216. She Reversed ‘Chronic Illness’—Doctors Missed This Root Cause

About this episode

Michelle Visser and guest Karen “Zuzu” Arms discuss the connection between the nervous system and chronic illness, challenging conventional medical thinking.

In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle sits down with holistic health educator Karen “Zuzu” Arms to explore the powerful connection between the nervous system and chronic illness. Through deeply personal stories—including their daughters’ serious health struggles—they uncover how many conditions may be rooted in nervous system dysfunction rather than isolated symptoms. They break down why inflammation isn’t always the enemy, how diet directly impacts cellular and neurological health, and why modern medicine often misses the bigger picture. This conversation challenges conventional thinking and offers a fresh perspective on healing—focusing on root causes, simple lifestyle shifts, and the body’s incredible ability to recover. This episode's sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/coffee https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf https://soulyrested.com/teas Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ FREE resources: Learn how to use fresh milled flour…

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Visser

Guest: Karen “Zuzu” Arms

Topics covered

• chronic illness
• nervous system
• holistic health
• inflammation
• diet
• modern medicine
• healing

Keywords

• chronic illness
• nervous system dysfunction
• holistic health
• inflammation
• diet
• cellular health
• neurological health

Sponsors

Souly Rested, Souly Rested, Souly Rested

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