What if part of your autoimmune or chronic illness picture has been hiding in plain sight—your mouth?
For many people living with invisible illness, answers feel scattered, incomplete, or dismissed. This conversation brings clarity without fear.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Toni Engram, a biological dentist, integrative health coach, and founder of Flourish Dental Boutique in Richardson, Texas. After navigating her own autoimmune health challenges, Dr. Engram shifted her philosophy from symptom-focused dentistry to a whole-body, prevention-centered approach that honors the deep connection between oral health and systemic wellness.

This episode is for:

• Individuals living with autoimmune disease, Lyme, chronic illness, or invisible illness who feel like something is being overlooked

• Professionals and employers interested in whole-person health, prevention, and sustainable performance

• Anyone curious about how oral health fits into a more integrative, supportive care model

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How oral inflammation can interact with immune and nervous system health

• What “biological dentistry” means—and how it differs from conventional approaches

• Why patients with chronic illness often feel unheard in traditional care models

• What SMART certification and safer dental practices aim to support

• How airway health, breathing, and oral structure can influence overall wellbeing

• Questions to consider when assembling a truly collaborative healthcare team

This episode is educational, empowering, and grounded—designed to help listeners ask better questions and feel more confident advocating for their health, without medical claims or fear-based messaging.

Whether you’re managing an autoimmune condition personally or supporting people who are, this episode offers a broader lens on prevention, resilience, and informed choice.

Dr. Toni EngramBiological Dentist | Integrative Health CoachFounder, Flourish Dental Boutique
www.flourish.dental

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Three days into January, and your resolutions are mocking you with that wired-tired crash? Snoozing five times, three coffees by 10am, napping in your car, brain fog rereading emails, sound familiar? As a 32-48-year-old high-achiever in marketing, healthcare, or corporate mid-level, I've lived the flop: Normalizing exhaustion, joint pain, bloating, guilt over takeout, snapping at loved ones, and fearing flares cost your career. This episode pierces "everyone's tired" scripts: tired isn't normal, it's common and gives four science-backed tools for real, sustainable shifts without quitting your job or toxic positivity. No bubbly vibes, just hopeful realism fitting your hustle culture.

✓ Tool 1: 8-Min Energy Anchor – Vagus stimulation (Huberman Lab at hubermanlab.com) with hum (like Aerosmith's "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing") and eye trace to calm nerves, dodge 2pm crashes, and cut brain fog.✓ Tool 2: Blood Sugar Balancer – Pair carbs with protein to stabilize energy, end shaky irritability, and reduce flares.✓ Tool 3: Resolution Reframe Script – Shift "push through" guilt to grace (Gabor Maté at drgabormate.com), like closing 47 tabs on 2% battery.✓ Tool 4: Desk Drawer Reset – 5-min doodles for cortisol regulation, turning snaps to steady focus.

That crash taught me we're adapting, not failing, let's flare-proof your year.

Grab the free Flare-Proof Fresh Start Toolkit (with these tools expanded + planner) here: Fresh Start and Flare Free in 2026

For 1:1 coaching, book at desireewerland.com/privatecoaching. Individuals — Desiree Werland

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Dive into this inspiring episode of Stronger Than Autoimmune featuring Russell Carter, co-owner of Heartland Elderberry Farms in Northern Indiana. Russell shares his journey from corporate America to sustainable farming, growing six varieties of American elderberries for premium immune-supporting syrup, and managing over 450 beehives for raw honey. Explore natural remedies, beekeeping, regenerative practices, and how elderberries aid autoimmune health. Ideal for wellness seekers!

About the Guest:Russell Carter is the co-owner of Heartland Elderberry Farms, located in Northern Indiana. Alongside his wife, he has built a vertically integrated farming operation specializing in cultivating six varieties of American elderberries. These nutrient-rich berries are crafted into premium elderberry syrup designed to support immune health. After leaving a career in corporate America, Russell pursued his passion for niche farming, combining innovation with tradition to bring high-quality, natural wellness products to families. In addition to elderberries, he manages a thriving beekeeping operation with over 450 beehives, producing the raw honey that sweetens Heartland’s elderberry syrup. Dedicated to transparency, sustainability, and uncompromising quality, Russell’s work reflects his mission to provide authentic, farm-grown wellness from the heart of the Midwest. Visit their website: https://www.heartlandelderberryfarms.com/

Timestamps:0:00 - From Corporate to Farming: A New Beginning4:26 - The Buzz About Beekeeping: A Sweet Hobby6:51 - Elderberries: A Family Tradition and Health Secret8:55 - The Quality of Elderberry Syrup: A Game Changer11:07 - Personal Experience with Elderberry: A Natural Remedy13:02 - Crafting the Perfect Elderberry Syrup: Ingredients Matter15:17 - Daily Rituals: How to Use17:36 - Sustainable Farming Practices in a Changing Climate21:22 - The Future of Farming: Regenerative vs Organic25:25 - Quality Over Certification: The Heartland Approach27:25 - The Health Benefits of Elderberries29:22 - Podcast Outro

About the Host:Dez is the host of Stronger Than Autoimmune Podcast, an advocate for autoimmune disease awareness. She offers private coaching and corporate consulting services to support individuals with autoimmune conditions. Through her solo podcasts and programs, Dez helps people with autoimmune disease in the workforce continue to work and thrive both at home and at work.

To learn more about the host: Desiree Werland

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