Positively Anti-Inflammatory
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.
Episodes
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 ...
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 s...
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, gra...
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.
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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.
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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...
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.
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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.
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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 th...
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,...
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 commun...
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.
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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 s...
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 micronutr...
242. What if joy isn’t just a feeling, but your body’s most underrated anti-inflammatory? Tune in this week as I explore how joy, from everyday pleasures to extraordinary moments, can calm your nervous system, lower stress hormones, and support your body’s natural resilience. From laughter with friends to a moment of morning light, joy has the power to shift us from sympathetic fight-or-flight into parasympathetic rest, digest, and...
241. This week I introduce you to my friend Cindy Im, a New York–based actor who, after decades of navigating the ups and downs of a performing career, made the courageous decision to pivot into becoming a Pilates instructor. In our conversation, Cindy shares what initially drew her to acting, how she discovered a love for fitness and movement, and how Pilates not only eliminated her chronic back pain but ultimately opened a new pa...
240. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of August as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar.
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239. Join me this week as I reflect on a powerful affirmation from Louise Hay: “It is natural for me to be healthy. It is my birthright to feel good.” But do we truly believe that? What does it mean to feel good, in our bodies, minds, and spirits, especially in a world where many people don’t? And how do we reclaim health as something natural and innate? This episode is a gentle invitation to reconnect with your natural state of vi...
238. Tune in this week as I share my heartfelt reflections from a transformative and life-affirming weekend: my trip to Davenport, Iowa, to perform at the grand opening of the Ecdysiast Art Museum, a one of a kind burlesque museum and performance venue. From reconnecting with old friends to meeting new ones, performing, and teaching, it was a weekend where I felt nourished, connected, and truly alive in my body. I also revisit jour...
237. This week, I’m reflecting on two powerful affirmations from Louise Hay—one centered on connection with others, and the other on the beauty of being your own best friend. We often think of friendship as something external, but true connection begins within. In this episode, I explore how nourishing solitude can inspire a deeper relationship with yourself—and in turn, allow you to show up more openly and generously in your frien...
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