Unlocking the Connection Between Self-Sabotage and Health with Inna Topiler

Can perfectionism, shame, and stress actually make you sick?

In this deeply insightful episode of Unlock Your Blocks, Elyssa Smith is joined by Inna Topiler, clinical nutritionist and expert in autoimmune wellness, to explore the powerful—and often overlooked—link between self-sabotage and physical health. From her personal experience living with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism to her professional journey in functional medicine, Ina shares a heartfelt and science-backed perspective on what it truly takes to heal.

Together, they explore how unresolved emotional patterns, chronic stress, and a dysregulated nervous system can act as hidden barriers to healing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating autoimmune issues or on a holistic wellness journey that includes both body and mind.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• How self-sabotage can show up in physical symptoms like fatigue and inflammation
  
• Why shame, perfectionism, and overdoing it can stall healing
  
• The role of functional medicine in uncovering root causes of illness
  
• How Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism can be supported through nutrition and lifestyle
  
• Why nervous system regulation is foundational to recovery
  
• The connection between mental, emotional, and physical health
  
• Practical self-care tools for managing autoimmunity and reducing stress
  
• The underestimated healing power of rest, joy, and self-awareness
  
  

🕒 Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Inna Topiler
02:15 – Ina’s Personal Health Journey
06:38 – Understanding Autoimmunity and Hashimoto’s
11:27 – Self-Sabotage and Emotional Triggers
16:40 – Nervous System Regulation and Healing
22:02 – The Role of Nutrition and Functional Medicine
27:18 – Joy, Rest, and Sustainable Wellness
33:10 – Final Insights on Holistic Healing

Connect with Ina:
🌐 Inna’s Website
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🌐 www.elyssasmith.com/focus
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