
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22:32
Your November 2025 Forecast and Affirmation
253. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of November as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar.
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Episode 253
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18:53
7 Day Love and Gratitude Challenge
252. Join me for a 7-Day Love & Gratitude Challenge! Tune in as I explain the simple practice: every morning, write down 10 things you love, and every evening, 10 things you’re grateful for. As you focus on appreciation, you’ll start to see...
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Episode 252
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13:45
Everything Belongs
251. Tune in this week as I share, “Everything Belongs: A Manifesto of Embodied Awakening” by astrologer, author and musician, Rob Brezsny. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let the words move through you.Everything Belongs: A ...
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9:08
Are You at Peace with Your Body? What Does That Really Mean?
250. Join me this week as I share my reflections on the affirmation: “I am at peace with my body. I am comfortable with my looks, my weight, and my health.” I invite you to consider your own relationship with your body, without judgment, pressu...
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Episode 250
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27:52
Your October 2025 Forecast and Affirmation
249. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of October as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar.
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Episode 249
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18:42
Pelvic Floor: What You’ve Always Wanted to Know (And More!) With Maria O’Connor
248. This week I introduce you to Pelvic Floor Therapist extraordinaire, Maria O’Connor. With her warmth, humor, and expertise, Maria makes an often-overlooked topic approachable and even fun. Tune in as she explains what the pelvic floor actua...
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Episode 248
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58:38
Is It Time to Stop Shoulding Yourself?
247. How often do you catch yourself saying “I should…” I should eat healthier, I should exercise more, I should be more productive. Those “shoulds” might feel motivating, but more often they create guilt, self-criticism, and shame that keep us...
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Episode 247
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32:06
From Misdiagnosis to Recovery: Facing Cancer and Finding Community with Alyssa Kitt Hanley
246. This week I’m joined by my friend, burlesque artist and performance scholar Alyssa Kitt Hanley, who shares her long, painful, and extraordinary journey from misdiagnosis of Bell's Palsy to discovering stage 4 cancer in her facial nerve in ...
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Episode 246
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Your September 2025 Forecast and Affirmation
245. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of September as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar.
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Episode 245
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17:25
Encore: What are Macronutrients, Why They’re Important, and Do You Need to Track them?
244. Tune in this week as I revisit one of the most practical and foundational episodes from the Positively Anti-Inflammatory Podcast vault: macronutrients! We’re talking protein, carbohydrates, and fat: what they are, how they support your hea...
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Episode 244
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27:13
Encore: What Are Micronutrients & Why You Should Care
243. This week I’m bringing back an episode from 2022 that’s well worth an encore, because the way we nourish ourselves still matters every single day. Micronutrients may be small, but their impact on your health is anything but. In this episod...
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Episode 243
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17:51
Can Joy Really Be Anti-Inflammatory?
242. What if joy isn’t just a feeling, but your body’s most underrated anti-inflammatory? Tune in this week as I explore how joy, from everyday pleasures to extraordinary moments, can calm your nervous system, lower stress hormones, and support...
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Episode 242
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25:17
The Evolving Self: Embracing Life’s Transitions, Finding Movement as Medicine, and the Power of Pilates With Cindy Im
241. This week I introduce you to my friend Cindy Im, a New York–based actor who, after decades of navigating the ups and downs of a performing career, made the courageous decision to pivot into becoming a Pilates instructor. In our conversatio...
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Episode 241
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1:05:22
Your August 2025 Forecast and Affirmation
240. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of August as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar.
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Episode 240
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24:00
Do You Believe It’s Your Birthright to Feel Good?
239. Join me this week as I reflect on a powerful affirmation from Louise Hay: “It is natural for me to be healthy. It is my birthright to feel good.” But do we truly believe that? What does it mean to feel good, in our bodies, minds, and spiri...
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Episode 239
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21:35
Reflections on My Burlesque Journey to Iowa: A Weekend of Sparkle, Soul & Community
238. Tune in this week as I share my heartfelt reflections from a transformative and life-affirming weekend: my trip to Davenport, Iowa, to perform at the grand opening of the Ecdysiast Art Museum, a one of a kind burlesque museum and performan...
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Episode 238
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24:42
What Kind of Friendship Are You Creating With Yourself?
237. This week, I’m reflecting on two powerful affirmations from Louise Hay—one centered on connection with others, and the other on the beauty of being your own best friend. We often think of friendship as something external, but true connecti...
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Episode 237
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18:51