Amanda Diamond - Functional Nutrition Coach

12/17/2025

In this week’s episode of The Healing Chronicles, we’re joined by the brilliant to explore how sexual shame and trauma live in the body — and why reclaiming safety & pleasure can be a powerful part of healing.

This is a gentle, honest conversation about:
• shame and the nervous system
• disconnection from the body
• why pleasure is not indulgent — it’s restorative

You don’t need fixing.
You need safety.

🎧 Listen now — https://open.spotify.com/episode/11B5A3RO8IETwiPdqsKI9L?si=q3hK4yXDRQyhpyf21v7Fbg

12/12/2025

If rest feels uncomfortable or “undeserved,” you’re not alone.

So many women have been conditioned to equate their worth with how much they do, give, and produce.

But your body can’t heal in survival mode.
It needs space. Stillness. Safety.

This isn’t about being lazy it’s about being human.

And if your body is sending symptoms instead of subtle nudges… that’s a sign it’s time to listen.

✨ If this hit home and you want practical tools to help your body shift out of survival mode, the Thrive Anyways bundle walks you through everything step-by-step. You can get instant access and start today.

https://amandadiamond.com/thrive-anyways-optin

12/12/2025

12/03/2025

Everyone tells you to fix your sleep hygiene.
No one tells you what’s actually breaking your sleep.
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If you’re doing “everything right” and you’re still not sleeping… you’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong.
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In Episode 20 of The Healing Chronicles, we dive into the overlooked causes of poor sleep:
• Nighttime histamine spikes
• Gut inflammation blocking melatonin
• Stress patterns that make your brain feel unsafe
• 3AM cortisol surges
• The “tired but wired” phenomenon
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If your nights feel chaotic or unpredictable, this episode will help you understand why.
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🎧 Episode 20: The Hidden Roots of Poor Sleep

You might finally get the answers you’ve been searching for.

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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 ❤️