Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life , I’m joined by Dr. Jill Carnahan, a functional medicine physician who’s no stranger to adversity. From breast cancer at 25 to Crohn’s disease and mold toxicity, Jill has walked through deep suffering—and shares how those experiences became her greatest teachers. We talk about what happens when your body breaks down, why high achievers struggle to rest, and how healing starts with radical self-compassion. If you’ve ever felt like you had to push through, prove your worth, or handle everything on your own—this conversation might just offer a new way forward. 📽️ Watch the documentary : DoctorPatientMovie.com 📘 Read the book : Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science & Faith KEY TAKEAWAYS: Why survival doesn’t equal healing The connection between overachievement and chronic illness How self-compassion actually creates space for physical healing Why your story matters—and might be the key to recovery What it looks like to rebuild trust with your body ABOUT GUEST: Dr. Jill Carnahan is a board-certified functional medicine physician, bestselling author of Unexpected , and host of Resiliency Radio . Known for her compassionate, whole-person approach, she helps high-performing individuals unravel complex health issues by addressing the root cause. A survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and mold toxicity, Dr. Jill brings rare insight to her work—blending science, faith, and hard-won wisdom to help others heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. WHERE TO FIND: Website: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjillcarnahan/ WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA: Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/ Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY: Over restriction is dead. Whole food is soul food and fed is best Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards) You don’t have to figure it out alone Do your best and leave the rest I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint
