The Autoimmune RESET

Send us Fan Mail Rheumatoid arthritis is often thought of as a condition that only affects the joints, but emerging research suggests the story begins much earlier and extends far beyond them. In this episode of The Autoimmune RESET, registered nutritionist VJ Hamilton explores the latest evidence surrounding rheumatoid arthritis, including the fascinating links between the gut microbiome, intestinal barrier, oral health and immune regulation. You'll learn why researchers now believe that imm...

Send us Fan Mail Spring is not just a change in season — it is a biological shift that influences your immune system, metabolism, gut health, and energy. In this episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast, VJ Hamilton shares five simple but powerful ways to reset your health as we move into spring. Rather than focusing on restriction or extreme protocols, this episode explores how to work with your body’s natural rhythms to support energy, reduce inflammation, and build resilience. You will lear...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, VJ Hamilton explores the often-overlooked role of the nervous system in healing, and why vagal tone may be the missing piece for those feeling wired, exhausted, and stuck. Drawing on both clinical experience and personal insight, she shares her top vagus nerve stimulation tools—from accessible, entry-level options to more advanced, personalised devices—alongside simple, natural techniques you can begin using immediately. If you’re navigating chronic stress, b...

Send us Fan Mail Living with autoimmune disease can often feel isolating. Many people find themselves navigating fatigue, pain, or uncertainty while also trying to keep up with everyday life. In clinical practice, conversations often focus on tests, supplements, and dietary protocols. While these are important, healing rarely happens in isolation from the rest of our lives. Emotional wellbeing, nervous system safety, and meaningful connection all play a significant role in how the immune syst...

Send us Fan Mail In this Friday 5 episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast, I’m talking about something that many people with autoimmune conditions experience, but that isn’t always discussed in enough depth — hand health. For many individuals, the hands are one of the first places symptoms show up. Cold fingers, colour changes, stiffness, pain, weakness, or reduced dexterity can all reflect deeper processes happening in the body, including circulation instability, nervous system dysregulation...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Autoimmune Reset Podcast, VJ Hamilton explores anxiety from a physiological perspective — not just an emotional one. Anxiety rarely exists in isolation. It often sits alongside autoimmune disease, gut dysfunction, blood sugar instability, and nutrient depletion. In this episode, VJ breaks down how simple dietary shifts and targeted nutrient support can significantly reduce anxiety by stabilising the nervous system at its root. The conversation is divide...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Holly Bertone — a former FBI Chief of Staff turned Emotional Eating Profiler and coach — whose own journey through breast cancer, autoimmune disease, and high-pressure corporate life led her to completely rethink what health and success truly mean. Together, we explore why midlife can feel like a turning point for so many women, particularly when it comes to food, weight, and energy. Hormonal shifts, stress physiology, and years of pushing throu...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you know what to do for your health — but the habits just don’t stick? In this Friday 5 episode, VJ explores why healthy routines so often fall away, especially when you’re living with autoimmunity, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, or chronic symptoms. Rather than blaming willpower or motivation, this episode reframes habit failure as a sign of mismatch between the body, the nervous system, and unrealistic expectations. You’ll learn why habits need to be built...