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Eps 71. Overcoming Autoimmunity: Gut Healing, Detox & Mindset Shifts (Casey Hibbard | Rebuilding My Health)
Episode 71
Thursday, 19 February, 2026
In this episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, Sharon Surita, PhD, BCFDNP interviews Casey Hibbard, founder of Rebuilding My Health, about her path from autoimmunity and inflammatory arthritis to recovery using a functional, root-cause approach.After conventional answers fell short, Casey explored anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut healing protocols, and detoxification strategies—and worked methodically through underlying gut infections and overgrowth patterns, including SIBO, H. pylori, Candida, and parasites. We also unpack the often-overlooked pieces that make healing sustainable: mindset shifts, stress regulation, community support, and reducing environmental toxin load (including mold exposure).This conversation is for anyone navigating chronic illness who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or discouraged—because Casey’s story (and the patterns she’s seen across hundreds of recovery interviews) reinforces a powerful message: healing is possible when you support the whole system, not just the symptoms.In this episode, we cover:Casey’s autoimmune + inflammatory arthritis recovery storyWhy gut healing often becomes the “hub” of chronic illness progressLessons from treating SIBO, H. pylori, Candida, and parasites step-by-stepHow paleo and anti-inflammatory eating can reduce systemic inflammationMold exposure, environmental inputs, and why detox is more than supplementsMindset, nervous system regulation, and finding the right community supportThe most “universal” healing levers Casey sees across chronic conditionsFree Resource: The Top 8 Steps That Helped ©Casey Hibbard Takeaways from “Overcoming Autoimmunity” --- https://rebuildingmyhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Top-8-download-1.pdf👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this episode. 💬 Drop a comment with topics you’d like us to cover next on chronic illness recovery and root-cause healing.Key topics-Autoimmunity + inflammatory arthritis: symptom timeline and turning points-GI-focused healing: SIBO, H. pylori, Candida, parasites-Functional testing and “one change at a time” protocols-Dietary pivots: paleo, gluten/dairy/sugar removal, sustainability over perfection-Mold and environmental load: why inputs matter-Mindset + nervous system support: avoiding fear spirals and building resilience-What Casey sees as common denominators across chronic illness recoveries-Resources mentioned-Gut testing (GI-focused stool testing was discussed; specific brands may vary by practitioner)-Community support and recovery storytelling through Rebuilding My HealthConnect with CaseyWebsite: RebuildingMyHealth.comSocial: @rebuildingmyhealth (Substack / Instagram / Facebook)Free Resource: The Top 8 Steps That Helped ©Casey Hibbard Takeaways from “Overcoming Autoimmunity” https://rebuildingmyhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Top-8-download-1.pdfChapters 00:00 – Welcome + who is Casey Hibbard02:10 – Casey’s autoimmune & arthritis onset after pregnancy06:05 – When conventional medicine didn’t have answers08:40 – Starting point: diet shift + SIBO discovery12:30 – Methodical gut healing: H. pylori, Candida, parasites18:15 – Why gut work can take time (and why it’s worth it)22:10 – The role of community + mindset in recovery26:05 – Mold, environmental load, and “inputs vs outputs”30:10 – Sustainable anti-inflammatory eating (without perfectionism)34:20 – Universal healing levers across chronic conditions38:10 – Final encouragement + where to find Casey#Autoimmune #GutHealth #FunctionalMedicine #ChronicIllness #Detox #HealingJourney
