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Positively Anti-Inflammatory
Positively Anti-Inflammatory
Author: Alyssa K. Abrahamson
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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, 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.
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262. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of January as offered by Louise Hay's 2026 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positively anti-inflammatory to life which is here to help support you on your journey. Thank you!
261. After five years of weekly episodes, this week I’m sharing an honest update about the evolution of Positively Anti-Inflammatory. Tune in as I talk about choosing flow over force, honoring how much I’ve changed since launching the podcast in January 2021, and making the loving decision to move the podcast to a monthly rhythm in 2026. This episode is a thank you, a letting go, and an invitation to reflect on growth, trust, and what it might look like to choose what’s truly anti-inflammator...
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. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positively anti-inflammatory to life which is here to help support you on your journey. Thank...
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 of committing to the smallest, most doable action to build consistency, self-trust, and real progress over time. Whether you're wanting to move your body more, start writing, learn something new, or finally prioritize your wellbeing, a minimum baseline ...
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. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positively anti-inflammatory to life which is here to help support you on your journey. Thank you!
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 the classic “What are you thankful for?” moment can feel forced or inauthentic, and how giving ourselves permission to shift our perspective can open the door to a deeper and more meaningful practice. You’ll hear simple alternatives for creating genuine...
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 marriage and a recent divorce, Michelle finds herself in the midst of a profound awakening. Having recently moved across the country to New York City, she is rediscovering who she is, what she wants, and is redefining her relationship to herself, love, cr...
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, soften self-criticism, and connect deeply with our inner spirit. But can it also be considered an anti-inflammatory practice? Tune in as I dive into how self-talk and compassion may calm the stress response, lower inflammation, and bring both emotional a...
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 abundance into your life with grace and ease. Take a moment to pause, journal, and honor your feelings as we explore simple yet powerful questions and practices to ground you in gratitude, grace, and self-value for the month ahead. For you! ~ Ritual Work...
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. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positively anti-inflammatory to life which is here to help support you on your journey. Thank you!
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 your blessings multiply. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positivel...
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 Manifesto of Embodied Awakening "In the midst of Life-on-Earth’s gorgeous, wrenching, poignant glory, everything belongs. Each yearning I feel to love and be loved, every worry and hope I feel about the future, every confusion that mystifies me and every joy tha...
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, pressure, or perfection. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positively anti-...
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. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positively anti-inflammatory to life which is here to help support you on your journey. Thank you!
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 actually is (and why it matters for everyone), why someone might seek pelvic floor therapy, her journey from physical therapist to building her own practice, and real-life stories from her work that shine a light on healing and hope. Whether pelvic floor the...
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 stuck. Tune in this week as I share a fresh reflection and a personal story, then revisit an earlier episode “Stop Shoulding Yourself,” where I explain why “should” is can be a harmful word, how it impacts our wellbeing, and three practical ways to bre...
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 2023. Alyssa opens up about conquering cancer, living with facial disability, and the profound impact this had on her body, identity, and artistry. We also talk about the power of community, the complexities of expression, and how gratitude, friendship,...
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. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positively anti-inflammatory to life which is here to help support you on your journey. Thank you!
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 health, and what’s really going on in your body when you eat them. I also dig into the question: should you track your macros? I share my perspective to help you figure out what makes the most sense for you. Whether you’re new to understanding nutrition or...
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 episode, I break down what they are, why they matter, and the consequences of deficiencies. While there are dozens of vitamins and minerals our bodies need regularly, I highlight five key micronutrients, sharing their functions, the signs you might not be get...



