Amanda Diamond - Functional Nutrition Coach

10/27/2025

High protein diet all the way but protein water at Costco?? 🤦🏻‍♀️

10/21/2025

After 12 years of well managed colitis (mostly in remission and drug free) I find myself experiencing a flare up.

The sudden onset of symptoms used to send me into a tailspin of fear and worry, but this time around I’m in a very different place.

I know I have the tools to support my body as it finds balance again, and that fear based thinking doesn’t help anything.

I also take full responsibility for the behaviours that likely contributed to this flare up (several weekends in a row of travel, late nights, poor sleep and alcohol)

I understand that maintaining balance for me means spending much more time and energy on healthy habits than the average person, and that’s just my reality.

I know that stress (in all its forms) is my primary trigger, so taking great care of myself right now and stepping away from any higher intensity activities is crucial. This isn’t a step backward, or a loss of progress… it’s honouring what my body needs most right now so I can bounce back quicker.

If you’re experiencing a IBD or autoimmune flare right now, know that you aren’t alone.

I’ll be sharing my journey back to remission as honestly and transparently as I can, in hopes that it finds someone who truly needs it.

💌 And if you are looking for more personalized support you can DM me the word “FLARE” to learn more about my coaching services.

10/14/2025

09/30/2025

Suddenly all the Disney movies hit different.

09/29/2025

❤️❤️❤️ Stay sensitive.

09/18/2025

Living with invisible illness can feel like screaming into the void.

You look “fine” on the outside...

…But inside?

Constant pain.

Bone-deep exhaustion no matter how much sleep you get.

Brain fog so thick you can’t think straight.

And fresh symptoms that seem to pop up daily.

And everyone keeps saying “but you don’t LOOK sick.”

If you’re nodding right now, this is for you.

The woman who...

- Cancels plans last minute because a flare hit
- Feels guilty for “not being the old me”
- Spends hours Googling symptoms at 2am

Here’s what nobody tells you after diagnosis:

Healing isn’t just about meds. It’s about mindset. Lifestyle. Advocacy.

It’s about working WITH your body instead of fighting against it.

This is exactly why I created Thrive Anyways.

It teaches you:

- The science behind your symptoms (finally, some answers!)
- Practical tools to manage energy without guilt
- How to advocate for yourself when doctors dismiss you
- Daily strategies for supporting your healing through nutrition, movement, stress management and nervous system regulation.
+ Plus bonus meditations and helpful symptom trackers.

All for just $37.

Your invisible illness doesn’t make you invisible.

Your story matters, and you don’t have to settle for just surviving.

Start thriving today 👉 https://amandadiamond.com/thrive-anyways-optin

09/08/2025

Can you be an athlete and live with chronic illness? Katie’s story from the ATHX Games proves you can.

Episode 19 is all about resilience, body awareness, and movement as medicine.

🎧 Listen now on The Healing Chronicles Podcast

09/03/2025

Love this perspective ❤️

08/06/2025

This is a really interesting conversation. Are we causing our own diseases?

08/05/2025