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  • Living Well With POTS: Tools, Tech & Truth

    Living Well With POTS: Tools, Tech & Truth
    Jan 26 2026
    Struggling with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)? Functional medicine physician Dr. Alison shares her personal POTS recovery story and comprehensive treatment strategies. Topics covered: ✓ POTS symptoms, diagnosis & subtypes (hypovolemic, neuropathic, hyperadrenergic) ✓ Long COVID and viral-induced POTS ✓ Why doctors dismiss POTS as anxiety ✓ Root causes: EBV, MCAS, dysautonomia, autoimmunity ✓ Compression socks & garments for POTS ✓ FL-41 glasses for light sensitivity ✓ Heart rate monitoring & wearables (Oura, Apple Watch, Visible) ✓ Hydration & electrolyte strategies ✓ Nervous system support & vagal toning ✓ Iron deficiency in POTS ✓ Beta-blockers vs. functional medicine approaches ✓ POTS and chronic illness management Perfect for POTS patients, long-haulers, chronic illness warriors, and anyone seeking functional medicine solutions beyond standard care. Learn more: www.LittleBlackBagMedicine.com
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    26 min
  • Stop Blaming Yourself: The Real Autoimmune Triggers No One Talks About

    Stop Blaming Yourself: The Real Autoimmune Triggers No One Talks About
    Jan 19 2026
    That "immune-boosting" supplement almost put me in the hospital. That fitness program everyone loves left me unable to get out of bed. Those "normal" lab results while I was actively dying. If you have autoimmunity, you've probably experienced the frustration of trying to do everything right and still ending up in flares. In this episode, I'm breaking down the six major trigger categories that keep you stuck, and more importantly, what to do about them. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why herbs like echinacea and mushroom coffee might be destroying you (TH1/TH2 explained) The actual science behind food triggers and molecular mimicry Why you can't work out like that fitness influencer (and what to do instead) The truth about cold plunges and why they're harmful for women with autoimmunity Why your "normal" labs don't invalidate your very real symptoms Practical stress management tools that actually work This isn't about restriction or fear. This is about understanding what your body needs so you can move through life with confidence instead of confusion. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Cyrex Labs: https://www.cyrexlabs.com/ Sequencing.com for genetic testing: https://sequencing.com/ Therapist matching: https://www.theraplist.com/ Psychology Today therapist directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ Desbio Mental Emotional Detox Kit: https://dbscript.com/?direct=dralison 🔗 WORK WITH DR. ALISON: Ready for personalized support to identify YOUR specific triggers? Learn about working together at https://www.littleblackbagmedicine.com CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram/Facebook: @AlisonDiBartoGoggin Website: https://www.littleblackbagmedicine.com Podcast: Functional Wellness with Dr. Alison
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    35 min
  • The Real Root Causes of Autoimmunity (And Why Trauma Isn't the Answer)

    The Real Root Causes of Autoimmunity (And Why Trauma Isn't the Answer)
    Jan 12 2026
    In this episode, I'm getting real about what actually causes autoimmunity, and spoiler alert: it's not just your unresolved trauma. While trauma is correlated with autoimmune disease, I'm calling out the dangerous trend of blaming women's emotions and past experiences for complex immune dysfunction. When 80% of autoimmune patients are women, and the message is "you got sick because you didn't process your childhood properly," we've got a problem. I break down the scientifically documented root causes of autoimmunity, including: Genetics and environmental triggers Viruses like Epstein-Barr and COVID Mold exposure and mycotoxins Lyme and co-infections Pregnancy and microchimerism Birth control and prolactin Superfund sites and toxic environmental exposure This isn't about dismissing the mind-body connection. As a shamanic practitioner and reiki master, I work with energetics daily. But we need to stop victim-blaming and start acknowledging the real biological, viral, genetic, and environmental factors making people sick. If you're tired of being told your illness is your fault, this episode is for you. Resources mentioned: Find me at littleblackbagmedicine.com for functional medicine support that combines root cause testing with energetic healing, without the judgment.
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    27 min
  • Medical Dismissal Nearly Killed Me: My Autoimmune Story

    Medical Dismissal Nearly Killed Me: My Autoimmune Story
    Jan 5 2026
    Welcome back to Functional Wellness with Dr. Alison. This is the story I never wanted to tell, but the one so many of you need to hear. In 2019, a doctor yelled at Dr. Alison that she had cancer. No tests. No conversation. Just fear. The GI who performed her colonoscopy was aggressive and dismissive. After that scope, everything changed. She went from "a little inflammation" to end-stage colitis in 5 months. When she was dying from sepsis—losing 35 pounds in 3 weeks, hallucinating from pain, with a resting heart rate of 170—her doctor said, "I don't know what you want me to do for you." This episode is about medical trauma, dismissal, and what happens when the system fails you. It's also about resilience, the lessons learned in the darkest moments, and why Dr. Alison will never dismiss a patient the way she was dismissed. What you'll learn: The three things she wishes she'd done differently Why meeting your specialist BEFORE procedures matters How this shaped her devotional approach to functional medicine More Support At: www.LittleBlackBagMedicine.com
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    37 min
  • Simple Metta Meditation.m4a

    Simple Metta Meditation.m4a
    Oct 10 2025
    Simple Metta Meditation for loving kindness
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    8 min
  • Heart Chakra Journey

    Heart Chakra Journey
    Mar 17 2025
    Free Introduction to the Heart Chakra and the program: Sacred Alignment: A Shamanic Journey Through the Chakras Unlock Hidden Wisdom, Heal Deep Wounds, and Reconnect with Your Soul Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey through your chakras? Join me in this FREE 4-week shamanic journeying course where we will explore the energy centers of your body—uncovering hidden parts of yourself, retrieving lost soul fragments, and realigning your heart, body, and soul for profound healing. Sign up here: https://alisondibartogoggin.podia.com/sacred-alignment-a-shamanic-journey-through-the-chakras Join me in this FREE 4-week shamanic journeying course where we will explore the energy centers of your body—uncovering hidden parts of yourself, retrieving lost soul fragments, and realigning your heart, body, and soul for profound healing. Each week, we will journey into a different chakra, connecting with its energy to release old wounds, rediscover self-love, and create balance in your life. This experience will help with physical healing, emotional integration, and deep spiritual awakening. What You’ll Experience in This Course: ✨ Journey to each chakra to reveal hidden wisdom and energetic imbalances ✨ Discover and integrate lost parts of yourself through soul retrieval ✨ Heal physical ailments by addressing their energetic roots ✨ Explore the connection between chakras and life phases (inner child healing, reparenting, past life insights) ✨ Deepen self-compassion and love as you align with your true essence ✨ Strengthen your intuition and body wisdom for lasting transformation
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    16 min
  • Meeting Place Meditation

    Meeting Place Meditation
    Mar 4 2025
    Discover Your Meeting Place: Shamanic Journey with Alison Are you new to shamanic journeying and curious where to start? This class will guide you through your own journey to find your meeting place to ground and center, meet with guides, ancestors, and power animals and enhance your meditation and journeying experiences. Optional: bring journal, pen, and eye mask. Audio includes - Introduction to Alison - Introduction to journeying and shamanism - Guided meditation starts around 11:00 Learn more about Alison at www.JourneywithAlison.com
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    25 min
  • Not sure you can get better?

    Not sure you can get better?
    Sep 14 2023
    Not sure you can get better? Tired of nothing working and feeling overwhelmed? Listen to this podcast to dive deeper into how to support your mindset and health! FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LBBMedicine Brain Health Prevention Program: https://l.bttr.to/ASx39 Schedule online: www.LittleBlackBagMedicine.com
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    18 min