Women’s Health Unwrapped
Episode 143:
The real root of autoimmune conditions in women
Have you ever wondered why you’re doing everything “right” but still feel unwell?
“So many women in midlife believe that if they can just find the perfect diet or lose weight, they’ll feel like themselves again. But what I’ve seen, and what this conversation with Justin confirmed, is that midlife health is about so much more than food and exercise. It’s about understanding the mind-body connection in perimenopause and menopause, and allowing ourselves to slow down so we can heal in a deeper, sustainable way.”
— Nicola Farndell
“The person who got you sick can’t be the person who gets you well. You can’t keep living in the same patterns of overgiving, perfectionism and chronic stress, expecting your body to heal. It’s not about changing everything about who you are, but about allowing yourself to slow down, find stillness, and create a new energy for your body to feel safe enough to recover.”
— Justin Janoska
In this episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped:
I'm joined by Justin Janoska for a conversation that I know will expand how you think about your health. We explore the complexities of autoimmune conditions, particularly Hashimoto’s, and why these illnesses are increasingly impacting women in midlife. But more importantly, we unpack what’s often missed in conversations about health: how your emotional patterns, the stress you carry, and your lifelong habits of doing more can quietly shape your wellbeing.
Justin shares how chronic dieting can contribute to chronic stress and autoimmunity, and why it’s time to rethink the “fix it with food” mindset so many women feel stuck in. We talk about the importance of silence, solitude, and stillness - three things many of us resist, but that can change everything.
Together, we explore how your personal history, your patterns of perfectionism and people-pleasing, and the mind-body connection all play a role in how you feel each day.
Here’s what we unwrap in this episode:
Why autoimmune conditions are on the rise, particularly for women in midlife.
How chronic dieting and restriction can add to the stress driving illness.
The role of hormonal changes in menopause and why they can be the “final straw”.
Why your emotional patterns and history matter in your health journey.
How perfectionism and people-pleasing drain your energy and affect your wellbeing.
The importance of silence, solitude, and stillness for true healing.
The mind-body connection and how it impacts your health more than you think.
Why it’s not about doing more, but often about learning to do less.
About Justin Janoska:
Justin is on a mission to revolutionise the way we approach healing from autoimmune disease. After watching his mother live with Hashimoto’s for over two decades, he knew there had to be a better way. He founded The Autoimmune Revolution, dedicated to helping women not only reduce symptoms but reconnect with their purpose, feel good in their bodies again, and step into the life they truly want to live.
Justin holds a Master’s in Human Nutrition, has studied mind-body medicine extensively, and is currently pursuing his doctorate in Health Sciences with a concentration in Trauma Counselling. He is the author of three books, including The Post-Dieting Comeback and The Autoimmune Breakthrough Journal, and hosts The Autoimmune Revolution Podcast.
Connect with Justin:
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